Ping consistently earns a spot on our list for the best golf drivers. With excellent equipment such as the G2, released in the early 2000s, and the G driver more recently, Ping remains a popular choice for both professional and amateur golfers.
Most known for their consistency and market leading forgiveness, Ping have blessed us with the G430, a driver that specializes in forgiveness and impressive distance.
Of course, Ping delivers top-notch products across a diversity of categories including bags and irons, but after thorough testing we'll focus on their best driver models currently available. If Ping is not for you, we have also created guides for other brands—such as the best Cobra drivers, the best Titleist drivers, or the best Callaway drivers.
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A predictably strong addition to the 2025 driver market, the G440 delivers consistent, powerful ball flights coupled with an upgraded premium look.
There aren't massive upgrades between the G440 and the older G430 to shout and rave about, but upgrades in terms of look, feel and shots lower on the face deserve a lot of praise.
One of the most popular draw-bias drivers of 2024 has got a number of upgrades in 2025, most notably a premium look and new technological advancements that make launch and draw spin easier to attain.
The Ping G430 Max 10K delivered in bucket loads. Stability and forgiveness is offer in abundance and combined with low spin levels and high ball speeds mean it's an exceptional driver to add to any bag.
The Ping G430 Max looks, feels and plays like a premium driver, with its’ high tech aesthetic and improved feel making it a superb all rounder.
The SFT is a high launch, forgiving driver that will surprise with how long it is. It's a driver that will appeal to a broad range of players as a result.
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A hugely impressive driver that does a great job of balancing distance with consistency. This is a low spin driver but, like most Ping's, it still has a lot of forgiveness.
A great looking club made of the female player, the G Le3 is well weighted to make it easier to swing and create more clubhead speed as a result for more penetrating, accurate drives.
One model below the Le3 is the Le2, designed for players with more moderate to slow swing speeds. It's one of the most forgiving drivers money can buy and is very easy to hit.
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G440 Models
One of the anticipated driver releases for 2025, the Ping G440 carries on the success from its predecessor with a more premium look and feel than ever before. In terms of looks, from the top this look fantastic - the new Carbonfly Wrap on the crown really pops. The controversial turbulators, synonymous with the G driver range, remain however which won't be to everyones taste. I'm personally unsure about the look from the sole which includes nods to the original G driver via the splashes of blue color, but as always the sole is largely irrelevant when we consider we never see it as we swing.
A nice level of adjustability is on offer here as well thanks to the 29-gram, three position adjustable back weight that can be tweaked to suit your ball flight preference.
Like the G430 Max before it, the G440 gobbles up mishits and turns them into playable drives. Data between the two drivers remains similar although I found the feel of the G440 to be improved. This is help in part to the aforementioned adjustable weights which help take away any bit of vibration we noticed with the G430.
I think the biggest leap forward in this driver is the playability of shots low on the face. This is my typical miss, but the G440 has a lower CG that leads to more mass behind the ball and less of a drop of in ball speed numbers on those thinner strikes. Once again, this will be a very popular driver for golfers of all abilities this year.
- Read our full Ping G440 Max Driver Review
Ping G440 LST Driver
I was blown away at the performance of the Ping G430 LST in 2024 and thus was very excited to get my hands on the 2025 model. I also was realistic, expecting an evolution of upgrades rather than a revolution, especially given the success of the predecessor. Ultimately, that's what Ping have given us - a players driver with tangible technology improvements that will gain players a few extra yards and provide more optimal ball flights.
In my opinion, it's in the feel where this driver has improved the most. Like the G440 Max, shots from low in the face were aided by the lower CG on offer. Not only were they bailed out, they flew impressively high and fair whilst ball speed numbers remained stable. They weren't noticeable vibrations that we encounter with other driver models either.
The signature slight fade-bias that is synonymous with the LST model remains which will please lower handicap players. Forgiveness across the face, as always with Ping clubs, is hard to beat. I was pleased when I concluded my testing with the LST despite only seeing minor refinements to the previous model - there was no need to rip up the manual and thankfully they didn't!
- Read our full Ping G440 LST Driver Review
Ping G440 SFT Driver
The SFT is the most user-friendly driver in the G440 family, promoting a strong draw bias for those who struggle with the right miss and plenty of technology catered to easy high launch. Like the other models in the family, playing position looks are much improved despite a lackluster sole - but we don't see that bit anyway, do we?
