The Ping Rapture irons have been an incredible success story in the super game improvement iron category for a couple years now. For 2009, Ping outdid themselves with the new Rapture V2 irons. Building on the solid foundation of the original Rapture irons, the V2s offer even more forgiveness and feel in a smart looking package.

Engineered to bring golfers maximum forgiveness, the Rapture V2 iron relies on multi-metal technology to launch the ball longer, higher and with more accuracy. A dense tungsten sole weight positions the center of gravity low and away from the face to optimize the launch conditions. An innovation made possible by the lightweight titanium face that frees weight for where it’s needed most—low and on the perimeter.

The high launch angle allows for stronger lofts so golfers can generate greater distance without sacrificing control. The Custom Tuning Port stabilizes the titanium face to help ensure a solid feel and consistency.

Ascending Weight Technology shafts are designed to have lighter long irons for increased club head speed and higher trajectory and heavier short irons for boring ball flight and optimal ball control.

Ultra-premium graphite shaft designed by ping specifically for the Rapture V2 line. This shaft line is engineered with ultra lightweight materials and features progressive weight, flex point and torque profiles for each flex designed to maximize the performance for its expected player profile. The design features combine to create a shaft line that delivers higher club head speed, optimal launch conditions and enhanced control, consistency and feel for golfers of all skill levels. It is also the first graphite shaft line ever to feature AWT.

These are very hot-faced irons, and if you're currently playing a set of irons any older than 5/7 years, these will gain you an easy club length through both the hotter face and stronger lofts. I found them to be the equal of my TaylorMade R7 XD's, but my TaylorMades have custom shafts vs. the off the rack variety here. These are definitely a long, and quite possibly the longest set of irons around. I give them an easy 5 stars in this department. My only word of warning is to those of you who have never hit a titanium wedge before. Recalibrating the longer distance took me a bit of getting used to, but as with any short game club, once you've got it pegged you're A-O-K.

The Rapture V2 irons have a dense tungsten sole weight which positions the center of gravity low and away from the face. This extreme toe weigthing optimizes the launch angle and provides for a consitently high yet penetrating trajectory. All this innovation is only made possible by the lightweight titanium face insert that allows more weight to be shifted out to the bottom and perimeter areas of the clubface. All this means better iron shots that are much easier to hit.

So for a general over-view, the Ping Rapture V2 Irons are perfect for the target audience. They would definitely be a great iron set for a beginner or a senior golfer in particular. If you can get past the chunky design and the rather unnatractive graphics. These are possibly the easiest to hit irons you could ever hold in your hands.

Players' review:

"These irons are just great! They feel solid, are forgiving and very well balanced. beyond that, unlike the V1’s, these look good too! Ping have tweaked the lofts of each iron due the increase in high generated by the club’s design. (As opposed to Taylor Made’s huge changes to lofts that effectively change a 7 iron to be a 6 iron by any other name.)  On top of that the Ping fitting system is comprehensive and caters for subtle differences in each golfer. a must if you are serious about the game. "

"Every shot feels perfect since getting the Ping Rapture! I have added a lot of distance and "I am able to control the ball really well. i would recommend this to anyone. "

The Ping Rapture is a pleasure to use! It's amazing technology that goes into this club, It's used technology make it sound nice! They are solid and longer hitting irons which inspires confidence. I highly recommend it. "

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