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Ping 2014 Karsten Hybrid-Iron Set

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It goes without saying that golfers enjoy the game more when they’re playing their best. When they’re not playing their best… well, they’re probably not having as much fun.

Ping’s new Karsten hybrid-iron set is designed to help golfers who struggle with distance and accuracy play their best more often. The irons have the longest heel-to-toe length that the company has ever produced, with extremely wide soles that help golfers launch the ball higher and farther than the company’s smaller-sized irons. The set also comes stock with hybrids that replace a golfer’s 3 and 4 irons, as well as an optional “5 hybrid” that can take the place of a Karsten 5 iron.

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“The [Karsten] hybrids have a very high MOI,” said Marty Jertson, Ping’s director of product development. “They also have bigger heads than our G25 irons, which helps drive the MOI higher and the center of gravity farther back. That larger size also adds ball speed and inspires confidence at address.”

The drawback of larger-sized hybrids and irons is that they’re not as workable as smaller clubs, but that’s of little consequence for golfers who are a fit for the Karsten set. They’ll be less interested in intentionally curving the ball than they will be hitting higher, farther and straighter shots, which is exactly what the Karsten clubs can deliver.

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Like Ping’s G25 irons, the Karsten irons have Ping’s updated Custom Tuning Port (CTP), which is positioned low in the cavity of the irons directly in line with the impact area. The CTP provides support for the Karsten irons ultra-thin faces — they’re as thin as 0.07 of an inch, making them the thinnest faces Ping has ever used in an iron — and also contributes to a more solid sound and feel.

The Karsten irons sell for about $899 a set with two hybrids and six irons. They come stock with either Ping’s KS 401 graphite shafts in soft regular, regular and stiff flexes or Ping CFS Distance shafts in soft regular, regular, stiff and extra stiff flexes.

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 Click here to see what GolfWRX Members are saying about the Karsten irons in our forum.

 Click here to see what GolfWRX Members are saying about the Karsten irons in our forum.

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5 Comments

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  2. Josh

    Mar 20, 2014 at 2:07 am

    Seems odd that the #5 hybrid is higher lofted and longer in length than the #5 iron.
    Wish those lofts weren’t so strong.
    That #3 hybrid is same loft as my 5 wood.

  3. JEFF SMITH

    Mar 19, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    Great hi handi hack irons

  4. Tom

    Mar 18, 2014 at 11:49 am

    The way I’m playin, this might be my next set.

    • Lazza

      Mar 18, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      Maybe give 1iron or Gria Nova clubs a go. I have gone from blades to 1irons, and while it took a short while to get used to, I have absolutely no regrets.

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability

The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
  • MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
  • dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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