[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":129},["ShallowReactive",2],{"category-ping-golf-clubs":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"intro":6,"introHtml":7,"articles":8},"ping-golf-clubs","Ping Golf Clubs","Ping does not run one iron range — it runs three, and the numbers on one ladder mean nothing on another. A **G440** iron, an **i240** iron and a **Blueprint** iron can share a shelf and suit three completely different golfers. Drivers add a second layer of confusion, since suffixes like **Max**, **LST**, **SFT** and **K** describe behaviour rather than rank. These guides untangle both so you can buy the model built for your game, not the one nearest the till.\n\n*Independent buying guides. Golf Articles is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Karsten Manufacturing Corporation or PING. Brand and model names are used for identification only.*","\u003Cp>Ping does not run one iron range — it runs three, and the numbers on one ladder mean nothing on another. A \u003Cstrong>G440\u003C\u002Fstrong> iron, an \u003Cstrong>i240\u003C\u002Fstrong> iron and a \u003Cstrong>Blueprint\u003C\u002Fstrong> iron can share a shelf and suit three completely different golfers. Drivers add a second layer of confusion, since suffixes like \u003Cstrong>Max\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>LST\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>SFT\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>K\u003C\u002Fstrong> describe behaviour rather than rank. These guides untangle both so you can buy the model built for your game, not the one nearest the till.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Independent buying guides. Golf Articles is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Karsten Manufacturing Corporation or PING. 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