Ping i540 Vs Titleist T350 Irons Comparison And Performance Review

TL:DR Overview

The Ping i540 and the Titleist T350 are both hollow bodied distance irons but aimed at slightly different golfers.

The i540’s are players distance irons for mid to low handicappers who want explosive speed in a sharper package, while the T350’s are ultimate game improvement irons for mid to high handicappers chasing forgiveness without losing that classic Titleist look.

The i540’s were faster, longer and slightly lower spinning than the T350’s in our testing but the Titleist irons flew higher with better stopping power and more forgiveness on mishits.

Both sets deliver serious distance but the i540 suits the better ball striker while the T350 is friendlier for golfers still working on consistency.

Performance Stats

Ping i540 Irons Overview

The Ping i540’s are proper players distance irons with some really clever tech hiding inside that sleeker profile.

They’ve managed to cram explosive ball speed into a package that doesn’t look like a game improvement club at address.

The star of the show here is the inR-Air Technology, a pressurized air pocket behind the face that’s nearly weightless but allows the face to flex way more than foam or polymer inserts. This means the C300 maraging steel face can be about 9% thinner than the i530, giving you serious ball speed without sacrificing feel.

Ping also stuck 24 grams of tungsten low in the sole of the 4 to 7 irons which drops the center of gravity by 2.4% versus the previous model. What this does is improve your distance consistency whether you catch it a bit fat or thin, making your yardages more predictable.

The covered cavity construction keeps everything looking clean with a chrome plated ABS cap and you get Hydropearl 2.0 finish for consistent performance in wet conditions.

Sound is distinctive though, quite high pitched and loud at impact. It’s not harsh but it’s definitely not the soft buttery click you get from traditional forged irons. Feel is pleasing with good feedback on mishits without being jarring.

These launch incredibly high with descent angles consistently above 50 degrees in the short irons, giving you proper stopping power despite the strong lofts. But watch the yardage gaps because these are so powerful you can end up with big jumps between clubs.

Titleist T350 Irons Overview

The T350’s from Titleist are what they call the ultimate game improvement iron but with that classic Titleist profile that doesn’t look like you’re carrying shovels around the course.

These have a forged 8620 carbon steel body with a variable thickness face design that keeps ball speed high even on mishits. The real trick is the split tungsten weighting in the heel and toe which cranks up the MOI and stability without adding bulk to the look.

Titleist have gone with a tapered multi zone backside face design that basically makes the sweet spot the size of Rhode Island. Combined with more aggressive grooves in the mid and short irons, you get spin consistency even from dodgy lies or wet conditions.

The wider sole with camber design really helps turf interaction which means cleaner contact from a variety of lies. There’s progressive design through the set too, longer irons have more offset and turf relief for easier launch while the scoring irons focus on control.

Feel is described as soft yet punchy with a pleasant bright click on well struck shots. The muscle cavity design gives you that blend of forgiveness and solid impact feedback that’s pretty rare.

Titleist have also revamped their fitting system allowing adjustments up to 4 degrees upright or 2 degrees flat with a SureFit style hosel, which is massive because 90% of Titleist players end up in blended or combo sets.

Overall Comparison Ping i540 Vs Titleist T350

The i540’s are the clear winner for raw speed and distance with higher ball speeds and about 10 yards more carry in our testing.

They’re aimed at the better ball striker who wants explosive performance in a sharper package.

But the T350’s deliver more forgiveness with that larger sweet spot and higher MOI from the tungsten weighting. They flew higher and had steeper descent angles with considerably more spin for better stopping power on the greens.

If you’re a mid to low handicapper who strikes it consistently and wants maximum distance without a chunky look, the i540 is the better call. The air pocket technology and thinner face really do make a difference in ball speed.

If you’re a mid to high handicapper who needs more help on mishits and wants that classic Titleist profile with serious forgiveness, the T350 is the smarter choice. The wider sole and progressive design make these way more playable from different lies.

Both sets have their place and really comes down to your ball striking consistency and what you value more, raw distance or forgiveness with stopping power. As always, best to get properly fitted to see which one suits your swing better.