Equipment
Spotted: Ping’s new Glide ES wedges
We spotted a new addition to Ping’s Glide wedge line — a sole grind called “ES” — at the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. The ES Grind, which stands for “Eye Sole,” was inspired by the original Ping Eye 2 wedges, according to Ping representatives.
Ping Glide wedges are currently available in three different sole options: TS, SS, WS. According to Ping, the ES Grind is slated to be released at the end of July and will be available in lofts of 56, 58 and 60 degrees.
Related: 4 things to know about Ping’s Glide wedges
Ping built the new ES grind for company staffers Miguel Angel Jimenez and Louis Oosthuizen, among others, at the U.S. Open according to Ping representatives.
See more photos and join the discussion about the Ping Glide ES wedges in our forums.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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Richard
Jun 17, 2015 at 12:55 pm
Gee ma look Ping has made a new “wheel” it is round and rolls just like all other previously invented wheels.
I have a first generation Callaway X Forged Lob Wedge with the PM Grind that looks EXACTLY like this grind. (4 – 5 years old at least might be older)
Since that time a brief period of “Wedge Design BrainFart” occurred at Callaway, however they have recently righted the ship brought back the PM Grind in their Lob Wedge Offerings but it is still not as good as the original X Forged which is why it is still in my bag.
Solus also produced a wedge with this type of grind several years ago.
Enjoy the new Wheel looks like it will roll well.
mulliganboy
Jun 17, 2015 at 11:56 am
I’ve seen both the new wedge and the new i series iron. Both are nice looking simple designs. Blue accented badge in the i iron. Nice.
ML
Jun 16, 2015 at 10:30 pm
Wish they do a whole set
How about eye 2 with legal grooves
Best irons they made despite all the bs about how their new stuff is superior
Bring back the eye 2
Paul
Jun 16, 2015 at 10:50 am
Ping should note that the Glide ES is not only Eye2 inspired.
The scoop in the sole looks like it was “inspired” by solus/renegar wedges.
Zedsded
Jun 16, 2015 at 12:30 pm
Go back to the history books….eye2 wedges debuted in the early 80’s and had the same sole feature. One of the two best wedges ever (with the Orig Clev 588).
Mike
Jun 16, 2015 at 8:15 am
The new sole and head shape makes this a winner!
Bruce
Jun 16, 2015 at 5:39 am
wow….those are BIG
Adam
Jun 15, 2015 at 11:03 pm
I like these but don’t like how these companies tier their releases so the people who buy early get screwed. Ping doesn’t do this often as far as I know but still makes me never want to buy something within the first 6 months of release. ie. I wanted a Vapor driver and glad I waited so I had the option to buy the TW version or the vapor colored one
rymail00
Jun 15, 2015 at 10:26 pm
I was never a huge fan of the looks of the old school eye2 irons and wedges so I think that’s why I personally don’t care for the looks of these. But the eye2’s I believe were the best selling irons of all time (don’t quote me on that lol, I think I read it on here somewhere awhile ago) so that means most people do see the way I do so what the hell do I know. Regardless would like to see some of these in person before writing them off though.
I wonder if the new Ping IE irons will have a close resemblance to these?
1973
Jun 16, 2015 at 8:30 pm
Oh please do tell – new Ping irons?
Taylor
Jun 15, 2015 at 9:15 pm
love the face these..the high heel area is awesome
Joe
Jun 15, 2015 at 8:47 pm
What’s not to like!