Ping G440 Irons Review – Are They Forgiving & Good for High Handicappers?
The Ping G440 are released for 2025 season and beyond and they do not disappoint.
First off, they look a good bit better than the preceding G430’s with a more polished chrome look, less height in the head, a smaller pure flex cavity.
The G430’s were solid irons in their own right so lets jump in and see exactly how Ping have attempted to improve on them with the G440’s.
Ping G440 Irons Overview
The Ping G440’s have been more about refining what worked in the G430’s and making it appeal to a wider range of golfers.
The clubs now have a more players like look with the smaller, sleeker head yet they still provide the forgiveness on off center shots that Ping are famous for.
The face is thinner, as is the Pur Flex badge and this saves about 4 grams in weight which is used to lower the COG and place it further back in the head for higher launch.
The sound is also improved, loud and powerful at impact but it does still feel a little bit clicky. The shorter blade and thinner face adds to this and we were getting about 3 yards further with the 7 iron, more height and stopping power on the greens.
The wedges have also been upgraded to take on the design of Ping Iconic Eye 2 design and they are very workable, especially out of the sand.
Another genius move by Ping is increase the shaft length in the longer irons which adds club head speed and distance in the 4, 5 and 6 and makes the gapping issues in these irons less of an issue.
There a Power Spec and Retro Spec available, but keep in mind that the power specs in the wedges is very strong, which potentially gives us the opportunity to mix and match.
There is also the high launch version available for slower swing speeds and seniors.
The G440s Overall
Refinement or revolution has been the name of the game for Ping with the G440’s and it has worked a treat.
They have a much more player friendly profile yet are extremely forgiving on mishits. The looks and aesthetics have also been improved with a more refined, polished look.
The AWT 3.0 shafts are also available now with lighter long irons and heavier short irons for distance and control. These irons will play for Mid Handicappers, High Handicappers and even Low Handicappers will be able to work the ball, especially in the longer irons.
All round definite improvement. They are long, high and workable, rivalling even some of the I range, yet still maintaining that extra forgiveness.
Overall Score: 96/100
Ping G440 Irons
Category: Game-Improvement/Players Distance
Ping G440 Irons First Impressions
The first thing to notice about the Ping G440’s is that the head has a much more player friendly profile with a shortened blade height and length.
The face is thinner too and the Pur Flex Badge is visible smaller and less cavity like. The Top Line is still thick enough to inspire confidence but its also camoflaged to give that players friendly feel.
The longer irons have longer shafts which is great for distance and launch,especially if you are going with the power spec lofts. Plenty of Mid to Low Handicappers will fancy these Long Irons.
The visible Tungsten screw remains and this stretches the sweet spot along the face and you will barely notice any difference in performance when you slightly miss the center and the slight offset remains too to combat a slice.
The Hydropearl finish has also been upgraded and the result is irons that look a lot nice in the bag.
The G440’s are a worthy upgrade of the G430’s and will be extremely popular in 2025 and beyond.
Ping G440 Iron Selling Points
- More Player Friendly Profile
- Thinner Face And Shorter Blade With Less Height – Saves 4gs
- Lower, Deeper COG And Higher MOI
- Longer Lofts In 4,5, and 6 Irons.
- 7 Iron 3 Yards, More Height & More Stopping Power
- Wedges Modelled On The Eye 2 Model
- Will Suit Better Players While Maintaining The Ping Forgiveness.
Who Are The Ping G440 Irons for?
It’s clear to see that the Ping G440’s are less game improvement and more player focussed than the G430’s.
The shorter blades make them look much better in the bag of Mid Handicap golfers who want workability, distance, stopping power and maintain the forgiveness that Ping is known for. The G440’s will compete with the I530s for Mid Handicappers and the G730’s will still suit the uber high handicappers. The G440’s are also great for High Handicappers who want to improve their golf over time. We can even see low handicappers carrying the long irons in their bag for the extra forgivness and distance. There is also Power, retro and Hl launch versions available to suit all swing speeds.
The Ping G440 Lofts
| Club | Length | Power Spec Loft | Retro Spec Loft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-iron | 39 1/4″ | 18° | 20° |
| 5-iron | 38 1/2″ | 21° | 24° |
| 6-iron | 37 3/4″ | 24° | 27.5° |
| 7-iron | 37″ | 27.5° | 31° |
| 8-iron | 36 1/2″ | 31.5° | 34.5° |
| 9-iron | 36″ | 36° | 38° |
| PW | 35 1/2″ | 41° | 42.5° |
| UW | 35 1/2″ | 46.5° | 47.5° |
| 52° | 35 1/2″ | 52° | 52° |
| 56° | 35 1/4″ | 56° | 56° |
Distance: 97/100
Forgiveness: 95/100
Accuracy: 95/100
Feel & Control: 93/100
Overall Score: 96/100
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