The PING Karsten is a iron set launched around 2014. The set runs from 19° in the 3H to 35° in the 8i, while standard lengths taper from 40.25 to 36.5 in.
Key specifications
Iron-by-iron specifications
Each documented club is shown on its own row so the set progression is easy to scan.
| Club | Loft | Length | Lie | Bounce | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3H | 19° | 40.25 in | 58.5° | — | — |
| 4H | 22° | 39.75 in | 59° | — | — |
| 5H | 25.5° | 39.25 in | 59.5° | — | — |
| 5i | 24° | 38.25 in | 60° | 2° | .290 in |
| 6i | 27° | 37.625 in | 60.94° | 4° | .270 in |
| 7i | 30.5° | 37 in | 61.88° | 6° | .250 in |
| 8i | 35° | 36.5 in | 62.63° | 8° | .230 in |
PING Karsten build profile
Model information
| Launch year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Club type | Iron set |
| Market | USA |
| U.S. status | historical/discontinued |
Stock components
| Shaft | PING KS 401 graphite; PING CFS Distance steel |
|---|
PING Karsten FAQ
Does the PING Karsten have much offset?+
The offset value is not reliably documented in this record.
Is the PING Karsten lie angle upright or flat for PING?+
The lie value is not sufficiently documented for a useful same-type comparison.
Is the PING Karsten long or short for its category?+
The length is not sufficiently documented for a useful same-type comparison.
How old is the PING Karsten?+
The audited record places its launch around 2014. That makes it roughly 12 years old in 2026. Condition, shaft integrity and whether the club was altered since new can matter as much as the original spec sheet on an older club.
What shaft was listed for the PING Karsten?+
The researched record lists PING KS 401 graphite; PING CFS Distance steel. That does not prove every surviving club has that shaft: custom orders and later reshafts are common, so check the actual shaft label before buying used.
Specification note: PING specifications can vary by generation, loft, shaft, market, fitting configuration and custom order. Historical models may be documented only by surviving catalog, retailer or observed-club evidence. Blank fields are intentionally left blank rather than guessed. Verify critical fitting or purchase details against an official PING specification source where available. Primary researched source.