Are Ping Eye 2 irons allowed on the PGA Tour?
The uproar resulted in the PGA Tour issuing a statement that included, "Because the use of pre-1990 Ping Eye 2 irons is permitted for play, public comments or criticisms characterizing their use as a violation of the Rules of Golf as promulgated by the USGA are inappropriate at best."
What's the difference between Ping Eye 2's and modern clubs?
More modern clubs have specs that are a club longer, for instance many modern PW's are 45* or even 42* where the Eye 2 9 iron is 45*. So if you get new clubs you will be hitting a 9 iron where before you were hitting an 8. Also, Ping Eye 2's have the wear rate of an anvil or a railroad iron.
Do Ping Ping Irons perform well?
Ping irons may perform, but I can't look at them on a full stomach. Those who aren't offended at their appearance are overdue for an eye exam.
How hard is it to break 80 in golf?
Breaking 80 is one of the most challenging barriers in golf. Getting over that final hurdle requires brains, skill, and hard work. To help you take that final step, we rounded up a handful of the lower handicaps around the GOLF Magazine offices to get their two cents.
Are old Ping Eye 2 irons still good?
Wildly Popular since their mid 80's inception, the Ping Eye2 Irons are the original, and still one of the best cast, perimeter weighted cavity back irons on the market.
What do the colors mean on Ping Eye 2 irons?
Colors. The dot colors used to identify the lie angles, in order from the most flat to the most upright are gold, brown, orange, purple, red, black, blue, yellow, green, white, silver and maroon. The black dot signifies standard lies, neither upright nor flat, which are supposed to fit players of average size.
What year were Ping Eye 2 irons?
1982PING 2 Irons They were first brought out in 1982 and featured a V shaped groove. Between 1984 and 1985 this became a U shape groove, then just one year later it was revised to the iconic box groove.
What is the loft of Ping Eye 2 irons?
28.5 degreesThe Ping Eye 2 irons have a 5 iron loft of 28.5 degrees.
What do the dots on PING Eye 2 mean?
The dots do not indicate a particular style of club, as any line of irons is available in every color, but instead represent the angle of the club heads to the standard shaft angle.
Can PING irons be adjusted?
PING irons and wedges are adjustable to fit your changing swing for several years.
Why is the Ping Eye 2 wedge banned?
Because the use of pre-1990 Ping Eye 2 irons is permitted for play, public comments or criticisms characterizing their use as a violation of the Rules of Golf as promulgated by the USGA are inappropriate at best.”
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.
How old are Ping G2 irons?
Even though the G2 irons were released in 2003, they still compete with some of the modern irons on the market.
What is the loft on a Ping Eye 2 sand wedge?
The Ping Eye 2 sand wedge has a loft of 56 degrees.
What is the loft on a Ping Eye 2 lob wedge?
Ping Eye 2 XG Wedge SpecificationsLoftLieBounce56°64.25°12°60°64.5°13°1 more row
What is the loft of a Ping Eye sand wedge?
Product DetailsSKU:00722149LOFT:Sand Wedge SWCondition:ParLENGTH:35.75"CLUB TYPE:WEDGE7 more rows
What is handicap differential if you shoot 80 on a course of 69?
If you are someone who shoots 80 on a course of 69, then your handicap differential would look like this. Let us assume that the slope of the course is 113; then your differential would be around 11.
How high can a golfer shoot?
There have been no other attempts made to find the national average score of the golfers. It is estimated that it would be higher than 100. Around 14.5 is considered the average handicap index value for men while this value changes to 26.5 for women.
How are golf handicaps calculated?
Golf handicaps are calculated by taking into the account the last 10 rounds. In some cases, people consider the first 10 rounds. The scores are calculated based on the slope and course rating mentioned in the above paragraphs.
What is the average handicap in the USGA?
Most of the people either don’t follow the system or shoot much higher than the average handicap. The average handicap in the USGA system is found to be a score of 90. 90 are what bogey players score.
How many shots do you need to play to know your handicap?
Golf Handicap If You Shoot 95. A single round can never be used to calculate your handicap. You need to play around 20 shots to know your handicap level. In general, handicaps are bad during the initial stages and become better after a few games or a few years of playing.
What does handicap mean in golf?
The handicap will determine your final standing when you are playing with others. Even if your strokes are better than your competing players, you may be given a lower score due to your handicap difference. It is a way of comparing or equating the playing styles of the golfers.
How many rounds do you play on a golf course?
Players generally play around 10-20 rounds on a single course. This can help them identify their handicap quickly. A handicap index could also be used to calculate the handicap of the golfer. This is generally used while playing tournaments away from your regular course.
What happens if you don't manage your expectations in golf?
If you don’t manage your expectations properly in golf, then you most likely will not enjoy this game. Worse, you probably won’t see any improvement in your golf scores either.
What happens if you can't play golf?
If you can’t play or practice much, you won’t have much to build on every time you go out to the golf course. Playing a round in April, and then your next one in late May without picking up a club much in between means that literally anything is possible when you get out on the course (good or bad).
How to get better at hitting the ball?
Do not worry about your full swing that much. With the amount of time you have, you are not going to make dramatic strides in ball-striking ability. Work on your tempo, figure out your impact tendencies, but do not make constant changes to your swing. For the most part you’ll work with what you’ve got, and that’s OK.
