Ping Eye 2 Irons

Ping Eye 2 Irons 

DESCRIPTION

Wildly Popular since their mid 80's inception, the Ping Eye2 Irons are the original, and still one of the best cast, perimeter weighted cavity back irons on the market.

USER REVIEWS

Showing 11-20 of 254  
[Oct 09, 2014]
Richard Weed
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Ping Eye 2

Bought my set in 1983 and used them ever since. In the last couple of weeks the 9 iron and the 7 iron lost their heads. Yep! Snapped right above the hosel. I asked Ping for a free repair and they refused on the basis that the clubs are too old. Nice corporate relations strategy Pung.

Customer Service

Ping politely turned me down with no discussion.

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Will be switching brands for sure to Callaway and replacing my old Ping G2 driver with a Callaway X2 Hot. I've heard great things about their irons and drivers.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
3
[May 12, 2014]
John
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Ping Eye 2

So consistent... It probably helps that I've been playing these irons since the late 80's. I don't seem to hit them too short. 8 iron is good for 140 yards or so. Can hit the 2 iron consistently, especially off the tee. Great alternative for tight tee shots. I used to shoot in the 70's, but don't play regularly over the last several years. Only once last year, but hitting these irons is like riding a bike. Don't swing too hard, feel the club head, stay over the ball, and the results are good! Super accurate.. I tend to fade my woods, but not my irons. Can play 'em high and soft or drive it in shallow. I don't recall what I paid for them... They weren't cheap back in the day... But I've had them so long, the value is proven to be excellent. They're a bit odd looking I guess, but I hit them so well, I've grown to love the way they look. So confidence inspiring...

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Feb 02, 2014]
rob11751
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Eye 2

i still have the set of ping eye 2s i got back in the 80s, i cant stand them they hit short and too high in flight

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[Dec 09, 2013]
rob
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Eye 2

i got a invitation from a good friend to play at his country club which i gladly excepted. while waiting for our group to start, one of the members saw my old set of ping eye 2s which i owned since 84, he kindly asked if i would mind playing with a loner set which i gladly said yes. seems like they dont like the old ping eye 2 on their course, haha i didnt mind, the new set of taylor made clubs were a pleasure to hit, and alot farther as well

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Jul 30, 2013]
whynotme
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Eye 2

Why i ever stopped playing these, I do not know. After several years of trying every other iron you can think of, i found a set of Eye 2's again and will not change. It is no wonder that every cavity back made since 1990 has copied these irons. they are easy to align, easy to hit, workable, and have a mid-size head. Other than sometimes wanting a little less offset, these irons are all that everyone else says they are and more. Perfect for any player - of any handicap. Find a set, buy them, play them, keep them.

Customer Service

n/a

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you name it - blades, game improvement, clones, etc.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 13, 2013]
robert
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Eye 2

i bought my eye2 new in 84, i still have them i remember the first time i hit the at the driving range, i was pissed because of the distance i lost with theses clubs, with the weak loft, i felt like breaking all of them across my knee, anyway i just sucked it up and played them, you feel every shot in your hands no matter how well you strike the ball,all theses people that swear by them i dont know what that the big deal is with the eye 2 mystique is maybe they havent hit with better and newer irons or they just trying to match phases or stories how eye 2s changed their golfing experience its all bull

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
2
[Jun 23, 2013]
BobbyB
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed: ping eye 2+

I've been using game improvement irons now for a while, mostly Burners - Plus and 1.0 models which were good clubs. However despite their oversized heads and thinker cavities and topline I just could get consistent results and even hitting a five iron proved tricky, i had no confidence. At the driving range i noticed the lie angle was very much impacting the toe and it wasnt recommended that i adjust them so I looked for a cheap set of pings on ebay and ended up with some Ping Eye 2+ for about £90 delivered, blue dot, matching serial numbers, ping confirmed manufactured in Jan 1990! Old Skool Cool. Had them custom fitted and adjusted at ping official fitter in Manchester, UK to Green dot, more upright to help reduce strikes off toe so impact is more neutral. First hits at driving range were disappointing, off centre hits gave a vibration through shaft, distance was reduced by a club length minimum due to their lofts being higher than more modern clubs, a 7 iron in Burner is even more steep than a 6 ping eye, so i was losing distance. Quite ugly too I thought. However, after a couple of rounds something happened which I cant overly explain but my distances just ballooned and my ball striking improved so now I get a very sweet feel from. 150 was normally a 6 iron but now I hit the 7 as normal or on a dry day where the ball is firing off the surface an 8. I even hot the 5 iron 190 yards the other day which amazed me. Now I pull the 4 iron out without fear but am yet to use the 3, preferring my hybrid. The wedges have been left in the cupboard as I have Cleveland CG15s with similar lofts which are amazing. I found the ping eye 2+ wedges really large, angular and ugly but alot of people do rave about them so dont be put off. Overall I love these irons now, four full rounds later and I know they'll be in my bag for a while, plus I've gone from shooting high 90s to breaking 90 so hope the improvements continue. For the clubs and the custom fitting I paid £115 in total, a bargain for custom fitted classic irons. Well worth considering instead of blowing 300-400 on some off-the-shelf new irons. You get compliments on them too from those in the know at the course so quite retro-chic.

Similar Products Used:

Wilson Deep Red, Taylormade Burner Plus, Taylormade Burner 1.0

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 03, 2013]
pat leary
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: ping eye 2

I've used several different makes of clubs,but last year I brought a set of used ping eye 2 from Ebay.What a difference they make.They are really smooth! Yes they may make your game a little shorter,but that is why you carry 14 clubs in your bag.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 11, 2012]
sptomo34
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: ping eye 2

Played these on and off for 5 years. Handicap gone from 16 to 9 in that time. I then tried a new combo set and fell in love with those. The newer irons went further and flew lower. So I felt I'd cracked it hitting 9 irons from 150 yds. Took the pings out the other day out of curiosity. They go higher and not as far, but this is partly because they have weaker lofts. What is noticeable is the control. Using a pro v1 and wet greens admittedly, but backed up a 5, 6 and 7 iron a good three feet. In summary, my golf has gotten better over the years but these clubs give you more the better you get. More forgiving than anything else when you don't flush it, as good as anything out there when you do. Only downside is lack of distance, but a 5 iron to 20 feet is better than a 7 iron off the green. They may not be pretty but they work!

Customer Service

N/A

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OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 03, 2012]
Wayne
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed: Ping Eye 2


I struck gold at the local Goodwill store!

Bought a complete set of Ping Eye 2s for
99 cents each, and whatb the reviews say are true.

I've never played better.

Customer Service

Never contacted

Similar Products Used:

Mizuno Tour XP Midsize (Set also found at Goodwill.)
Outward 9 Hybrids (Set also found at Goodwill.)

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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