Summary: Excellent as a fairway SW. Fills the gap nicely between my PW and my Eye2 SW. I dont use this club as much due to its purpose, but I always have confidence with it. Good feel, and very good control. I use the Eye2 out to about 60 yards, and this ISI from 60-85yds. I've always been pretty happy with the older Ping wedges, and haven't ever seen any reason to look for anything newer, as I can't see where there would be any advantage.
This club is on par with the Cleveland 54 degree 588 wedge. Distance about the same. I have both and I think they are basically the same but different if that makes any sense. If I had to chose, I couldnt make the decision.
To me, a gap wedge is a must. Helps eliminate the troubles with trying to take something off of a pitching wedge or buck up heavy on a 56 degree SW. I think this would help out anyone who has room in the bag to carry it.
I bought mine used with a U44 graphite shaft, but found that everything flew high and off to the right. Shaft seemed way to flexible. Sent it back to Ping and had them put a ZZ65 cushin in it, and put one about 4 ft from the pin on an elevated green from about 70 yards the first time I played with it after it was reshafted.
Customer Service: Excellent. Bought this used with a U44 graphite. Had it sent in to have a ZZ65 Cushin steel put in. Quick turnaround and very nice afterwards.
Similar Products Used: Ping Eye2 57degree, Cleveland 54 degree 588, Tommy Armour 845 sw, Titleist DCI Black sw
Review Date July 24, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 3.00 of 5,
2.00 votes
Reviewed by: brainer11(Unregistered User)
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Shoot in the 100s
, from Toronto
Model Reviewed: Ping ISI Sand Wedge
Summary: Good Club. Good Feel.
Similar Products Used: None
Review Date June 15, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
Reviewed by: Will Clark(Unregistered User)
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Shoot in the 90s
, from Gilbert, AZ, US
Model Reviewed: Ping Sand Wedge
Summary: I needed a sand wegde and bought a used Ping sand wedge at Play it Again Sports. I have hit some of the most satisfying pitches in my life with it. When I hit the ball, it goes up high, comes down onto the green, and sticks, occasionally rolling back a little.
Similar Products Used: Ping Loft Wedge
Review Date June 15, 2000
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Alan(Unregistered User)
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Shoot in the 80s
, from Philadelphia, PA
Model Reviewed: Ping ISI Steel
Summary: I have been playing Ping clubs for about 6 years. They are so great what else can you say, I have 3 wedges and they have helped me lower my scores. My favorite is the 54.5 Pitching Wedge, it is consistant from anywhere and helps with the tough lie shots that happen close to the greens. Try one and you'll buy one today ! Also, try the copper sand wedge for feel and accuracy, I have had mine for about three years and it is amazing from the sand and from the fairway as well.
Customer Service: I wanted a matching lob wedge, I sent Ping my serial numbers and they sent me the matching club!
Similar Products Used: None
Review Date May 28, 2000
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Pete Knudsen(Unregistered User)
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Shoot in the 90s
, from Glendora CA
Model Reviewed: isi wedges (BeCu)
Summary: I just got two used, modifyied (I'm 7 feet tall) isi wedges. Great feel. I hit the W about 120 and the S about 105. The W is amazingly consistent and hits within 20 feet almost every time. Off center hits don't seem to bother it much. The sand wedge is a bit edgier. This is probably because I need to send it back to Ping to be uprighted.
Customer Service: I just got a set of i3's made and the guy from Ping who made them called me to discuss them. They're incredible. I'll never hit anything else.
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