Ping G710 vs Ping G425
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G710 loft | G425 loft | G710 lie | G425 lie | G710 length | G425 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20 | 20.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 23 | 23.5 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26 | 26.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 29.5 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 34.5 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 39.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44.5 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 49 | 49.5 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.4 | 64.4 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 58 | — | 64.6 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G710
- G425
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G710 is 29.5° and the G425 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 G710 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the G425. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the G425 averages 0.4° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (20° vs 20.5°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 44.5°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the G710 runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the G425 4-iron to LW (10 clubs).
The G710 is a super game improvement iron and the G425 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The G710 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The G425 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 G710 is listed as hollow body with a maraging steel face and the G425 as investment cast. The G710's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the G425, at some cost in feel. The G710 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The G425 came out 1 year after the G710, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The G425 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 0.5° weaker than the G710. 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 G710 specs and Ping G425 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G710 stronger lofted than the G425?
Yes. The Ping G710 7-iron is 29.5° against 30° for the G425, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Ping G710 and G425?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (29.5° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 4-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping G710 or the G425?
The Ping G710. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The G425 is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Ping G710 and G425 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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