The S59 irons help me go from +14 to +9 in one summer. Here in Myrtle, we play 45-50 weeks a year. Clubs are not for beginners or slow swing speeds. These clubs have excellent control and spin. Most people that play with blades will enjoy these irons. Remeber, golf is played mostly in a 5" area between two ears.

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Not crazy about these at all. I bought them off of ebay for $350.00. Good deal I thought. I played Zing 2s a while back and always been a fan of ping, but I don't care for these.

I was looking for more of a blade with some forgiveness, because that is where my game is going. I am a low 80's player looking for 70s. I have Z-Z65 shafts. The trajectory was nice and boring, usually I hit a very high ball, but not with these. However, I noticed once in a while, I would get bizarre results; the ball would jump very high in the air, balloon, and lose distance. I also did not care for the feel of these; it was hard to tell where on the face you struck the ball (typical of ping products).

My last complaint it the weight of these. They are so light, even with steel shafts, and the swing weight is like a D-0 or something. It is like swinging a wiffle bat, I have no control.

I have switched back to my Titleist 704cbs, they are a little high, but much more consistant and much better feel.

5 stars for value because of EBAY.

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Ping customer service is always great. Top notch.

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I have always played with ping irons. My first set of clubs were the ISI series, then I moved to G2's. When I finally lowered my hadicap to a 9, 10, 11, respectively (depending on the course, conditions, etc); I said I would reward myself with blades. So, here I am. The S59 series are my latest purchase and probably my last.

Before I purchased these blades I made sure to do an extensive review of what was out there. I read the latest Hot List by Golf Diegest, demoed several clubs, and underwent fitting with each. What makes the S59's different from most of the clubs I've tried was their distinct look. Specifically, the thin at the top of the club and the alignment line at address provides confidence. This was a noticable difference from the G2 version as well as other clubs (Mizuno MP 32, Cleveland CG2, Nike Pro Tour). I found the S59's to be very forgiving. Also, these clubs are very easy to control. Simply put, these irons are a must have for any player who wants to take their game to the next level. The combination of good equipment and proper swing mechanics were likely take you there! Try these clubs and you won't be disappointed.

The transition to blades finally helped to break 80 for the first time! Give these blade a try. Maybe they are the ones for you, maybe not. But what do you have to lose.

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Unmatched.

I bought the S59 Tour irons for the brushed chrome finish. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. ZZ65 shaft with cushin insert makes these irons very solid. Feels like I'm swinging a tank at a fly, but you still get feedback on where the fly hit the tank, which is a good thing. Previous irons were Eye-2, so I'm getting more distance out of my short irons due to stronger lofts. Super sharp grooves scuff up the cover of soft golf balls.

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Terrific. Clubs were a week late in delivery, but they threw in the cushin insert for free.

I changed from a set of Mizuno MP-29 blades to the Ping S-59 hoping to find a little more length in my irons. While I've definitely gained another 12 to 15 yards on each iron, I have noticed that the Pings are not as accurate as my old MP-29s. Also, distances sometimes vary since the Pings seem to significantly add yardage to a perfectly struck ball. Another annoyance that I've found is that the Pings tend to draw the ball a little too much. Even with a PW my shots have shifted from a slight draw to almost a full bore hook.

The ball flight is nice and I can work the ball easily with the S-59s. Also, the extra distance can be a big advantage at times. I can't say whether or not the Pings are more forgiving than an average club. They're easier to hit than my old blades, but not by a noticable amount.

All in all, the S-59 irons are very good clubs. I wouldn't say that they're great or earth-shattering though. Unless you have a decent swing and shoot in the 80's (or lower), I'd suggest looking at another set of irons. The S-59's require a lot of patience and determination to make them work properly.

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From what I've heard Ping's customer service is the best of the best among the major golf manufacturers.

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A whole slew of clubs. You name it, I've tried it.

These irons are great! I have been using them for the past few days at my high school's golf team tryouts, and they are giving me a chance to play varsity this year.

Appearance: I love the look of these irons. Some people say that these are not blades, but I disagree. They do have a black insert (seen in picture above) that is made of a softer material, and there is a small cavity on the top part of the clubs, but they are blades.

Feel: Soft on good strikes and not bone shattering on bad ones.

Accuracy: These clubs go where you aim them. If I fire at a pin and hit it well, I will never be outside of five feet. The steel shafts help with that.

Distance: Of course the distance will vary from player to player, but I think they are comprable to the Callaway Big Berthas.

Workability and Spin: I still can't shape these as well as I can with my old Berthas. I know that sounds weird, but the forgiveness of the Callaways make it easier to attack the ball from different angles. But the Pings are still workable when I need to shape them. Spin is better than any irons I have ever played.

Forgiveness: Way better than most blades, but they are not cavity backs. You have to be a good iron player to use these.

If you are looking to become better instead of hiding your mistakes with cavity's, buy these. You can get them on eBay for about $500. I got them for only $400.

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Haven't needed. I have only heard good things about Ping, though.

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Great set of clubs that set up perfectly for me. I have had these for about a month and a half and they have proven themselves to be solid. Great trajectory with the long irons and a little high with the short ones but they are very accurate and the distances are true. I highly recommend these irons.

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Never dealt with

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I recently purchased a set of S-59s to replace a 25 year old set of Hogan Radials. From the beginning they proved to be well balanced and easy to swing. Off center hits aren't devastating but you will feel it. When the ball is squarely hit it is very smooth. The long irons have a lower trajectory than I am used to and the 8 and 9 irons hit rather high but distance and accuracy is very good. The mid irons take some skill to get the shots placed where you want them and in my case require a more upright swing. The standard grips are far too hard for my liking and will be replaced. All in all they are a great club but not for the beginner. I do not have metal woods from Ping so there is no review for them.

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I bought these from Nevada Bobs where the service could have been better. Getting someone to assist with a good fitting was difficult.

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I have played Hogan Radials, Cleveland Golf but nothing like the S-59

An absolute solid set of clubs. They set up square with minimal offset and have an overall balanced feel. Miss hits don't knock your teeth out but pured shots sound like a shotgun and feel like butter. The distance control is better than most that I have played. The ball flight is more pearcing than the mizuno's. I would recommend for any avid golfer. They are also a great value at $300 off of ebay.

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I've played Mizuno irons for the last 6 years, and I think the S59's from Ping are better. I would say the S59's and MP32 / MP33 are very similiar in terms of forgivness. With all 3 sets being very forgiving considering their designed with maximum performance in mind. The S59's are 1 degree upright ( blue dot ) with the CS lite X flex shafts. - The squarer look that the S59's have is something I really like. - The weight and balance of the clubs is the best I've ever felt. - The feel is very direct and confidence inspiring. I actually like the slightly rougher feel the S59's, over the Mizuno blades. - I hope durability / longevity wont be an issue with these irons. My Mizuno MP32's are barely 1yr old and the wear is excessive. The groves are half of what they once were, the leading edges are slightly beveled, and the chrome is gone in the hitting area / sole. ( The 32's spent their life on grass, and I'm not a ball beater. )

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No experiences yet but based on what other Ping club owners have said I'm not worried.

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