Iron · 2016 · discontinued

Ping iBlade

The Ping iBlade is a players cavity-back iron set from 2016. It has minimal offset, a thin topline and a narrow sole. It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 15. It listed at $1,300 when it launched in 2016. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.

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Specs

Ping iBlade specs

Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.

Ping iBlade specifications
BrandPing
Model year2016
StatusDiscontinued
Approx. launch price$1,300
TypePlayers cavity
Material431 stainless steel face
Set make-up3-PW
7-iron loft34°
OffsetMinimal
ToplineThin
Sole widthNarrow
LaunchMid
SpinMid
Swing speed range85 to 115 mph
Handicap range0 to 15
Forgiveness rating6 out of 10
Workability rating8 out of 10
Feel rating9 out of 10
Key technologyNear-pure tungsten toe weights, workable sole, 431 stainless steel face
Where to buy

No longer made: look for it used.

Buying 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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Next generation: Ping i59 (2021) Source

Upgrading from the Ping iBlade (2016)? Changes in the Ping i59 (2021), from FitMySwing's catalog:

  • Spin: mid → high
  • Forgiveness: 6/10 → 5/10
Sources

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 golf.com, ping.com

Product page web.archive.org

Fit

Who the Ping iBlade suits

Good for
  • Better players who want some forgiveness along with control.
Think twice if
  • It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
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Questions

Ping iBlade: common questions

Who is the Ping iBlade for?

It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 15. Better players who want some forgiveness along with control.

How much does the Ping iBlade cost?

It listed at about $1,300 at launch in 2016. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.

Is the Ping iBlade forgiving?

We rate its forgiveness 6 out of 10.

What came after the Ping iBlade?

The next generation is the Ping i59 (2021).

What changed in the Ping i59?

FitMySwing's catalog lists these changes from the Ping iBlade (2016) to the Ping i59 (2021): spin from mid to high; forgiveness from 6/10 to 5/10.

What are alternatives to the Ping iBlade?

Similar irons in our catalog include the Mizuno Pro M-13 (2026), the Titleist T150 (2025), the TaylorMade P7CB (2024) and the Callaway Apex Pro (2023).

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