The best drivers for slicers category is a competitive one, meaning Ping have their work cut out to remain one of the most popular options after the success of the G430 SFT. In their attempts to do so, the back weight that featured on the G430 remains, allowing players the ability to create a strong draw bias. During testing I could not stop this thing from going left despite my best efforts which should massively appeal to those who suffer from the dreaded slice. I'd estimate the draw bias has increased by around 15-20% from the G430 here, a significant and impressive achievement.
Again, like the rest of the family, the feel is great. There's less vibration when mishit, a feature that was my only critique of the G430. Like the Max and LST, shots lower in the face barely suffer in terms of launch monitor numbers or real life performance either thanks to the lower CG. This driver follows its brief and then some, meaning it should be a standout option for mid-to-high handicappers in 2025.
- Read our full Ping G440 SFT Driver Review
G430 Models
Ping has been releasing drivers on a consistent two year product cycle, we knew we were in for a surprise when this was interrupted...
We were blown away by the G430 Max 10K during our testing, mainly by the fantastic stability and forgiveness on offer combined with how little the ball spun off the club face. Ball speeds were right up there with the best drivers on the market, whilst spin rates compete even the best low-spin drivers out there.
According to Ping the Max 10K is the straightest and highest MOI (moment of inertia) driver it has made to date. This eclipses the 10,000g-cm2 combined MOI threshold first surpassed by the G400 Max five years ago.
The fixed back weight, Carbonfly wrap and overall bigger footprint are to thank for this, with the back weight serving to produce higher MOI by pushing mass down and away from the face. This leads to greater levels of forgiveness and increases the center of gravity position to equal lesser spinny drives and more ball speed preservation and driven flight.
- Read our full Ping G430 Max 10K Driver Review
Ping G430 Max Driver
We came across the standard G430 Max Driver in 2023 and there were a number of new technologies added. Naturally, we were eager to test and see whether or not it lived up to Ping's standards.
A number of new technologies have been added to the G430 Max driver since the standard driver was the released last year, so we were excited to try them out once we got our hands on the latest model for testing this year. The most notable is the addition of 'Spinsistency' - a driver faced forged which variable face thickness to allow for greater speed and forgiveness across the entire face which leads to more consistent spin rates and distance as a result.
When we compared it to the G425 model, we did notice a jump in both ball speed and distance off the tee, two big factors in driving the golf ball. The same reliable feel of control and confidence remains, too.
All in all, this driver provides you with the same easy-to-hit feel that was in the G425. The overall footprint of the driver also instills confidence behind the ball which is great for the higher handicaps.
- Read our full Ping G430 Max Driver Review
Ping G430 SFT Driver
The Ping G430 SFT is a great contender for the best drivers for slicers. A movable weight on the head can be set to either draw or draw+ and has been made specifically with the slicer off the tee in mind. Ping told us that with the draw+ setting you can get seven more yards draw bias when compared to the G430 Max model in neutral.
This was evident for us when we tested it, with the draw bias noticeable and the dispersion tight. The way this driver sits squarely behind the ball will inspire confidence in all players to swing hard and let one rip off the tee box.
- Read our full Ping G430 SFT Driver Review
Ping G430 LST Driver
The LST is one of four versions of the driver, alongside the G430 Max and G430 SFT. We were keen to our hands on one and see whether or not this was one of the best golf drivers.
The main difference is the eight-layered carbon wrap on the entire crown, which also spreads from head to toe, leading to weight saving across the entire head. This loss of weight has allowed Ping room to experiment with putting this weight elsewhere or simply taking it away to boost the performance already on offer in abundance.
The head on the LST is one of the smaller ones available across the range, something to be expected with a low spin driver. The 440cc head is still inviting to look at and does not not small behind the ball, but rather powerful and ready to be hit.
In testing, we saw an increase in ball speed with a reduction in spin. The ball speed we got which was 167mph, was right up there with some of the fastest drivers we've tested. Even though this is a low-spin driver it is still very user-friendly and easy to use.
- Read our full Ping G430 LST Driver Review
Women's Models
The G Le3 is designed for women with a swing speed of 80 mph or less, but this range is great for seniors too who swing slower. Put simply: it's designed to help generate more ball speed with higher launch and greater distances.
