Review Abstract Consumers say the i3 O-Size irons from Ping are “wonderful” clubs. Hailed for their forgiveness, solid feel, high trajectory and great spin, they are “easy-to-hit” and “accurate.” The i3’s boast an “aggressive look,” and players have seen an immediate difference in their accuracy. One of the only drawbacks of these irons: they are expensive. However, reviewers say the "playability of the i3’s make them well worth the cost."
Reviewed by: HCC(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 100s
Model Reviewed: Ping i/3 O-Size
Summary: I've been playing off and on for over a year now and these were the set my Dad gave me to start out (steel shaft). I've been very happy with them. Whenever I go home, I borrow my Dad's spare Ping G10 set, but I notice I tend to hit the i/3's a little further and just as straight. Without swinging very hard (I have no business putting any real power yet into my golf shots), I can carry my 7 iron about 135 yards. The same shot with the G10 are definitely under 130 to carry. (To put in perspective, I'm about average height and when I've put more around a 90-95% swing and happen to make good contact with the ball, my 7 iron will carry 150)
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Summary: I bought these clubs from a friend before I retired. He was tall like me so the clubs were green dot lie and the shafts 1" over. I trimmed 1/2" off the shafts and re-gripped with Lamkin Crossline Jumbos. The shafts were Rifle 6.0. What was nice about this set was the iron mix; the long irons (3-7) were i3 O-Size and the remaining irons (8-LW) were i3 Blades. The O-Size were the easiest-hitting irons I think I've ever played. I was always surprised how these clubs salvaged many bad hits, saving many strokes off my game. Yet, for their size and forgiveness, it's no mean trick to shape your shots. My i3's were donated to a tall kid on the local HS golf team. They're great irons for the beginner and good enough to satisfy some low handicappers. If you are starting out in golf, forget the department store beginner set and get these on Ebay or CraigsList. Get familiar with Ping's color code and fitment chart first, so you end up with clubs suitable to your anatomy and swing angle. You will grow your game with these.
Customer Service: None sought.
Similar Products Used: Armour 845s, 855s.
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Review Date April 17, 2010
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
Reviewed by: Justin(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Ping I3
Summary: I've been playing these for almost ten years and love them. I originally picked up a black dot set brand new from a buddy that owned a chain of golf stores but now Im looking at getting a set of silver dots somewhere. Great forgiveness that doesn't take away from control and spun. The all around perfect club and just as classic and great set of clubs as the ping eye 2's. Thought about going to an i10 but I just like these so much that I really dont need another set maybe just a silver dot in the some model.
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Review Date September 11, 2009
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 3.40 of 5,
5.00 votes
Reviewed by: Kelly(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: ping i3 O-size
Summary: I have played these since their introduction, they are the ONLY club I have found that has a thin top line and still offer a good amount of playability and forgiveness, you cannot "have it all" but with this club you are very very close. I have no idea how far I hit other irons because when I bought these i3's I was a 25 hdcp and now I am a 9, but I dont notice my playing partners hitting clubs further than me. The lofts are a little weaker, but I think that is part of the allure of the club, forgiveness with playability comes at a price, and 5 yards per club is it. you can strike the golf ball anywhere on the face and it still goes straight...thats amazing, given the other attributes. By the way you can buy these on ebay for a song, I just bought a set for ($160) in case any thing ever happens to my babys.
Customer Service: Pings is legendary, at 6 yrs old I went to the svc center in AZ and they repainted the clubs and put new shaft bands on along with new grips...FOR FREE
Similar Products Used: Ping Zings
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Summary: Although I replaced my much-loved i3 O-size irons this year with Ping G10's, I must say that the i3 O-size is an outstanding iron. I purchased mine new about 10 years ago and loved the custom fitting. I had the JZ Cushin shafts. Compared to the G10, the G10 is a bit more forgiving, gets the ball in the air easier, and due to the wide sole, resists fat shots when you are getting tired at the end of the round. Having said this, for distance, I don't think the G10's are any longer than the i3's. Anyone looking at the i3's on the used market will be getting a terrific iron. I played mine for about 10 years and I would still play them without hesitation. They still hold value very well compared to other brands, and the evidence of this is the selling prices on ebay for old Ping irons, such as the i3. If you are on a budget and don't want to plunk down serious cash for new irons, take a good long look at the i3 O-size, you will not regret your purchase.
Customer Service: The best.
Similar Products Used: Callaway X-14, TaylorMade, Cleveland, Cobra
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