The world of golf just got a bit more intriguing with the debut of the new PING G440 driver—an engineering marvel promising to send your ball soaring with unmatched speed and distance.
PING has pulled out all the stops with this family, ensuring that whether you’re a weekend warrior or a tour regular, there’s something tailor-made for your swing.
Delivering more speed and distance through innovative design, including its lowest centre of gravity ever in a driver, PING today introduced the G440 family around the world.
This comprehensive lineup includes three driver models (MAX, LST, SFT), three fairway-wood designs (MAX, SFT, LST) in multiple lofts, six hybrid choices, and an iron set (4-9, PW, UW, 52°, 56°).
For those with a slower swing speed, nearly every club—except the LST driver—can be custom-built with lighter head weights, the ultralight PING Alta Quick shaft, and a lighter grip as part of the G440 High Launch (HL) option.
“Our pursuit of helping golfers play better and enjoy the game more advances to an even higher level with the introduction of the G440 family,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President.
“Through multiple technologies across all the product categories, the next generation of our “G” franchise is delivering more speed and more distance while ensuring the forgiveness expected from every PING club.
The powerful combination of distance and forgiveness yields maximum performance when golfers are properly fitted.
We see that every day in our testing and we’re excited to get the G440 into the hands of golfers so they can enjoy the same benefits.”
Solheim didn’t hold back on his enthusiasm when he added, “The tour adoption of the drivers and fairways woods has been exceptional. The G440 LST driver was used to win its first official week on tour and we’re seeing more in play around the world every week.
Our tour players appreciate the added ball speeds and continually comment on the great sound and look.
Like all golfers, they are in search of more speed, and optimised launch conditions, and they are happy to find it in new equipment.”
Engineering Ingenuity Meets Forgiveness
At the heart of the new drivers is a breakthrough design that achieves the lowest centre of gravity ever in a PING driver.
By employing cutting-edge weight-saving techniques—like the Carbonfly Wrap crown technology across all models, a shallower face, and the innovative Free Hosel design—PING has managed to save critical weight and align the CG closer to the force line.
This clever blend not only increases ball speed and optimises spin but also ensures a higher launch, even on those less-than-perfect strikes.
A lower face height means a hotter, thinner face that flexes more, especially where many golfers tend to mis-hit.
The Free Hosel, which shaved off four grams from the hosel region, played a pivotal role in this performance boost.
“Our engineers more than met the challenge in the G440 drivers,” Solheim said.
“As with all our designs, it’s never just one thing that leads to performance improvements.
They did an excellent job of identifying weight savings with advancements like the Free Hosel to achieve our all-time lowest CG position while optimising the face structure to produce more consistent ball speed results across the face.
Golfers can expect to hit straighter drives with the G440 drivers and with the higher launch they can also play less loft and enjoy faster ball speeds.”
Lighter, Longer, and Built for Speed
PING’s relentless pursuit of innovation didn’t stop at the head design. By reducing overall system weight by 10 grams compared to previous generations and increasing shaft length—now a robust 46” in the PING ALTA CB Blue and 45.5” in the PING Tour 2.0—PING has created clubs that help golfers swing faster and hit longer drives without sacrificing forgiveness or accuracy.
“Our decision to go longer in length is backed by discoveries made here at the PING Proving Grounds, inspired by the game-changing forgiveness of PING drivers,” Solheim said.
“We know that longer length clubs allow most golfers to swing faster, so we began measuring the effect of a 46” shaft during our fittings.
The data revealed that most golfers improved their performance, leading to higher launching, longer drives with tight dispersion.”
Three Tailored Models to Suit Every Swing
The G440 family isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Each model is designed with a specific golfer in mind:
- G440 MAX (460cc): The most forgiving option, equipped with a 29-gram, three-position adjustable back weight for enhanced shot control.
- G440 LST (Low Spin, 450cc): Suited for faster swingers, also featuring a 29-gram back weight to deliver lower spin and superior control.
- G440 SFT (Straight Flight, 460cc): Perfect for those battling slice, featuring a two-position (Draw and Draw+) adjustable 23-gram back weight.
Each model incorporates the 8-setting Trajectory Tuning 2.0 hosel, offering loft adjustments of +-1.5° and up lie to 3° flat from standard, ensuring a personalized fit for every player.
“One of the key design themes throughout the G440 driver family is ‘optimisation,’” Solheim said.
“That includes everything from the head size and shape to ensuring each model fits a specific player profile.
Our team took a measured approach to ensure each model provides a fitting solution for every golfer.
The MAX fits every skill level, from tour players to higher handicaps, whereas the SFT and LST allow fitters to further dial in a result that best fits a golfer’s needs.
It’s an exciting opportunity for golfers to hit longer and straighter drives and we look forward to putting the G440 drivers to the test in the fitting environment. We’re confident they will win a lot of the head-to-head comparisons.”
A Fresh Twist for New Golfers
G440 Driver Specifications ⛳
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Head Weights | 205g (LST), 203g (MAX), 199g (SFT) |
| Lofts (adjustable ±1.5°) | MAX (9°, 10.5°, 12°), LST (9°, 10.5°), SFT (9°, 10.5°) |
| Swing Weights | D3 (MAX), D4 (LST), D0 (SFT) |
| Std. Length | 46″ (Alta CB Blue 50); 45 1/2″ (PING Tour 2.0 Chrome/Black and optional stock) |
| Stock Shafts | PING Alta CB (counter-balanced) Blue 50 (SR, R, S), PING Alta Quick 35/45 (HL build) |
| Optional Stock Shafts | PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 65 (R, S, X), PING Tour 2.0 Black 65 (S, X), Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 65/75 (S, X), PRJX Denali Red 50 (5.5, 6.0), PRJX Denali Red 60 (5.5, 6.0, 6.5), PRJX Denali Red 70 (6.0, 6.5) |
| 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 | £575 each with stock shaft |
Recognising the needs of the modern, athletic beginner, the SFT model now comes with a 9° loft option.
This slight adjustment is designed to cater to those with fast swings who also need a little help keeping their ball on target.
“Through our extensive fitting research, we’ve identified a category of golfers who are new to the game, very athletic and swing extremely fast but need the slice correction of the SFT model,” Solheim said.
“The addition of a 9 degree allows them to take advantage of their athleticism while keeping their ball in the fairway.
It’s a perfect example of our constant pursuit of bringing golfers fitting solutions to improve their performance.”
In a nutshell, the new PING G440 driver family represents not just a set of clubs but a leap forward in golf technology—a blend of precision engineering, customisable options, and thoughtful design aimed at helping every golfer elevate their game.
Whether you’re chasing that extra yard or simply looking to enjoy a more forgiving swing, these clubs are engineered to transform your round of golf into a truly delightful experience.
