SPOTTED: Ping’s new Blueprint S irons at the 2023 Wyndham Championship
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Just days prior to the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open, word began spreading in the GolfWRX Forums that Viktor Hovland and Tyrrell Hatton were using new Ping “Blueprint S” prototype irons. Ping hasn’t yet commented on the new designs, however, and GolfWRX wasn’t overseas to capture in-hand photography.
This week at the 2023 Wyndham Championship, we finally got a proper look at the new Blueprint S irons.
Ping staffer Austin Eckroat had a full set of the irons (3-PW) in his bag on Tuesday at Sedgefield Country Club ahead of the event.
Without any information yet from Ping about the new designs, we caught up with Eckroat to get his take on the mysterious Blueprint S irons. Here’s what he had to say:
“I played the S55 before, and then before that I was playing the Blueprint blades. [The Blueprint S irons] are a nice mix between those – the look of the blueprint, and then the feel and the flight and all of the spin numbers are exactly like my S55, or at least pretty close. It seemed like they were a little longer, but nothing inconsistent. Very consistent numbers. Overall, I like the look a little better than the S55, but the numbers and spin rates were very consistent. Slightly smaller than the S55’s. I don’t know what the plan is, but they could definitely do combo sets with the Blueprint blades. They’re a forged head, whereas the S55 is cast, so they’re a little softer off the face than the S55’s, but I actually prefer that. They’re the best looking irons I’ve seen.”
While we wait for more from Ping, check out the photos below of the Blueprint S irons, and read what GolfWRX Forum members are saying here.
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Jake
Aug 2, 2023 at 7:28 am
So much offset.. eww
Stephen
Aug 2, 2023 at 9:54 pm
yea right what are you a tour player. LOL
Mr. C
Aug 1, 2023 at 5:47 pm
For the love of god enough with he visible toe screw. Just cant get past that.
Prime21
Aug 3, 2023 at 12:42 am
Ummmm, you literally will never see it. ? Get over yourself.
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2023 Titleist T-Series irons (T100, T150, T200, T350 and U505): Everything you need to know
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Following months of Tour validation by professional golfers around the world, Titleist has officially announced that its new 2023 T-Series iron family is coming to retail. And, finally, we have all of the long-awaited tech details.
The 2023 T-Series iron models will include the T100, T150, T200 and T350 irons. In addition to the T-Series iron announcement, Titleist has also officially launched a new U505 driving iron (but more on that below).
Yes, it’s now confirmed that the T100S from the previous generation has been replaced with a new T150 model, and the previous game-improvement T300 iron has been replaced with the new T350.
These aren’t just changes to the model names, either. The T150 and the T350 are completely new designs.
When looking at the T-Series as a whole, Titleist has certainly designed more uniformity into the family. Now, the four models within the 2023 T-Series lineup have less visual disparity between them. For golfers who use a mixed-model bag setup, the uniformity can certainly help out with the bag appeal factor. (According to Titleist, 80 percent of Titleist PGA Tour staffers use a blended set of mixed models. For the amateurs, if you aren’t already using more forgiving long-iron options, it might be time to give that a try. Just look at PGA Tour player WITB’s these days.)
Notice especially the centered “Titleist” scripting on each T-Series model…and the back cavities of the T200 and T350.
You’ll also notice a more constant shape between the models when looking down from address (from left-to-right, the T100, T150, T200 and T350).
Similar-looking, yes.
But, of course, functionally different, in order to help satisfy the needs of different golfers.
For golfers interested in putting together a mixed T-Series set of their own, or simply getting the right gapping within their set, Titleist recommends aiming for a ball speed gap of 5 mph between irons. That means your 7-iron should produce 5 mph more ball speed than your 8-iron, which should produce 5 mph more ball speed than your 9-iron, and so on.
If there’s less than a 5 mph gap between irons, then you probably have two clubs that are essentially doing similar jobs, and that’s when it’s time to look at a more forgiving model, or a replacement club entirely.
That being said, let’s break down exactly what’s new and different for each of the new T-Series models. The new irons are currently available for pre-sale. Each 7-piece set will sell for $1,399 with a steel shaft, or $1,499 with a graphite.
Click here for more photos and discussion of the Titleist 2023 T-Series irons
Titleist’s previous T100 model irons were already among the most popular irons for better players, in both amateur and professional ranks, so a complete redesign probably would have disappointed many.
Titleist works closely with Tour players and amateurs, however, and they used feedback on previous models to improve upon the T100 canvas it had already, rather than disrupting what’s proven to work.
As the collective consensus proved, improving the feel of the iron was paramount.
To do that, Titleist designers enhanced the back bar that sits between the upper and lower portions of the dual-cavity construction. According to Titleist, the improvements create a more solid feel at impact, and the heads were tuned by the company’s modal testing for extra measure.