This driver is lightweight and has a fixed weight put in the back, this helps to create a low and heel bias center of gravity position. This makes the G Le3 one of the most forgiving drivers you can get. In testing it provided us with long and straight drives with a nice sound at impact.
Looks matter on golf clubs and we were big fans of how the G Le 3 looked both in the bag and at address. The navy, gold and silver colorway is striking and gives a premium feel to the driver. It also inspires confidence over the ball - a common feature from Ping drivers no matter what gender they cater for.
- Read our full Ping G Le3 Driver Review
Ping G Le2 Women's Driver
The G Le2 set the foundations for the newer G Le3, so it may be worth a look at it if you're looking to save a bit of money whilst filling out your golf bag. We loved the customization options available with this model, including an adjustable hosel with 8 different positions that alter both the loft and lie of the club.
The lightweight titanium driver head helps to promote faster swing speeds. There is also a fixed-weight heel side to give this a slight draw bias to aid those who tend to slice the ball.
It's a club that should be considered by all female players if they're looking to add a new driver to the bag - it's worth checking our our guide for the best golf drivers for women if you're looking to do so!
- Read our full Ping G Le2 Driver Review
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For our driver testing, we first attend any product launches, this allows us to speak directly to manufacturers to get a real understanding of the product and the tech involved. We then move on to testing the drivers indoors using a launch monitor with premium balls to get the data we need to compare the drivers and see how they fare against others and their predecessors.
After this is outdoor testing on the course to get a real-world feel of performance and what it does in different weather conditions. We like to push the fact that no manufacturer can buy a good review, we will always give our honest opinion whether good or bad.
We pride ourselves in our testing because it's a process we've honed over decades of testing thousands of different golf products, from drivers and putter to golf bags and trolleys. Our reviews are compiled by passionate golfers who know the importance of putting together the right golf setup to suit your game, which will then help you shoot lower scores.
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How to choose a golf driver
You've probably already asked yourself whether you need to buy a new driver, but there are a few key things to consider when investing in a new driver, especially as a beginner. Hopefully answering these questions will narrow your search down slightly and make comparing between various models much easier.
When purchasing a new big stick, it is crucial to ask yourself just what you need from it.
Size
The size of driver heads only feels like its getting bigger and bigger, this is mainly in the pursuit of forgiveness. This will lead to higher MOI and thus will deliver more forgiveness for those off-center strikes whilst inspiring confidence at address as well. Such a driver may not suit if you're an older player or haven't matched the heavier head up with a lighter shaft.
Lower spin options will tend to have smaller heads and look more compact, which may not suit the eye of all players. We recommend trying out a number of drivers in a fitting center of driving range to find out which one you like the look of.
Draw-biased?
If you are a prolific slicer of the ball then the draw bias option may be for you. This means that the driver is set up in such a way that the right-to-left ball shape is increased, either straightening out a shot or giving you that draw shape.
Weight
Manufacturers tend to throw the weight to the back of the driver head to inspire both forgiveness and higher launch, but it's worth acknowledging how much you want your driver to weigh if you are looking for forgiveness off the tee.
Adjustability
Often this weight is moveable too and adjustability has become a huge part of modern golf. Being able to tinker and change loft, lie, and many other factors, has become all the rage and if you like to try new things then plenty of new models will cater to that. However if that doesn't interest you one bit, there are also models which keep things more simple, like the Ping G425 Max.
Shaft
Some shafts have been designed to help players get as much distance as possible so it is worth thinking about which models will help you achieve those extra yards. Also check out our guide on the best driver shafts too.
Budget
Budget is obviously an important factor and thankfully there are lots of drivers coming in at different price points. This means you can go down the premium route if you want, but there is good value to be had too.
FAQs
What is the latest Ping driver?
The latest Ping driver is the G430 range for men and G Le3 range for women.
Are Ping drivers good?
In short, yes. Ping make some of the best drivers on the market and is one of the leading brands alongside the likes of TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Cobra and Wilson. Many Tour professionals like Viktor Hovland, Lee Westwood and Tyrrell Hatton use Ping drivers.
Which Ping driver is most forgiving?
Out of the four models in the current G430 range, either the G430 Max 10K or the G430 SFT are the most forgiving. Check out our guide on the most forgiving drivers to see how it compares versus other brands.
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