08-07-2025
Ping unveils iDi driving irons with InR-Air insert and forged face for sound and control
Ping's new iDi driving irons combine speed, control and feel with an internal InR-Air insert and compact shaping.
Gear: Ping iDi driving irons
Price: $295 with Ping's Tour 2.0 Chrome and Black or Alta CB Blue 70, Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 85HY, or Project X Denali Red shaft
Specs: Hollow-body design with forged maraging steel face, 17-4 stainless steel body and internal air chamber. Available in three lofts: 17 degrees (2-iron), 20 degrees (3-iron) and 23 degrees (4-iron)
Available: August 7 (Pre-sale and fittings), August 14 (in stores)
Who it's for: Golfers who want a compact, low-profile driving iron or long-iron alternative for use off the tee, and who prefer the look and control of an iron over a hybrid.
What you need to know: Ping's new iDi driving irons combine a forged maraging steel face with a cast, metalwood-style hollow body. The new internal InR-Air Technology insert is designed to enhance feel and sound while without sacrificing distance and playability for skilled ballstrikers.
The deep dive: Ping has always been willing to blur the line between traditional long irons and modern distance tools. The new iDi driving irons represent the latest iteration of that balance—part forged precision instrument, part metalwood-inspired launch machine.
Each iDi iron features a hollow-body design that pairs a forged, maraging steel face with a 17-4 stainless steel body, allowing for a thinner hitting area (5 percent thinner, according to Ping) and more ball speed across the hitting area. But distance is only part of the equation.
Inside each head is a new feature, Ping's InR-Air Technology, and it plays a critical role in how shots sound and feel. Positioned between the face and rear side of the cavity, this internal insert is engineered to dampen vibration and fine-tune acoustics — essentially giving the club a more solid, satisfying impact feel without compromising the hollow-body design or inhibiting the face from flexing. Unlike injected foam or hot melt in other designs, this structural insert behaves more like a tuned internal chamber, absorbing excess vibration while preserving energy transfer.
The shaping of the iDi reflects its Tour-inspired goals: the shallower face, shorter blade length, and reduced offset give it a compact, confidence-inspiring look at address for golfers who repeatedly make solid contact with their irons but who want a lower-flying alternative to a hybrid or high-lofted fairway wood.
A rounded leading edge, more sole camber, and increased bounce (9 to 11 degrees depending on loft) help improve turf interaction and forgiveness.
Available in three models, each loft serves a distinct purpose:
