Question: are ping i500 irons forged?
Answer: Together with the Ping i210 irons, the i500 replaces the Ping i200 irons which was their previous forgiving better player iron and the head length is about the only similarity. The hollow 17-4 stainless steel body has a Forged Maraging C330 steel face that is plasma welded on to it in order to maximise ball speeds.