If you’ve watched our video, you’ve already seen just how close these two irons are. In fact, one of the biggest surprises from our testing was just how little separated them.
That raises an interesting question. Why does PING have two irons that appear to sit in the same category?
Jack and Jackson set out to answer exactly that. Alongside our fitting bay testing, we put both models through 3D scanning and robot testing to understand where the real differences lie.
In this blog, you’ll find the 3D scan data, the robot testing results, and a link back to the full video if you haven’t seen the fitting bay comparison yet.
PING i240
PING Blueprint S
The Numbers Are Almost Identical
Looking purely at the specifications, it’s easy to see why these irons perform so similarly.
Both feature a 33 degree 7 iron, placing them in virtually the same performance category for launch, spin, and distance.
When we tested them on the robot, the results were remarkably close:
Ball Speed
Launch Angle
Spin Rate
Peak height
Descent angle
Carry distance
The center strikes and mishits produced almost identical performance, proving that both irons deliver exceptional consistency.
So if the performance is so similar…
What separates them?
It’s Not About Flight. It’s About The Player.
This is where the story gets interesting.
These irons are aimed at different golfers, not because they produce dramatically different ball flights, but because they inspire confidence in different ways.
If you’re a PING player looking to move away from a game improvement iron, but you’re not quite ready for a traditional blade, you should absolutely hit these two models head to head during a fitting.
Both showcase PING’s outstanding engineering and provide excellent forgiveness for this player category.
The decision comes down to what you want to see at address, how you interact with the turf, and how much shot shaping you like to create.
Ping i240: Comfortable Forgiveness
Our 3D scans highlight several key differences.
Compared to the Blueprint S, the i240 offers:
A thicker top line
More offset
A larger footprint
A longer blade length
All of these design elements work together to create confidence at address.
The larger profile gives many golfers the feeling that there’s simply more club behind the ball. The wider sole also helps the club move through the turf with confidence, reducing the feeling that the club wants to dig.
Perhaps the most impressive part is that PING has packaged this confidence into an iron with a traditional 33 degree loft.
Many irons this size achieve forgiveness by strengthening lofts and chasing distance.
The i240 doesn’t.
Instead, it delivers traditional launch conditions while providing a confidence inspiring look that many golfers appreciate.
PING Blueprint S: Blade Looks. Modern Forgiveness.
The Blueprint S takes a very different approach.
It delivers many of the visual characteristics golfers associate with a blade while retaining forgiveness that rivals the i240.
That’s an engineering achievement in itself.
The Blueprint S is one of the most forgiving compact cavity back irons on the market.
Its forged construction produces outstanding feel, while the compact shape appeals to golfers looking for maximum precision.
The golfer who chooses the Blueprint S will often:
Have a more consistent low point
Enjoy shaping shots
Prefer a cleaner, more compact look
Appreciate a quieter sound and feel through impact
Despite the smaller package, the robot testing shows that forgiveness remains excellent.
Which One Should You Choose?
That’s exactly why these irons need to be tested side by side.
Neither is objectively better.
They’re simply designed to give two different golfers confidence while producing nearly identical launch conditions.
If you prefer a larger profile that inspires confidence without sacrificing spin and control, the i240 is incredibly impressive.
If you want the compact appearance of a blade with forgiveness that exceeds what you’d expect from its size, the Blueprint S is equally compelling.
The only way to know which one suits your swing is to hit them both.
Watch the fitting bay video, study the robot data, and then experience them for yourself.
Book Your Iron Fitting
Ready to find out which PING iron fits your game?
Book a Tour Iron Fitting Experience at Cool Clubs and compare the PING i240 and PING Blueprint S head to head using industry leading technology, expert fitters, and the world’s largest shaft matrix.
Confidence comes from knowing your equipment is built for your swing. A professional fitting is the fastest way to find out which of these outstanding irons belongs in your bag.