Description The tour-proven technology of the Ping S58 iron elevates the feel and performance of a smaller, traditional head. The ball fight and distance control preferred by players seeking to compete at the highest levels is achieved through strategic placement of the center of gravity (CG) further back in the long irons and moved forward in the short irons. This results in a slightly higher trajectory in the long irons and a more penetrating, controlled ball flight in the shorter irons. The dual cavity design of the Ping S58 iron combines with a vertical stabilizing bar to enhance feel by positioning the CG towards the center of the face. The width of sole increases inertia and moves the clubhead smoothly through the turf and rough. A thicker cavity near the toe and a thinner cavity closer to the heel moves the center of gravity away from the hosel toward the center of the face for a solid feel. A thin top line and progressive offsets aid in alignment and inspires confidence.
Summary: After using Ping eye2's for the longest time, and wanting a blade style club for increased workability, I switched to Ping I10's two years ago and the S58 this year. This club is a considerable improvement over the I10 model, which feels dead in comparison. Not quite as sweet as a Mizuno blade when struck perfectly, but not as harsh and more forgiving on slight mis-hits. Great balance of blade feel and workability, but with some forgiveness
Customer Service: N/A
Similar Products Used: Ping Eye2+, Ping I10, Mizuno MP-67.
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Summary: Best PING player's club ever designed. Why do you think Titleist AP1/AP2's look like the S58's? The reason is, PING figured out a way to design a club that looks great at address, can work the ball either way and most of all, it's super forgiving. Ralph Maltby gives this club an MPF rating of 780 pts. Good luck finding them on Ebay.
Summary: Got refitted after a winter's worth of lessons to overhaul my swing. I found out that my purple dot i10s were too upright and too long. Instead of sending them in to Ping to get bent, I traded them in and got a used set of brown dot s58s heads on eBay and then reshafted then with True Temper Lite XLs. Good choice.
Index is down to 9.8 but I still hesistated at first before getting these, as I worried that I still might not have enough game to play these "blade style" Pings. No worries. These visually are very similar to the Eye2s and i10s I have played, but with significantly less offset and thinner top line than either. The feel of these clubs is just great - noticeably better than any of the other Pings I have tried, and to my very pleasant surprise, they are much more forgiving than I would have expected.
Also, even though the lofts were strengthened 1 degree by the previous owner of these clubs, I am hitting long, towering long irons. I bought 20 and 23 degree Adams hybrids with thoughts of replacing my i10 long irons, but with this s58 set, I'm hitting the 3 and 4 so well and so consistently that I'm more than likely gonna put them both back in my bag. As for the short irons, no balloon balls, just a nice moderate flight with good workability and, again, GREAT feel with pitches and chips. Long iron length/height and short game feel with the short irons set these Pings apart from any others I've tried.
Overall, this is a great club not only for the low single digit handicapper but also for any ~12 hcp and below looking for a club that is a nice compromise between the forgiveness of a traditional cavity back and the feel/workability of a forged club.
Customer Service: Awesome.
Similar Products Used: I've owned Ping i10s, Zings, Ping Eye2 and Eye2+, and even the old school Karsten VI. At various points I have also hit the s59, G2, G10, and Mizuno MP-52.
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Summary: I bought a full set of S 58 Irons as a result of scoring a hole-in-one at Ojai Valley Inn (yes, number 16!) during a tournament and received a cash settlement as the prize awarded didn't pan out. Any way, I love these irons! My first real full set of brand spanking new clubs!! I'm a full Ping-Pup as everything I have in my bag is of Ping make except for my Scotty Cameron. Anyway, I'm pissed that there's no merchandise with the S58 logo to be found. I even called Ping directly wondering if maybe the line was being discontinued. I was informed that no, the line was still being produced and they would get back to me regarding the merchandise and have yet to hear from me.
Customer Service: Still haven't seen any merchandise!!
Just get a big black marker and write Ping S-58 across the front of your shirt. Come on dude, get a life.
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Review Date November 23, 2009
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Cliff McArdle(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: S58
Summary: I played in high school and college, and quite a bit of tournament golf over the years. 3.2 index. After turning 50 the dynamic gold S300s started hurting and feeling a little heavy. I tried Ping I-10s but had very little feel, and too much off-set. Tried the S58s and they felt very solid. Th Z-Z65 shaft is just the right weight for me, and flights the ball lower which is great for the windy conditions in which I play. My basic shot shape is a draw, but you can cut them also. If you're looking for a blade-style with a little forgiveness and a little lighter overall weight try them. You won't be disappointed.
Customer Service: Ping staff is very good
Similar Products Used: Ping I-10, I-5, Titleist 770
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