PING G440 Driver, Fairway Wood and Hybrid
Delivering more speed and distance through engineering advancements, including its lowest centre of gravity (CG) ever in a driver, PING recently introduced the G440 family around the world.
The new G440 family consists of three driver models (MAX, LST, SFT), three fairway-wood designs (MAX, LST, SFT) in multiple lofts, six hybrid choices and an iron set (4-9, PW, UW, 52°, 56°). For golfers with slower swing speeds, all of the clubs (except the LST drivers, LST fairways and 2 hybrids) can be custom-built with the lightweight Fujikura Speeder NX Grey shaft and a lighter grip as part of the G440 High Launch (HL) option. Lighter head weights are also available for the HL option of the G440 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids.
“Our pursuit of helping golfers play better and enjoy the game more advances to an even higher level with the introduction of the G440 family,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President. “Through multiple technologies across all the product categories, the next generation of our ‘G’ franchise is delivering more speed and more distance while ensuring the forgiveness expected from every PING club. The powerful combination of distance and forgiveness yields maximum performance when golfers are properly fitted. We see that every day in our testing, and we’re excited to get the G440 into the hands of golfers so they can enjoy the same benefits.”
“The Tour adoption of the drivers and fairway woods has been exceptional,” Solheim said. “The G440 LST driver was used to win its first official week on Tour and we’re seeing more in play around the world every week. Our Tour players appreciate the added ball speeds and continually comment on the great sound and look. Like all golfers, they are in search of more speed and optimised launch conditions, and they are happy to find it in new equipment.”
PING G440 LST with Viktor Hovland
G440 Drivers
Lowest CG Ever in a PING Driver
In the new drivers, the PING engineering team achieved the lowest centre of gravity in a PING driver to date, leading to distance-adding ball speed and higher launch across the face through multiple weight-saving advancements, including applying Carbonfly Wrap crown technology to all three models. The combination of a shallower face, lightweight carbon crown and an internal technology, called Free Hosel, helps save significant weight and align the CG closer to the force line for faster ball speed,
optimal spin and higher launch. The lower face height results in a hotter, thinner face for more flexing, especially in the high heel region, a common mis-hit location for a lot of golfers. The Free Hosel saves weight from the hosel region inside the head and plays a key role in optimising the CG location.
“Our engineers more than met the challenge in the G440 drivers,” Solheim said. “As with all our designs, it’s never just one thing that leads to performance improvements. They did an excellent job of identifying weight savings with advancements like the Free Hosel to achieve our all-time lowest CG position while optimising the face structure to produce more consistent ball speed results across the face. Golfers can expect to hit straighter drives with the G440 drivers and with the higher launch they can also play less loft and enjoy faster ball speeds.”
Lighter Overall, Longer Shaft
The overall system weight is lighter, and the standard shaft length (ALTA J CB Blue) is ¼” longer than the previous model (ALTA J CB Black), a combination that delivers more speed while ensuring forgiveness and improving dispersion.
“Our decision to go longer in length is backed by discoveries made here at the PING Proving Grounds, inspired by the game-changing forgiveness of PING drivers,” Solheim said. “We know that longer-length clubs allow most golfers to swing faster, so we began measuring the effect of a 46-inch shaft during our fittings. The data revealed that most golfers improved their performance, leading to higher-launching, longer drives with tight dispersion.”
PING G440 Drivers
Three Models Optimised to Fit Every Golfer
The G440 MAX (460cc) is the most forgiving model and fits most golfers, where it is available in 9°, 10.5° and 12° lofts with a three-position adjustable back weight. The G440 LST (Low Spin) is a 450cc design that appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control in 9° and 10.5° lofts with a three-position back weight. Golfers in need of slice-correction technology fit best in the 460cc G440 SFT (Straight Flight Technology) option, which features a two-position (Draw and Draw+), adjustable back weight, and is offered in 9° and 10.5° lofts. All three models feature the eight-setting Trajectory Tuning 2.0 hosel that enables adjustments for loft (±1.5°) and lie (up to 3° flatter from standard).
“One of the key design themes throughout the G440 driver family is ‘optimisation,’” Solheim said. “That includes everything from the head size and shape to ensuring each model fits a specific player profile. Our team took a measured approach to ensure each model provides a fitting solution for every golfer. The MAX fits every skill level, from Tour players to higher handicaps, whereas the SFT and LST allow fitters to further dial in a result that best fits a golfer’s needs. It’s an exciting opportunity for golfers to hit longer and straighter drives, and we look forward to putting the G440 drivers to the test in the fitting environment. We’re confident they will win a lot of the head-to-head comparisons.”
New 9° Loft in SFT for Faster Swing Speeds
The G440 SFT (Straight Flight Technology) model, which positions the CG to deliver right-to-left shot bend, is being offered in a 9° loft to fill a growing need among new golfers.
