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Ping launches new i240 irons and iDI driving iron series

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Ping has today unveiled its new i240 irons and iDi driving iron series, which we originally spotted at the Memorial Tournament earlier this year (Spotted: New Ping i240 irons, iDi utility iron).

Ping i240 irons

A more traditional cavity design signifies the perimeter-weighting benefits of the i240 irons while maintaining a clean, players-style look.

The cavity badge and activated elastomer technology allowed Ping engineers to save significant weight, which is reallocated within the clubhead to position the center of gravity (CG) lower in designed for more distance, increased control, and higher launch. The weight savings also increase the MOI for more forgiveness, most notably in the long and mid irons.

The multi-material badge, which is 8.5 grams lighter than the i230 badge, is comprised of a chrome-plated ABS with carbon fiber inlay. The activated elastomer insert supports the face, helping to provide more efficient energy transfer across the entire face in a bid for a softer feel and pleasing sound.

The face technology has been updated with a return to fewer and wider grooves, which per Ping, is a request from tour pros in search of more spin from the fairway. The engineers also maintained the player-preferred size and shape in design for distance and trajectory control.

The i240’s sole design is similar to previous designs, with a rounded lead edge and ample bounce in a bid to promote smooth turf interaction for clean and solid strikes.

“The new i240 irons are engineered to appeal to a wide range of skill levels. They provide precision and control with a great feel, so they technically fit into the ‘players iron’ category. But they also offer the MOI and higher launch of a game-improvement iron. We’ve designed it with more f performance into one model.” – John K. Solheim, Ping CEO & President

Specs & Pricing 

  • Specs: Multi-material construction: 431 stainless steel body; activated elastomer insert; chrome-plated ABS cavity badge with carbon fiber inlay; high-density toe/shaft tip weights; hydropearl 2.0 finish. 3-9, PW, UW in 10 color codes (lie angle). Black color code is standard.
  • Price: $217 per club with stock steel shaft; $232 per club with stock graphite shaft

Ping iDi driving iron

The iDi driving irons feature loft offerings that are optimized for launch and spin in 2 (17°), 3 (20°) & 4 (23°) irons.

The 2-iron is a traditional driving iron, delivering low launch and spin to help provide maximum performance off the tee when course conditions call for it. The 3-iron (mid launch, mid spin) is designed as a driving iron or long-iron replacement. The 4-iron launches higher with more spin, in design to make it easier to hold greens, and is also recommended as a long-iron replacement.

All three lofts are designed to produce higher ball speeds to help ensure the distance a high-swing-speed player requires. The sources of the high ball speed are the thin, maraging steel face and lower CG position, which is closer to the impact location to produce more energy transfer.

The chrome-plated face is robotically welded to the 17-4 stainless steel body in a bid to provide higher launch for better stopping power.

The 17-4 stainless steel head is both deeper front to back and the face is shallower. In addition, iDi is shorter heel-to-toe and the lie angle is 1° flatter in a bid to make it easier to turn over. For more control in shot-making, each club is shorter than the previous generation.

To help improve the feel and sound, the iDi irons are engineered with inR-Air technology, an advancement developed by Ping’s innovation team.

The patent-pending technology relies on an air pocket strategically placed inside the club behind the face to attenuate any undesirable frequencies that occur at impact. The integrated i-Beam structure inside the 17-4 stainless steel body also adds support and contributes to the improved sound and feel.

Weight savings from the covered cavity, in addition to other shaping changes, are designed to help optimize the CG position and increase the MOI, especially on high/low impacts.

“We continue to evolve our approach to engineering ‘top of the bag’ clubs for better players. We’ve seen excellent success with our Crossover products, and now we’re pushing further into the driving-iron space in a different way, with three lofts designed to provide ball-flight variation to help this level of player hit their precise trajectory windows. The iDi is a great option off the tee and for long approach shots into the green for golfers with higher swing speeds.” – John K. Solheim, Ping CEO & President

Specs & Pricing 

  • Specs: Multi-material construction: 17-4 stainless steel body; forged maraging steel face; high-density toe/shaft tip weights. 2 (17° loft) 39.75” std. length, 3 (20°) 39.25”, 4 (23°), 38.75”.
  • Price: $295 per club with graphite or steel shafts

Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at gianni@golfwrx.com

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2 Comments

  1. Joel Kremke

    Jul 28, 2025 at 1:50 pm

    I’ve had the 200s, 210s, and 230s. All w PX LZ shafts. Now ping says no longer an option. I can go get fit, but is there an obvious similar shaft choice?

  2. James P.

    Jul 9, 2025 at 3:39 pm

    Borg driving iron.

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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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