PXG 0211 vs. Ping G425 Irons Review & Specs

PXG 0211 vs. Ping G425 Irons Review & Specs 2022

Both the Ping G425 and the PXG 0211 irons seek to put player’s irons in the hands of more golfers.

With both of these irons sets, their respective manufacturers promise more forgiveness in irons that have more of a player’s iron profile.

We wanted to see for ourselves just how forgiving these irons were and if they deliver on key performance metrics.

So we went out and tested both side-by-side. Read on to find out what we discovered about these iron sets.

PXG 0211 Vs Ping G425 Overview

The PXG 0211 irons may not be as popular as the Ping G425’s; but we feel that many golfers tend to overlook PXG clubs because of the perceived price point.

And for good reason. PXG is known for making high-end golf clubs with lofty price tags. However, the PXG 0211 irons are some of PXG’s most affordable.

They usually hover between the $600 and $800 area while the G425’s will run you about $1000.

The PXG 0211 came out in 2019 while the Ping G425’s latest iteration came out earlier this year.

The G425’s tend to be the more popular but they both promise essentially the same things in terms of performance.

PXG 0211 Key Features

The first thing we noticed when testing these two iron sets side by side is that the PXG 0211’s actually have a larger footprint.

So right off the bat, they will look more congenial for beginners and high handicappers. The area of the face that flexes is also very large thanks to the 360 degree undercut channel that goes all around the face.

Then, the face was constructed from maraging steel which is incredibly thin. This allows more weight to be distributed deep and low in the head – and indeed, the PXG 0211’s launch very high.

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Ping G425 Key Features

The Ping G425’s look more like true player’s irons.

If anyone has played the G410’s, the G425’s actually have a shorter blade. The G425’s also feature variable face thickness construction so they are long when you pure them and more forgiving when you catch the toe or heel.

The Ping G425’s are essentially cavity back irons but with a badge covering it to help dampen vibration. The face is made of stainless steel which we didn’t like as much as the maraging steel of the PXG 0211’s.

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PXG 0211 Vs PXG 0211 ST’s

The PXG 0211 ST irons are more like what you would expect PXG irons to look and feel like.

With a more streamlined muscle back design and a triple forged construction, the PXG 0211 ST’s feel incredible.

They are single-piece irons as opposed to the hollow-body design of the PXG 0211’s. They have better feel and perform better on short shots.

Ping G425 Vs Ping G410’s

The Ping G410’s are the predecessors of the Ping G425’s and sport a longer blade.

The G410’s are essentially where you want to be if you are a higher handicapper. The main difference between these two sets is blade length but nearly all the other features (including VFT) are the same.

Loft Comparison

	PXG 0211 Loft	Ping G425 Loft
4 iron	21.5°	20.5°
5 iron	24°	23.5°
6 iron	27°	26.5°
7 iron	31°	30°
8 iron	35°	34.5°
9 iron	40°	39.5°

What Options Do You Get With The Sets

PXG 0211 Options

• Mitsubishi MMT graphite shaft
• True Temper Elevate 95 steel shaft
• True Temper Elevate tour VSS steel shaft
• UST Recoil graphite shaft

Ping G425 Options

• PING Alta CB Slate shaft
• PING Alta Distanza Black 40 shaft
• PING AWT 2.0 shaft
• True Temper Dynamic Gold shaft
• True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 shaft
• True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 shaft
• KBS Tour shaft
• Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 105 shaft
• Project X LZ shaft
• True Temper Elevate 95 shaft
• Soft regular, regular, stiff and extra stiff flexes

Lie & Lenght Comparison

	PXG 0211 Lie/Length	Ping G425 Lie/Length
4 iron	61/38 ⅞”	60.5/38 ⅞”
5 iron	61.5/38 ¼”	61/38 ¼”
6 iron	62/37 ⅝”	61.5/37 ⅝”
7 iron	62.5/37”	62/37”
8 iron	63/36 ½”	62.8/36 ½”
9 iron	63.5/36”	63.5/36”

Who is Each Set for?

The PXG 0211 irons would be a great choice for anyone looking to score PXG irons on a budget.

They are relatively affordable, have an amazing feel and they really do help with ball speed and launch.

The Ping G425 irons have a more premium price tag and would be better for scratch golfers.

Composition Comparison

This is where the PXG 0211 irons really shine.

Maraging steel has a better overall feel and flexes to a higher degree than the 17-4 stainless steel of the G425’s.

Performance Comparison

The PXG 0211 irons were better at upping ball speed but the Ping G425’s were better around the green.

On short approaches, the control you get from the G425 irons was no competition for the PXG 0211. But anyone struggling with long iron distance would do well with the PXG 0211’s.

Price Comparison

As always, your choice of shaft will dictate much of the price.

In general though, you can expect the Ping G425’s to be $300 to $400 more expensive than the PXG 0211’s.

PXG 0211 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Premium construction materials
• Surprisingly forgiving
• Good distance irons
• Tight shot dispersion
• Very good launch
• Good price

Cons:

• Short-game control is lacking
• Still pretty pricey
• Apex height is almost too high in the long irons
• Thin sound

Overall Score: 94/100

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Ping G425 Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Great short-game control
• Premium shaft options
• Good distance
• Forgiving for a player’s profile
• Consistent throughout
• Durable

Cons:

• Too similar to the G410’s
• Not beginner-friendly
• More expensive
• Weaker loft

Overall Score: 96/100

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Final Thoughts

Overall, we liked the tight precision you get with the Ping G425 irons.

That’s not to say that the PXG 0211’s don’t have their place though. In fact, they are a great opportunity to snag a premium iron set for a semi-affordable price.

Beginners will be able to get better distance from these irons while scratch golfers will be able to score almost at will with the Ping G425’s.