“Through our extensive fitting research, we’ve identified a category of golfers who are new to the game, very athletic and swing extremely fast but need the slice correction of the SFT model,” Solheim said. “The addition of a 9 degree allows them to take advantage of their athleticism while keeping their ball in the fairway. It’s a perfect example of our constant pursuit of bringing golfers fitting solutions to improve their performance.”
G440 Driver Specifications
Lofts: (adjustable ±1.5°): MAX (9°, 10.5°, 12°), LST (9°, 10.5°), SFT (9°, 10.5°)
Standard Length: 46” (PING ALTA J CB Blue), 45.25” (PING Tour 2.0 Chrome/Black), 46” (Fujikura Speeder NX Grey)
Stock Shaft: PING ALTA J CB Blue (R, SR, S)
Optional Stock Shafts: PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 65 (R, S, X), PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 75 (R, S, X), PING Tour 2.0 Black 65 (S, X), PING Tour 2.0 Black 75 (S, X), Fujikura Speeder NX Grey (35-38g, 40-43g) (High Launch option)
Stock Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Lite, IOMIC Sticky SL Aqua (for High Launch option)
*HL (high launch) version available in all MAX, SFT lofts
PING G440 Fairway Woods
G440 Fairway Woods
Next-Gen Fairway Woods
The G440 fairway family (MAX, LST, SFT) advances PING’s reputation as a Tour-preferred model of choice through a re-designed face structure and low CG system. The face is taller for more confidence off the tee while providing a CG location that delivers high-launching performance off the ground. The face thickness is optimised in the heel and toe regions for more consistent performance on off-centre strikes.
“Utilising data from Arccos, we discovered golfers use fairway woods a lot off the tee, so we focused on giving them more confidence in that situation with a slightly taller face,” Solheim said. “At the same time, we were able to optimise the CG location and maintain high performance off the ground, due in large part to weight savings from the Free Hosel. The G440 fairway woods are extremely long, and now even more versatile.”
The contoured sole shape and slimmed down back-weight profile ensures that the club sits more flush to the ground and the face angle remains consistent, allowing golfers to benefit from the multiple loft and lie options provided by the adjustable hosel.
Three Models
Each model is designed to fit a specific player type with a head profile engineered to provide launch conditions that best match a player’s swing. The MAX model (which fits most golfers) is available in five
lofts (including a new 4-wood) to provide more gapping solutions. The multi-material LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing high launch and lower spin. Its new HST 200 (High Strength Titanium) face combines with a Ti-811 body, carbon crown and 85-gram tungsten sole plate to deliver exceptional distance. Golfers in need of slice-correction technology fit best in the SFT (Straight Flight Technology) option, which features a draw-inducing CG location. All three models feature the eight-setting Trajectory Tuning 2.0 hosel that enables adjustments for loft (±1.5°) and lie (up to 3° flatter from standard).
“Fairway woods continue to grow in popularity,” Solheim said. “We’ve had a lot of success at the Tour level and we’re seeing a lot more golfers put 7- and 9-woods in their bags. We’ve also expanded the fitting options with a MAX 4-wood and LST 5-wood to help golfers better gap their sets. It’s a deep line of products that appeals to every type of player.”
PING G440 Max 4 Wood
Legacy Technologies
Three proven innovations from the previous generation have been improved and contribute to distance gains and spin consistency across the clubface compared to the previous models. Carbonfly Wrap, a lightweight composite crown, attaches to the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings that are reallocated to achieve the lower CG and increase ball speed. The composite also plays a role in the pleasing sound.
With Facewrap technology, a variable-thickness, high-strength maraging-steel face wraps into the sole and crown of the stainless-steel head, generating more flexing for faster ball speed and higher launch for greater distance. The variable roll radius of Spinsistency improves performance across the face (especially on thin shots) by reducing spin to increase ball speed from the maraging-steel face.
G440 Fairway Wood Specifications
Available: LST 3W (15°), 5W (19°); MAX 3W (15°), 4W (17°), 5W (19°), 7W (21°), 9W (24°); SFT 3W (16°), 5W (19°), 7W (22°)
Stock Shaft: PING ALTA J CB Blue (R, SR, S)
Optional Stock Shafts: PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 65 (R, S, X), PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 75 (R, S, X), PING Tour 2.0 Black 65 (S, X), PING Tour 2.0 Black 75 (S, X), Fujikura Speeder NX Grey (35-38g, 40-43g) (High Launch option)
Stock Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Lite, IOMIC Sticky SL Aqua (for High Launch option)
*HL (high launch) version available in all MAX, SFT lofts
PING G440 Hybrids
G440 Hybrids
Find Your Best Fit
The G440 hybrids appeal to a variety of skill levels, each engineered to deliver different ball-flight characteristics – from the slightly fade-biased 2 hybrid for off-the-tee performance, to the draw-inducing 5, 6 and 7 hybrids that help optimise gapping. They all share a new, shallower and thinner face design, which improves face contact for more ball speed and higher-launching shots that hit and hold the green.
