Ping G
The Ping G is a forgiveness-first driver from 2016. It is rated for swing speeds of 80 to 112 mph and handicaps of 0 to 25. It launches mid-height with moderate spin. It listed at $400 when it launched in 2016. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Ping G specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Ping |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $400 |
| Loft options | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Max forgiveness |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | Mid |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 80 to 112 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 25 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 5 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Dragonfly crown, T9S face, Vortec Technology, cascading sole design |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Specs read from thegolfwire.com
Model confirmed on ping.com, thegolfwire.com
Product page web.archive.org
Who the Ping G suits
- Golfers who miss the centre of the face and want the head to protect ball speed.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Ping G
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Quantum MaxCallaway2026 · $650 · 80 to 110 mph
- Ping G430 MAXPing2023 · $350 · 80 to 110 mph
- Ping G400 MaxPing2018 · $440 · 80 to 112 mphdiscontinued
- Cobra LTDxCobra2022 · $200 · 80 to 112 mphdiscontinued
Ping G: common questions
Who is the Ping G for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 80 to 112 mph and handicaps of 0 to 25. Golfers who miss the centre of the face and want the head to protect ball speed.
How much does the Ping G cost?
It listed at about $400 at launch in 2016. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Ping G forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Ping G?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Max (2026), the Ping G430 MAX (2023), the Ping G400 Max (2018) and the Cobra LTDx (2022).
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