Ping G440 Vs. Ping i530 Irons Comparison Overview

Ping G440 Vs Ping i530 Irons

Ping G440 Vs Ping i530

Today we are looking at the latest Game improvement irons from Ping in the G440’s and the latest players distance irons from the brand in the i530’s.

This article should help you to decide which one is better for your game before you head out for a fitting.

In a nut shell the G440’s are for those who favor forgiveness while still wanting maximum distance and good stopping power. The i530’s favor those who want maximum distance, great feel, and workability.

Ping G440 Irons Overview

Ping G440 Irons

“The G440’s are new for the 2025 season and they feature a more players like, smaller head with strengthened lofts, lower, deeper COG and more workability than the preceding G430’s.”

The blade on these irons is short and with less height, the cavity is also noticeably smaller and this will peak the interest of better players who still want that extra forgiveness of a game improvement iron but with more control over shot shape.

The face is also thinner and the 4gs saved in weight makes the COG lower and deeper. The result is slight increased distance, more height and a steeper descent angle for better stopping power on the greens.

The Longer irons also now have longer shafts and this leads to more height and more distance.

All in all, a good improvement iron that is aim at those with eyes on becoming mid to low handicappers.

Ping i530 Irons Overview

“The i530’s are the latest from Ping in the hollow body, players distance iron category. The top line is camouflaged to look thin and the forged face provides excellent feel.”

These irons have a forged face which gives a butter like feel although they do sound a little clicky off the face.

Because the irons have strong lofts, the launch angle tends to be a little lower which means lower spin and less stopping power on the greens.

To combat this, Ping have introduce two new micro max grooves and lowered the COG to promote a higher ball flight.

The heads are more compact than the G440’s by a good bit and they do shoot a little further (4 yards with the 7 iron.)

Overall Comparison

We get the Ping Forgiveness in both irons but the G440’s are considerably more forgiving, they more spin, and a steeper descent angle. More stopping power.

The i530’s offer more workability, butter like feel and superior distance with a lower flight and less stopping power.

Overall a mix of the i530 long irons and the G440 short irons may work for many golfers especially with the new enhanced G440 wedges.

Ping i530 Irons Category

Category: Hollow Body Player’s Distance Irons

Ping i530 Irons – First Impressions

“They look similar to the i525’s but a little boxier and stronger looking. Then you get them on the trackman and they sound better and fly longer.”

The i520’s are a hollow body players distance iron aimed at mid handicap players who want to pin hunt from further out in the hopes of increasing the number of birdies they can get without sacrificing performance.

The back wall of the face has been thinned to increase smash factor, flex and forgiveness. The polymer inside the head ensures a powerful yet smooth sound and feel.

The lofts have been strengthened and the COG has been lowered and deepened to ensure more distance while keeping spin rates and stopping power at acceptable levels.

The heads do look nice and compact at address but there is enough club there to inspire confidence and produce impressive distances.

Extra grooves have been added to increase spin rates and overall they are a nice upgrade on the i525’s.

Ping G440 Irons

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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 i530 Irons Selling Points

Forged Face Insert With Thinner Back Wall For Added Flex
Strengthened Lofts in these hollow body players distance irons.
Confidence inspiring blade style clubs
More distance means pin hunting from further out.
2 Extra Milled Grooves To Increase Spin And Stopping Power.
Bulkier more powerful looking design than the i525’s
Improved Sound And Feel

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 I530 Irons for?

“The Ping i530s are for mid handicappers looking for accuracy and distance to get the ball closer to the hole from further out. ”

To put it simply, the i530 irons are mid handicappers who want more birdies and have their eyes on becomming low handicappers in the future.

It is a blade like iron with more forgivness and more distance. These sound and feel powerful and they also get a good descent angle due to the lower and deeper COG.

Added to that is the two extra grooves added to the face which gives stopping power and higher spin rates.

The clubs are for players who can hit the sweet spot consistently and rewards this consistency with accuracy and precision.

Overall a solid set of irons are worth checking out if you are in the highly competitve players distance iron market.

The Ping i530 Lofts

Club	Length	Standard Loft	Power Spec Loft	Retro Spec Loft
4-iron	38.875″	19°	18°	20°
5-iron	38.25″	22°	21°	24°
6-iron	37.625″	25.5°	24°	27.5°
7-iron	37″	29°	27.5°	31°
8-iron	36.5″	33°	31.5°	34.5°
9-iron	36″	37°	36°	38°
PW	35.5″	42°	41°	42.5°
UW	35.5″	47°	46°	47.5°

Distance: 97/100

Accuracy: 97/100

Stopping Power: 93/100

Forgiveness: 92/100

Feel & Control: 94/100

Overall Score: 95/100

Who Are The Ping G440 Irons for?

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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°