The PING Karsten IV irons use a 58.5°–64.1° lie-angle reference. Its listed progression runs from 2-iron at 58.5° to PW at 64.1°, with lie steps ranging from 0.5° to 0.8°. Released in 1976, this model is best fit through PING Color Code rather than by choosing upright or flat from height alone. Use the chart below to compare the set progression, then confirm the final fit dynamically from strike, start direction and turf interaction.
PING Dynamic Lie Angle Guide
Iron • Released 1976
58.5°–64.1°Black-code reference
7-iron 62°Mid-set reference
PING Color CodeFitting route
Historical referenceData status
Karsten IV lie-angle fingerprint
58.5°–64.1°Reference span
1–35.5 inPlaying length
Black Color CodeStandard reference
HistoricalData status
What stands out about the Karsten IV lie setup?
The reference becomes progressively more upright through the set, with the 7-iron at 62° serving as the main mid-set fitting point.
Use height and wrist-to-floor only as a static starting point; dynamic strike and start direction should confirm the final color code.
PING-family lie angle reference
| Club | Black-code reference |
|---|---|
| 2-iron | 58.5° |
| 3-iron | 59° |
| 4-iron | 59.8° |
| 5-iron | 60.5° |
| 6-iron | 61.3° |
| 7-iron | 62° |
| 8-iron | 62.8° |
| 9-iron | 63.5° |
| PW | 64.1° |
Lie progression visual
How PING Color Code changes the Karsten IV lie angle
62°7-iron Black reference
63°Example +1° upright
61°Example 1° flat
5° up → 4° flatCurrent Color Code range
PING Color Code: height and wrist-to-floor provide a static starting point, then dynamic delivery and ball flight should confirm the fit.
Should the PING Karsten IV be more upright or flatter?
Test more upright when…
- Toe is consistently down at impact
- Centred shots start right despite stable delivery
Test flatter when…
- Heel is consistently down at impact
- Centred shots start left despite stable delivery
Do not change lie just because…
- You are fitting from height alone
- The strike pattern is inconsistent
Verify the exact historical PING head