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what does blue dot mean on ping golf clubs

by Miss Cassandra Schuppe Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Ping i200 irons (Blue dot) Whether you are looking for a new set of Ping clubs from the Golfbidder store, or you already own some PING clubs, then understanding the famous PING dot system is a requirement. The colour coding allows the player to understand the lie angle of each PING set of clubs, which is the angle of the club shaft and the sole of the clubface against the length of the shaft.

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What are the best Ping golf clubs?

Which PING Iron Should You Play?

  • High swing speed golfers who already hit the ball far, 105 mph swing speed with the driver
  • Super-skilled golfers who value control and feel
  • Golfers who prefer a pure blade shape with very little offset
  • Golfers who generate plenty of distance but can still benefit from forgiveness in a blade

How do you tell fake ping golf clubs?

Scotty Cameron Select Newport Putter

  • Headcover – look out for poor quality stitching and generally ‘cheap’ feeling.
  • Lighter finish – much lighter in the fake putter.
  • Hosel – absence of ‘Cameron’.
  • Sole – the weights not sitting flush or fitting as they should.

How do you Register PING golf clubs?

PING Nation is our free, members-only area that gives you instant access to:

  • Exclusive product promotions and deals
  • Order products from the PING Golf Shop
  • Ping Tour news, information and updates
  • WebFit - our online fitting application that matches your game with customized club recommendations

How to Register PING golf clubs?

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What does the blue dot on Ping irons mean?

Ping Colors 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 lie is Ping blue dot?

PING Dot ColoursPING Dot Colours - Lie AnglesDot ColourHeight measurementWrist to floor measurementGreen Dot 2.25° upright5'9" to 6'6"35" to 36¾"Yellow Dot 1.5° upright5'6" to 6'4"34½" to 36"Blue Dot 0.75° upright5'4" to 6'2½"33¾" to 35¼"9 more rows

What do the dots mean on Ping clubs?

1:074:15PING Colour Codes: What do the dots on their irons mean??? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd the shaft. It's actually this angle here measured in degrees. But every set of ping irons hasMoreAnd the shaft. It's actually this angle here measured in degrees. But every set of ping irons has its own dot color and there are 10 colors all together now in the older chart there used to be 12

What are the different color dots on Ping irons?

So each specific set of Ping iron has 12 different dot colors. From flat to upright the dot colors go in the following order with gold being the flattest lie angle at 3.75 degrees to brown, orange, purple, red, black, blue, yellow, green, white, silver, and maroon being the most upright at 4.5 degrees.

What does Ping Color Code mean?

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.

How can you tell if Ping clubs are 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.

What is the difference between red dot and black dot on Ping irons?

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.

Can Ping change lie angle?

Irons lie can be adjusted although with ping being cast there is less room for movement and greater chance of head fracture, any pro or golf shop with workshop should be able to help.

What does 2 degrees upright mean on a golf club?

So when most people say a club is 2 degrees upright (or 1 degree upright, 2 degrees flat, etc) then they are measuring it off of the standard off the shelf lie measurement for that particular club. It can also refer to the club being too upright for a particular person.

How do I choose Ping irons?

Which PING Iron Should You Play?Blueprint. 5 or lower. • High swing speed golfers who already hit the ball far, 105 mph swing speed with the driver. ... i500. 5 or lower. • Experienced golfers who love soft, forged feel and appreciates the look of a blade. ... i210. 5 to 15. ... G410. 10 or higher. ... G700. 15 or higher.

Do Ping drivers have dots?

0:016:02How to Use the PING Color Dot Fitting System - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe 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.

How do Ping irons measure wrist to floor?

To determine your wrist-to-floor measurement wear normal shoes and stand on a hard surface with your arms hanging relaxed at your sides. Then have someone measure from the point where your hand meets your wrist (your “wrist crease”) to the floor.

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 does each color dot on a golf club mean?

Each colored ball on the clubhead represents a different combination of the line angle and the respective length of the shaft. A professional fitter will help you to select the appropriate color dot based on your measurements and other important readings.

What do the dots on a ping iron mean?

Color dots represent the relative lie angle (that the heel of the golf club makes with the ground) and length of the shaft of the Ping iron. Every Pro golfer gets his Ping static iron recommendation verified by a professional fitter with the help of the Ping Colour Code Chart. The combination is verified by taking two measurements ...

What is ping dot chart?

The Ping Dot Chart is the combination of the height of a person and the distance of his wrist from the ground (first crease of the wrist). You can see the different heights written horizontally at the top of the chart while the distance of the wrist-to-ground is written vertically.

What happens when a golf club sits too upright?

Clearly, you can observe from the diagram that when the club sits too upright, the heel of the club first hits the ground before striking the ball that turns the clubhead slightly inward and the ball will go to the left after the stroke of the clubhead.

When the lie angle is too flat, the toe of the club will hit the ground first?

When the lie angle is too flat, the toe of the club will hit the ground first, that opens up the face of the clubhead and the ball will go to the right after the stroke of the clubhead.

Who invented the Ping golf iron?

In 1959, the Ping golf equipment manufacturer company was started as a garage business by Karsten Solheim. Solheim was the first who started designing customized golf irons. He introduced the Ping Colour Coding System in 1972, that distinguishes the lie angle of the clubhead with a colored dot engraved on the Clubhead.

Is the middle of the golf club tape right?

In case the tape receives the mark near the heel it is said to be too upright, on the other hand, if the mark is near the toe of the clubhead that is called too flat. The mark in the middle of the tape is considered just right. At last, the fitter makes few adjustments to arrive at the best color code for the golfer.

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.

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 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 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.

Which Ping Dot colour are you?

Find your height in the top bar. E.g. 6’3 = ½ inch longer than "standard".

Why is lie angle important?

Your clubs lie angle determines the way the head enters the turf hence the resulting shot direction and shape. If at address, the club head’s lie angle is too upright, then the toe of the club sits up in the air causing the initial direction of the shot with be left of target.

Do you know your lie angle?

It is important to understand your position at the address as there isn’t a "standard" lie angle for manufacturers to follow. To prove this point, the "standard" 7-iron lie angles from 5 of our most popular sets of irons at Golfbidder are as follows:

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.

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