Ping G430 vs Ping G440
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G430 loft | G440 loft | G430 lie | G440 lie | G430 length | G440 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 22 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 29 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 33 | 33 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 37 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 41 | 42 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| 45W | 45.5 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 | — |
| UW | — | 47 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 |
| 50W | 50 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 | — |
| 52W | — | 52 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | — | 64.4 | — | 35.25 | — |
| 56W | — | 56 | — | 64.4 | — | 35.25 |
| LW | 58 | — | 64.6 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G430
- G440
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G430 is 29° and the G440 is 29°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the PW (41° vs 42°). The pitching wedges are 41° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the G430 runs 4-iron to LW (11 clubs), the G440 4-iron to 56W (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.
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 G440 arrived 2 years after the G430, 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.
Which should you choose?
The G440 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the G430. 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 G430 specs and Ping G440 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G430 stronger lofted than the G440?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 29°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Ping G430 and G440?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (29° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the PW, and 1 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Ping G430 and G440 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 G430 and G440 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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