Ping i230 vs Ping G430
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Ping i230investment cast · 431 stainless steel with tungsten toe and tip weights and an activated elastomer insertPing G430investment cast · Hyper 17-4 stainless steel with a PurFlex badge
Specification comparison
| Club | i230 loft | G430 loft | i230 lie | G430 lie | i230 length | G430 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 59 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 22.5 | 19 | 59.8 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 26 | 22 | 60.5 | 61 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 29.5 | 25.5 | 61.3 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 33 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 33 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 37 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 41 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| 45W | — | 45.5 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 |
| 50W | — | 50 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 |
| UW | 50 | — | 64.1 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | — | 54 | — | 64.4 | — | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 58 | — | 64.6 | — | 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 4° stronger than the i230 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 i230 specs and Ping G430 specs.