The PING i540 iron lineup runs from 19° to 47° across 8 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 29° and the highest-lofted option is the utility wedge at 47°.
i540 Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
i540 Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 19° | — | — |
| 5i | 22° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 6i | 25.5° | 3.5° | Near model median |
| 7i | 29° | 3.5° | Near model median |
| 8i | 33° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 37° | 4° | Near model median |
| PW | 42° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| UW | 47° | 5° | Wider than model median |
What stands out about the i540 loft?
Gap pattern: The loft steps vary from 3° to 5°, with a 4° median.
i540 loft progression
Where do the i540 loft gaps change?
The tightest gap is 3° between the 4-iron and 5-iron. The widest is 5° between the 9-iron and pitching wedge. The median step is 4°.
i540 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G730 | 7i | 28° | 1° lower loft |
| G430 | 7i | 29° | Same loft |
| G430 HL | 7i | 29° | Same loft |
| i540 | 7i | 29° | This model |
| G Le | 7i | 29.5° | 0.5° higher loft |
| G | 7i | 30° | 1° higher loft |
Which i540 club has each loft?
- 19° = 4-iron.
- 22° = 5-iron.
- 25.5° = 6-iron.
- 29° = 7-iron.
- 33° = 8-iron.
- 37° = 9-iron.
- 42° = pitching wedge.
- 47° = utility wedge.
Individual i540 loft answers
What loft is the PING i540 4-iron?
The i540 4-iron is 19°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the PING i540 5-iron?
The i540 5-iron is 22°. It has 3° more loft than the 4-iron.
What loft is the PING i540 6-iron?
The i540 6-iron is 25.5°. It has 3.5° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the PING i540 7-iron?
The i540 7-iron is 29°. It has 3.5° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the PING i540 8-iron?
The i540 8-iron is 33°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the PING i540 9-iron?
The i540 9-iron is 37°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the PING i540 pitching wedge?
The i540 pitching wedge is 42°. It has 5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the PING i540 utility wedge?
The i540 utility wedge is 47°. It has 5° more loft than the pitching wedge.
i540 Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
29° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.6° average
Moderately varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3° from 4i to 5i; the widest is 4° from 7i to 8i.
Loft Consistency Score: 74/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the i540 lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each i540 loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Low launch • Higher roll
Very high launch • Very high stopping
Low → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 19° | Low | Penetrating | Higher | Low | Long-iron distance slot |
| 5i | 22° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 6i | 25.5° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 7i | 29° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 8i | 33° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| 9i | 37° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | Short-iron approach slot |
| PW | 42° | High | High / steep | Low | Very high | Scoring-iron / pitching slot |
| UW | 47° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 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.
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 6-iron at 25.5°. By the 9-iron at 37°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
i540 distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 4-iron | 19° | Low launch, higher roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 8-iron | 33° | Mid–high launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | utility wedge | 47° | Very high launch, very high 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.