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What’s new? How much does it cost? And how does it perform? Jack Backhouse brings you the low down on the Ping G440 hybrid
The Ping G440 hybrid is a club designed to offer versatility, forgiveness, and adjustability. This is even meant to be the case for golfers who don’t normally opt to play a hybrid, this club has the potential to win them over. Here’s how I found it when I took it out on the golf course…
The Ping G440 hybrid is an excellent blend of forgiveness, adjustability, and playability. It feels solid at impact, looks confidence-inspiring behind the ball, and offers impressive distance and consistency. Even golfers who have traditionally struggled with hybrids may find this club changes their perception. For those seeking a reliable option to bridge the gap between long irons and fairway woods, the G440 hybrid will not disappoint.
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From first glance, the G440 hybrid did impress me with its look and shape. Like the rest of the G440 range, I it’s clean, modern profile and a smart colour scheme helps to inspire confidence at address. I thought the carbon fly-wrap crown was a particularly nice touch, not only giving the club a sleek, high-tech aesthetic but also playing a key role in performance.
Performance was where the G440 really stood out to me. Despite my initial skepticism, having never felt comfortable with hybrids since his teenage years, the club did quickly impress. The shallower face design helped to launch the ball higher, while the thin, lively face produced strong ball speeds and consistent distances.
I tested the four-hybrid, which was set a couple of degrees lower in loft and with a slightly flatter lie angle, produced an average ball speed of 136 mph, spin around 4,100 rpm, and an almost perfectly straight flight with minimal side-spin. My carry distances also averaged at 207 yards, rolling out to around 233 yards, which fits it perfectly to bridge the gap between my 5-iron and 3-wood.
Another clever element is Ping’s decision to build different head shapes with distinct shot shape biases across the range. The two-hybrid is naturally more fade-biased, which suits stronger players who tend to miss to the left. The three and four-hybrids sit more neutral to promote straighter ball flights, while the five, six, and seven hybrids feature more of a draw bias to help players square the club face more easily.
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Additionally, by saving weight from the crown and redistributing it lower and farther back in the head, Ping has been able to lower the centre of gravity, which makes the club easier to launch and more forgiving on off-centre strikes.
Feel and sound are also areas where the G440 stands out. Ping’s use of carbon in the crown not only saves weight but also creates a better sound off the club face. There is an avoidance of the harsh, metallic ting that you can often hear from various other hybrids. In turn the club feels stable, looks inviting at address, and performs consistently from different lies.
All in all, I think the Ping G440 hybrid is a superb all-round hybrid. It launches the ball high, produces consistent spin, and is forgiving enough to help golfers who struggle with hybrids gain confidence. Even for players who usually favour long irons, this club slots neatly between a five-iron and a fairway wood, providing reliable distance and accuracy. It may not be flashy, but it delivers where it matters most, and that’s performance.
Available: Now
RRP: £269.00 / $299.99
More information: Clubhouse Golf Website / Ping Website US
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