Continuing its focus on engineering irons to fit the needs of all skill levels, PING introduced the i240 irons today – a players ‘ style design that combines shot-making precision with score-saving forgiveness.
“The new i240 irons are engineered to appeal to a wide range of skill levels,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President. “They provide precision and control with a great feel, so they technically fit into the ‘player’s iron’ category. But they also offer the MOI and higher launch of a game-improvement iron. We’ve designed it with a more traditional cavity-back look to inform golfers of its forgiving properties. They are a great solution for avid players who prefer the look, feel, and performance of a blade-style iron but also benefit from added forgiveness when they aren’t as precise with their ball striking. They pack a lot of performance into one model.”
At address, the i240 instantly reminded me of the i210s, a longtime favourite of Ping staffer Viktor Hovland and Ping staff pros alike. The top line is clean and compact, the offset is minimal, and the overall shaping is classic Ping players’ iron. There’s visible technology in the cavity, but it doesn’t distract. Instead, it gives the club a quiet confidence. The sleek Hydropearl 2.0 finish and clean lines elevate the look without overcomplicating anything.
Mr Solheim calls this a true cavity-back player’s iron, and there is no doubt the PING team have nailed that balance between precision and forgiveness. The badge inside the cavity is lighter than the i230 by 8.5 grams, which allowed Ping’s engineers to shift weight and reposition the CG lower in the head. That’s a big reason why I saw higher launch and more consistent spin numbers.
I was pleasantly surprised by how playable the new i240s were, they never felt like they were “helping” too much and still let me shape shots and control trajectories, but on mishits, the forgiveness was instantly noticeable.
The turf interaction is smoother, cleaner, and less “diggy” than I found the i230. That redesigned sole with a rounded lead edge and plenty of playable bounce glides through the turf.
Ping worked closely with their Tour staff to dial this one in. They updated the face with wider, fewer grooves to provide better players with more spin off the fairway, something Tour players specifically requested.
That collaboration is paying off. More i240 sets are showing up in professional bags every week, which speaks volumes. It’s a player’s iron that doesn’t sacrifice forgiveness. And for those of us who still want control and workability without giving up forgiveness and launch? It’s a dream combination.
Who it’s for
If you’ve been playing the i210 or i230, this is the natural evolution in your Ping journey and a significant upgrade. Whether you’re a single-digit handicapper or a consistent ball striker looking for a little more help and a lot more consistency, the i240 should be on your radar.
They’re also ideal for the player who loves the look and feel of a blade but appreciates the added “help” of perimeter weighting and a bit more forgiveness on off-centre hits. That’s precisely where I saw new value. As someone who naturally launches it low and spins it low, I was really impressed with how the i240 gave me height and spin without sacrificing ball speed or feel. Usually, to get that kind of help, you have to give something up (looks, workability, or consistency). Not here. The i240 kept my ball speeds incredibly consistent across the face and provided tighter downrange dispersion than I saw with the old i230s.
Ping set out to make a player iron with game-improvement forgiveness, and they nailed it. The i240 is the best-feeling iron I’ve hit from Ping. The look, the sound, the feel, the performance — it checks all of my “must have” boxes as a gear nerd.
If you’re on the fence, go hit them. I’m betting you’ll have the same reaction I did after my first swing.
Ping i240 irons are available for pre-order now and arrive at retail on Thursday, July 17. The set will be available in all three of Ping’s loft specs (Standard, Power Spec and Retro Spec)They will come at an RRP of €230 per club with stock steel shaft; €240 per club with stock graphite shaft.
They will come in 3-9, PW, UW in 10 colour codes (lie angle). The black colour code is standard. The stock shafts will be Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 115 (R, S, X) & PING Alta CB Blue (SR, R, S), with the option of the following shaft choices also available. PING AWT 3.0 (R, S, X), Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 105 (R, S, X), True Temper Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300), True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100), True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 100 (R300, S300), True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 115 (S300, X100), KBS Tour (R, S, X), UST Recoil Dart 65 (A), 75 (R, S)
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