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Players Distance Iron
PING i525 Irons
Forged-face speed, hidden forgiveness and a compact blade-style profile for golfers who want distance without the bulky look.
Product Overview
Distance Technology Hidden Inside a Clean Shape
The PING i525 is engineered for golfers who prefer the compact profile of a players iron but want more ball speed, launch and forgiveness. Its hollow-body, multi-material construction combines a forged maraging-steel face with internal weighting and sound-tuning technology, creating a powerful iron that maintains a refined appearance behind the ball.
Forged Maraging Face
A thin, variable-thickness face and internal sole undercut increase flexing for faster, higher-launching shots.
Tuned Sound and Feel
Precisely placed polymer behind the face refines the impact experience without restricting the flex that creates speed.
Players-Preferred Profile
A modest topline, compact blade length and controlled offset give the i525 a clean, confident look at address.
Extreme Weighting
Forgiveness Without Advertising It
Tungsten toe and shaft-tip weights expand perimeter weighting inside the compact head. Working with the tiered face and cavity structure, this placement raises stability and helps tighten dispersion while preserving face deflection.
MicroMax Grooves
More Grooves for Predictable Spin
Tighter groove spacing adds an average of four grooves to each face. The geometry is designed to reduce fliers in the short irons and preserve useful spin in the long irons for more consistent distance control.
Construction Details
A Purposeful Multi-Material Build
17-4 Stainless Body
The durable hollow body provides the structural platform for the fast-face design.
Internal Sole Undercut
The undercut creates additional room for face movement and increased ball speed.
HydroPearl 2.0
PING’s finish helps limit moisture between the face and ball for more dependable performance in wet conditions.
Ten Color Codes
PING’s lie-angle fitting system provides multiple build options, with Black as the standard color code.
PING i525 Iron Specifications
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| Club | Length | Standard Loft | Power Spec | Retro Spec | Lie | Offset | Bounce | Swingweight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 39½" | 18.0° | 17.0° | 20.0° | 60.0° | 0.19" | 5.0° | D0 |
| 4 | 38⅞" | 21.0° | 19.5° | 23.0° | 60.5° | 0.16" | 6.0° | D0 |
| 5 | 38¼" | 24.0° | 22.5° | 26.0° | 61.0° | 0.13" | 7.0° | D0 |
| 6 | 37⅝" | 27.0° | 25.5° | 29.0° | 61.5° | 0.11" | 8.0° | D0 |
| 7 | 37" | 30.5° | 29.0° | 32.5° | 62.0° | 0.08" | 9.0° | D0 |
| 8 | 36½" | 35.0° | 33.5° | 37.0° | 62.8° | 0.06" | 10.0° | D0 |
| 9 | 36" | 40.0° | 38.5° | 42.0° | 63.5° | 0.04" | 11.5° | D0.5 |
| PW | 35½" | 45.0° | 44.0° | 47.0° | 64.1° | 0.02" | 13.0° | D2 |
| UW | 35½" | 50.0° | 49.0° | 52.0° | 64.1° | 0.02" | 13.0° | D2 |
Specifications are based on the standard Black Color Code at standard length and may vary with manufacturing tolerances or custom fitting. Available configurations and replacement components may vary.
Standard Loft
The original PING configuration balances speed, trajectory, spin and full-set distance gaps.
Power Spec Loft
A stronger custom loft package for golfers fitting into a lower-spin or added-distance trajectory window.
Retro Spec Loft
A weaker custom loft package for players prioritizing higher flight, stopping power and more traditional gapping.
Who It’s For
For Golfers Who Want Speed in a Compact Iron
The i525 is a strong fit for golfers who strike the ball reasonably well, prefer a smaller players-style head and still want help producing distance and launch. It also works well for players considering a blended set, using the i525 in the longer irons for speed while selecting a more control-focused model in the scoring clubs.
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