The Ping G25 irons are a game improvement set announced in January 2013 and sold from February of that year, built around a Custom Tuning Port that was lowered to line up with where the ball is struck. They were part of a wider G25 family that also included an adjustable driver, fairway woods and hybrids, and they replaced the G20 irons.
How the G25 irons are built
Ping described the G25 iron as having a 17-4 stainless steel face, support bars inside the cavity, moderate offset and progressive sole widths. The soles are wider in the long irons and narrower in the short irons. The Custom Tuning Port sits in the sole and was moved lower than on the G20, which Ping said lowers the center of gravity and raises forgiveness. Reviews at the time called the shape sleeker than the G20, with thinner top lines, and described the ball flight as high and very forgiving. The finish is a dark, non-glare matte.
What was in the G25 family
The iron set ran 3-9, PW, UW, SW and LW. Stock shafts were the steel Ping CFS in Soft R, R, S and X flex, or the graphite TFC 189i in Soft R, R and S. The driver had a 460cc titanium head in 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degree lofts, with a hosel that could add or subtract half a degree of loft. Fairway woods came in 3, 4, 5 and 7, and the hybrids in 17, 20, 23, 27 and 31 degrees. Ping also launched Scottsdale TR putters alongside the line.
Common questions
Are G25 irons good for higher handicappers?
Yes. They were designed for forgiveness and high launch, so they suit golfers who want help with distance and consistency rather than shot shaping.
Can I build a full G25 bag?
Yes. Because the line included irons, woods and hybrids, a matching set is possible. Check the lofts and shaft flex on each club, since stock options varied by model.
You can browse current Ping iron sets from GolfRoots, including G25 listings. For another Ping game improvement line from a decade earlier, see our post on the Ping G2 irons.
