PING i230 is the second best player's iron for 2024 testing. Accuracy is our strongest weighted scoring category for player's iron testing and this helps propel PING i230 to its overall finish. PING i230 ranks 2nd overall for accuracy, which is highlighted by its accuracy score with a 5-iron. It is safe to say that PING excels at making long irons as this is just another prime example of their stellar performance.
► You prioritize accuracy: Being able to hit a player’s iron accurately is key to performance. PING i230 is a stud performer when it comes to accuracy, especially in the long iron part of the golf bag.
✖︎ You want forgiveness potential in a player’s iron: Although PING i230 is one of the most accurate player’s irons, there is a tradeoff. It ranks towards the bottom in forgiveness based on our data. To us, forgiveness is a demonstration of how consistent a golf club produces similar shot outcomes, especially when it comes to ball speed, carry, and dispersion.
Michael Rowells
6 months ago
Enjoyed the article. I was surprised with the lack of forgiveness comments. That was a huge selling point when I got fitted for my i200s several years ago. How much do you think the stock shaft influenced the forgiveness? I customed my stock shafts out to KBS C-Taper Lites.