{"id":166387,"date":"2025-07-08T19:27:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T17:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mygolfway.com\/?p=166387"},"modified":"2025-07-08T19:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T17:27:33","slug":"ping-new-i240-irons-offer-higher-launch-forgiveness-in-players-style-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/labs.100x100.net\/projects\/mygolfway\/en\/ping-new-i240-irons-offer-higher-launch-forgiveness-in-players-style-design\/","title":{"rendered":"PING – New i240 irons offer higher launch, forgiveness in players-style design"},"content":{"rendered":"

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July 8, 2025 –<\/strong> Continuing its focus on engineering irons to fit the needs of all skill levels, PING<\/strong> introduced the i240 irons<\/strong> today \u2013 a players-style design that combines shot-making precision with score-saving forgiveness.<\/p>\n

The i240 iron is now available for custom fittings at authorised PING retailers<\/strong> around the world.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe new i240 irons are engineered to appeal to a wide range of skill levels,\u201d<\/em> said John K. Solheim<\/strong>, PING CEO & President. \u201cThey provide precision and control with a great feel, so they technically fit into the \u2018players iron\u2019 category. But they also offer the MOI and higher launch of a game-improvement iron.\u201d <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve designed it with more of a true cavity-back look to inform golfers of its forgiveness properties. They are a great solution for avid players who like the look, feel and performance of a blade-style iron but can also benefit from added forgiveness when they aren\u2019t as precise with their ball striking. They pack a lot of performance into one model.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

i240: True Cavity-Back Design<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A more traditional cavity design signifies the perimeter-weighting benefits of the iron while maintaining a clean, players-style look. The cavity badge and activated elastomer technology allow PING engineers to save significant weight, which is re-allocated within the clubhead to position the center of gravity (CG) lower for more distance, increased control and higher launch. The weight savings also increase the MOI for more forgiveness, most notably in the long and mid irons.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe i240 iron sits in the middle of our iron offerings, so it requires us to balance a variety of performance attributes that appeal to a wider range of golfers,\u201d<\/em> John K. Solheim<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re seeing tighter dispersion and higher launch throughout the set that we know all players can appreciate. We\u2019re also providing more distance in a way that is predictable and repeatable to ensure it meets the precise shot-making needs of the best players in the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Pleasing Impact Experience<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The multi-material badge, which is 8.5 grams lighter than the i230 badge, is comprised of a chrome-plated ABS with carbon fibre inlay. The activated elastomer insert supports the face, helping to provide more efficient energy transfer across the entire face and a softer feel and pleasing sound.<\/p>\n

Tour Inspired<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Balancing the needs of the top players in the world while expanding the performance features to attract a wider audience of golfers required a careful approach to the overall design. The face technology has been updated with a return to fewer and wider grooves, a request from tour pros in search of more spin from the fairway.<\/p>\n

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The engineers also maintained the player-preferred size and shape for distance and trajectory control. The i240\u2019s sole design is similar to previous designs, with a rounded lead edge and ample bounce to promote smooth turf interaction for clean and solid strikes.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMeeting the needs of our tour pros and better players is important to the success of the i240 irons,\u201d<\/em> John K. Solheim<\/strong> said. \u201cWe continually seek the players\u2019 feedback. The groove technology is a perfect example of us learning from them.\u201d <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve reacted favorably to the new design, including the added forgiveness and higher launch, and we\u2019re seeing more and more go into bags every week. Their validation of this design goes a long way in giving golfers the confidence that they can also benefit from the i240 irons and shoot lower scores.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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PING i240 Irons Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

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