Ping G2 vs Ping G5
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G2 loft | G5 loft | G2 lie | G5 lie | G2 length | G5 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 18.5 | — | 58.67 | — | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 59.32 | 59.32 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 23.8 | 24 | 60.02 | 60.02 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34.3 | 34 | 62.28 | 62.28 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38.3 | 38 | 63.1 | 63.1 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42.5 | 42 | 63.95 | 63.95 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64.38 | 64.38 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 50.5 | 50 | 64.38 | 64.38 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.7 | 64.7 | 35 | 35.25 |
| LW | 58 | 58 | 65.11 | 65.11 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The G5 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the G2 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 G2 specs and Ping G5 specs.