The Ping Blueprint irons are Ping's forged blade — a true players' iron targeting scratch and near-scratch golfers who prioritise feel, workability and precise distance control over forgiveness. First launched in 2019 and updated in 2023 (Blueprint S — slightly more forgiving), the Blueprint holds its value exceptionally well in the AU market.
Blueprint sets are rarely played into worn condition by their owners — the typical buyer is a serious amateur who looks after their equipment carefully. This means used supply tends to be in good-to-like-new condition, and the buyer pool, while smaller, is willing to pay strong prices for a clean set.
The Blueprint is not for everyone — and that's the point. If you're a single-figure handicapper who shapes the ball and wants precise distance gapping, it's one of the finest irons Ping has ever made. In the AU used market, clean sets hold their value almost as well as Scotty Cameron putters. Don't lowball a Blueprint seller — they know what they have.
All prices are AU$ private sale estimates for right-handed clubs with stock shafts unless otherwise noted.
| Variant / shaft | Like new | Good | Average | Worn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock AWT 2.0 / CFS | $1,450–$1,800 | $1,200–$1,450 | $950–$1,200 | $630–$900 |
| Premium aftermarket (Modus, DG TI) | $1,900–$2,400 | $1,550–$1,900 | $1,200–$1,550 | $800–$1,150 |
| Blueprint S (2023, more forgiving) | $1,600–$1,950 | $1,300–$1,600 | $1,000–$1,300 | $670–$960 |
Left-handed sets have a smaller AU buyer pool. Deduct 10–15% from the ranges above for left-handed clubs unless otherwise noted in the price guide.
Adjusts for your specific shaft, condition, grips, length and dexterity
Blueprint sets are almost always reshafted by serious players:
Australian prices consistently run 15–25% above FX-converted US and UK equivalents. Use this table to verify that a listing is priced correctly for the AU market.
| Condition | PGA VG (USD) | → AUD | Golfbidder (GBP) | → AUD | AU private sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Like new | ~$840 | ~$1,302 | ~£720 | ~$1,404 | $1,450–$1,800 |
| Good | ~$660 | ~$1,023 | ~£570 | ~$1,112 | $1,200–$1,450 |
| Average | ~$490 | ~$760 | ~£425 | ~$829 | $950–$1,200 |
| Worn | ~$300 | ~$465 | ~£260 | ~$507 | $630–$900 |
Australian used prices are higher than international equivalents due to lower supply, higher import costs on new equipment, and limited price transparency. This is real and structural — not seller optimism. If a listing is at FX-converted US levels, that is a genuine deal.
Selling: Facebook Marketplace and the Golf Clubs For Sale Australia group are the fastest platforms for popular models. List at the top of your price range with "offers welcome". eBay AU gives broader national reach but charges 12–14% in fees — factor this into your asking price.
Buying: For popular models, don't rush. The AU used market for mainstream clubs is well-stocked and most listings are priced optimistically. An offer 10–15% below asking on a well-priced listing is a reasonable opening position. Always ask for photos of the face, sole, hosel and shaft label before committing.
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