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Golfers: Anyone still play with the old Ping Zing/Ping Zing 2 irons?
Posted on 4/11/11 at 10:51 am
Posted on 4/11/11 at 10:51 am
My primary set of irons is the 2006 version of the Calloway Big Bertha. But, I lost my 6-iron a few months ago and bought a 6-iron Ping Zing as a temporary replacement (it was only $4).
The strange thing is that I hit that old Ping Zing better than any of my 2006 Bertha's. I'm thinking I should go ahead and buy a set of Ping Zing's on ebay.
Does anyone still play with them? If so, how do you like them? I am a 9-handicap. Any help or advice is appreciated.
The strange thing is that I hit that old Ping Zing better than any of my 2006 Bertha's. I'm thinking I should go ahead and buy a set of Ping Zing's on ebay.
Does anyone still play with them? If so, how do you like them? I am a 9-handicap. Any help or advice is appreciated.
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Posted on 4/11/11 at 10:58 am to northLAgoomba
It doesn't matter what anyone on this board says/thinks. If buying those irons will make you a better player, then get them.
Hell, I'd play with hickory shafts if I thought they would help me play better.
Hell, I'd play with hickory shafts if I thought they would help me play better.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 11:01 am to northLAgoomba
quote:
The strange thing is that I hit that old Ping Zing better than any of my 2006 Bertha's. I'm thinking I should go ahead and buy a set of Ping Zing's on ebay.
Does anyone still play with them? If so, how do you like them? I am a 9-handicap. Any help or advice is appreciated.
The Zings were ahead of their time and are still a solid club. New tech has passed them by. THE ONLY club to buy right now is the Calloway Razr X irons and driver. Totally amazing. I dropped in 30 days from a 9 hc to a 5. Youre cheating yourself if you dont try these.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 11:05 am to bomber77
Are you a Callaway rep? 
Posted on 4/11/11 at 11:08 am to northLAgoomba
The ping eye 2's berrylium copper irons still go for like $600 a set on eBay because they are still some of the best irons made.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 11:14 am to bomber77
quote:you play the forged version?
Calloway Razr X irons
Posted on 4/11/11 at 11:29 am to bomber77
quote:
I dropped in 30 days from a 9 hc to a 5. Youre cheating yourself if you dont try these.
How many rounds did you play to determine that? I normally do twenty rounds to reset my handicap.
I was unimpressed with the Razr X driver. I can't stand the way a Callaway driver sets up at address. The face sticks out too far.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 11:32 am to iwyLSUiwy
quote:+1. Never been able to hit a Callaway driver well. Titleist driver has been my goto for quite some time.
I can't stand the way a Callaway driver sets up at address.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 11:38 am to iwyLSUiwy
quote:
How many rounds did you play to determine that?
15 rounds. The thing is that Ive been putting like shite! Yeaterday on the front I hit 8 greens with 3 birdies and shot 37! Had 3 3 putts and missed a couple makeable birdies.
quote:
I was unimpressed with the Razr X driver. I can't stand the way a Callaway driver sets up at address.
You know it could be adjusted at purchase? Anyways it works for me, added about 15 yards and Im hitting alot more fairways. Everyone has a different taste in drivers though.
The huge difference has been in my iron play. I love the Razr irons!
This post was edited on 4/11/11 at 11:40 am
Posted on 4/11/11 at 12:08 pm to northLAgoomba
My dad bought some Ben Hogans around 1961. I played with a cheap set as a kid till the late 60s and then gave up golf.
Dad died in the 80s and I took his old set home after the funeral. Then, in 2002 I decided to take up golf again and grabbed dad's 1961 Hogan set.
When I walked up to the clubhouse a guy said, "You really shouldn't play with those. They are valuable antiques. They were all hand made and should be left to your kids."
I played a round with them and then bought some new clubs. Gave the old set to my adult son with strict instructions never to play with them.
Dad died in the 80s and I took his old set home after the funeral. Then, in 2002 I decided to take up golf again and grabbed dad's 1961 Hogan set.
When I walked up to the clubhouse a guy said, "You really shouldn't play with those. They are valuable antiques. They were all hand made and should be left to your kids."
I played a round with them and then bought some new clubs. Gave the old set to my adult son with strict instructions never to play with them.
This post was edited on 4/11/11 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 4/11/11 at 12:11 pm to northLAgoomba
I've played with my Ping Zing 2's for the past 6 or so years. Although they were a great pair to get me started on the right track, I've always wondered how I would play with a set of Ping Eyes. Played with them once and hit much straighter and longer than my Zings.
So overall I guess I'm slightly mixed.
So overall I guess I'm slightly mixed.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 12:15 pm to Zach
quote:Now that really is a cool story.
My dad bought some Ben Hogans around 1961. I played with a cheap set as a kid till the late 60s and then gave up golf.
Dad died in the 80s and I took his old set home after the funeral. Then, in 2002 I decided to take up golf again and grabbed dad's 1961 Hogan set.
When I walked up to the clubhouse a guy said, "You really shouldn't play with those. They are valuable antiques. They were all hand made and should be left to your kids."
I played a round with them and then bought some new clubs. Gave the old set to my adult son with strict instructions never to play with them.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 12:16 pm to LSU=Champions
I still play with the Eye 2s and I have had them for 16+ years
Posted on 4/11/11 at 12:26 pm to iwyLSUiwy
quote:
The ping eye 2's berrylium copper irons still go for like $600 a set on eBay because they are still some of the best irons made.
this.
As of 4 years ago..... I saw a pro golfer at the Shell Houston Open. I cannot remember his name but he is a fatter pear shaped guy. Average tour player. He had the newest Ping BAG and apparel, but when he pulled his clubs I noticed an old Ping Eye 2 Orange Dot I believe.
I am shopping on Ebay today for an old 2-iron.
Question of my own. The "Black Dot" are set for just "standard" lie etc???
Posted on 4/11/11 at 12:43 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Yup. Black dot is the standard club settings.
You can get standard, then take it to Edwin Watts and they will fit watch club to you for $4 a piece I think.
You can get standard, then take it to Edwin Watts and they will fit watch club to you for $4 a piece I think.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 12:50 pm to northLAgoomba
Have a set of Ping Zings, and a set of I3's. Only play with the Zings. I keep thinking about getting a new set of irons, but cant force myself to part witht he zings. I love them.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 12:54 pm to TreyAnastasio
Here is another ping irons question. My dad has a set of Ping I3's Orange dots that are in great shape,but he never plays. The online color code has me playing up to the white dots. Would it be a waste to try and play the orange dots when there is such a discrepancy? Looks like orange is made for shorter golfers while I'm 6'2.
Posted on 4/11/11 at 12:57 pm to reggie gajan
nice
Posted on 4/11/11 at 1:19 pm to LSU alum wannabe
quote:
I am shopping on Ebay today for an old 2-iron.
I have got a Red Dot one of these, but would never even think of selling it. I hit it great.
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