At the World Wide Technology Championship, Austin Eckroat’s win was part of a huge week for Ping across worldwide tours. The OEM had drivers win on the PGA, DP World, LPGA, and Champions Tours. But on this week’s GOLF’s Fully Equipped, co-hosts Kris McCormack and Wadeh Maroun looked deeper in Eckroat’s bag for his second PGA Tour title, to his split set of Ping Blueprint S and Blueprint T irons. The Blueprint S and T were released earlier this year and are the next generation of the original Blueprint iron which McCormack recalled as a very visually intimidating iron. Historically, for Gen 1 Blueprint, it was one of the smallest, most intimidating irons that was in the drawer at True Spec. The evolved versions, a cavity-back Blueprint S and muscle-back Blueprint T, started popping up in Tour bags and eventually made their way to retail in January, providing options for the best ball strikers that wasn’t possible with the original.
The compact shape of the PING Blueprint S Custom Irons fits the discerning eye with a thin top line and minimal offset. The 8620 carbon steel head boasts a clean cavity design, distinguished by an eye-catching forged textured pattern and hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish. Developed following extensive testing with PING’s top tour pros to meet their “must haves” — control and precision — Blueprint S delivers the score-lowering performance demanded by the best players in the world. Precision pocket forging is a patented forging technique that allows PING to forge a pocket into the cavity of the 3, 4, and 5 irons. The pocket saves 10 grams of weight, which is re-allocated to increase the MOI and optimize the center of gravity position for more distance and trajectory control.
Both the Blueprint irons can be blended with Ping’s popular i230 irons to increase the number of possible combinations and fit as many players as possible. This includes McCormack, who indicated that if he had to choose irons for a high-pressure situation, he would opt for the i230s and the Blueprint S, Blueprint T combo with the i230 as well. This provides players with the ability to create a set that could consist of three irons, all with the same lofts and very similar designs targeting a specific demographic. McCormack personally prefers the i230 and Blueprint S combination for the lower end of the bag. The ability to blend these irons allows players to customize their set to best suit their individual preferences and playing style.
Overall, the evolution of the Blueprint S and T irons from Ping has provided a new level of flexibility and customization for players seeking precision and control in their iron play. The combination of the compact shape, precision pocket forging, and ability to blend with other popular Ping irons makes these irons a popular choice for elite players looking to improve their performance on the course. The success of Austin Eckroat at the World Wide Technology Championship with his split set of Blueprint S and T irons is a testament to the quality and performance of these irons in the hands of professional golfers. As Ping continues to innovate and evolve its iron offerings, players can expect even more options and opportunities to optimize their bag for success on the course.
