What is Ping orange dot mean?

Orange dot means the iron is 2 degrees flat. Brown dot means the iron is 3 degrees flat. Gold dot means the iron is 4 degrees flat.

What do the different color Ping dots 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.

What are the color codes for 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.

How do I know what Ping dot I need?

Can you bend Ping irons?

PING irons and wedges are adjustable to fit your changing swing for several years. However, certain factors, like the type of metal, it's age, and the number of adjustments that have already been performed, will affect the adjustability of your set.

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How do I choose Ping irons?

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.

Does 1 degree upright make a difference?

Yes it will make a difference, I play 2 degree upright and +1/2. If your hitting the ball left all the while (I am guessing your right handed) won't be to do with having the lye angle to flat.

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.

What is the white dot on golf clubs for?

The dot you see on Mickelson's head marks the center of the face for the USGA's Characteristic Time (CT) test, which measures the springlike effect on the face from several possible spots where impact might occur. That, of course, includes the center.

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.

Should irons sit flat at address?

How should a golf club lie on the ground? The golf club should address the ball with the toe set a few millimetres in the air – the clubhead should never sit flat on the turf. You should be able to fit a small coin under the toe of the club at address, with the heel remaining in contact with the ground.

Should driver sit flat at address?

Drivers should always have the toe up at address ' if the hands return close to this position while impacting the ball -- because during the last portion of the swing there is a centrifugal force of up to 70 pounds just before impact, acting at the center of gravity (c.g.) of the head.

Why is there a notch in PING irons?

The hosels have a notch which some may think is to facilitate your local club fitter in adjusting lofts and lies. It's actually there to reduce weight in the hosel for relocation into the clubhead itself to add to the solid feel at impact.

Do all PING golf clubs have serial numbers?

PING places a serial number on all of its clubs so that we can get all of the specifics specs of your clubs and you can get the perfect replacement. The serial number is placed on the back of the hosel of the club (which is the part right at the base of the shaft before the head.)

Are old PING putters worth anything?

PING says the putter is still an original, which, depending on condition, means Gore's putter could worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,500-plus on the open market.

Are Ping drivers color coded?

Understanding the ping colour chart and colour code system used by Ping will enable you to select a set that best suits your game. Ping's unique colour code refers to the lie angle, which is the angle between the club's shaft and the sole of the club, in relation to its length.

What is standard lie of Ping G Irons?

I ordered the Ping G-irons as a stock set 4-UW with DG S300 shafts. I found it interesting that their standard lie angle for these is a yellow dot.

What is 1 degree upright?

If the lie angles of your clubs are 1 degree greater than the manufacturer's standard, your clubs are 1 degree flat. If your lie angles are lower by 1 degree, the clubs are 1 degree upright.

Which PING iron is the most forgiving?

The Ping G710's are not only the most forgiving Ping irons, they are also some of the best looking clubs on the market. The G710 irons are available in two loft options - standard and Power Spec. A standard loft 7 iron comes in at 29.5 degrees whereas the Power Spec is a beefy 28 degrees.

Which PING clubs are the best?

Which PING irons are best for high handicapper?

The Ping G410 are ideal for high handicap players that want forgiveness and distance, without a large club head. The irons are large from heel to toe, but don't feel clunky like other high handicap irons. Most golfers should opt for a 5-iron to pitching wedge setup.

Should hands be in front of ball with driver?

The grip and hands must be in front of the clubhead and ball. Many amateur golfers believe that the grip and clubhead come back to the position they are in during the setup. The hands and grip must move forward before the clubhead in order to properly compress and control the ball.