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[braincramp52]

On 6/20/2025 at 9:51 AM, StillPlayingHoganApex99 said:

As much as I love my ping G series irons, I think it's time to move on. I have lost the weight on 4 clubs and had ping repair them but going without an iron for awhile (it was 21 days last time) is starting to annoy me.

 

After yesterday's 9 holes on a hard baked course, I now have a further 3 irons without weights, 1 of which was already repaired by Ping. That's 7 times I've lost a weight.

 

I can't knock pings customers service but there's clearly been an issue with this particular model.

 

Time to move on but to what?

I've been lucky, All the G series irons I've had I've never had a weight come loose.

[erock9174]

2 hours ago, braincramp52 said:

I've been lucky, All the G series irons I've had I've never had a weight come loose.

same I think I have owned nearly 20 sets of Ping irons. 

[Nessism]

Never lost a weight either.

 

I told my buddy with G2s, to use a fingernail and try to lift the CTP weights.  They tend to fall out.  If you pay attention, though, loose weights are easy to notice before they fall out and get lost.

[BTE0816]

I sold my 2016 G's this week. I was kind of sad to see them go. Hopefully, the next guy enjoys them as much as I did. 

[StillPlayingHoganApex99]

The ones I've had the issue with is the 2016 G series, the one with no number, just the "G".

 

I have the G max 4 iron as part of the set and that has also lost the weight.

[Nessism]

Happy to report, no lost weights, just a very enjoyable round today.

 

I hit a bunch of greens.  Several from 7/6/5 range.  Too many putts left short, but that doesn't take away from the G30 irons.  

 

No disrespect to the newer clubs, with a spring face and all, but the old thick face irons just plain feel solid!  For the Ping G's, I'm in the old skool camp.

Edited June 22 by Nessism

[jeffrey r]

1 hour ago, Nessism said:

Happy to report, no lost weights, just a very enjoyable round today.

 

I hit a bunch of greens.  Several from 7/6/5 range.  Too many putts left short, but that doesn't take away from the G30 irons.  

 

No disrespect to the newer clubs, with a spring face and all, but the old thick face irons just plain feel solid!  For the Ping G's, I'm in the old skool camp.

 

The G30’s were flat-out my favorite G series iron. Inject a set of G30’s with Axiom 105 into my veins—unfortunately, just not worth the trouble and expense to try to put that set together.

 

I am loving the Elytes, but always have my thoughts on going back to Ping and picking up a set of G440 with Axioms.

[scott406]

After a few weeks with the new G440 irons, I will have to say that these are a joy to hit

These iron cover up so many misses

You almost have to try to miss for it to be a bad shot

Almost

 

 

 

 

[54CW]

On 5/13/2025 at 5:43 PM, hammergolf said:

My g25 iron build is done! Mixing in the old with the new. Installed Axoim’s in my favorite iron head of all time. Pics to come, but can’t wait to hit these this weekend!!!

Did you end up posting these pics? 

[54CW]

17 hours ago, Nessism said:

Happy to report, no lost weights, just a very enjoyable round today.

 

I hit a bunch of greens.  Several from 7/6/5 range.  Too many putts left short, but that doesn't take away from the G30 irons.  

 

No disrespect to the newer clubs, with a spring face and all, but the old thick face irons just plain feel solid!  For the Ping G's, I'm in the old skool camp.

I tried doing some digging but just want to confirm, was g30 the last series before spring face builds?

[MattMo]

2 hours ago, 54CW said:

I tried doing some digging but just want to confirm, was g30 the last series before spring face builds?

Yes, also last model without ferrules.

[erock9174]

Latest WITB

 

g430 SFT 5 and 7w

g430 7-PW retro lofts with Elevate 95R

Edited June 23 by erock9174

[braincramp52]

I want to apologize in advance because this post isn't about the G series but I'm stoked to have just picked up a set of 4-SW I10's in beautiful condition. One of the last set of heads to still be cast in the good ole USA. Can't wait! 

[jarediogolf]

For those who have played G430 power spec, any issues with height?
 

