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Ping i3 + Blade Iron Set 3-9PW Red Dot Tour Special Shaft Victory Grip

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400 $

Description
Brand: Ping Dexterity: Right Handed
Model: i3 + Blade Club Size: set
Category: Iron Set Shaft Material: Steel
Gender: Men Flex: Stiff
SubCategory: 3-9PW Loft: 1/4 club weak 3-9, 48* PW
MPN: Does Not Apply 5 iron length: 38 inches
Club Type: Iron Blade 3-9PW


I don't need to tell you about Ping i3+ Blades, you can read the rave reviews from a Google search.But these Pings are special for a different reason: These Blades were given to me by a mysterious stranger. The serial numbers were almost rubbed off, but not completely, so I was able to call Ping and learn more about them. With the database information, the mystery only deepened.
According to Ping, they were specially made for a tournament player in 2003.  Here is the spec table from Ping:
Model:I3+ BLADE
Club(s):2-9PW
Color Code:RED
Swing Weight:D1
Shaft:TOUR SPECIAL
Shaft Insert:NO CUSHIN
Length:STD
Grip:VICTORY (58)
Grip Gram Weight:49
Loft:*
Status:STAMPED
Status Date:1/7/2003 12:00:00 AM
Product:IRONSTOUR/ 2-9 1/4 CLUB WEAK;PW 48 DEG;APACHE 40+ STIFF;
The mystery lies in the excellent condition of the clubs.  How is this possible on used clubs manufactured in January 2003? Ping had no information about reconditioning these clubs. The grip is a Golf Pride Victory grip, as per the spec list, but the shaft might be an upgrade, the marking says "True Temper Dynamic Gold". Most of the labels are still on the shafts and there is even a sticker still remaining on the 6 iron shaft. It reads: "M R S PING".  And where is the #2 iron which is listed in the specs?  It is my understanding that the 2 iron is generally only used by professional golfers.Give your favorite golfer dad a father's day gift that will intrigue him.  He can brag about his shiny pro clubs while he and his golf buddies ponder the mysterious golf pro who gave away his 2003 tournament set but kept the #2 iron.