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how to date ping golf clubs

by Murl Dooley Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Obtain the serial number from the Ping club in question. Find serial numbers on the hosel for irons, hybrids and fairway woods, and on the sole of the club for drivers. Late-model putters have serial numbers on the heel side of the face.

Contact the Ping Consumer Relations Department by phone at (800) 474-6434 or through an online contact form available on the company's website. Provide the serial number to the representative, who will be able to find the manufacturing date and any other specifics regarding the club.

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How do I find out what year my Ping golf clubs are?

Contact the Ping Consumer Relations Department by phone at (800) 474-6434 or through an online contact form available on the company’s website. Provide the serial number to the representative, who will be able to find the manufacturing date and any other specifics regarding the club.

What questions should I ask when buying Ping golf clubs?

Ask for the manufacture date of the clubs, the specifications of the clubs when they left the factory and any repairs that Ping might have done on the clubs if they were shipped to the factory.

What are Ping golf clubs?

There is an array of Ping golf clubs, and the company has more than 400 patents on various club designs, which are made to hit more accurately without compromising the original integrity of the golf club.

How do I send my club (s) to Ping?

Fill out the PING Club Repair Form. Please fill out all sections that are applicable to your repair and select “submit” at the bottom of the page. The PING Consumer Relations Department will setup the repair, send you the repair order number, and provide you with instruction to send your club (s) to PING.

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What do Ping serial numbers mean?

The serial number on each club encodes a complete description of that club, including what the dot color or lie angle of the club is, what the shaft is made of and what qualities it has, how long the club is, what kind of surface the sole of the club has and any custom work that has been done on the club.

Do all Ping golf clubs have serial numbers?

PING places a serial number on all of its clubs so that we can get all of the specifics specs of your clubs and you can get the perfect replacement. The serial number is placed on the back of the hosel of the club (which is the part right at the base of the shaft before the head.)

What year did Ping irons come out?

Ping Irons History Ping started in a garage in 1959, making putters, but it wasn't until a decade later, in 1969, when the K1 irons were first made. For most of that decade, Ping was experimenting with milling a cavity back, and perimeter weighting for forgiveness, to make a revolutionary iron.

How old are Ping irons?

The original Ping Eye irons were introduced in 1978. They featured an eye shape in the cavity that helped to improve feel while creating a higher standard in golf club aesthetics.

How do I know my ping is real?

Note the serial number and distinguishing features of the club. Call Ping at (800) 4-PING-FIT (800-474-6434) and provide the details of the club and the manufacturer. Ping should be able to tell you if the club is a genuine Ping product.

How old are Ping g2 irons?

Ping G2 Irons - Product DetailsUK Launch01 September 2003Shaft TypesGraphiteShaft FlexStiff, RegularSet Makeup3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW, SWAdditional ClubsGW, LW4 more rows•Sep 1, 2003

What are the different models of PING irons?

PING IronsG425 Irons. A faster face and flexing geometry generate more speed and distance from a smaller head that also sets a new standard in forgiveness for an iron its size. ... i525 Irons. ... i59 Irons. ... G410 Iron. ... G710 Irons. ... i500 Irons. ... Blueprint Irons. ... i210 Irons.More items...

What happened to Ping golf clubs?

The Karsten Manufacturing factory in Phoenix, Arizona, remains the main base of operations for PING. Despite increasingly tight and expensive EPA regulations, PING has managed to keep a good chunk of its manufacturing in the US.

Which PING irons are most forgiving?

Which Ping irons are the most forgiving? The G710 is the most forgiving in the current Ping iron range, followed by the Ping G425, which offers similar levels of forgiveness but in a slightly smaller head.

Are 20 year old irons too old?

There is no evidence that golf clubs deteriorate over time. Well maintained clubs will last a lifetime. 10+ year old clubs should be checked for better options but clubs less than 5 years old do not need replacing except for wear and tear issues to which wedges and forged irons are most vulnerable.

How long do Ping irons last?

So, how long do golf irons last? A good set of golf irons can last anywhere between 8 and 12 years, or 300 rounds of golf.

What does the dot mean on Ping irons?

