Ping G730 vs Ping G440
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | G730 loft | G440 loft | G730 lie | G440 lie | G730 length | G440 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 19 | — | 60.5 | — | 39.25 |
| 5 | 21.5 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 28 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 32 | 33 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 36 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 40 | 42 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| UW | 45 | 47 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| 50W | 50 | — | 64.4 | — | 35.5 | — |
| 52W | — | 52 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 |
| 56W | 56 | 56 | 64.4 | 64.4 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- G730
- G440
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the G730 is 28° and the G440 is 29°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the G730 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the G440. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the G440 averages 1.1° weaker, with the largest gap at the PW (40° vs 42°). The pitching wedges are 40° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 10° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the G730 runs 5-iron to 56W (9 clubs), the G440 4-iron to 56W (10 clubs).
The G730 is a super game improvement iron and the G440 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The G730 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The G440 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 G730 is listed as cavity back with a thin, heat-treated flexing face and the G440 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 came out 1 year after the G730, 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 G440 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the G730. 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 G730 specs and Ping G440 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping G730 stronger lofted than the G440?
Yes. The Ping G730 7-iron is 28° against 29° for the G440, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Ping G730 and G440?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (28° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping G730 or the G440?
The Ping G730. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The G440 is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Ping G730 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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