{"id":17916,"date":"2013-10-11T13:00:58","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T12:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/labs.100x100.net\/mygolfway\/ping-new-s55-iron-chosen-by-watson-mahan-and-miguel-angel-jimenez\/"},"modified":"2013-10-11T13:00:58","modified_gmt":"2013-10-11T12:00:58","slug":"ping-new-s55-iron-chosen-by-watson-mahan-and-miguel-angel-jimenez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygolfway.com\/en\/ping-new-s55-iron-chosen-by-watson-mahan-and-miguel-angel-jimenez\/","title":{"rendered":"Ping – New S55 iron, chosen by Watson, Mahan and Miguel Angel Jimenez"},"content":{"rendered":"

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October 11, 2013 –<\/strong> In the engineering of the new S55<\/strong> iron for good players, Ping<\/a><\/strong> wasn\u2019t out to overhaul the design innovations that made its predecessor, the S56<\/strong>, an unquestioned success on tours worldwide. And yet, in consultation with Ping<\/strong> tour pros, the modifications they made improved workability, control and forgiveness so much that many of the company\u2019s star players switched immediately to the S55 iron<\/strong>. The new iron will be available in golf shops in early November.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe S56 has contributed to more than 30 tour wins worldwide, including an Open Championship, and its record has generated a lot of anticipation for the follow-up model,\u201d<\/em> said John A. Solheim<\/strong>, Ping Chairman & CEO.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut that kind of challenge excites us. We\u2019re motivated by pushing innovation, and we were able to elevate performance with the S55 in key areas. Bubba Watson, Hunter Mahan, Miguel \u00c1ngel Jim\u00e9nez, and \u00c1ngel Cabrera are some of the players who switched right away, and validation from the game\u2019s best players tells us that we got it right.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Ping-S55John A. Solheim<\/strong> said pros are especially pleased how the S55 iron gives them more control over their pre-impact face alignment for improved workability while increasing forgiveness \u2013 two critical attributes that are difficult to improve simultaneously. \u201cThey\u2019re able to work the ball more easily and flight it up and down like never before,\u201d<\/em> he said. The 17-4 stainless steel head features tungsten toe weighting for increasing the MOI, and a vertical stabilizing bar for distance control. The custom tuning port is larger and sits lower in the back cavity, which positions the CG lower and deeper to promote higher launch with improved energy transfer. Solheim said players are hitting the ball substantially higher and further.<\/p>\n

The machined face, grooves and back cavity, compact shape, thin top lines, and brushed satin-chrome finish speak to Ping\u2019s emphasis on quality and attention to detail. \u201cPros have really responded to the look of this iron,\u201d<\/em> John A. Solheim said. \u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful piece of engineering. It looks great and performs even better.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Bubba Watson<\/strong> is one of many players who have responded to the S55\u2019s overall performance. His switch to the S55 iron was the first time he\u2019s changed models since 2004. For his part, Hunter Mahan<\/strong> appreciated the softer feel and trajectory control, but that\u2019s not all. \u201cAfter the first swing, I knew the S55 was going in my bag, no question,\u201d<\/em> he said. \u201cI love the control, the trajectory and the forgiveness. It\u2019s everything I want in a golf club.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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