H2H: Which Ping irons are best for you?

With stronger lofts, the G430 is not only a forgiving iron but a long one too.

They are designed with a very low centre of gravity, which makes it much easier to get the ball in the air.

The PurFlex badge on the rear of the head supports the ultra thin face at the point of impact to ensure shots stay straight without sacrificing speed, while the seven flex zones on the face ensure mishits still perform.

I love these irons because, while they are a game-improvement iron, they don't look like a game-improvement iron, and that will suit a lot of high-handicap golfers.

What do you get if you cross a players' distance iron with a game-improvement iron? Why, it's the Ping i230.

Firstly, the i230 is very easy on the eye, with a clean shape and that classic hydropearl finish.

Then you get to the feel, which is incredibly crisp, while dampeners ensure a nice acoustic at strike.

For what is a mid-to-low-handicap iron, the forgiveness levels are remarkable. No matter where I hit it on the face, I was still producing the kind of numbers I want to see in terms of distance and ball speeds.

It didn't take many hits to realise why the Blueprint irons have gone straight into the bags of Ping staffers out on tour.

They are really easy to shape the ball with and they glide through the turf like it's not even there.

From a distance and control perspective, I was impressed with the consistency, and with the 'precision pocket' adding forgiveness, they Blueprint irons are easier to hit than ever.

A genuine contender for the best iron of 2024 - and one that low-handicap golfers must try when they're in the market for a new set.