Ping i3+ irons oversize

Club:Ping i3+ oversize (3-pw) black dot
Shaft:Ping CS lite regular flex
Grip:Ping i3

Looks:Ping cast cavity backs off the long conveyor belt of Ping cast cavity backs!Recently Ping boasted that they had 7 models of iron in play at a Champions (US senior) event,from the Eye2 to this latest i3+.Ping irons evoke mixed responses,from "works of art" to "pig ugly",but there is no doubting that Ping users remain loyal to the brand.
It is hard to understand why the original i3 was abandoned for this model so soon after it's introduction.It seems that Ping want to jump on the Callaway and TaylorMade band wagon and preach "technological advances"as a reason to con the customer into the purchase of their latest model.But back to the looks.
These are nice looking clubs,finished in a non glare satin.The heads are large,but not in a Big Bertha way.
There is a good amount of offset,which will help the high handicapper to square the clubface at impact.There is a plastic insert low in the cavity which is invisible at address.
This allows for weighting adjustments during custom fitting.The soles of the clubs (particulary the long irons) appear thinner than the old i3 model.

There is a notch on the hosel by the heel of each club which is purported to allow the clubhead to glide through the rough and cannot be seen from above.For a game improver club aimed at the mid to high handicap man,this is a classy looking club.
Marks:(out of 10) 8

Performance:These clubs perform the shots any high handicap golfer would like to see on a Sunday morning.Flight is strong,if a little on the high side for the lower handicapper's preference.The short irons go for miles,probably because they seem much less lofted than some other models.This will help the high handicapper as well in keeping the ball down in windy conditions.

Long irons are easy to hit and fly straight and true due to the offset.The steel shafts are good and stable and a nice weight for the relatively heavy heads.The performance from rough is good and of particular note is the performance of the short irons fron deep rough and sand.There appears to be a lot of bounce (back edge of club below front edge) on these clubs which would explain this bonus feature.The short irons look clunky, however,and mid handicappers will probably hold onto a favourite pitching club or opt for a new Ping MB.
Marks:8

Value:These clubs in graphite are too expensive.
Better value to be had in buying the easy hitting Callaway Big Bertha
(in steel) or a second hand i3.Ping fans who purchased the original i3's and then lost 150$-200$ on a quick trade to get their hands will feel ripped off.As always resale and trade on any Ping's will be good (just as well!)
Marks:6

Verdict:Good clubs for the high handicapper with a big wallet.You will not be disappointed if you purchase these,but there is better value to be had out there.
Marks:7