Continuing its commitment to bring golfers advancements in technology that lead to lower scores and more on-course enjoyment, Ping has introduced the G425 family – a complete set of custom-fit, custom-built clubs engineered for golfers of all skill levels.
“We’re very excited to bring Ping’s next generation of score-lowering custom-fit, custom-built equipment to golfers,” said Ping president John K. Solheim. “Our engineering teams have made significant performance improvements in the G425 family which we are confident will appeal to long-time, loyal Ping players while attracting other golfers looking to play better and enjoy the game more, including those brand new to the game. As is our engineering philosophy, we don’t introduce a new product unless it’s measurably better than its predecessor. The G425 family exceeds that standard in both performance and appearance.
“Early feedback from our tour players has been extremely positive as they look to continually improve their games through advancements in their equipment,” Solheim added. “They are instantly attracted to the clean, premium look of the clubs and even more impressed with the performance.”
MOI to the MAX
The primary driver model is named Max as it elevates the moment of inertia (MOI) to Ping’s highest level in history for maximum forgiveness. Joining the G425 Max are the LST (Low Spin Technology) and SFT (Straight Flight Technology) models to best match a golfer’s swing and launch conditions.
To achieve the new performance levels in the G425 Max (9º, 10.5º, 12º lofts), Ping engineers combined key technologies from the G400 Max and G410 Plus. The resulting increase in MOI in the 460cc head comes mainly from a 26g tungsten movable weight, which is made possible by weight savings attributed to advancements in the driver’s Dragonfly crown technology. The weight can be positioned at distinctive settings over a smaller area than G410 Plus/LST to help shift the CG lower and farther back without sacrificing performance elsewhere in the design. The CG-shifting weight can be secured in one of three settings – neutral, draw or fade – to influence forgiveness and shot shape. The average MOI increase is 14% across the three weight positions compared to the G410 Plus, with three combinations of weight position and loft exceeding a combined MOI of 10,000 (gm-cm²).
The 445cc LST model (9º, 10.5º lofts) is designed with a pear-shaped head and delivers spin reductions of approximately 200rpm compared to the G410 LST and 500-700rpm versus the G425 Max. The smaller head size of the LST employs a 17g CG shifter with three settings (Draw, Neutral, Fade).
For golfers who commonly miss their tee shots to the right, the 460cc SFT version (10.5º loft) is engineered with draw bias to help bring shots back on-line. It features a fixed 23g tungsten back weight that shifts the CG closer to the heel to promote a right-to-left shot bend of approximately 25 yards compared to the G425 Max. A lighter swing weight (D1) also helps influence the ball flight correction.
All three models share proven Ping driver innovations, including turbulators for reduced aerodynamic drag and the proprietary T9S+ forged face to accelerate face flexing for more distance. An internal rib structure in the Ti-8-1-1 body improves acoustics for a solid and pleasing sound. Each model also features the lightweight, 8-position hosel for loft (+-1.5º) and lie (up to 3º flatter) adjustments to further dial in ball flight.
Big Advancements Mean Big Distance
In the G425 fairway woods and hybrids, two shared Ping innovations known as Facewrap Technology and Spinsistency combine to deliver more distance and spin predictability while offering numerous options to ensure proper gapping throughout a golfer’s bag.
With the Facewrap design, a thin, high-strength maraging steel face extends into the crown and sole to provide increased flexing for faster ball speeds that result in greater distance and high launching shots.
To bring more consistent spin performance, the faces are engineered with a complex face curvature that modifies the roll profile, mainly low on the face where the loft decreases approximately 2.5º to normalise spin and increase ball speed for more distance. Both player and Ping Man robot testing revealed greatly improved distance results from Spinsistency, specifically low on the face, the most common mis-hit for fairway woods and hybrids.
A tungsten sole weight strategically positioned in each club increases the MOI in the stainless steel heads for added forgiveness. On the crown, a new 3-dot alignment feature provides golfers a visual cue to address the ball to best match their eye.
The fairway woods are offered in Max 3W (14.5º), 5W (17.5º) 7W (20.5º), 9W (23.5º), LST (Low Spin) 3W (14.5º) and SFT (Straight Flight) 3W (16º), 5W (19º) and 7W (22)º options. The hybrids are available in 2 (17º), 3 (19º), 4 (22º), 5 (26º), 6 (30º) and 7 (34º).
Both the fairway woods and hybrids are engineered with the lightweight, 8-position hosel for loft (+-1.5º) and lie (up to 3º flatter) adjustments to further dial in ball flight.
More Distance. More Forgiveness.
In a departure from recent iron models, Ping’s experts re-engineered the face of the G425 iron by employing a metal-wood-style, variable face thickness (VFT) design. This greatly increases flexing for measurable ball speed gains that launch shots higher and farther with the stopping power to hold greens – a rare result with most of today’s distance-minded irons.
A more compact head sets a new standard for forgiveness for an iron its size. While shorter heel-to-toe than the G410 model, it boasts a 3% higher MOI due to mass savings from the new face geometry that have been re-allocated to the toe and hosel weights, which expands the perimeter weighting and greatly tightens dispersion.
Extensive finite element analysis was used to help develop a multi-material cavity badge that covers more of the face to damp undesirable frequencies and ensure a superb feel and pleasing sound.
The G425 irons feature a performance-improving, water-repelling hydropearl chrome finish and are available in 4-9, PW, UW, SW and LW in Standard, Power Spec and Retro Spec lofts. The grooves in the PW, UW, SW and LW are precision-milled to ensure control and touch into and around the green
New Finish. Better Results.
On the tee or off the ground, the G425 crossover is engineered to bring golfers gap-filling, long-iron-type performance by delivering more distance and green-finding forgiveness. The thinner face and internal geometry deliver the ball speeds to hit high-flying shots that land softly and closer to the hole.
Forgiveness is supplied by the toe and hosel weights that expand the perimeter weighting to increase the MOI. It is further distinguished by its functional and resilient stealth hydropearl finish that helps repel moisture and improve performance from all conditions. Available in 2 (18º), 3 (20º) and 4 (22.5º).
ALTA CB Slate Shaft
The Ping ALTA CB Slate (SR, R, S, X) is the standard shaft in the G425 driver, fairway woods, hybrids and crossover. Continuing Ping’s belief in counter-balanced technology, it is engineered with an 8g plug in the end of the shaft to deliver more momentum and forgiveness.
In the G425 iron, the AWT 2.0 is the stock steel shaft and the ALTA CB Slate is the stock graphite option.
Arccos Caddie Smart Grip Program
The Arccos Caddie Smart Grip (Golf Pride Lite 360 Tour Velvet) in one of four sizes (Red -1/32”, Aqua -1/64”, White/Std, and Gold +1/32”) is the standard grip on all G425 clubs. Golfers who purchase a set of six or more G425 irons in one transaction are entitled to eight free Arccos Screw-In sensors and a 90-day free trial of the Arccos Caddie App.
Golfers who purchase one or more G425 driver, fairway wood, hybrid, iron (up to five) or crossover are eligible for 14 free Arccos Screw-In sensors and the 90-day app free trial for a US$19.99 shipping and handling fee.
The G425 range will be available at retail from September 18
