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Spotted: Tony Finau testing an unreleased Ping Forged iron
Tony Finau was spotted at the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills testing an unreleased, unknown Ping utility iron.
What is the iron? If you check out this GolfWRX forum thread, members are saying its Ping’s new i500 iron, which is unconfirmed and strictly rumor.
What do we know about the iron? Nothing, aside from what we can see in the photos. They’re forged, they have a section in the toe that’s been milled out, and there’s a screw in the toe, likely showing that it has a hollow body construction, ala the Ping G700.
We’ll update you with more information as soon it becomes available. Until then, enjoy the images below.
Check out more photos of the Ping iron, and join the discussion/speculation here.
Check out more photos of the Ping iron, and join the discussion/speculation here.
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.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Tommy
Jul 1, 2018 at 12:49 am
If this one is a hit and they take lots of business away from the P790/0311T/TMB, we’ll then be able to know that golfers buy clubs based on their looks….but we already know that, and this is one GREAT looking club for a GI design. Best ever, by a mile. If it performs, it’ll be in a lot of bags.
MD
Jun 14, 2018 at 10:37 am
Thank goodness they have a look better players wont mind gaming. The G700’s look like bazookas
HDTVMAN
Jun 13, 2018 at 9:35 pm
My G700’s are incredible. Two guy’s in my group today want me to fit them to a set. Long, high flying, and forgiving.
Jay
Jun 13, 2018 at 12:28 pm
Those look sweet. I already have them though, mine just have p790 on them. Maybe that is the part that was removed from the face.
Matt
Jun 13, 2018 at 8:22 pm
Are yours forged and come with a 3iron
Doug
Jun 13, 2018 at 11:26 am
It is the PING I500. It follows the industry trend being a distance iron with jacked up lofts.
The I210 and I500 are supposed to be out in July.
gif
Jun 13, 2018 at 1:07 am
Orgamsic feeel jello-filled hollow irons… only for frustrated gearheadbaters.
Travis
Jun 12, 2018 at 7:05 pm
That offset though…
Geohogan
Jun 12, 2018 at 8:09 pm
Agree, too much offset. Otherwise reminds of TMB 716, with tungsten weights and bore thru tapered shaft plug, that can be drilled out and more weight can be added. TMB is a very neat design IMO, too bad that technology makes them so expensive.
Tim Armington
Jun 13, 2018 at 3:03 am
You are joking when you say too much offset arent you?
Geohogan
Jun 13, 2018 at 5:39 pm
No joking. If leading edge isnt in line with the left side of the shaft, its too much offset.
Geohogan
Jun 13, 2018 at 5:41 pm
Ben Hogan called it onset.
Painter33
Jun 14, 2018 at 8:28 am
Agree; however, I’ll reserve that judgement until I see the specs. Maybe the long irons have much more offset than the mid and short irons, per usual. I’ll compare them to my S55s that I’m loving.
DL
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:22 pm
It’s the new i500 and its amazing. I’ve hit it and can confirm it’s really good.
The dude
Jun 12, 2018 at 5:55 pm
Fake forge……….oh wait, I already said that.
Billymo
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:29 pm
What?
The Dude
Jun 12, 2018 at 2:37 pm
Fake forge……
John
Jun 12, 2018 at 2:27 pm
Could be a masked PXG due to his contract..
Wslice
Jun 12, 2018 at 2:32 pm
Except for the the PING stamp on the hosel.
Ryan
Jun 12, 2018 at 3:36 pm
And different screw type, and ping lettering for the 3.