Combining short-game-changing performance with industry-leading fitting software, PING introduced the s159 wedge series today, its next generation of specialty wedges engineered to bring golfers more spin and control into and around greens.
The tour-proven s159 wedges are offered in 25 loft/grind combinations and are available for custom fitting and pre-sell beginning today at authorized PING golf shops around the world.
“The new wedges represent our
most extensive and versatile wedge line to date, significantly advancing wedge
performance and expanding fitting options,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO
& President. “They are
already winning on Tour and we’re seeing a lot of players converting to them
around the world. They love the clean look, the soft feel and, most importantly,
the ability to launch and spin their shots with precise control. With six grinds
designed to perform in a variety of playing conditions and techniques, we have
a wedge to fit every golfer.”
“In conjunction
with the new wedges, we’re excited to introduce the WebFit Wedge app. It’s a
web-based app engineered to help golfers find the best grinds and gapping
solutions for their games. It’s a quick and easy experience to help golfers cut
through a lot of the confusion associated with buying wedges, ultimately making
a recommendation on which s159 wedges will allow them to greatly improve their
performance around the greens.”
https://wedge.webfit.ping.com/en/
Tour-Inspired
Design Fits All Golfers
Extensive testing with PING
tour players helped create a wedge series that will appeal to golfers of all
abilities. The 8620 carbon steel head is cast to an eye-pleasing shape with a straighter
lead edge, a design feature especially beneficial on full shots. An elastomer
insert behind the face contributes to the soft and responsive feel. At address,
the compact head features an improved hosel transition with constant offset that
blends seamlessly into the new Blueprint S and T irons. The s159 wedges are available in two
performance-enhancing finishes in all 25 loft/grind combinations. Golfers can
choose PING’s proven Hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish or Midnight, a new darker
option that provides an attractive, anti-glare appearance.
More Consistency
and Control
Wheel-cut grooves are
precision-milled to help ensure consistency while minimizing the variations in spin
in various conditions, leading to more control. The 54-to-62-degree options
feature more tightly spaced MicroMax grooves. The 46-to-52-degree wedges are
milled for greater control on full shots. In combination with a friction-adding
face blast, the s159 wedges deliver the launch and spin control to execute
score-lowering wedge shots from every distance.
From a spin
comparison standpoint, the s159 wedges deliver strong results in the company’s
much acclaimed “wet to dry” test. Performed in a controlled environment hitting
50-yard shots indoors with moisture applied to the face and ball, it’s a key
factor in validating on-course performance.
“Our R&D
team has gained a lot of notoriety for this test, which has revealed remarkable
performance results when applied to our last several wedge models,” Solheim
said. “A lot of fitters refer to it as the ‘spray-bottle test.’ The s159 consistently
leads in the wet testing, out-performing other wedges. Considering it’s rare
when a shot doesn’t encounter some level of moisture or loss of friction, this
type of control provides a clear and convincing short-game advantage.”
Easy-to-use,
Educational Web-based App Helps Fit Golfers
The WebFit
Wedge app provides golfers a quick and easy way to determine the wedge grind
that best fits their game. Golfers answer a series of questions about their
short game, including their typical playing conditions and technique, which
results in two grind suggestions. They can then take those recommendations to a
fitter who can help validate them and further fine-tune the specs of the wedge.
The app, which takes just a few minutes to complete, also provides gapping
information to help the player build out their wedge set.
“It’s no secret
shopping for wedges can be confusing as golfers try to understand all the
nuances of a wedge’s design and what’s best for them,” said Solheim. “With our
new WebFit Wedge app, our goal is to simplify the process of finding a wedge that
fits the golfer while also educating them why a particular grind is best for
them. It was developed in-house by our data scientists and relies on our
massive collection of wedge data, much of it mined from our relationship with
Arccos, to make very precise recommendations.”
“The app
doesn’t require downloading, logging in or signing up for anything. It’s a very
simple experience but very rewarding for users. It will be accessible via a QR
code in golf shops and on ping.com. We strongly encourage golfers to engage the
app in their wedge-buying process.”
Two New
PING WRX-Inspired Grinds
New “H” or Half-Moon Grind: A shot-saving option for players with steeper
angles of attack who like to manipulate the handle and play with versatility.
It performs best in softer conditions. Available in 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°
New “B” Grind: For a shallow angle of attack and neutral face
delivery. Low-bounce design sits low on the turf on square-face shots,
providing forgiveness via the sole width to deliver score-lowering performance
in firmer conditions. Available in 58°, 60°
“T” Grind: The most versatile option allows players to
manipulate the face for shot-making precision around the greens. Ideal for
medium to firm turf conditions, includes a 62-degree option at the request of
our tour pros for more versatility. Available in 58°, 60°, 62° (new)
“W” Grind: Maximum forgiveness through the turf. Best
fits a steep angle of attack who might also have a lot of handle lean and a player
who prefers the look of a specialty wedge but relies on a little more
forgiveness in their scoring clubs. Available in 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°
“E” or Eye2 Grind: Continues to be the ultimate bunker club,
carrying on a 40-year tradition of helping golfers get up and down from the
sand. It plays with relatively low bounce on square or slightly open face
shots. Available in 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°
“S” Grind: Fits a wide variety of conditions and
techniques. Designed with ample bounce in the mid-section to play full shots and
provides greenside versatility due to heel/trail edge relief. New 48-degree option helps in gapping. Available
in 46°, 48° (new), 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58°, 60°
s159 Specifications
Material/Manufacturing
Process: 8620 carbon
steel head; elastomer insert; precision-milled face and grooves; hydropearl 2.0
chrome or Midnight finish
STOCK SHAFTS: PING
Z-Z115 wedge; PING Alta CB Black (SR, R, S)
OPTIONAL STOCK SHAFTS: PING AWT 2.0 (R, S, X), Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold
Mid 100 (R300, S300), Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300), Dynamic Gold Mid 115
(S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100), KBS Tour (R, S, X), Nippon N.S.
Pro Modus3 105 (R, S, X), Elevate MPH 95 (R, S), UST Recoil Dart 65
(A), 75 (R, S), ALTA Quick (35, 45)
STOCK GRIP: PING
360 Dyla-Wedge Lite grip
U.S. MSRP: $197 per
club with stock steel shaft; $212 per club with stock graphite shaft
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