I’ve been tempted to order a set of G430 irons at 1* strong 6-PW for a 40* PW and slightly tighter gapping than a power spec set. 

I play a 44* CBX Zipcore as my PW and bag 5-9 Tour Edge Exotics C721. The G430 PW would be my 9. 
 

Just want to hit trappy irons that will still launch. I don’t currently have issues stopping on greens.  

[erock9174]

4 hours ago, jarediogolf said:

For those who have played G430 power spec, any issues with height?
 

I’ve been tempted to order a set of G430 irons at 1* strong 6-PW for a 40* PW and slightly tighter gapping than a power spec set. 

I play a 44* CBX Zipcore as my PW and bag 5-9 Tour Edge Exotics C721. The G430 PW would be my 9. 
 

Just want to hit trappy irons that will still launch. I don’t currently have issues stopping on greens.  

Since you can order single irons still, why not try the 6i first. If it works order the set. If not you’re only out $129 

[hammergolf]

On 6/23/2025 at 11:06 AM, 54CW said:

Did you end up posting these pics? 

Here you go. Early reviews are GREAT, although I haven’t been able to hit them much. Will get more time next week to really test them, but I’m pleased to have some old friends back in my hands with an updated shaft.

[Denny166]

Good afternoon, I’m addicted to ping g series irons. I have the 20’s, G’s, 400’s and 425. So far they hit very similar for me. I actually prefer the G’s. They feel really solid. Definitely looking forward to reading all these pages. Just wanted to say hello. 

[jarediogolf]

7 hours ago, erock9174 said:

Since you can order single irons still, why not try the 6i first. If it works order the set. If not you’re only out $129 

Maybe I will do that. 

 

I popped into to PGATSS today and found a used set of G430 irons with Alta CB Stiff so got to hit the 6, 7, and 9 iron. Long, but really hard to gauge ball flight.
Low 4000 spin and 1.4 smash typical for a G430 7 iron?

No peak height or decent on the screen. They were blue dot and seemed like they might have been built over length.
 

Distance seemed a bit inconsistent, but the clubs were probably a bad fit (long and upright). And as usual, shot shape on sim was different than real life. One of the reasons I’ve never gone for a fitting. Just don’t trust what I’m seeing. Also I was spraying them a bit, shaft did feel a bit light, but stout enough. 
 

I’ll have to go back with my clubs. There are a few sets of G430s to test out. 

[MikeW2]

Can any 440 users tell me if you can see anything behind the top line on the 4 and 5 irons?

[54CW]

@hammergolf those look fantastic!

[hammergolf]

8 hours ago, 54CW said:

@hammergolf those look fantastic!

Thanks! I sent them back to Ping and had them retumbled. They came back looking brand new!

[54CW]

How do the g440 user like the UW, 52, and 56 wedges?

[jacko999]

The UW is like cheating, the 52 is dependable, and the 56? Let’s just say if you chunk it, that’s on you, not the club

[braincramp52]

On 6/29/2025 at 10:55 AM, hammergolf said:

Thanks! I sent them back to Ping and had them retumbled. They came back looking brand new!

I had my G25's done last winter. Ping does a fantastic job.

[54CW]

I'm pondering my future as a GMAN, I'll be joining the second half of 30 with two kids, limited practice time. While eagerly waiting for i240 irons to demo, I'm already one foot in on G440 I've demoed them and they feel great, plenty of distance, just worried about fliers but that's a risk I'm willing to take at this point.

 

I am heavy in golf's minimalist movement to keep a light bag for walking but there is something satisfying about playing a full G440 set 4-56* of clubs. My index is only going up and I feel a bit of forgiveness will help me slow any more high scores. Do you guys have any cautionary tales or encouragement before I take the plunge?

Edited July 1 by 54CW

[scott406]

1 hour ago, 54CW said:

I'm pondering my future as a GMAN, I'll be joining the second half of 30 with two kids, limited practice time. While eagerly waiting for i240 irons to demo, I'm already one foot in on G440 I've demoed them and they feel great, plenty of distance, just worried about fliers but that's a risk I'm willing to take at this point.

