PING's Color Code System Applied Since 1972... "Over 75% Accuracy"
The second installment of the fitting series with PING Golf focuses on irons. For irons, directional accuracy matters more than distance, and lie angle is the most critical factor affecting shot direction. Lie angle refers to the angle formed between the club shaft and the ground at address. An upright lie angle (toe up) causes shots to go left, while a flat lie angle (toe down) sends shots right.
Lie angle varies depending on height, arm length, and posture. Since 1972, PING has implemented a color code system for irons, enabling golfers to easily select custom clubs suited to their body type and swing. The system uses 10 colors to categorize lie angles based on height and wrist-to-floor measurement.
Starting from black as the baseline, moving toward blue, green, white, silver, and maroon increases the lie angle by one degree upright per step. Conversely, moving from black toward red, orange, brown, and gold decreases the lie angle by one degree flat per step. PING claims the color code system has over 75% accuracy.
