K15 Irons/Hybrid
Paul Simpson - handicap 14
It's always something of a thrill to get your hands on a new set of clubs and particularly so when they come from Ping.
Having used my current set of irons for some time now - foolishly purchased for their sleek aesthetics rather than ease of use, a fatal mistake for any mid-high handicapper - it was a genuine pleasure to use the new K15 irons.
The wide sole enables the clubs to sit comfortably behind the ball, almost positioning and aligning themselves, and it wasn't long before I was struck with the realisation of how easy they are to use.
At no point did I feel the need to force shots, such was the ease in getting the ball airborne without any loss of distance, and as a result I was swinging easier and more consistently.
Their chunky design and dark grey finish won't be to everyone's taste, but if they consistently send the ball where you want it to go I don't think anyone would complain.
I also got a chance to try out a No.4 hybrid which on first impressions makes you think that the unusual shape and design shouldn't be used for hitting a golf ball.
In practice though, given the option of using a traditional long iron or this club I'm all for change.
Easy to set up, solid off the face and out of the rough far easier to use, another eye opener for preconceptions.
The clubs are classed as 'game improver' and I would defy anybody not to improve their game using them. They simply make a difficult and frustrating sport easier and as a result more enjoyable to play.
Dave Tindall - handicap 22
Our test clubs were the 5, 7 and 9 irons and I struck the ball nicely with all three clubs.
Having mapped out my club distances using G15s, I was pretty confident that the K15s would produce similar yardages and so it proved.
As well as hitting full shots I was also very impressed at how much control I got with the 9 iron around the greens.
Several times I got up and down with a chip from off the green (where we high handicappers often find ourselves) and, as we know, saving shots in such circumstances makes a big difference to the scorecard.
Looks-wise I'm fairy neutral about the clubs - neither particularly liking or loathing - but, as Paul says, performance is the key and I felt confident with the K15 irons from the start.
I got very good results with the hybrid too although I personally can't help thinking orthopaedic shoe when looking at clubs shaped in this style. Bottom line though is how you strike the ball and there were no complaints here.
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