Ping Anser Forged Irons

[Mybluc4]

Finally pulled the trigger...Ping Anser Forged Irons

Won a small claims verdict and decided to use it to splurge on some new sticks. I've been playing Ping ISI BeCu's since '96. Always loved them, but with age my strength, swing and the rest of it changed a bit. I looked and looked and tried and tried some more, but could never find a set of irons I felt comfortable with. After much research and soul searching, I found Ping's new Anser Forged Irons. Forged in China, assembled in the US, but only sold in Japan (supposed to be released in limited quantities in the US in November or early 2011).

I got fitted professionally and sent the specs to Tourspecgolf in Japan. 3/4 inch longer than standard, Nippon lightweight steel R's, upright 1.3 degrees.

First day out, couldn't hit a shot. Wanted to kill myself or take up bowling. Went to the range with tears in my eyes to work things out...CABOOOOM! Got my swing adjusted to the new look, feel and set up and went to town. These sticks are terrific. Soft forged feel that I was used to from the BeCu's, nice classic set up at address, topside just a little thicker than the ISI's, but in no way a shovel look. It's a forged cavity back with a sort of muscle back look and feel that reflects a finesse and power energy to them. Also, none of that multi-colored, souped up design on the caddy side of the club head like the G10's and G15's...very clean and classic.

The pre-fitting was essential for the investment I made and worked out well. These are really different Ping's. The design is structured for nice feedback, that I like and the ball stops every bit as well as the old groves delivered on the ISI's. For those who don't cotton to Ping products, this model could really change your mind. In fact, I see the Japanese divisions of TaylorMade and Cobra also came out with similar forged designs.

[seesawgolfer]

Great feedback! I had the same experience the first time I purchased Japan market clubs after playing with my old McGregors for many many many years. The first day, i wanted to cry because i couldn't hit them after spending so much. Then went to the range got my swing in check and was hitting the balls like I've never did. I agree, the feedback from the high quality clubs are significant. When you hit it on the sweet spot you really feel the a smooth ease and softness to the irons.

It's great that they work for you and are fitted properly by club fitter.

Keep us updated with how you're playing with the Pings.

[gocchin]

I'm very happy to hear they worked out for you.

As with any new club there is always a period of adjustment, especially when you've been playing your previous set for many years.

To many people freak out after one little range session that they can't hit the clubs. We're unfortunately not pros so it takes us time to adjust to new looks, feel and even design of our new clubs.

I'm glad to year the Epon's worked out as well!

T

[Spoon]

me and my dad gamed the anser forged for over a year. shafted with the stock ping steel shaft. big improvement

in feel of their previous models. also very forgiving for a smallish head. not as soft though as other japan brands

forgings but a great leap for ping. Glad they got into the forged bandwagon and look forward to some of their

future offerings. Glad yours are workin out.

[xxio]

me and my dad gamed the anser forged for over a year. shafted with the stock ping steel shaft. big improvement

in feel of their previous models. also very forgiving for a smallish head. not as soft though as other japan brands

forgings but a great leap for ping. Glad they got into the forged bandwagon and look forward to some of their

future offerings. Glad yours are workin out.

C,

Over a year? You gotta get me hooked with your Ping connection. I had to wait til June/July this year to get a demo to try. I agree the AWT is a surprisingly decent shaft.