Best Ping drivers 2024

Ping is a renowned name in the world of golf, known for producing high-quality drivers that cater to golfers of all skill levels.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best Ping drivers available in 2024. These include Ping’s brand new driver for 2024 the Ping G430 Max 10k as well as the rest of last year’s G430 range.

Each of these drivers is designed with unique features to help golfers achieve greater distance, accuracy, and overall performance on the course. 

Best Ping Drivers 2024

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Reviewed by Hannah Holden

Visually, this is Ping’s largest profile driver ever. That doesn’t mean the volume of the driver has increased, but rather, the shaping has been stretched for more forgiveness.

The 10k name in this driver is all about the forgiveness story. It refers to something called the MOI of the driver, which has come in at over 10,000g-cm². Basically, this is a measurement of how forgiving the club head is. MOI stands for moment of inertia, and it is all about how much the club head twists when you hit the ball out of the toe or the heel.

Ping has added a heavier back weight (28 grams) and a lighter Carbonfly Wrap Crown, which allows more weight on the back and perimeter of the club to drive up that MOI and give you more forgiveness.

The real difference, though between the G430 Max and the 10k is with the off-centre strikes. I actually felt I struck the ball worse with the 10k model, but still managed to get better data, which is definitely a win.

Importantly, this driver doesn’t just deliver forgiveness. I also got great club head and ball speed data, giving this a real all-around package. Definitely a club for amateur golfers to give a try this season!

PROS

• Extremely Forgiving
• Good Ball Speeds
• Flys high

CONS

• The slightly bigger club head may not suit everyone’s eye.

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• Read the full Ping G430 Max 10k Driver Review

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RRP: £599

Right-handed lofts: 9°, 10.5° & 12°

Left-handed lofts: 9°, 10.5° & 12°

Stock shafts: PING Alta CB (counter-balanced) Black 55 (SR, R, S), PING Alta Quick 35/45 (HL build only)

More information: Ping Website

Reviewed by Jack Backhouse

The Ping G430 SFT driver looks great behind the ball. It doesn’t sit closed like the draw-biased drivers of old, and the lime green touches make it look really smart.

As soon as you pick up the G430 SFT, you almost sigh with relief as its profile is much bigger than a lot of the other brands’ new drivers this year. The Ping has a shallow face and an elongated head, which makes it feel massive and that the sweet spot is huge.

Ping loyalists are going to really enjoy the Ping G430 range in 2023 with the SFT model being a big part of that. With nearly all golfers slicing the ball, reaching for the SFT will make a lot of sense for players now that Ping have built a draw-biased driver that is so powerful.

Pros:

• Sounds brilliant
• Consistent flight from all strike locations
• Draw features really work

Cons:

• It will not suit a player who already draws the ball

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• RELATED: Read our full Ping G430 SFT driver review

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RRP: £525

Lofts: 10.5°

Featured shafts: Alta CB Black 55/65/70; Ping Tour 2.0 Chrome 65/75/85; Ping Tour 2.0 Black 65/75; Alta Quick 35/45; Project X Hzrdus Smoke Red RDX 50/60/70; Mitsubishi Kai’li White 60/70

More information: Ping website

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Reviewed by Tom Irwin

The LST is slightly small that the other two models in the range, a 440cc head vs 460cc, and this helps generate more speed than I have previously managed with Ping drivers. It is bringing Ping closer to other brands in terms of aerodynamics and out and out speed whist retaining their still untouchable forgiveness.

They are just so consistent. There are about 500rpm between my lowest and highest spinners which, considering I am an inconsistent human, is mighty impressive. My mishit tends to be thin, and Ping reduces loft lower on the face to help ball speeds for strikes off the bottom. I think this is helping me.

Pros:

• Serious ball speeds
• Faster than other Ping drivers
• Consistent spin rates

Cons:

• I have to give it back

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• RELATED: Read our full Ping G430 LST driver review

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RRP: £575

Right-handed lofts: 9,10.5

Shafts: ALTA CB Black 55 / 65 / 70 or ALTA QUICK 35 /75 or Ping Tour 2.0 Chrome 65 / 75 / 85 or Ping Tour 2.0 Black 65 / 75 or Project x HZDRUS Smoke Red RDX 50 / 60 / 70 or Mitsubusi KAI’Li White 60 / 70

More information: Ping website

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Reviewed by Hannah Holden

I always love the consistency of Ping drivers but sometimes feel the bigger shaping means I don’t get as much club head speed or carry distance as I would like. So I was keen to see if this would change with in the new G430 model.

