Ping i59
The Ping i59 is a players cavity-back iron set from 2021. It is forged. It has minimal offset, a thin topline and a narrow sole. It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 7. It listed at $1,000 when it launched in 2021. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Ping i59 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Ping |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $1,000 |
| Type | Players cavity |
| Construction | Forged |
| Material | 1025 carbon steel / aluminum core |
| Set make-up | 3-PW |
| 7-iron loft | 34° |
| Offset | Minimal |
| Topline | Thin |
| Sole width | Narrow |
| Launch | Mid |
| Spin | High |
| Swing speed range | 90 to 120 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 7 |
| Forgiveness rating | 5 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Feel rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Forged body with AlumiCore insert |
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.
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Where these specs come from
Verified. Two or more separate pages show this model exists, and its specs were read from a source page.
Specs read from ping.com
Model confirmed on eu.ping.com, golfdigest.com, ping.com
Product page web.archive.org
Where the fit profile comes from
1 of 9 fit values come from Ping or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | players-cavity | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | mid | Our rating |
| Spin | high | Rule R-IRN-SPIN |
| Forgiveness | 5 | Our rating |
| Workability | 9 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 0-7 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 90-120 mph | Our rating |
Who the Ping i59 suits
- Better players who want some forgiveness along with control.
- Its forgiveness rating is 5 out of 10. It gives less help on off-centre hits than most clubs of its type.
- It is rated for faster swings. Below 90 mph you may not get the launch it is built for.
- It is rated up to a 7 handicap. Higher handicaps usually want more forgiveness.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Ping i59
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Titleist T100Titleist2025 · $1,499 · 90 to 120 mph
- PXG 0317 TPXG2023 · $1,300 · 90 to 120 mph
- Wilson Staff Staff Model CBWilson Staff2026 · $1,400 · 88 to 120 mph
- Callaway X ForgedCallaway2025 · $1,540 · 88 to 120 mph
Ping i59: common questions
Who is the Ping i59 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 7. Better players who want some forgiveness along with control.
How much does the Ping i59 cost?
It listed at about $1,000 at launch in 2021. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Ping i59 forgiving?
We rate its forgiveness 5 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Ping i59?
Similar irons in our catalog include the Titleist T100 (2025), the PXG 0317 T (2023), the Wilson Staff Staff Model CB (2026) and the Callaway X Forged (2025).
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