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PHOENIX (February 8, 2022): <\/strong>Significant distance gains combined with improved feel and sound in a players-distance model distinguish the new i525\u2122<\/sup> irons, according to PING President John K. Solheim, who today officially introduced the newest entry into PING\u2019s extensive iron lineup. The custom-built i525 irons are now available for custom fittings at authorized PING retailers around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s most satisfying in the i525 iron from an engineering standpoint is how our team has been able to maximize the flexing of the metal-wood-style face structure while creating a pleasing sound and feel,\u201d said Solheim. \u201cAs golfers know who\u2019ve played this type of iron design, they often sacrificed some of the feel for more distance. That\u2019s not the case in the i525 as we\u2019re able to provide golfers a solid-feeling iron with the increased ball speed they need to hit longer, higher shots that hit and hold the green. We\u2019re seeing some incredible results as a lot of golfers are a club stronger or more, including Tour pros who are attracted to the compact look and increased ball speed of the longer irons.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Forged, Maraging-Steel Face<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The strength of the variable-thickness, maraging steel allows for a thinner, more dynamic face structure with an internal sole undercut in the 17-4 stainless steel body to increase flexing for more ball speed and shots that launch faster and higher with distance control.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we advance all of our iron technologies through our continuous research and knowledge development, it\u2019s important for golfers to understand the different attributes engineered into each model,\u201d said Solheim. \u201cThe i525 is clearly for the golfer in search of more distance. But it offers so much more performance, including exceptional forgiveness concealed in a players- style head. Its size and shape are beautifully crafted, and it\u2019s packed with tremendous technology on the inside, which makes it very appealing to a wide range of golfers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sound Engineering<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A polymer is precisely injected onto the inside of the face to improve feel and sound without interfering with face deflection, the source of its increased ball speed.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the biggest challenges we face in designing all clubs is tuning the feel and sound,\u201d said Solheim. \u201cBecause of the i525\u2019s metal-wood-style face design, we knew sound would require additional attention to ensure the gains in distance didn\u2019t come at the expense of the feel. We couldn\u2019t sacrifice one attribute just to improve another. The solution was to inject the polymer in precise amounts to the same area behind the face. The result is a significant improvement in distance, sound and feel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Extreme Weighting<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tungsten toe and shaft tip weights combine with a tiered, dynamic face structure and cavity to expand the perimeter weighting while preserving ball speed through greater face deflection for added distance and improved accuracy. The moment of inertia has increased in the vertical and horizontal axes to provide tighter dispersion and increased forgiveness.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe structure of the face and cavity is a significant mechanical-engineering accomplishment,\u201d Solheim said. \u201cThey function as one to ensure golfers benefit from the forgiveness PING irons are famous for while maintaining consistent bending across the face to deliver the added ball speed and higher launch that golfers expect in a distance-focused iron.\u201d<\/p>\n

Friction Face with MicroMax\u2122 Milled Grooves<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduced last year in the i59 iron, the i525\u2019s precision-machined face has MicroMax grooves for tighter spacing and a geometry that results in an average of four extra grooves on each club to reduce fliers in the short irons and preserve spin in the long irons for greater control and consistency. <\/p>\n

i525 Specifications<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Multi-material construction: 17-4 stainless steel body; forged, maraging-steel face; tungsten toe\/shaft tip weights; hydropearl 2.0 finish<\/p>\n

Available 3-9, PW, UW in 10 color codes (lie angle), RH & LH. Black color code is standard.<\/p>\n

Loft options: Standard, Power Spec and Retro Spec<\/p>\n

STOCK SHAFTS:<\/strong> Project X IO (5.5, 6.0, 6.5), PING AWT 2.0 (R, S, X), PING Alta CB Slate (SR, R, S), Alta Distanza Black 40, UST Recoil 760 ES SMAC (A), 780 (R, S)<\/p>\n

OPTIONAL STOCK SHAFTS:<\/strong> Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300), Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100), KBS Tour (R, S, X), Nippon Pro Modus Tour 105 (R, S, X), Elevate 95 (R, S)<\/p>\n

STOCK GRIP:<\/strong> Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet (six sizes)<\/p>\n

U.S. MSRP<\/strong>: $205 per club with stock steel shaft; $220 per club with stock graphite shaft<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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