Ping i540
The Ping i540 is a players-distance iron set from 2026. It is multi-material. It has progressive offset, a medium topline and a medium sole. It is rated for swing speeds of 82 to 112 mph and handicaps of 2 to 18. It listed at $1,300 when it launched in 2026.
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Ping i540 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Ping |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $1,300 |
| Type | Players distance |
| Construction | Multi material |
| Material | Forged maraging steel face / stainless body |
| Set make-up | 4-PW, UW |
| 7-iron loft | 29° |
| 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 | Hollow-body maraging-face construction |
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Where the fit profile comes from
6 of 9 fit values come from Ping or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | players-distance | Ping says “the i540 Players Distance iron” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | mid | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Rule R-IRN-SPIN |
| 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 i540 suits
- Better players who want extra distance without a bulky head.
Similar to the Ping i540
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- 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
- Tour Edge Exotics C725Tour Edge2024 · $1,000 · 78 to 112 mph
Ping i540: common questions
Who is the Ping i540 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.
How much does the Ping i540 cost?
It listed at about $1,300 at launch in 2026.
Is the Ping i540 forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 7 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Ping i540?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Sub 70 699 Pro v2 (2023), the Titleist T250 (2025), the Callaway Apex Ai200 (2024) and the Tour Edge Exotics C725 (2024).
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