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“He had been using a PXG Lightning Tour Max but, during the Playoffs, he changed to the G440 LST, which possesses a 9° head and a Project X HZRDUS T1100 75 6.5 shaft.”
“But what has changed is a roughly six-point increase in Gotterup’s driving accuracy, and a lot of it owes to a switch to the Ping G440 LST driver”
11 more players cited with it, listed below.
What reviewers say
Based on 3 reviews (2 press, 1 video), newest May 2025
What press and YouTube reviews of the Ping G440 LST driver judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.
Where it shines
- Distance
- Sound & feel
- Forgiveness
- Launch & spin
- Looks
DistanceRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers agree it's notably longer, ranking near top for ball speed.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
“LST te is definitely longer”
VideoAskGolfNut, J Smith · January 2025Watch
“that is pumped that is long”
VideoAskGolfNut, J Smith · January 2025Watch
“we had the G440 LST ranking 5th for ball speed and carry across all drivers, an impressive leap over its predecessor.”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
ForgivenessMostly positive: Leans positive.Mostly forgiving for a low-spin head, though heel misses punished.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
“Exceptional off strikes low in the face”
PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · January 2025Read the review
“One of the more forgiving low-spin drivers around”
PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · January 2025Read the review
“I think it's fairly forgiving for a low spin head”
VideoAskGolfNut, J Smith · January 2025Watch at 5:46
“you have to really Mish hit this driver to for it to badly perform”
VideoAskGolfNut, J Smith · January 2025Watch at 14:20
“Lateral dispersion was even more impressive, 2nd only to the Wilson Dynapower LS.”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
Complaints (2)
“if you hit this golf club out the heel it doesn't like it it will lose distance”
VideoAskGolfNut, J Smith · January 2025Watch at 13:33
“Less forgiving than the G440 Max”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
Launch & spinMostly positive: Leans positive.Launches strong with a penetrating flight; spin reduced but not ultra-low.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
“it does lower your spin profile”
VideoAskGolfNut, J Smith · January 2025Watch at 3:40
“The launch was strong and consistent”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
“the ball flight had a penetrating, powerful trajectory”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
Complaints (2)
“I don't feel that this is a massively low spin driver”
VideoAskGolfNut, J Smith · January 2025Watch at 5:29
“Slightly higher spin than some ultra-low-spin options”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
- AdjustabilityNot covered by enough reviews
Sound & feelRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers praise its solid, lively feel and explosive impact sound.3 reviews›
Praise (7)
“Improved feel over G430 LST”
PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · January 2025Read the review
“it felt a lot more solid than comparable mishits on G430 LST where I sometimes noted some fairly prominent vibrations.”
PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · January 2025Read the review
“it just feels really good”
VideoAskGolfNut, J Smith · January 2025Watch
“did feel quite nice”
VideoAskGolfNut, J Smith · January 2025Watch
“The feel through the hands is exceptional, offering plenty of feedback while maintaining a satisfying solidness on center strikes”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
“I found the sound is more lively and punchy, with a sharper note than the Max but without being harsh.”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
“There’s a real sense of explosiveness off the face”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
LooksMostly positive: Leans positive.Mostly seen as clean, understated design; one reviewer preferred G430's colorway.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
“from the playing position it is as strong as ever.”
PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · January 2025Read the review
“The slightly more compact 450cc head looks tidy behind the ball”
PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · January 2025Read the review
“the design is understated, balanced, and just works”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
“The top line is clean and sits beautifully flush at the address, which I really appreciate.”
PressToday's Golfer · May 2025Read the review
Complaints (1)
“I much preferred the design and colorway of the G430 range”
PressGolf Monthly, Joe Ferguson · January 2025Read the review
- ValueNot covered by enough reviews
A criterion needs at least two reviews from different sources before it gets a verdict.
Specifications
- Loft
- 9.0°
- Loft adjustability
- ±1.5
- Length
- 46"
- Average lie angle
- 57.0°
- Head weight
- 205.0g
- Head size
- 450cc
- Swingweight
- D4
Copied from the manufacturer’s own page, not measured by us.
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