A lower CG in the multi-material heads (stainless steel, maraging steel and carbon) is mainly attributed to the mass savings from the Free Hosel and contributes to ball-speed gains for more distance. The slimmer back weight allows for a more contoured sole design to ensure the club sits flush to the ground and the face angle remains consistent. The lightweight, eight-position hosel enables adjustments for loft (±1.5°) and lie (up to 3° flatter from standard) to further dial in ball flight for the best results.
“We took a very specific approach to the design of each loft in the G440 hybrid family,” said Solheim. “Knowing the 2-hybrid player and the 7-hybrid golfer have different shot expectations, we engineered the lofts to best fit their needs. The ability to optimise the CG location in each loft enables us to influence ball flight, designing the lower-lofted versions with a slight fade/straight tendency and transitioning to the higher-lofted heads from slight draw to draw biased. This adds a new dimension to the hybrid fitting process while helping golfers better optimise and properly gap their set.”
PING G440 7 Hybrid
G440 Hybrid Specifications
Available: 2H (17°), 3H (20°), 4H (23°), 5H (26°), 6H (30°), 7H (34°)
Stock Shaft: PING ALTA J CB Blue (R, SR, S)
Optional Stock Shafts: PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 85 (R, S, X), PING Tour 2.0 Black 90 (S, X), Fujikura Speeder NX Grey (35-37g, 40-41g) (High Launch option)
Stock Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Lite, IOMIC Sticky SL Aqua (for High Launch option)
*HL (high launch) version available in 3H thru 7H
PING G440 Irons
G440 Irons
Distance-Driven Iron Design
The G440 iron best fits golfers in need of game-improvement technology who prefer the setup view of a players-style shape. Increased ball speed comes from a shallower, thinner face and the low/back CG location – resulting in higher-launching, longer-carrying shots with stopping power.
“The G440 iron offers golfers everything they need to elevate their iron play. It looks amazing and delivers the distance they want with the control they need to hit shots closer to the hole,” said Solheim. “In this category, we continue to emphasise the importance of consistency and stopping power when determining the iron that best fits a golfer. We know they want distance, but distance without control doesn’t lead to lower scores. Through multiple advancements, the G440 represents the most versatile iron in our line and will fit the games of a lot of golfers.”
Another key contributor to the added distance is the next generation of the PurFlex cavity badge. The 4-piece moulded badge is more flexible than previous designs, expanding and contracting to support the thinner face while contributing to more ball speed and enhancing feel and sound.
PING G440 Irons
One Look Says It All
The shape and head size present an eye-catching design, complemented by chrome finishes on the back and inside the PurFlex cavity badge that add to its premium appearance. Among the refinements to the overall shape is a lower face height, which creates a more compact, clean look and helps lower the CG, aligning it closer to the force line to increase ball speed and ensure solid impact, especially low on the face.
“If first impressions are an indicator of success, the G440 iron will find its way into a lot of bags this season,” Solheim said. “It has a players-style look and premium finish but has all the performance benefits of a cavity back, including the forgiveness that my grandfather, Karsten Solheim, pioneered more than 60 years ago. It will appeal to a lot of golfers who want a blade-like look but rely on the performance of game-improvement technology.”
Gapping Matters
The G440 4, 5 and 6 irons are 1/8″ longer than the G430 irons to increase ball speed and help golfers launch shots higher and farther for more consistent distance gaps. Reducing the number of wedges from five to four (PW, UW, 52°, 56°) from the previous generation and modifying their lofts improves gapping and simplifies wedge choice. The 56° is inspired by the iconic Eye2 sand wedge with its bounce profile, sole design, and hosel shaped to help golfers of all skill levels escape bunkers.
PING G440 56 Degree Wedge
G440 Iron Specifications
Available: 4-9, PW (42°), UW (47°), 52°, 56° in 10 colour codes (lie angle). Black colour code is standard.
Loft Options: Standard, Power Spec and Retro Spec
Stock Shafts: PING ALTA J CB Blue (R, SR, S), PING Tour 2.0 Chrome I (S), Fujikura Speeder NX Grey (35-37g, 40-42g) (High Launch build only), PING AWT 3.0 Lite (R, S)
Optional Stock Shafts: N.S. PRO 750GH neo (R, S), N.S. PRO 850GH neo (R, S), N.S. PRO 950GH neo (R, S), N.S. PRO MODUS 3 TOUR 105 (R, S), N.S. PRO MODUS 3 TOUR 115 (R, S), N.S. PRO MODUS 3 TOUR 120 (R, S), Dynamic Gold S200, Dynamic Gold EX Tour Issue (S200/X100)
Stock Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Lite, IOMIC Sticky SL Aqua (for High Launch option)
The PING G440 line-up of drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons will be available to purchase from more than 50 authorised retail partners of Winston’s Sdn Bhd, PING’s exclusive distributor in Malaysia since 1973, from 6 February 2025 onwards.
