Ping Rapture

Reviewed by: Cheerios Kid ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Ping Rapture Irons

Summary:
I'm in my late 50's and my iron play has steadily deteriorated over the last five years. The shanks arrived and departed on a continuing basis. I dealt with this by going to a complete hybrid set configuration. In addition to the attendant humiliation, I was having no fun. I then compromised, employing F2 (face forward) irons, 6,7,8,9,P, 52, and 56. The remaining irons were hybrids.
This was slightly less humiliating and only a little more enjoyable.

Two weeks ago I purchased a used set of Ping Raptures, 4 thru U, and my game has been reborn. The entire set has worked its way into my bag (Sun Mountain C-130), with only 17 and 20 degree Mactec NVG2 hybrids remaining. In fact, I just added the Rapture S wedge. No hint of the shanks. I went out today and walked 9 with a push cart and shot a legit 37 (white tees).

If your requirements include predictable contact, shot shape, and distance these are for you. They are the kings of the super game improvement categaory.

Customer Service:
NA

Similar Products Used:
TaylorMade RAC OS(2005), Callaway X-20

Reviewed by: dmsaville ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Ping Rapture

Summary:
I bought these new and had them fitted to me with the intention that these would be the last set that I ever own. They are great clubs for sure.
I always had trouble setting them up though and that was something that I never got used to. Also, I developed a draw that I attribute to the off-set.
Over the last 2 seasons my iron game slowly eroded to the point where I couldn't hit a green and I attribute that to these Irons, their set-up and the lack of feedback encouraging poor swing mechanics.
After selling them, I bought some blades and immediately got my old game back.
Definitely for the game-improvement player, but I wouldn't recommend them for good golfers.

Customer Service:
Awesome

Reviewed by: Heineken Pete ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
2008 Ping Rapture Irons

Summary:
I just came in from hitting balls in the back yard long enough to RAVE about my Ping Rapture irons! After inheriting many sets of clubs from my Dad over the years, I finally decided to get my own set of Top-of-the-Line clubs. I've always liked Ping's but like most, I never could afford them. Now with eBay, I was able to get last year's top-of-the line Rapture's (like NEW) w/ graphite shafts at about 1/2 price of new. I couldn't be happier!! They came upgraded with Golf Pride DD2 Black & Yellow grips, ( which really feel good!). I'm 52 years old, in athletic shape, and I doubt I've hit 50 buckets of balls in all my years. (Less than one per year..). So it's no surprise that I really lacked consistency-I could never deliver the club head to the ball on a regular basis. But now with my new Raptures, it's like I just-can't-miss!! With just a little work on my swing and a little time hitting balls into my net, I've hit more satisfying shots in the past week than I have in my whole life!
Even choking-down with an easy 3/4 swing, it sounds like I'm setting off M-80 firecrackers in my back yard when they hit the back-stop! The only thing I might not be satisfied with is that the Pitching & sand wedge's seem to have so much flange bounce, that it's tough to open the club face and slide the club under without skulling it. I'll be trying out Ping's iWedge and Titleist Volkey wedge's soon to see if that helps.
Otherwise, I couldn't be happier. I'm hitting them a ton!!