Ping G425 vs Ping G430
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Ping G425investment cast · Hyper 17-4 stainless steel with a variable-thickness facePing G430investment cast · Hyper 17-4 stainless steel with a PurFlex badge
Specification comparison
| Club | G425 loft | G430 loft | G425 lie | G430 lie | G425 length | G430 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20.5 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 23.5 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26.5 | 25.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34.5 | 33 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39.5 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44.5 | 41 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| 45W | — | 45.5 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 |
| 50W | — | 50 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 |
| UW | 49.5 | — | 64.1 | — | 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.
Which should you choose?
The G430 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3.5° stronger than the G425 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 G425 specs and Ping G430 specs.