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I've noticed a disturbing issue with my Ping s55 irons (which I've loved using so far for just under a year), in that it looks like there is an issue with the laminate on the face of my 6-iron. Through research online I've found the problem often starts with something that looks like a bubble or wrinkle in the toe (as the pictures show below is occurring), but I'm not sure how to go about this. Does PING do replacements for this issue, especially on clubs less than a year old? I'm also not sure that I want a mismatched set (in terms of serial numbers) if I ever want to sell these clubs in the future.

These are pictures of the face of my six iron, where the second one shows it better. Does anyone have experience with this problem, and information on how they got it resolved?

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@Pretzel I had this happen on my i20s...twice.  The second time I believe it may have been after a year of owning them. It has not happened on my s55 irons yet.  Just call ping and they will replace it.

Also see this thread . (edit: same link as Drew's below)

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http://thesandtrap.com/t/61817/i20-iron-problem/0_30

@cipher had the same issue a couple of years ago.

EDIT:  LOL ... call me "Too slow joe."

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Pretzel Super Member

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Thanks guys, I suppose I should have used the search function first!

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I've noticed a disturbing issue with my Ping s55 irons (which I've loved using so far for just under a year), in that it looks like there is an issue with the laminate on the face of my 6-iron. Through research online I've found the problem often starts with something that looks like a bubble or wrinkle in the toe (as the pictures show below is occurring), but I'm not sure how to go about this. Does PING do replacements for this issue, especially on clubs less than a year old? I'm also not sure that I want a mismatched set (in terms of serial numbers) if I ever want to sell these clubs in the future.

First I've heard it happen with the S55 irons, yes PING will replace the club. Call or email them, give them the serial number and pics. The new club will come with the same serial number.

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First I've heard it happen with the S55 irons, yes PING will replace the club. Call or email them, give them the serial number and pics. The new club will come with the same serial number.

Have you heard of this happening to the Glide wedges? I was looking to get some wedges in the near future. I want to pick up the glides but if they have this problem I'll look elsewhere.

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Several of my i20 irons show this "problem", but for me it's not an issue. It does not seem to affect ball flight.

Yeah it's a cosmetic things, won't effect your shots.

Have you heard of this happening to the Glide wedges? I was looking to get some wedges in the near future. I want to pick up the glides but if they have this problem I'll look elsewhere.

No I haven't, this problem usually comes after the clubs have been used for a while. It's also not something that's inevitable, won't happen to everyone. Not sure if it makes a difference but the wedges are made from different material than the irons.

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Yeah it's a cosmetic things, won't effect your shots. No I haven't, this problem usually comes after the clubs have been used for a while. It's also not something that's inevitable, won't happen to everyone. Not sure if it makes a difference but the wedges are made from different material than the irons.

Thank you.

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cipher Super Member

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I can't believe this @Pretzel but it is happening to my irons as well. This is the third time it has happened to me and I am done with ping at this point.

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I can't believe this @Pretzel but it is happening to my irons as well. This is the third time it has happened to me and I am done with ping at this point.

Yeah, Ping should really find a permanent fix for this problem or it's going to hurt the brand.

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It is not really a laminate, is it?  Don't they just electroplate the top layer on?  Most other iron have a chrome plating.

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I can't believe this @Pretzel but it is happening to my irons as well. This is the third time it has happened to me and I am done with ping at this point.

I saw this as I got to work this morning. About 9 hours after I ordered their wedges. Do you use some type of cleaner on them?

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Yeah, Ping should really find a permanent fix for this problem or it's going to hurt the brand.

Agreed.  I have no idea why they would still be using this process.

I saw this as I got to work this morning. About 9 hours after I ordered their wedges. Do you use some type of cleaner on them?

I just use a wet towel to clean them.

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Agreed.  I have no idea why they would still be using this process. I just use a wet towel to clean them.

Did you keep them in your garage where they would be getting cold and hot all the time?

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Did you keep them in your garage where they would be getting cold and hot all the time?

Sure I have them in my garage, I have them in my car when I play. The point is if I have to baby the set and not ever let them get hot or cold, why would I want them?

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Sure I have them in my garage, I have them in my car when I play. The point is if I have to baby the set and not ever let them get hot or cold, why would I want them?

I completely agree I was just wondering if going from cold we get here in winter and the hot humid Temps in summer had something to do with the problem. It's bull that you should even have to deal with it. It's happening to my buddies G20's as well.

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I completely agree I was just wondering if going from cold we get here in winter and the hot humid Temps in summer had something to do with the problem. It's bull that you should even have to deal with it. It's happening to my buddies G20's as well.

First I've heard of G20 problems. I'll have to ask my brother in laws how their G15 irons are holding up.

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