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ping golf clubs what do the colored dots mean

by Prof. Rowena Blick DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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The color dot that you see on all ping clubs refers to the lie angle of their clubs. And the lieMoreThe color dot that you see on all ping clubs refers to the lie angle of their clubs. And the lie angle. Is exactly the angle of the shaft relative to the angle of the sole.

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What do the coloured dots mean on Ping golf clubs?

What does the Coloured dot mean on PING golf clubs? Ping color dots indicate the different angles of the club head. 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.

How accurate is the Ping color chart?

PING research suggests that 75% of the time a player will fit into a dynamic color code within one color code of the static recommendation, while 95% will fit within two color codes. In addition to lie angle, another integral part of your sustained success will depend on optimizing your iron landing angles, which will enable greater stopping power.

What are the Ping color codes?

  • #fc89ac rgb (252,137,172) Tickle Me Pink
  • #ff878d rgb (255,135,141) Tulip
  • #f28dcd rgb (242,141,205) Orchid Pink
  • #f984ef rgb (249,132,239) Light Fuchsia Pink
  • #e68fac rgb (230,143,172) Light Thulian Pink
  • #f77fbe rgb (247,127,190) Persian Pink
  • #ff77ff rgb (255,119,255) Fuchsia Pink
  • #e18e96 rgb (225,142,150) Ruddy Pink
  • #f88379 rgb (248,131,121) Coral Pink

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What do the colour dots of PING golf iron mean?

The colored dots indicate how much the irons are bent upright or flat from standard lie. As I recall, Ping's website has the color code listed in degrees up, standard or flat. In case you're not sure about what lie angle is, it's the angle that the shaft makes with the bottom or sole of the iron.

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What do the dots mean for Ping clubs?

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.

What is the difference between Ping Eye 2 red dot and black dot?

If a player orders a new set of irons and gets a red dot (1° flat) and after some body and swing changes now fits into black dot (standard), the clubs can be sent to Ping to be bent accordingly and they will color in the dot to represent the current lie.

What lie is Ping orange dot?

PING Dot ColoursPING Dot Colours - Lie AnglesDot ColourHeight measurementWrist to floor measurementRed Dot 0.75° flat5'1" to 6'0½"32¼" to 33½"Purple Dot 1.5° flat5'0" to 5'7"31¼" to 32½"Orange Dot 2.25° flat4'10½" to 5'6"30½" to 31¾"9 more rows

How do I find my Ping Color Code?

Which Ping Dot colour are you?Find your height in the top bar. E.g. 6'3 = ½ inch longer than "standard".Measure the distance from your wrist to the floor. E.g. 35 Inches.Intersect the two measurements to find your colour dot. ... If your measurements fall between two colours, then ball flight comes into play.

What do the colors mean on Ping Eye 2 irons?

1:074:15PING Colour Codes: What do the dots on their irons mean??? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt's been simplified to 10 and each color matches a specific player's lie angle and shaft length. SoMoreIt's been simplified to 10 and each color matches a specific player's lie angle and shaft length. So whatever height you are it will be a ping dot. Color or colors that will suit you perfectly.

When did Ping stop making the eye 2?

In short, any Ping Eye 2 manufactured prior to March 31, 1990, is within the rules as long as the USGA governs the game. More importantly, this fact was there for everyone to see in August.

How do I know if I have Ping Eye 2 square grooves?

All Ping clubs manufactured up to 2010 have been manufactured with square grooves. The PING logo is present on the rear of the iron along with the club make, manufacturer Karsten's name and serial number. Ping clubs include: The G10, V2 Rapture, i10, S57, S59, Rhapsody, G5, Zing, Eye 2 and the Eye 2+.

Does Ping still make eye 2?

The original Ping Eye 2 was released in 1982. However, this game improvement iron still remains in the bag of many loyal Ping fans today. There is something about these golf clubs and the impressive feel and performance that keeps people coming back year after year.

What is the difference between dots on Ping irons?

To know the difference between dots in ping irons See the table above.

Can Ping irons lie be adjusted or repaired?

For some iron clubs, you can adjust the angle putting that in a lofting lie machine but if the club is made up of a hard material then you can't.

What are the latest Ping irons?

Ping G710 launched in February 2020.

What is ping cast iron?

Ping is one of the brands that make a soft cast head. Some cast irons are too hard and will break in the loft and lie machine if too much pressure is applied. With the breakthrough in materials like carbon steel, more cast irons can be bent these days, at least 1° in either direction.

What is the average height of a golfer?

Players that are of average height between 5’8” and 6’2”, you guessed it…normally fit into a standard lie angle.

Can you custom fit a golf club?

You can get custom fit for any brand of clubs, and no matter your handicap or ability level, it is recommended that you do so any time you purchase equipment. Every golfer has their own unique swing and you want the club to cater to your swing and particular move, not the other way around. If you are making a change or adjustment to hit a certain club, then that club is not fit for you.

What do the dots on ping golf irons mean?

What Do the Color Dots on Ping Golf Irons Mean? By Robert Preston. Ping color dots indicate the different angles of the club head. When manufacturing their sets of irons, Ping stamps the irons with colored dots, which has left many golfers confused about the dots' significance.

What do the dots on a golf club 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.

What color are ping golf clubs?

The base for the Ping color chart is the black dot. The hosels of these clubs leave the club at Ping's standard angle. The wrists of golfers with shorter arms are naturally farther from the ground, requiring hosels that are more upright. The blue dot hosels are 0.75 of a degree more upright than black, followed by yellow, green, white, silver and maroon, with an additional 0.75 degree more upright at each level, culminating in the maroon clubs being 4.5 degrees more upright. The clubs with a flatter hosel angle follow the same 0.75 degree increments, starting with red, and progressing to purple, orange, brown and gold, which are 3.75 degrees flatter than black.

Which is more upright, blue dot or black?

The blue dot hosels are 0.75 of a degree more upright than black, followed by yellow, green, white, silver and maroon, with an additional 0.75 degree more upright at each level, culminating in the maroon clubs being 4.5 degrees more upright.

What Do Ping Color Dots Mean?

The Ping dot colors categorize what type of lie each club has. Each colored dot is associated with a certain lie angle. Based on a golfer’s measurements, they are placed into a certain dot color category. This category represents the most optimal lie for that player based on these measurements.

What Does The Black Ping Dot Mean?

Now that we have established that the black dot is the most common Ping iron color, what exactly does it mean?

How Do I Know The Color Of My Ping Dot?

There is a very easy way to determine your Ping dot color. Below are 3 steps to finding the best Ping dot color for you:

Final Thoughts: Most Common Ping Dot Color

Using these color dots is the next best thing to getting your clubs fitted. Even if you’re having trouble reading the chart, you at least know what the most common choice among most golfers is.

Where is Golfbidder located?

Based in Chessington, Golfbidder is Europe’s #1 buyer and seller of used golf clubs. We have hundreds of new, unique items that are listed daily, all ready for immediate dispatch. Golfbidder began life in 1997 as Mashie Niblicks, a shop which specialised in buying and selling used golf clubs.

How long is the warranty on a golf club?

Each golf club has been individually inspected and photographed and come with a full 12 month warranty. All of our used clubs also come with a 7 day no-quibble, money-back guarantee. You can test-run any of our used clubs - and if you are not happy for any reason, simply return them within 7 days for a full refund.

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