Ping GMax irons review

Golf Monthly's Ping GMax irons review, a progressive set that uses COR-Eye technology and a low and back CG to increase launch, distance and forgiveness

Ping GMax irons review

Key technology The clubface material on the GMax irons is 40 per cent stronger than on the Karsten irons they replace, which has allowed Ping to make them thinner for more flex at impact. This, along with the new COR-Eye design, helps to increase distance by up to five yards.

Longer blade lengths and wider soles have helped push the CG lower and further back for higher launch and more forgiveness. Greater trailing- edge relief and increased bounce aids turf interaction, while lighter swing weights in the long irons make them more accurate.

Shaft options Ping’s CFS Distance shaft comes as standard but Dynamic Gold, Project X, XP 95 and Nippon models are available with no upcharge

Will suit Golfers looking for maximum distance and forgiveness from their irons on top of a confidence-inspiring look at address.

GM verdict Game-improvers need as much help as they can get in order to find more greens and hit the ball further, and the GMax irons won’t leave them disappointed. The length from heel to toe, along with the wide sole and thick topline, inspires confidence, while the noticeable ‘ping’ sound matches the power you feel at impact.

Through the set, yardage is up there with any other distance iron and levels of forgiveness are equally impressive, with strikes out of the heel and toe carrying further than expected. Shots are very difficult to curve, something higher-handicappers won’t mind as the stable flight should mean fewer missed greens.

The standout feature of this set is the long irons. Traditionally the most difficult to hit, golfers have help from the extra offset and lighter swing weights to square the faces more frequently at impact.