Initial shots felt like they were going further from the same club head speed, which is always a good sign. My average carry distance was 233.4 yards, which is the distance I would want to see from my driver, and my longest shots were getting out at just under 240 yards.

In terms of ease of use, this felt exceptionally easy to launch and get down the fairway even with the 9° club head I tested.

Pros:

• Excellent carry distances
• Really consistent data
• Forgiving on off centre strikes

Cons:

• Bigger club head than some other brands

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• RELATED: Read our full Ping G430 Max driver review

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RRP: £525

Right-handed lofts: 8°, 9°, 10°, 11°

Ping stock shafts: ALTA CB BLACK 55 / 65 / 70, PING TOUR 2.0 CHROME 65 / 75 / 85, PING TOUR 2.0 BLACK 65 / 75, ALTA QUICK 35 / 45

Optional shafts (no upcharge): PROJECT X HZRDUS SMOKE RED RDX 50/60/70, MITSUBISHI KAI’LI WHITE 60/70,

More information: Ping Website

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The Best Ping Drivers 2024

Ping is a brand that golfers trust and for a good reason. They are known for producing drivers that are both high-performing and reliable. The Ping G430 Max 10k, Ping G430 SFT driver, Ping G430 LST driver, and the Ping G430 Max driver are some of the best drivers available in 2024.

With features like improved weighting, increased forgiveness, and precision-milled faces, these drivers can help you achieve greater distance, accuracy, and overall performance on the course. Consider your skill level and preferences when selecting the right Ping driver for you in 2024, and get ready to elevate your game to the next level. 

Ping don’t only produce great woods but also quality irons, check out our Best Ping Irons 2024 guide.

How do we test drivers?

At National Club Golfer we are passionate about producing accurate and thorough reviews and make sure our testing process is rigorous so we get a good understanding of how each club performs.

Each driver is hit with TP5 golf balls to allow us to collect launch monitor data with our in-house TrackMan and Flightscope. After this it is time to head out onto the golf course and test the clubs in practice and competition play. We do this across a variety of golf clubs in our base of Yorkshire.

What is important when buying a new driver?

When buying a new driver it is important to know what you want from that club to help you improve.

Most people are looking for more distance, each driver model is optimised for different things. Depending on your swing and your impact conditions, you may not actually hit the model that is advertised as the longest, the furthest. So if you want more distance it is always worth giving different models a hit before you make a decision.

For most golfers, especially high handicappers, something that is more forgiving is going to yield the best performance. Most forgiving golf drivers have a slightly bigger club head with perimeter weighting for high MOI. They also have a center of gravity that is further back to help players get more height on their shots.

Do you want something that is draw bias? There are so many models out there to help with slice correction, it would be silly not to take a look if you see your ball disappearing into the right trees too often. A closed face and draw bias weighting can get you hitting straighter shots in no time at all.

Don’t forget about the shaft either. Getting the correct shaft can help dial in your spin, launch angle and can also give you some extra distance. Having a club fitting or trying different options with your local pro can really improve the performance of your new driver.

FAQ’s

What is the latest Ping driver?

The G430 line from Ping includes all their latest driver models. There are four options available, the G430 Max 10k is the most forgiving model, and has the highest MOI. This is closely followed by the Ping G430 Max. The G430 SFT is a draw-bias offering aimed at higher handicappers who are looking to tame a slice. Finally, the G430 LST is Callaway’s low-spin offering for high-swing speed players.

What’s different in the latest Ping drivers?

Ping has added to their 2023 G430 range with the addition of the G430 Max 10k driver.

The 10k name in this driver is all about the forgiveness story. It refers to something called the MOI of the driver, which has come in at over 10,000g-cm². Basically, this is a measurement of how forgiving the club head is. MOI stands for moment of inertia, and it is all about how much the club head twists when you hit the ball out of the toe or the heel.

Ping has added a heavier back weight (28 grams) and a lighter Carbonfly Wrap Crown, which allows more weight on the back and perimeter of the club to drive up that MOI and give you more forgiveness.

What Ping drivers do the pros use?

Ping’s Tour players use a wide variety of their driver offerings. The G430 LST is already one of the favourites on the PGA and DP World Tour which isn’t surprising given the club head speed of these players. It was first used by Keegan Bradley back in October 2022 on his way to winning the ZOZO Championship.

Some players opt for a club with more forgiveness, Stewart Cink is currently gaming the Ping G430 Max driver

Ping’s new models have already taken Ping staffers by storm. As a result, Cameron Champ, Austin Cook, Corey Conners, Tony Finau and Harris English are amongst the names who are currently gaming the brand’s newest models.

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More info: Ping Website