Ping G430 LST
The Ping G430 LST is a low-spin fairway wood from 2023. It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 15. It launches low with low spin. It listed at $549 when it launched in 2023. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Ping G430 LST specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Ping |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2023 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $549 |
| Loft options | 15° |
| Head size | 169 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Face material | Titanium |
| Type | Low spin |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | Mid |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | Low |
| Swing speed range | 90 to 120 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 15 |
| Key technology | Beta-Ti face, Carbonfly Wrap crown, tungsten sole plate |
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.
Best used fairway woods (2023–2025 models)
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Next generation: Ping G440 LST (2025) Source
Upgrading from the Ping G430 LST (2023)? Changes in the Ping G440 LST (2025), from FitMySwing's catalog:
- Lofts: 15° → 15°–19°
- Head size: 169 cc → 175 cc
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.
Model confirmed on nationalclubgolfer.com, ping.com
Where the fit profile comes from
4 of 8 fit values come from Ping or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | low-spin | Ping says “The low-spinning tour-style design combines a 2041 Beta-Ti face, Ti 8-1-1 body, and a high-density tungsten sole plate” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | low | Our rating |
| Spin | low | Ping says “The low-spinning tour-style design combines a 2041 Beta-Ti face, Ti 8-1-1 body, and a high-density tungsten sole plate” |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | mid | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 0-15 | Rule R-WD-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 90-120 mph | Our rating |
Who the Ping G430 LST suits
- Faster swingers who spin the ball too much with a fairway wood.
- It is rated for faster swings. Below 90 mph you may not get the launch it is built for.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Ping G430 LST
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Quantum Triple DiamondCallaway2026 · $430 · 90 to 120 mph
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- TaylorMade Qi4D TourTaylorMade2026 · $450 · 90 to 120 mph
- Callaway Elyte Triple DiamondCallaway2025 · $350 · 90 to 120 mph
Ping G430 LST: common questions
Who is the Ping G430 LST for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 15. Faster swingers who spin the ball too much with a fairway wood.
How much does the Ping G430 LST cost?
It listed at about $549 at launch in 2023. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Ping G430 LST forgiving?
Its MOI rating is mid.
What came after the Ping G430 LST?
The next generation is the Ping G440 LST (2025).
What changed in the Ping G440 LST?
FitMySwing's catalog lists these changes from the Ping G430 LST (2023) to the Ping G440 LST (2025): lofts from 15° to 15°–19°; head size from 169 cc to 175 cc.
What are alternatives to the Ping G430 LST?
Similar fairway woods in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (2026), the Cobra OPTM LS Titanium (2026), the TaylorMade Qi4D Tour (2026) and the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond (2025).
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