| Ping Dot Color | Degree Upright/Flat | Average Wrist To Floor | Average Height |
| Yellow | 4 degrees flat | 29.0 – 30.2 inches | 5′ 7″ – 6′ 0″ |
| Black | 0 degree upright/flat | 33.2 – 34.2 inches | 5′ 7″ – 6′ 0″ |
Lie Angle: Ping Yellow Dot vs Black Dot
The first difference between the Yellow Dot and Black Dot is the lie. The Yellow Dot is 4 degrees flat and the Black Dot is neither upright nor flat. The 4 degree flat angle that comes with the is designed to help players who typically hold the club at an extreme upright angle. In other words, it is designed to help negate the upright angle, which will make the club neutral. So, if you typically hold the club at an extreme upright angle, then the Yellow Dot will be better for you.
The Black Dot is designed without any special lie angle. This is because it is meant for players who naturally hold the club at a neutral angle. In other words, there is no need for this club to have a specific lie angle because it is meant for those who hold the club straight and neutral.
Wrist To Floor Ratio: Ping Yellow Dot vs Black Dot
The next difference between the Yellow Dot and Black Dot is the optimal wrist to floor ratio. This measurement is pretty self explanatory. It is the distance from a player’s wrist to the floor. The Yellow Dot is designed for players who have a somewhat short ratio. Generally speaking, players whose arms are closer to the ground will naturally hold the club a bit more upright, which is why this has a 4 degree flat lie angle. The optimal ratio for the Yellow Dot ranges between 29 inches to 30.2 inches.
The ratio for Black Dot is 33.2 inches to 34.2 inches. Compared to the yellow dot, the ratio for the black dot is much longer. So, depending on what your wrist to floor ratio is, the color that is optimal for you will vary.
Average Height: Ping Yellow Dot vs Black Dot
Another metric that gets taken into account is height. This metric varies a lot and the ones listed above are just where most golfers tend to fall. The optimal heights for these colors range from about 5 foot 7 inches to 6 foot flat. This seems to be a height range where most golfers fall into. For any golfers that fall outside of this range, there may be other colors that are suitable for you.
USGA Legal: Ping Yellow Dot vs Black Dot
It is important to know that the clubs you are using are legal in the eyes of the USGA. There are a long list of changing rules that a club must follow in order to be considered legal. If a club does not follow these rules, then it is considered illegal. According to the USGA, the Yellow Dot and Black Dot are legal to use in any casual, high-level amateur, or professional golf outings.