The Ping i540 is a high-tech powerhouse that excels in forgiveness, specifically on toe strikes, though its firm feel and high price may lead some golfers to prefer the previous i530 model.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 5/5 — Exceptional stability on toe hits
Feel: 3/5 — Quite firm and hard feeling
Distance: 5/5 — Hot faces produce high ball speeds
Workability: 3/5 — Standard for this category
What they rate
Exceptional distance retention on off-center hits
High-launch characteristics from tungsten weighting
Premium 'players' aesthetic with game-improvement tech
What they don’t
Firm, hard feel compared to traditional forged irons
Strong 29-degree 7-iron loft requires gapping care
Relatively low spin rates
The Ping i540 is a high-tech powerhouse that excels in forgiveness, specifically on toe strikes, though its firm feel and high price may lead some golfers to prefer the previous i530 model.
Exceptional distance retention on off-center hits
High-launch characteristics from tungsten weighting