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PING S59 Tour Irons w/Steel Shaft
Ping S59 Tour Irons w/Steel Shaft The PING S59 irons combine tradition and technology in a high-performing blade. The new S59 Tour model has a brushed and polished finish with a ferrule for a classic look. The S59 features a bar across the cavity which produces solid feel and distance control. The center of gravity, which is closer to the face, creates a penetrating trajectory. A thin top line and cambered sole ensure confidence and easy alignment, and the small cavity adds forgiveness on mishits.
Average Customer Rating:
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7 out of 9(78%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for S59 Tour Irons w/Steel Shaft
Overall Rating:
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Date: August 16, 2006
Game Improvement BLADES?
Date: August 16, 2006
Prior to getting this set, my last 2 sets were Titleists. I was skeptical to switch since i was used to how my others sets played. But it felt good hitting it on the demo lane and since I was going back to the Philippines the next day, I decided to take a chance. Needless to say that the risk payed off... from the store, I went straight to the course and shot 4 under my handicap! From the day I bought it in April '06 to now, I am now down to 14 from being stuck at 23 for the past 2 years.
The most complete set I ever played with. It has very sleek /clean look, the solid feel and shot shaping ability of blades. At the same time it is very stable, easy to hit and forgiving feel on mishit shots of a game improvement club.
Reviewed by:
1chit
Location: Manila, Philippines
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Private
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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Overall Rating:
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Date: November 4, 2005
great clubs if?
Date: November 4, 2005
these are great clubs if you already have above avrage ball stiking skills. they feel like butter and are laser percise. miss hit feedback is not overwhealming. these clubs set up square and inspire confidence over the ball. if you have got some game these clubs are a real alterative to the Mizuno or titleist offerings, especialy if you walk , after all they are pings, so the clubs wear well, taking all the punishment you can deal out in stide.
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the mex
Location: el paso, tx
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
Helpfulness Rating: 1 out of 1
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Overall Rating:
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Date: June 25, 2007
Great switch To Make
Date: June 25, 2007
Ping irons are not your usual golf clubs. They look different, they are made different, they feel different. And it should be fair that right from the beginning I confess my deep admiration to Ping, being a former I3+ player for a few years until Mizuno irons came into my life (MP37.
The S59 come in TWO versions, and this should be always remembered when you are considering them: the S59 Blade and the S59 Tour, the easiest and FASTEST way to tell one from the other, is very simple: the Tour has ferrules, the Blades DONT. After a closer inspection, you will see that the Tour model has a smoother finish, but otherwise they are exactly the same. However, during this review I´ll be focusing on the S59 Blades, the "Unpolished/ferruless" model. You are considering a move towards this better-player irons? Consider the following observations first:
1.- They are BLADES. I don't care what your handicap is: your SKILL level must be quite good in order to take advantage of the S59s. The sweet spot is very small (compared to cavity backs), so any wrong-doing will penalize you with distance AND direction.
2.- They DO offer some forgiveness, though. As far as "blades" go, I´ve never played one as forgiving as this one. The small cavity and rail on the back do place the COG a bit lower and behind the face, so this may be the ideal irons to begin your move toward pure blades (but I'm quite sure you will not get rid of them soon). To me, they are the most forgiving blades I´ve played, but please note the word BLADE here, ok?
3.- They look like nothing else out there. Typical Pings. No fancy stuff, no cute gadgetry, only pure form and function. In the case of the S59, they look as if they were cut in half: the sole is shiny and polished, the top-line looks unfinished and raw. To me, this is a BEAUTIFUL combination! No ferrule means another unusual sight for a golf iron, but hey: who needs it when you are hitting the ball SO good?
4.- They are Pings: For those of you who have never played Pings, let me tell you something: quality is unmatched, craftsmanship is phenomenal. Of course you MUST custom fit them to you before purchasing, and Ping has the most comprehensive, simple and effective custom fitting system in the world. They may be a bit more expensive, but they are worth every penny. Guarantee is renowned for its history of customer satisfaction.
5.- Excellent control. If you have good enough game for this sticks, then start getting used to your new ability to play shots like never before. The trajectory is mid on the long irons, and mid-high with the mid and short irons. You can work the ball with ease (I play a mild fade)and the ball becomes a pin-seeking monster. Irons shafts seem to work a bit better if you prefer a tighter dispersion, but the stock TFC 100 graphite shafts are a bit longer and offer excellent shock absorption properties.
6.- Mid ball flight. As with most blades, lower shots should be expected, but that in no way means your approaches will be hard. The short irons deliver a nice semi-high trajectory with loads of spin to keep those hard green in check. The main difference between the S59 and the I3+ (a much more forgiving and high-launching iron) is the effort you must use to get the ball airborne: with the I3+ is automatic, but the S59 require commitment and desire to get the ball moving up, shot after shot.