 

I am heavy in golf's minimalist movement to keep a light bag for walking but there is something satisfying about playing a full G440 set 4-56* of clubs. My index is only going up and I feel a bit of forgiveness will help me slow any more high scores. Do you guys have any cautionary tales or encouragement before I take the plunge?

Go with the 440

I had a fitting a little over a month ago and ended up in the 440 over the i530

Easiest irons I have ever hit

I am on the early side of 50 and only have 1 kid, but I have limited practice time too 

My hcp has gone down since I started playing them 

Take the plunge

 

 

 

[hammergolf]

Well, I guess my search for new irons is over, well kinda since they aren’t “new”. First round with the g25s back in the bag after a refinish from Ping and reshafting with Axioms. After the 3rd hole I asked myself why I ever took them out of the bag. On #1, hit 9iron to 6ft. #2 hit a knock down PW to 12ft, and on #3 hit 5 iron to 18ft…… Hit 13 greens, which for me based on the last 3yrs is AMAZING! I mean, high, straight, forgiving, what more could you ask for. And I know this may sound strange, but they sound and feel so much better than any of the current clubs. Maybe I’m just used to the Ping cast feel, but I’ve always felt the g25 had the best sound and feel of all the Ping irons. The upgrade to Axioms has definitely helped in the 5 and 6 irons. Nice higher flight with a bit more spin. Sure I hit them about a half club shorter than the new stronger lofted clubs but I’m done chasing yardage. I can’t see these leaving the bag, in fact I’m going to be looking for a backup set.

[erock9174]

Interesting factoid. AskGolfNut on YouTube has his database of 7i numbers. I had my buddy run the G400 through G440s since those are the G irons he has tested. And asked him to adjust the g430 and 440 weak to match the older lofts. 
 

70mph -2AoA -2ShaftLean (his standard 70mph test conditions)

 

Model Loft Spin Max/Avg PeakHt Descent

 

G400 30deg 4,235rpm 130yd/125yd 22yd 41.2deg

G410 30deg 4,305rpm 130yd/125yd 22yd 41.3deg

G425 30deg 4,270rpm 130yd/124yd 22yd 41.3deg

G430 29deg(bent 30deg) 4,375rpm 130yd/124yd 21yd 41.2deg

G440 29deg(bent 30deg) 4,235rpm 134yd/128yd 24yd 42.3deg

 

If you bend the G430 to match the 30deg loft of the G400/G410/G425, there is absolutely no difference among them at 70mph. Exactly the same distance and ball speed

G440 29deg (std loft) 4,106rpm 136yd/130yd 23yd 41.3

 

440 seems to me the only decent leap. 

[hammergolf]

9 minutes ago, erock9174 said:

Interesting factoid. AskGolfNut on YouTube has his database of 7i numbers. I had my buddy run the G400 through G440s since those are the G irons he has tested. And asked him to adjust the g430 and 440 weak to match the older lofts. 
 

 

70mph -2AoA -2ShaftLean (his standard 70mph test conditions)

 

Model Loft Spin Max/Avg PeakHt Descent

 

G400 30deg 4,235rpm 130yd/125yd 22yd 41.2deg

G410 30deg 4,305rpm 130yd/125yd 22yd 41.3deg

G425 30deg 4,270rpm 130yd/124yd 22yd 41.3deg

G430 29deg(bent 30deg) 4,375rpm 130yd/124yd 21yd 41.2deg

G440 29deg(bent 30deg) 4,235rpm 134yd/128yd 24yd 42.3deg

 

If you bend the G430 to match the 30deg loft of the G400/G410/G425, there is absolutely no difference among them at 70mph. Exactly the same distance and ball speed

G440 29deg (std loft) 4,106rpm 136yd/130yd 23yd 41.3

 

440 seems to me the only decent leap. 

He’s doing some really good stuff on YouTube. 

[erock9174]

14 minutes ago, hammergolf said:

He’s doing some really good stuff on YouTube. 

Yeah agree.