Why is time important in golf?
Because time is the most precious resource on this Earth, and is certainly the most important thing for golf scores. If you want to get to a certain level of play, time is going to be your biggest limiting factor. This will greatly influence what your expectations should be. A lot of people argue about the best way to lower scores for a golfer.
How many hours of golf practice a week?
You might have a Sunday group that plays once a week like clockwork, and somewhere during your week you can carve out 2-4 hours for some practice time.
Is golf a difficult game?
This is the amount of time that is going to be necessary to make huge strides in scoring ability. At this point you know that golf is a relatively difficult game. If you want to get to the top of the mountain it’s going to take a lot of time and effort. There is simply no shortcut around this.
fixyurdivot
If you are a former PE2 player, what irons did you switch to, why, and how did the change work out? I've been sitting on the fence about changing my irons and need some MySpyGolf Agents intervention.
RoverRick
Ping Eye 2's are an awesome club. Note, I am using present tense. More modern clubs have specs that are a club longer, for instance many modern PW's are 45* or even 42* where the Eye 2 9 iron is 45*. So if you get new clubs you will be hitting a 9 iron where before you were hitting an 8.
GolfSpy MBP
I bagged my PE2's full time until 2008 (1990-2008) when I got some Nickent forged cavity backs, transition was pretty easy. Only differences I really notice is 2 things: I'm a club longer with modern irons and you can get a smoother fell, but that's not saying the PE2's aren't smooth.
revkev
I fit the bill - a former Ping Eye 2 player who gamed mine for two decades. I'm also a guy who played fairly good golf once, good enough that I could be competitive in regional type tournaments - city and club championships, maybe qualify for a State Amateur Type of player.
RoverRick
Also the Eye 2 is non-confirming for many events if you wish to play tournament golf at a higher level.
fixyurdivot
I don't think that is the case. Ping won a lawsuit back in the 80's, and thus are exempt for the groove rule. Michelson threatened to play them for a protest. I believe he decided not to play them, unless Ping said they would allow them to be ruled non-conforming.
yungkory
I played PE2's from the time I was a junior golfer in the mid '90s, through high school, and a few years after until ~2006 or so. I took a ~10year break from playing golf and when I came back a little over a year ago, I was stronger than when I was a kid. Every club went the same distance, and nearly orbiting the moon.
When were Ping Eye 2 clubs grandfathered?
The Ping Eye 2 clubs (irons and wedges) were grandfathered for life as part of a settlement in 1993 of a suit Ping filed against the USGA. In short, any Ping Eye 2 manufactured prior to March 31, 1990, is within the rules as long as the USGA governs the game.
When did Ping make Eye 2s?
While tour pros may be scouring the Internet for the clubs, there needs to be a little caveat emptor. Ping continued to make Eye 2s after 1990. Potential purchasers should get the serial number of the club and call Ping to make sure the clubs are the ones grandfathered prior to finalizing any deal.
What is the harshest tag a golfer can have attached to him?
To be called a cheater is the harshest tag a golfer can have attached to him. But that's just what Scott McCarron did when he told the San Francisco Chronicle of Phil Mickelson's use of a Ping Eye 2 lob wedge with square grooves, "It's cheating, and I'm appalled Phil put it in play.". To McCarron and any other player who says or infers ...
Is it OK to play ping eye 2 golf?
The rules say the Ping Eye 2 clubs are OK. It's right there. In print.
famousdavis
I just recently picked up a set of the Ping Eye 2 + no + irons, 3-PW, ZZ-Lite shaft, Red Dot for $89 and Play it Again sports and they were in mint condition. Barely played. I went out and shot a 71 with them and that's the best round I've had all year. I can't explain how wonderful these irons feel.
blackxpress
I've had this on my mind lately. A buddy of mine owns a golf shop and he just took in a set of mint condition Eye 2 BeCu black dots. He wants too much for them IMO ($279) or else I would've bought them already.
famousdavis
You're crazy if you think $287 is too much to spend for a mint set of BeCu Ping Eye 2 irons. A set in mint condition will easily fetch $400+ on Ebay. When I graduated from high school my parents bought me set of Ping Eye 2 Copper irons 2-LW and I think it cost them around $900 at the time.
neurodoc
I suspect you're a troll. I belong to three private clubs, including two of the most exclusive west of the Rockies, and I find that Ping irons are an almost infallible indicator of someone who flat can't play.
famousdavis
Anyone who claims to belong to 3 private clubs could only be a basement dweller living with his mom. If anyone is trolling it's you my friend. I posted this thread because I was excited about my Ping Eye 2 + no + with ZZ-Lite shafts purchase. Red Dot by the way. You come on here and flame me for no reason. Gee, thanks for the warm welcome.
max power
They are great clubs, and I love the old school loft gaps. Still, I've hit multiple sets in excellent shape (regular and BeCu) and found my MX-200s and 775s superior. Just a tad too much offset and a slightly harsher feeling out of the PINGs. I still lust after them though.
famousdavis
I'm surprised to hear that because I've tried the Titleist 775 and I found them much harsher than the Ping Eye 2 BeCu. Now, if you're hitting off of mats I can understand why the 775 might feel softer. However, on the course the Ping Eye 2s feel much better.