Ping G vs Ping G400
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G loft | G400 loft | G lie | G400 lie | G length | G400 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 20.5 | 59.2 | 59.2 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 24 | 23.5 | 60.1 | 60.1 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 26.5 | 61.1 | 61.1 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 34.5 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 39.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44.5 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 50 | 49.5 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.4 | 64.4 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 58 | 58 | 64.6 | 64.6 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G
- G400
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G is 30.5° and the G400 is 30°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the G400 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the G. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the G400 averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21° vs 20.5°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44.5°; the stronger one leaves a 5.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
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.
Both heads are listed 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 G400 arrived 1 year after the G, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 30.5° to 30°.
Which should you choose?
The G400 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 0.5° stronger than the G 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 G specs and Ping G400 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G stronger lofted than the G400?
No. The G400 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 30.5° for the Ping G, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Ping G and G400?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (30.5° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 4-iron, and 8 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping G and G400 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 G and G400 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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