The new Ping G400 series of metalwoods and irons, the eighth update of Ping’s flagship “G” line since it was first introduced in 2003, dramatically and rather artfully builds on themes that really ...

Solheim spent his off-hours in his garage building golf clubs, including a putter that literally “pinged” upon striking a golf ball. He also designed the first heel-toe-weighted putter and irons, ...

SPECS: 9° and 10.5° with Ping Alta CB, Ping Tour and various aftermarket shafts, including Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Silver Dual-Core TiNI 60, Project X HZRDUS Yellow 75 and Aldila X-Torsion Copper.

SPECS: 17°, 19°, 22°, 26° and 30° with PING Alta CB 70 or PING Tour 85 graphite shafts. RECOMMENDATION: Targets players of all handicaps and skill levels who want a versatile long-iron replacement.

Though Brooks Koepka’s Mizuno irons might have been the best equipment story at the U.S. Open, there were plenty of interesting storylines across the field that gearheads should keep their eye on.

THE SCOOP: The new G400 iron is engineered to give golfers tour-level distance and height combined with the forgiveness and control they need to hit more greens. Its COR-Eye Technology combines with a ...