Ping G430 SFT
Ping G430 SFT (2023) is a draw-biased driver. It launches high with moderate spin. It is rated for swing speeds of 75 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. It listed at $350 when it launched in 2023.
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Ping G430 SFT specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Ping |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2023 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $350 |
| Loft options | 10.5° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Draw bias |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 75 to 105 mph |
| Handicap range | 10 to 36 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 3 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Straight Flight Technology moveable weight |
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Where the fit profile comes from
5 of 10 fit values come from Ping or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | draw-bias | Ping says “The PING G430 SFT Driver helps reduce slices with draw bias, increased forgiveness, and added consistency off the tee.” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Rule R-DRV-SPIN |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 9 | Our rating |
| Workability | 3 | Rule R-DRV-WORK |
| Handicap window | 10-36 | Rule R-DRV-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 75-105 mph | Our rating |
Who the Ping G430 SFT suits
- Golfers who fight a slice or a fade and want help turning the ball over.
- Above 105 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
Similar to the Ping G430 SFT
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Quantum Max DCallaway2026 · $650 · 75 to 105 mph
- Ping G440 SFTPing2025 · $500 · 75 to 105 mph
- Cobra OPTM MAX-DCobra2026 · $600 · 70 to 100 mph
- Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke MAX DCallaway2024 · $600 · 75 to 105 mphdiscontinued
Ping G430 SFT: common questions
Who is the Ping G430 SFT for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 75 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. Golfers who fight a slice or a fade and want help turning the ball over.
How much does the Ping G430 SFT cost?
It listed at about $350 at launch in 2023.
Is the Ping G430 SFT forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Ping G430 SFT?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Max D (2026), the Ping G440 SFT (2025), the Cobra OPTM MAX-D (2026) and the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke MAX D (2024).
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