7.- Not forged, but great feel. Soft enough to let you enjoy every good ball strike, but firm enough to let you know how you struck the ball every time. Remember the sweet-spot is smaller than a Cavity back, so mis-hits WILL hurt a bit. Skulled/thin shots lose considerable distance, but dont feel as painful as a "regular" blade. I say they are the best feeling Pings ever.
8.- Excellent but limited shaft options. With only 3 iron and 3 grahpite custom options, I think some golfers will not be very pleased nor impressed, However, I must admit that both the TFC 100 graphite and theZ-Z65 steel shafts are well above average, up to par with the best Rifles or True Tempers.
9.- They demand above average skill. The thin sole handles digging very well, but will not let you get lazy for a second. While I did not find them to be particularly long (I demoed a 3-PW red-dot set with graphite R flex shafts), when you let your swing loose you can produce some really long shots with the 4-5 irons, as they are very powerful sticks. Perfect shots demand precise striking, and when this does not happen, you will most likely find your ball in trouble. Distance penalization is a trademark od the S59 on mis-hits, but then again, this clubs are meant for players who can hit the small sweet-spot 99% of the time.
10.- A shotmakers delight. Fades, draws, punches, knockdowns, you name it: it is in the S59´s arsenal. While not as versatile as their I3+ cousin, when you compare the S59 against OTHER blades, the difference is huge. They offer much more mercy than Pure blades in many ways, so many of you could begin experimenting with shot shaping much easier with these Pings easier than with any other blade.
IN all, I loved the S59, because they are formidable performers that play as a blade but with a bit of forgiveness, something almost impossible to even think before. The short irons work wonder around the greens, absolute scoring machines from inside 150 yards. The Long irons are not the easiest to hit but you can always change/mix them with more forgiving G2´s or I3+. The Spin out of the 7-8-9 and PW is among the BEST I´ve ever seen.
If you can consistently shoot 12 over par or better, and make 50% GIR per round, I´d say you are ready to try them.
Excellent clubs!
Reviewed by:
Butch2
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Private
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
Helpfulness Rating: 1 out of 1
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Overall Rating:
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Date: April 23, 2006
Awesome Clubs
Date: April 23, 2006
Great golf clubs. Excellent workability and trajectory. I actually hit them higher than my old cavity backs. Plenty of spin, can back long iron shots up occasionally. I f you do get them get them fit from a Ping fitter which almost every store has. a little pricy, but worth it.
Reviewed by:
The buster
Location: San Diego, CA
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Overall Rating:
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Date: April 18, 2006
workable
Date: April 18, 2006
This is my first set of player's irons, I found them suprizingly eazy to hit and very consistant. My ability to work the ball has increased 10 fold with these Irons. These irons have added a whole new dimension to my game, and will take me into the 70's. I am so pleased with my purchase. Good job PING.
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Anonymous
Location: Drayton Valley, Alberta
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Date: March 14, 2006
great workability, easy to hit
Date: March 14, 2006
The ping s59's were surprisingly easy to hit for a blade. They are awesome for shaping shots. They look very clean when you address the ball. These are the best blades I've ever hit.
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masta
Location: auburn, al
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? No preference
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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Overall Rating:
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Date: January 20, 2006
these irons are awsom
Date: January 20, 2006
these irons are really good for advanced golfers that shoot in the low 80 and 70s they are harder to hit but if you figure out how to hit them you hit them a long way.
Reviewed by:
bigtime
Location: elk river, mn
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
Helpfulness Rating: 1 out of 1
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Overall Rating:
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Date: January 20, 2006
S59 Great Clubs
Date: January 20, 2006
I had purchased the Callaway X-tours but found the top line to be to wide, although, the appearance makes it look thinner than it is. Also the flange is wider than I like. Prior to purchasing the Callaways I was playing with the S59 and have found them to be very acceptable. Great appearance when looking down. These clubs have a great feel, for Pings. I get acceptable distance and ball control. I would recommend these clubs to anyone with a pretty good game. I also played MP-33, but found the S59 to be easier to hit and certainly more forgiving...
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Par N Below
Location: Virginia
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
Helpfulness Rating: 1 out of 1
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Overall Rating:
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Date: November 3, 2005
Ping S59 irons (black dot)
Date: November 3, 2005
I had the opportunity to play 8 rounds of golf with these irons, and if I had the money I would get them right now! Strong, accurate, easy to work the ball, and I think they're really good looking clubs, too. I didn't care much for the offset, but I feel that they are the best clubs on the market.
Reviewed by:
harman6857
Location: Ventura, CA
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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