If you’re itching for an iron that dishes out distance by the bucketful, the PING G440 irons just might be your golden ticket.
Designed for golfers looking to combine game-improvement technology with a sleek, players-style shape, these clubs boast a shallower, thinner face and a low/back centre of gravity for impressively high launches, longer carries, and that all-important stopping power on the greens.
Distance-Driven Iron Design
The G440 iron thrives on speed, delivering hot-faced performance that suits anyone craving extra yardage without sacrificing control.
“The G440 iron offers golfers everything they need to elevate their iron play. It looks amazing and delivers the distance they want with the control they need to hit shots closer to the hole,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President.
“In this category, we continue to emphasise the importance of consistency and stopping power when determining the iron that best fits a golfer.
We know they want distance, but distance without control doesn’t lead to lower scores.
Through multiple advancements, the G440 represents the most versatile iron in our line and will fit the games of a lot of golfers.”
A key factor behind that added pop is the next generation of the PurFlex cavity badge.
This 4-piece moulded badge offers more flex than older designs, letting the clubface work its magic by boosting ball speed while also enhancing feel and sound. In other words, swing easy and watch the ball soar.
One Look Says It All
The styling is as appealing as the performance. Eye-catching chrome accents shine on the back and within the PurFlex cavity badge, immediately suggesting something top-shelf.
A lowered face height not only presents a crisp, compact look, it moves the centre of gravity closer to the force line for a more consistent strike.
“If first impressions are an indicator of success, the G440 iron will find its way into a lot of bags this season,” Solheim said.
“It has a players-style look and premium finish but has all the performance benefits of a cavity back, including the forgiveness that my grandfather, Karsten Solheim, pioneered more than 60 years ago. It will appeal to a lot of golfers who want a blade-like look but rely on the performance of game-improvement technology.”
Gapping Matters
G440 Iron Specifications ⛳
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Available | 4-9, PW (42°), UW (47°), 52°, 56° in 10 colour codes (lie angle). Black colour code is standard. |
| Loft Options | Standard, Power Spec and Retro Spec |
| Stock Shafts | PING AWT 3.0 steel (R, S, X), PING Alta CB Blue graphite (SR, R, S), PING Alta Quick 35/45 (HL build) |
| Optional Stock Shafts | Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold mid 100 (R300, S100), Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300), Dynamic Gold Mid 115 (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100), KBS Tour (R, S, X), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 105 (R, S, X), Elevate MPH 95 (R, S) |
| Stock Grip | Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16”, Red -1/32”, Aqua -1/64”, White-Std, Gold +1/32”, Orange +1/16”) |
| UK RRP | £160 per club with stock steel shaft; £170 per club with stock graphite shaft |
When it comes to distance progression, PING has dialled things in with the G440. The 4, 5, and 6 irons are 1/8” longer than the previous generation to ensure a higher, farther launch.
By streamlining the wedges from five down to four (PW, UW, 52°, 56°) and tweaking their lofts, you’ll enjoy better gapping and a simpler wedge selection.
That 56° wedge is inspired by the iconic EYE2 sand wedge, boasting a bounce profile and sole design that’ll help you pop out of bunkers more reliably than a seasoned beachgoer.
AWT 3.0 Steel Shafts
To top it all off, the new AWT 3.0 steel shafts have undergone years of research and testing.
Ascending Weight Technology (AWT) ensures the longest iron shafts are the lightest (for speed and higher flight), progressing to heavier, shorter shafts that lower your ball flight for added control.
It’s a neat bit of engineering that helps each club in your bag do its job with confidence.
So, if your goal is to snag both distance and precision without compromising on aesthetics, the PING G440 irons merit a serious look.
They blend the best of both worlds—easy power and a blade-like profile—into one sleek package.
Golfers everywhere can finally breathe a sigh of relief: these irons are here to make the quest for yardage feel a whole lot simpler.