Every Ping iron has a small color-coded dot that identifies the relative lie angle. A black dot signifies a standard lie approximately in the middle of the range of available choices, and various other colors indicate different lie angles.

How to contact Ping golf club?

Call Ping customer service at 800-474-6434, or send an inquiry through Ping's website on its "Contact Us" page. Communicate the serial number. Ask for the manufacture date of the clubs, the specifications of the clubs when they left the factory and any repairs that Ping might have done on the clubs if they were shipped to the factory.

When did Ping golf clubs come out?

Published: 16 November, 2018. Ping has built golf clubs since Karsten Solheim developed a putter in 1959, and irons since 1961. Like other club manufacturers, Ping always is trying to build a better driver, iron, hybrid or putter, so it has launched many lines over the years.

Why do you call in the serial number to ping?

Calling in the serial number to Ping also is a way to protect yourself against buying counterfeit clubs, so ask for the serial number if buying clubs from an online auction or a stranger.

How long does it take to get a refund from Ping?

You can return your order placed from ping.com within 30 days of the order placement date, for a full refund on the value of the product plus taxes. Unless it is determined to be a manufacturing error by PING, custom-built golf clubs require a 20% restocking fee and must be returned in original condition.

Where to send ping request?

You can submit your request by completing our Contact Us form, or by sending mail to Tournament Operations, PING, P. O. Box 82000, Phoenix, Arizona 85071-2000. If you submit the request using the contact form, please be sure to provide the required information in the message area.

How far in advance can you get fittings at Papago Golf Course?

Fittings can be scheduled up to 30 days in advance of your preferred date. Please note that fittings are not available at Papago Golf Course or Granite Falls Golf Club during the summer months. Kierland Golf Club. 15636 N Clubgate Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Schedule a Fitting.

What is ping golf club?

The company was the first to design a club with the heel-toe weighting system, which displaces weight to both the heel and the toe of the golf club head.

Why are ping golf clubs not stolen?

Ping golf clubs are not often stolen or falsely replicated because of their designs and the methods by which the company protects the clubs. Most golf club manufacturers today use some form of serial numbers to identify their clubs, but the unique design of Ping clubs makes it less likely that they can be reproduced or recombined.

Why is ping important in golf?

Ping was also the first manufacturer to use a selective filtering design that minimized the vibration caused by hitting the ball. Ping golf clubs are not often stolen or falsely replicated ...

How many patents does Ping have?

There is an array of Ping golf clubs, and the company has more than 400 patents on various club designs, which are made to hit more accurately without compromising the original integrity of the golf club.

What is the purpose of ping?

Ping uses its serial numbers for two primary purposes: replacing broken or lost clubs and identifying thefts or forgeries. The serial number on each club encodes a complete description of that club, including what the dot color or lie angle of the club is, what the shaft is made of and what qualities it has, how long the club is, ...

Can you report a stolen club?

This means that even if your club has been damaged or stolen, you can report the serial number and order an exact replacement. Because of the uniqueness of each number, it also encodes the history of each club, and Ping keeps track of when the club was made, its full description and whether it has been stolen.

Is ping a fraud?

Unfortunately, Ping clubs are also the target of fraudulent practices, and many people are sold off-brand clubs under the Ping name or even stolen or recombined clubs. The serial number system is designed to prevent such crimes.

How far off the target line do golf clubs travel?

The general rule is for every degree your clubs are off in lie angle, it can cause your shots to travel four yards off your intended target line.

What is the standard length for a golfer?

Golfers between 5’7” and 6’0” fit into the standard length segment. Those shorter than 5’7” will be recommended shorter shaft lengths while those taller 6’0” will be recommended longer lengths.

When did the Ping Eye 2+ come out?

In mid 1990 , the Ping Eye 2+ with modified grooves was launched in both steel and BeCu with modified grooves. A small number of sets were produced in the + guise but with unmodified grooves. Often referred to as the '+ no + model.'.

Is the G10 the #1 selling iron model in the UK?

A. G10 has been #1 selling iron model in the UK for many months, not sure about US. Quote. 3)When the i3 was introduced, Ping's Zing's and isi's had been losing market share to Callaway's plastic backed iron designs, so Ping followed Callaway's lead.

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