Ping GMax vs Ping G
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | GMax loft | G loft | GMax lie | G lie | GMax length | G length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 21 | 59.2 | 59.2 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 60.1 | 60.1 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 61.6 | 61.1 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 50.5 | 50 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | 54 | 64.4 | 64.4 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 58 | — | 64.6 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- GMax
- G
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the GMax is 30.5° and the G is 30.5°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the G averages 0.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the SW (56° vs 54°).
The sets are built differently: the GMax runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the G 4-iron to LW (10 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The GMax is listed as investment cast with a COR-Eye face structure and the G as investment cast. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The G came out 1 year after the GMax, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The G is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the GMax on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ping GMax specs and Ping G specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping GMax stronger lofted than the G?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 30.5°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Ping GMax and G?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30.5° vs 30.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the SW, and 2 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping GMax and G aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Ping GMax and G have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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