As I went to the range carrying my blueprint irons, I saw all of the shots I was about to create. I didn’t leave until the irons were no longer shiny and every one of those shots had been hit. If you’re confident that you have the perfect shaft for you swing, (and there are many stock options at PING), you will be able to manage every aspect your ball flight.

Blueprint irons delivered the shot control I had expected. It was surprising how much forgiveness I received. These are the easiest-to-hit blades I’ve ever played. This is not an alternative to the G410 (review HERE). Blueprint irons don’t mind an occasional thin shot. Additionally, the tungsten screw in the toe boosts stability making small mishits virtually identical to pure strikes.

I spent more time this summer practicing than I had in many years and got more involved in club/turf interaction. It’s helped me see the Blueprint as versatile. By this point in the season, my range is a minefield, and I found all manner of sketchy lies. The Blueprint was able to pluck the ball out of any of them, but there was enough bounce to keep the club from digging.

Blueprint irons boast loft specs similar to the modern i.Blades. These irons are for players with better skills who care more about the power of the greens than about how long they can hit their 6I. Blueprints available in Power Spec Lofts. These are 1-2° stronger.

High expectations were set when I entered this review. But the PING Blueprint irons surpassed them. They provided me with the shot control, look, and feel I was looking for, as well as more forgiveness than expected. The Blueprint will be getting a lot of time in my bag for the rest of 2019 and beyond.

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ClubTest 2020’s second edition was a review of 57 different iron models. We have listed the Ping Blueprint irons’ results.

Pricing: $230/iron For something that hits the target and works on demand, you’ll have to give up the advantages of a bigger profile. This club is made for scratch golfers. PING’s Blueprint looks great. This isn’t your father’s old version. Forged from 8620 carbon steel, the iron boasts reduced offset and a shorter blade length than PING’s i. Blade. The head has a slightly higher tolerance for the heel and toes thanks to a machined tungsten screw at the toe. We also mentioned the multistage, complex four-step process. Although the Blueprint is a single-piece forging process, there are more than 50 steps involved in manufacturing it, which includes machining of grooves and face.

These irons are a marvel of engineering. They seamlessly combine the best-player irons with muscleback DNA. If you play with other players using higher-player products, it’s nice to have a bit more yardage. Blueprint is the modern definition of a blade.

ClubTester 2-hdcp take: It was a low profile but the ball soared off the head. I don’t often see these two things together.” Robots’ take: The ball speed and the carry leader of this category produce higher flight and less spin.

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Reply: this topic PrevNext Page 1 of 18, Posted Shankster, and PING blueprint irons — A match made in Heaven

MGS does a review every so often of an individual club. It’s usually when an OEM gives us one set of drivers or one set, as it is not feasible to review more than 500-1000 applications. We pick one.

So when the Blueprint review was generously offered by PING with the stipulation it went to a member who was a true low single digit handicap, we discussed as a group who would be an ideal member to reach out to test these beauties. While there were probably at least six people that came up with names, many of these individuals had been involved in some sort of testing.

Shankster was the name that jumped out at me. We don’t know if anyone on the site is more traditionalist or prefers minimalist club design than Alan.

When we reached out to Shankster, it took him about 1 minute to say yes, and that’s only because he was recovering from the shock of being asked and making sure he wasn’t being punked! We had to work through the timing of his move from Michigan to Maryland, but all that got sorted out.

I do not know the exact time he will publish his post, but here are some examples.

TSi1 Aldila Ascent 40G shaft

Shankster Print is dead they say. Yes, it could be gone, but BLUEPRINTS will not die. Shankster, PING Blueprint Irons — A Match Made in Heaven was my mantra. MGS occasionally does special reviews on clubs. For re Shankster, it is usually when we are provided with one set or one driver. But let’s not forget about shape. This shape is one of the major selling points for blades. Mizuno offers sharper lines but a more straight-cut toe. The cobras and titleist have more curves. These.

According to them, print is dead. While it may be on its way out, BLUEPRINTS is definitely not dead.

This was the culmination of my mantra, “Aim small and miss small”, which I self-proclaimed as a “Modern Traditionalist”. These clubs are almost built just for me.

This tool is used to shape, carve, fly, and paint the sky with pinpoint accuracy.

Many people are familiar with the fact that I am drawn to small “traditional” clubs. A Kroyden 2 Iron 2 Iron I am my practice partner! Callaway Mini Driver is what I use as my driver. Taylormade TS 3 Wood and Taylormade Jet are the other two. Speed 2 Hybrid and Bridgestone Wedges. I find that this gives me confidence. When I look down at the giant balloon, I feel anxious. Because I have too many distances to cover, I plan on adding a current gen driver.

I’m not against anybody who plays GI/SGI clubs. My father in law, however, is a beast with big shovels. I find it easier to play with something smaller ….. You can!

Wow ….

I have always been a bit strange, and I have always been really strange about my choice of irons. I long to learn how to play blades. Mizuno classics and TP-9s as well as TP-19s have been stored in my garage. (Even writing it is giving me goosebumps), MP-5s, among many others. Following a string of bad results, I typically move to something entirely different.

I had some Nike Coverts over the years. But, that was tempered a bit by some Ping i200s. Currently, I’m settled on Ping i. Blades.

In other words, I wish I could take the head boy to the prom in irons.

Ping also announced the release of a real forged blade. My tux couldn’t be fast enough. You say blade? You say you are forging? Ping’s well-known playability. You can have it. Yes, please.

Blueprint irons were inspired by Ping tour pros who desired a blue-style blade iron that was easy to use and controlled. For players who place a high value on precision and control, this small blade design will appeal to them.

These irons have a shorter blade length, a narrower sole width and less offset. A machined tungsten toe screw increases the MOI for additional forgiveness and is combined with an internal heel weight to provide precise swing-weight tuning.

It is made entirely from 8620 Carbon Steel, increasing its quality and durability. An extensive four-step and multi-stage process is used to forge the single-piece steel. It allows tight tolerances for dimension within the compact design.

The choice of 8620 carbon steel combined with a head design that concentrates mass through the impact zone delivers a pleasing sound and feel.

Louis Oosthuizen – a former Open champion, was the Ping staffer. The Blueprint is unlike any iron I have hit. Blueprint’s reliability gives me all I need for winning tournaments: the control and precision that it provides.

That’s enough about the tech, how did they perform in Tom’s hands? The next page of our Ping Blueprint irons review is available… Next Page Ping