What do you think… Are you playing the right irons for your game?
We spoke with Dr Paul Wood as he shared insights on the differences in blade length and their effects. Get the full story in our podcast here
During the conception of their Blueprint iron for better players, PING looked to testing on the golf course in game-like conditions. The testing they came up with was a skills challenge where players hit different shots, like high cuts or low draws, provided feedback on what a successful shot looked like.
While numbers like ball speed, launch angle and shot curve were part of the equation, players’ opinions were taken into consideration as well. This allowed PING to see if what a player perceived a good shot to be, was actually reflected in the data.
Based on the results, PING was able to see if there was a distinct mechanical advantage to the Blueprint style of head. Their findings showed that the smaller head design of the Blueprint iron helped better players. Even though they sacrificed some forgiveness, they were able to have greater face control and hit different types of shots with increased precision.
