Ping G700 Vs. Ping G710 Irons Comparison Overview

At a glance, the Ping G700 and the G710 irons are very similar. You can tell just by looking at them that these are game-improvement irons. This is obvious due to their size. Their big, beefy and look very inviting to high handicappers.

In fact the Ping G700 irons were made to make the game easier for newer players. They represent Ping’s first foray into a hollow body iron design. However there are some key differences that you should know about if you are considering either of these iron sets…

Ping G700 Irons Overview

The Ping G700’s combine a C300 maraging steel face with a 17-4 stainless steel body.

The goal with this material combination was to achieve a metal-like flex so that these irons would perform a bit like a driver – meaning that they are meant to yield more distance. And they certainly do that.

The hollow body design allows the face to essentially “float” so that it flexes more on impact. The Ping G700’s also have pronounced offset and chunky sole. All of this will look great at point of address for high handicappers. The lofts are also pretty strong so launch is very easy.

While they are lacking in distance control a little bit, overall the Ping G700’s are supremely forgiving and play very long.

Ping G710 Irons Overview

The G710 irons also feature the duo of maraging steel faces and 17-4 grade stainless steel bodies.

They also have a black, hydropearl finish which is important for something other than looks. The G710’s are shaped very much like the Ping G700’s: large. The black finish makes them look a bit smaller at address.

The finish makes the G710’s look like they have a thinner top line even though the top line is almost identical to that of the Ping G700 irons. The G710 irons lack a hollow body design though. This hurt these irons in terms of distance.

The 7 iron in the Ping G700 iron set yielded shots that were longer than the G710 7 iron by an average of 9 yards.

If you are looking for the most forgiving and longest irons that Ping makes, currently that distinction belongs to the Ping G700 irons. While the Ping G710 irons look cool with their black finish, they lack the distance that the Ping G700 irons provide high handicap players.

Ping G710 Irons

Category – Distance/Game Improvement Irons

Ping G700 Irons

Category: Game-Improvement

Ping G710 First Impressions

The Ping G710 look impressive right out of the packaging and they continue to impress once you get them on the course.

The first thing you will notice about the Ping G710 irons is the sleek, black hydropearl finish. They also feel pretty substantial in the hand. You may also notice the notched hosel which helps create more discretionary weight to be placed for optimal distance.

The muscle-back design of these irons adds to the good looks and overall performance. This design also makes the Ping G710 irons extremely shapable while at the same time providing valuable feedback on mis-hits.

The head is also slightly larger than the precious G700 irons which may be a benefit for higher handicap players. The Ping G710 irons also feature variable face thickness so you get more distance on dead-center strikes and more forgiveness on shots around the crown and sole.

Combining high-performance maraging steel with the black hydropearl finish make these irons highly desirable for their looks and performance.

Ping G700 First Impressions

The Ping G700 first struck us with their good looks.

The hydropearl plating of these irons looks really nice both in the bag and at address. They also look really good and confidence-inspiring behind the ball. We also noticed pretty quickly that these irons gave great apex height and optimal descent angles for most lies.

In our time testing these irons, we really couldn’t determine a chink in their armor. The only thing we can say is that the gapping may be a problem for some players if you use this entire set to replace your current irons. Turf interaction is a bit chunky too.

Also, workability isn’t the best but that’s only to be expected of irons built for high handicap players.

Ping G710 Selling Points

Variable face thickness increases distance and forgiveness
Great ball speed
Good apex height
Good drop and stop capability
High MOI for increased forgiveness
They feel very well-balanced on the downswing

Ping G700 Selling Points

Hydropearl finish
Maraging steel face
Hollow body design
17-4 stainless steel body
Strong lofts
Beefy soles

Who Are The Ping G710 Irons For?

The Ping G710 will suit a variety of performance needs whether you are a beginner or advanced player.

The great thing about these irons is that they provide a lot of value for a wide variety of players. Beginners will love the forgiveness and easy distance while more advanced players will love the high-arcing shots and shaping capability.

If we had to choose one specific group of players who could benefit the most from these clubs though, we’d have to pick beginners and high-handicappers.

They provide a bit more in terms of distance and forgiveness than they do accuracy and scoring.

The G Series From Ping

The Ping G series irons has a set for players of every skill level.

The G series of irons is one of the most diverse lines of golf clubs currently on the market. The G700 will suit intermediate players looking to break into the low handicap region while the G710’s will be more congenial to beginners.

It’s clear that Ping wanted the G series to be representative of as many kinds of players as possible.

Distance: 94/100

Accuracy: 92/100

Forgiveness: 95/100

Feel and Control: 92/100

Overall Rating: 94/100

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Who Are the Ping G700 Irons for?

The Ping G700 irons would be a great choice for the discerning high handicapper. What we mean is that they offer more than just distance and forgiveness. They work moderately well around the pin as well.

Also, if you are having trouble getting the ball airborne, these irons would work great for you. The launch and carry distances are definitely something to get excited about and will surely be a boon to the game of any beginner.

The G Family

There are plenty of Ping G series irons to choose from but besides the G700’s the G400’s and G425’s stand out. They both have multi-material construction so like the Ping G700 irons, they have a metal-wood flexing dynamic.

The G400 irons look the most like the Ping G700’s at address – they have similar head sizes and offset. However, the Ping G700 irons are the only ones of these three lines to feature maraging steel faces.