The PING i3 O-Size iron lineup runs from 18° to 60° across 12 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 34° and the highest-lofted option is the lob wedge at 60°.
i3 O-Size Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
i3 O-Size Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2i | 18° | — | — |
| 3i | 21° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 4i | 24° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 5i | 27° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 6i | 30.5° | 3.5° | Near model median |
| 7i | 34° | 3.5° | Near model median |
| 8i | 38° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 42° | 4° | Near model median |
| PW | 47° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| UW | 52° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| SW | 56° | 4° | Near model median |
| LW | 60° | 4° | Near model median |
What stands out about the i3 O-Size loft?
Gap pattern: The loft steps vary from 3° to 5°, with a 4° median.
i3 O-Size loft progression
Where do the i3 O-Size loft gaps change?
The tightest gap is 3° between the 2-iron and 3-iron. The widest is 5° between the 9-iron and pitching wedge. The median step is 4°.
i3 O-Size vs other PING iron lofts
This comparison uses the same benchmark club where possible and shows nearby lower, similar and higher PING lofts when available.
| PING Model | Benchmark Club | Loft | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anser | 7i | 33° | 1° lower loft |
| Blueprint | 7i | 34° | Same loft |
| Blueprint S | 7i | 34° | Same loft |
| i3 O-Size | 7i | 34° | This model |
| S56 | 7i | 34.2° | 0.2° higher loft |
| ISI | 7i | 34.5° | 0.5° higher loft |
Which i3 O-Size club has each loft?
- 18° = 2-iron.
- 21° = 3-iron.
- 24° = 4-iron.
- 27° = 5-iron.
- 30.5° = 6-iron.
- 34° = 7-iron.
- 38° = 8-iron.
- 42° = 9-iron.
- 47° = pitching wedge.
- 52° = utility wedge.
- 56° = sand wedge.
- 60° = lob wedge.
Individual i3 O-Size loft answers
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size 2-iron?
The i3 O-Size 2-iron is 18°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size 3-iron?
The i3 O-Size 3-iron is 21°. It has 3° more loft than the 2-iron.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size 4-iron?
The i3 O-Size 4-iron is 24°. It has 3° more loft than the 3-iron.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size 5-iron?
The i3 O-Size 5-iron is 27°. It has 3° more loft than the 4-iron.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size 6-iron?
The i3 O-Size 6-iron is 30.5°. It has 3.5° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size 7-iron?
The i3 O-Size 7-iron is 34°. It has 3.5° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size 8-iron?
The i3 O-Size 8-iron is 38°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size 9-iron?
The i3 O-Size 9-iron is 42°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size pitching wedge?
The i3 O-Size pitching wedge is 47°. It has 5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size utility wedge?
The i3 O-Size utility wedge is 52°. It has 5° more loft than the pitching wedge.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size sand wedge?
The i3 O-Size sand wedge is 56°. It has 4° more loft than the utility wedge.
What loft is the PING i3 O-Size lob wedge?
The i3 O-Size lob wedge is 60°. It has 4° more loft than the sand wedge.
i3 O-Size Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
34° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.4° average
Moderately varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3° from 2i to 3i; the widest is 4° from 7i to 8i.
Loft Consistency Score: 69.6/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the i3 O-Size lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each i3 O-Size loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Low launch • Higher roll
Very high launch • Maximum stopping
Low → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2i | 18° | Low | Penetrating | Higher | Low | Long-iron distance slot |
| 3i | 21° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 4i | 24° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 5i | 27° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 6i | 30.5° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 7i | 34° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| 8i | 38° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | Short-iron approach slot |
| 9i | 42° | High | High / steep | Low | Very high | Scoring-iron / pitching slot |
| PW | 47° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
| UW | 52° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
| SW | 56° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
| LW | 60° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 2-iron → 3-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 3-iron → 4-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 4-iron → 5-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 5-iron → 6-iron: 3.5° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 6-iron → 7-iron: 3.5° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 7-iron → 8-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 8-iron → 9-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 9-iron → pitching wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- pitching wedge → utility wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- utility wedge → sand wedge: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- sand wedge → lob wedge: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
Iron note: Stronger lofts generally lower the launch/flight window and increase distance potential, while weaker lofts generally raise flight and stopping power. Modern iron head design can counteract some of that, so this is a loft-only tendency rather than a measured launch result.
Where the set changes from distance to control
By loft alone, the distance-biased part of the numbered set extends through roughly the 5-iron at 27°. By the 7-iron at 34°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
i3 O-Size distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 2-iron | 18° | Low launch, higher roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 8-iron | 38° | High launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | lob wedge | 60° | Very high launch, maximum stopping tendency, stronger control bias |
Spec note: Loft can vary with model year, region, special configuration or custom fitting. Verify an exact club against PING documentation or measurement when a single degree matters.