The new 2023 T100 iron models are fully forged, have CNC-milled faces, and they have dual, heavy D18 Tungsten weights in the heel-and-toe sections of the back cavities to improve forgiveness and dial in their centers of gravity.
Titleist also worked with both Tour pros and the Vokey wedge team to improve the Variable Bounce Sole. The trailing edge was smoothened and softened to help “flow faster through the turf, even after contact,” according to Titleist.
The “featured” steel shaft is True Temper’s AMT Tour White, which has ascending mass technology (3 grams per club). The featured graphite shaft is Mitsubishi’s Tensei White AM2, which also has ascending mass technology (2 grams per club).
Check out the 2023 T100 specs below (they’re the same as the previous generation).
More T100 photos here
Instead of bringing back the previous T100S design, which was basically a T100 iron that was 2 degrees stronger per club throughout the set, Titleist designed an entirely new model to satisfy the needs of that in-between golfer.
In a press release, Titleist says, “If you loved AP2 and thought T100 was ‘a bit too small,’ this is your new iron.”
The T150 is slightly larger than the T100, with a thicker topline to help increase distance and forgiveness. Like the T100S irons that came before them, the T150 irons are built 2 degrees stronger than the T100 irons, as well.
To improve feel at impact, the T150 has a muscle channel in the back cavity behind the face for a more solid feel at impact.
Like the 2023 T100, the T150 also has D18 Tungsten weights in the back cavity, and a refined sole for improved turf interaction.
Think of the T150 as having the same design package and construction as the T100, except it’s the “1.5” version. It’s slightly bigger, faster and more forgiving.
Here are the T150 specs:
More T150 photos here
If there were gripes about the former T200 irons, it was probably because of feel and sound at impact. Titleist heard your feedback on the previous T200 irons, and it listened.
The new 2023 T200 irons have a reengineered chassis to create a stiffer structure and create a more stable feeling and muted sound. They also refined the Max Impact Technology within the head to sit closer to the L-face, further solidifying the feel.
The new 2023 T200 was also designed with less offset for a cleaner look from the distance iron at address.
More T200 photos here
The T300 is out, and the T350 is in.
The new T350 irons are still built for maximum distance and forgiveness, but they were redesigned with a hollow-body construction that’s inspired by the T200. Like the T200, the T350 also uses Max Impact Technology behind the face to maximize speed and forgiveness, and dual-tungsten weights in the back cavity.
The T350 irons are noticeably larger, and with thicker toplines, than the T200 irons for golfers who need the additional surface area and stability.
If you hit the ball all over the face with your irons, or you’re looking for maximum distance, or you need something more forgiving at the top end of your set (3-6 iron), that’s where the new T350 comes in.
More T350 irons here
While not technically a “T-Series” iron, the new U505 irons were also officially launched to the retail market today.
The new utility irons are designed for the golfer who’s looking for a long-iron replacement that offers increased launch and distance. It’s not necessarily a “driving iron,” it’s more of a “utility,” which launches a bit higher and has more function from the turf.
Thus, the “U” in U505.
Titleist says the new U505 has a shorter blade length and shallower face, with redesigned Max Impact Technology, a reengineered chassis, a new Variable Bounce Sole, and the company added dampening in the muscle badge for improved sound and feel.
Overall, the center of gravity sits lower to the ground in order to boost speed and stability, and a new single-taper face design is meant to especially help with forgiveness on heel strikes.
The U505 utility irons are selling for $269 with a “featured” shaft, and $399 with a “premium” shaft.
Click here for more photos and discussion of the Titleist 2023 T-Series irons
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Wilson Staff Model wedges offer classic shapes and materials, combined with new technology, to help elevate every golfer’s short game. This new Staff Model wedge was spotted in Trey Mullinax’s bag this week. This new Staff Model wedge looks like it is a combination of the current Staff Model and the Staff Model TG wedges. The back muscle on this new wedge looks to have some geometry that might be used to move the CG of the wedge around for a higher-performing wedge.
There is also some lead tape covering the lower part of the wedge, so we can’t see if there is anything there in terms of performance or markings.
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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron 1998 Xperimental Prototype Putter
From the seller (@bardie13): “Scotty Cameron 1998 Xperimental Prototype Putter Plays @ ~35′ Comes with Scotty Cameron Head Cover 1 OF 2500 world wide Needs to be refinished or played as is. I was planning on getting it refinished but never got around to it. Comes with Scotty Cameron HC (I did not get the original HC when I bought it so the one you see in photo is the one it will come with). Price is $690 Shipped.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron 1998 Xperimental Prototype Putter
This is the most impresve current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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