We have not tested this product ourselves; this page summarises the maker's published specifications.
The Ping i3+ series came out in 2002, two years after the original i3 series. The irons come in two shaft types: i3+ graphite and standard CS-Lite steel.
There are two head options in the i3+ line: the i3+ Blade and the standard i3+. The Blade set has a smaller, traditional head with less offset, aimed at more serious players. The standard model has a larger head and more offset, aimed at mid-handicap players.
Are Ping I3+ Graphite Shafts for You?
Ping positions the i3+ for mid-handicap golfers, with a target handicap range of roughly 10 to 20. Golfers with a lower handicap, or those looking for golf clubs for beginners, may prefer other designs. Make sure the clubs fit your level of experience and playing style.
Ping I3+ Graphite Shafts Features
The clubs are cast rather than forged, which means the head is made by pouring metal into a mold. The head is described as soft-cast.
The i3+ graphite shafts are lighter than steel, so they add less weight to the club and help keep the total weight of your golf bag down. Graphite shafts are generally suited to slower swing speeds.
As with other Ping series, the clubs are fitted using Ping's color coding system. The i3+ also has a Custom Tuning Port, which is used to fine-tune the vibration dampening and the weight of the club.
The i3+ has a cavity back, which is generally associated with forgiveness on off-center hits. Compared to the previous i3 model, the leading edge of the clubhead is thinned for better ball contact.
The clubs have weak lofts compared to modern irons and shorter lengths, which are factors that affect distance. Check the lofts and lengths below.
Things to Weigh Up
- Availability: The Ping i3+ graphite shafts are no longer produced or sold on Ping's website, so you may need to look at new golf clubs alternatives or online marketplaces. Price and condition will depend on the seller, and you will not have fitting assistance, so research the correct specification first.
- Distance: Weak lofts and shorter lengths belong to a different era of types of golf irons, and may give less distance than modern irons.
- Swing speed: Lightweight graphite shafts are generally suited to slower swing speeds.
- Shot shaping: Cavity-back, game improvement designs are generally less workable than blade irons.
- Skill level: The set is positioned for mid-handicap players rather than beginners or low-handicap golfers.
What's Included?
One whole set of Ping i3+ graphite shaft clubs includes the following clubs:
- 2,
- 3,
- 4,
- 5,
- 6,
- 7,
- 8,
- 9,
- PW,
- GW,
- SW,
- LW.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Smallest | Largest |
| Loft (°) | 18 (number 2) | 60 (LW) |
| Length (") | 35 (LW) | 39.25 (number 2) |
| Offset (") | .160 (LW) | .320 (number 2) |
| Lie (°/min) - based on the black dot | 58/39 (number two) | 65/11 (LW) |
Features
- Soft-cast clubhead
- Lightweight graphite shafts
- Weak loft
- Shorter length than regular clubs
- Cavity back
- Generous offset
- Custom Tuning Port
- Color-code fitting
Summary
The Ping i3+ graphite set is an older, cast, cavity-back iron set with graphite shafts, positioned for mid-handicap golfers. Because it is no longer sold new, check the specifications and condition carefully before buying.
