PING G440 Irons (5-PW, Steel)

The PING G440 is a game improvement iron with a thinner, shallower face and a players-inspired shape, plus loft options that let you tune your gapping.

Why it made the list

PING’s G irons have long been a safe choice for mid handicappers, and the G440 keeps that role with a cleaner look. The face is 9% thinner than the G430’s and shallower from top to bottom. PING moved the weight it saved lower and farther back in the head, which lowers the center of gravity for faster ball speed and more forgiveness.

The other reason it stands out is choice. PING lists three loft specs for every iron: standard, a stronger Power Spec and a weaker Retro Spec. That makes it easier to set up a bag with even distance gaps.

What it does well

• Raises ball speed across the face with a thinner, shallower face
• Adds forgiveness by moving saved weight low and back
• Supports the face and softens sound with a flexible four-piece PurFlex cavity badge
• Improves long iron gapping by adding 1/8 inch to the 4, 5 and 6 irons
• Gives you three loft specs and ten lie angle color codes to fit your swing

The longer 4 to 6 irons help them launch higher, so the long irons fly a more useful distance apart.

Who it’s for

The G440 suits a golfer between about 10 and 20 who wants proven forgiveness in a shape that does not look oversized. It is a strong pick if you plan to get fitted, because the loft and lie options give a fitter plenty to work with.

Who should skip it

If you need maximum launch and the biggest head, PING’s G440 HL or a super game improvement iron will help more. Golfers who want a soft forged feel or a compact blade will find the G440 too much club.

Key specs, explained

In standard spec the 7-iron is 29°, the 4-iron is 19° and the pitching wedge is 42°. The Power Spec 7-iron is 27.5° for more distance, and the Retro Spec 7-iron is 31° for higher, softer landing shots. The 7-iron is 37 inches long with 0.18 inch of offset. PING’s simplified wedge system adds a UW at 47° plus 52° and 56° options, and the 56° takes inspiration from the EYE2 sand wedge. The stock steel shaft is the PING AWT 3.0, at 96 grams in regular and 102 grams in stiff, with lighter long-iron shafts for height and heavier short-iron shafts for control. The stock grip is a Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360.

This listing is the six-club 5-PW set with AWT 3.0 steel shafts at Golf Discount, priced at $858.

How it compares

The Titleist T350 Irons (2025, 5-PW, Steel) share the 29° 7-iron but use a hollow body and cost more. The Callaway Quantum Max Irons offer an undercut cavity in a seven-club set. Choose the G440 if fitting options matter most to you.

Good to know

Black dot is PING’s standard lie angle. Golf Discount lists other color codes, such as blue for 1° upright and red for 1° flat, plus longer lengths, so you can order closer to your fit. The UW is not part of the 5-PW set, and a 5-PW plus UW set is also sold.

Questions about the PING G440

What is the PING G440 7-iron loft?

The standard 7-iron is 29°. PING also offers a 27.5° Power Spec and a 31° Retro Spec.

What does the PING color code mean?

It is the lie angle of the iron. Black is standard, and other colors are more upright or flatter to match how you stand to the ball.

Is the G440 good for a 20 handicap?

Yes, it gives plenty of forgiveness for a 20 handicap. If you struggle to get the ball airborne, compare it with the G440 HL.