Ping G30 Irons Review – Are They Still Good? Are They Forgiving?

“Ping introduced the Ping G30’s to the world in 2014. It’s understandable to assume that such an old iron set has nothing to bring to the table in 2023 what with the rapid advancements that golf club manufacturing has made. But you may want to think twice…

Ping G30 Irons Overview

“The Ping G30 irons are as solid a set of G-series irons as any other set.”

While the Ping G30’s don’t offer many significant upgrades from the Ping G25’s, they are still a solid set of game improvement irons.

They feature deep cavity backs that allow for incredibly thin faces. The goal with this design of course is to increase ball deflection at impact so you pick up more ball speed.

The downside of a thin face is usually a loss of control and erratic ball flight.

But Ping has addressed this issue by incorporating a rear muscle bar that helps keep shot dispersion tight and flight  path consistent.

The Ping G30’s sport a similar profile to the Ping G25’s; but the lines have been refined a bit. The Ping G30’s look a bit sleeker but still have a moderate head profile.

At address they look great for both high and low handicappers: small enough for workability and large enough to be forgiving.

The soles are a little thinner than we would like to see in a set of game improvement irons; but at least turf interaction is improved.

The elastomer rear badge also does an excellent job of dampening excess vibration.

Are the Ping G30 Irons Forgiving?

“If you were a fan of the Ping G25’s because they were forgiving, you will like the Ping G30’s just as much.”

Ping kept the forgiveness formula for the Ping G30’s more or less the same as previous models. They made the face as thin as they could in order to move mass low and back in the club head.

The Ping G30 set certainly has a CG that will be congenial for players looking for more forgiveness.

The low CG will make it easier for players of all skill levels to launch the ball high into the air. Of course, this makes for sharp descent angles and balls that land dead – even on fast greens.

The Ping G30’s have moderate loft profiles (21° starting with the 4-iron) so you get a good combination of distance and height.

Last but not least, the Ping G30’s feature pronounced offset that will certainly look pleasing to the eye of the high handicap player.

More importantly, it will help straighten out your shot if you’re dealing with a hook.

Are the Ping G30 Irons Good for Beginners and High Handicappers?

“There’s no reason to think that the Ping G30 irons will be any less beneficial to beginners and high handicappers than other entries in the G series.”

One of the things we actually think will be good for high handicappers is the basic design of the Ping G30’s. There are no turbulators or fat soles to distract you. It’s just you, the club and the ball.

That being said, the Ping G30’s are a solid choice for beginners and high handicappers because they are exceptionally accurate.

While workability is sacrificed a bit, the Ping G30’s play straight on virtually every kind of strike.

You get good support from the rear muscle bar – even if you miss the sweet spot ever so slightly. You get really good launch from virtually any kind of lie.

And the pronounced offset will help you close up the face for better accuracy.

Plus, the Ping G30 irons are not enormous so as you move into mid handicap territory, they will still be of good use to you.

Should you Buy the Ping G30’s or the G15’s?

“The Ping G15 irons also sport a pretty basic design; but are slightly larger than the Ping G30’s.”

However, if you are looking for better overall performance, the Ping G30’s would be the better choice.

The Ping G15’s launch high and provide plenty of forgiveness; but they lack long and short game control.