Ping G vs Ping G Le
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G loft | G Le loft | G lie | G Le lie | G length | G Le length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | — | 59.2 | — | 38.875 | — |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 60.1 | 60 | 38.25 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 61.1 | 60.94 | 37.625 | 37.13 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 62 | 61.88 | 37 | 36.5 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 62.8 | 62.63 | 36.5 | 36 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.38 | 36 | 35.5 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64.1 | 64 | 35.5 | 35 |
| UW | 50 | 52 | 64.1 | 64 | 35.5 | 35 |
| SW | 54 | 58 | 64.4 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 34.5 |
| LW | 58 | — | 64.6 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G
- G Le
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G is 30.5° and the G Le is 30.5°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the G Le averages 0.8° weaker, with the largest gap at the SW (54° vs 58°). Beyond loft, the G Le 7-iron sits 0.1° flatter (62° vs 61.88°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the G 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37" vs 36.5").
The sets are built differently: the G runs 4-iron to LW (10 clubs), the G Le 5-iron to SW (8 clubs).
The G is a game improvement iron and the G Le a super game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The G Le is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The G trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The G is listed as investment cast and the G Le as investment cast with COR-Eye face technology. 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2016, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Ping designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The G Le is the weaker-lofted set — up to 4° weaker than the G. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ping G specs and Ping G Le specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G stronger lofted than the G Le?
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 G and G Le?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30.5° vs 30.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the SW, and 2 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping G or the G Le?
The G Le. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The Ping G is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Ping G and G Le have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping G is 62° lie and 37 inches, the G Le 61.88° and 36.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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