Ping i525
Ping i525 (2022) is a players-distance iron set. It has progressive offset, a medium topline and a medium sole. It is multi-material. It is rated for swing speeds of 82 to 112 mph and handicaps of 2 to 18. It launched in 2022. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
Answer six questions and see how the Ping i525 ranks against everything else in the catalog for your numbers.
Already play the Ping i525? See if they still fit your swing.
Ping i525 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Ping |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Type | Players distance |
| Construction | Multi material |
| Material | Forged maraging steel face, 17-4 stainless steel body |
| Set make-up | 3-PW, UW |
| 7-iron loft | 30.5° |
| Offset | Progressive |
| Topline | Medium |
| Sole width | Medium |
| Launch | Mid |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 82 to 112 mph |
| Handicap range | 2 to 18 |
| Forgiveness rating | 7 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 7 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 7 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Forged maraging steel face, 17-4 body with sole undercut, perimeter weighting, extra-groove design |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
Best used irons (2023–2025 models)
Some shop links earn us a commission if you buy. It costs you nothing extra and never changes what we recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Model confirmed on firstcallgolf.com, golfmonthly.com, ping.com
Product page web.archive.org
Where the fit profile comes from
5 of 9 fit values come from Ping or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | players-distance | Ping says “Significant distance gains combined with improved feel and sound in a players-distance model distinguish the new i525 ™ irons” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | mid | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 7 | Rule R-IRN-FORG |
| Workability | 7 | Rule R-IRN-WORK |
| Handicap window | 2-18 | Rule R-IRN-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 82-112 mph | Our rating |
Who the Ping i525 suits
- Better players who want extra distance without a bulky head.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Ping i525
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Ping i540Ping2026 · $1,300 · 82 to 112 mph
- Sub 70 699 Pro v2Sub 702023 · $700 · 82 to 112 mph
- Titleist T250Titleist2025 · $1,499 · 80 to 112 mph
- Callaway Apex Ai200Callaway2024 · $1,400 · 80 to 112 mph
Ping i525: common questions
Who is the Ping i525 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 82 to 112 mph and handicaps of 2 to 18. Better players who want extra distance without a bulky head.
Is the Ping i525 forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 7 out of 10.
What came after the Ping i525?
The next generation is the Ping i530 (2024).
What changed in the Ping i530?
FitMySwing's catalog lists these changes from the Ping i525 (2022) to the Ping i530 (2024): forgiveness from 7/10 to 8/10; 7-iron loft from 30.5° to 29°.
What are alternatives to the Ping i525?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Ping i540 (2026), the Sub 70 699 Pro v2 (2023), the Titleist T250 (2025) and the Callaway Apex Ai200 (2024).
Thinking of buying it? Get an independent check with a second opinion, or compare it side by side with another club.
Know your numbers before you buy.
Free. Two minutes. No account.