Ping G400 Driver Review

Ping G400 Driver Review

Sep 3

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The new G400 drivers’ streamlined shape advances aerodynamics and stability to our highest levels ever. The multi-material design combines reduced drag, a forged face to increase speed and distance, and a tungsten back weight for producing our fastest, most forgiving driver ever.

Faster Forged Face

The unique forging process and patented heat-treatment process of the T9S+ face powers a thinner, hotter impact area that is precision machined to elevate ball speed across the entire face for 16% more flexing and when paired with the aerodynamic gains, results in ball speeds nearly 2 mph faster. By making the face 6% thinner and 9% lighter than its predecessor, extra weight was placed strategically to tighten dispersion even further. The forged face was also instrumental in producing the powerful feel of the driver.

Tungsten Back Weight

With a combined MOI over 9,000 and the deepest CG location in golf, there’s no more forgiving driver available. A higher-density back weight helps with forgiveness and allows you to customize your swing weight. You can fine-tune your launch conditions prior to a round by adjusting loft up to +-1º.

Faster Shape

The streamlined shaping harmonizes with new, bolder turbulators and Vortec Technology to reduce drag by 40% mid-downswing and 15% overall to increase clubhead speed.

Satisfying Sound

Extensive research and computer simulation coupled with music theory allowed the engineers to design internal architecture that fine-tuned the frequencies to produce a deeper, more muted sound. One tour professional compared it to “the satisfaction of puring a persimmon driver with the modern technology of the G400.”

Dragonfly Technology

Dragonfly Technology creates an ultra-thin crown and skirt for weight savings to optimize the CG location and increase MOI for maximum forgiveness and accuracy.

Inspired Look

The bolder turbulators facilitate faster clubhead speed and help focus your eye for confidence. Dragonfly Technology extends to the skirt, creating an “infinity edge” effect that adds to the inspiring look

Alta CB Premium Shaft

PING’s proprietary counter-balance design allows for more mass in the head to increase energy transfer. Color-Shift Paint Technology means the vibrant copper shaft paint transitions to nearly black as you address the ball to eliminate distraction

Specifications

Loft	Length	Offset	Avg Lie	Head Weight	Head Size	Swing Weight
9.0°	45 3/4″	No	58.0°	206.0g	445cc	D3
10.5°	45 3/4″	No	58.0°	206.0g	445cc	D3

These are design specifications that may vary due to manufacturing tolerances.
Lie angle is an average of the five adjustable positions

Shafts

Aftermarket shafts from Aldila, Project X, and Mitsubishi available at an upcharge. Default standard lengths are 45 1/4″
The Tour 65 shaft is available at an upcharge – default standard length is 45.25″

Tour 75 shaft is available at an up-charge, and is tip-trimmed 1″ when installed in any driver – the default standard length is 45.25″

Shaft	Flex	Weight	Launch Angle
Alta CB55	Soft Regular	53g	High
	Regular	55g	Mid High
	Stiff	59g	Mid
	X-Stiff	63g	Mid
PING Tour 65	Regular	57g	Mid
	Stiff	61g	Low Mid
	X-Stiff	66g	Low
PING Tour 75	Regular	68g	Mid
	Stiff	75g	Low Mid
	X-Stiff	80g	Low
Aldila X-Torsion Copper	50R	53g	Mid High
Aldila X-Torsion Copper	60S	63g	Mid
Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Silver Dual-Core TiNi	Regular	59g	Mid
	Stiff	62g	Mid
	X-Stiff	65g	Low Mid
Project X HZRDUS Yellow	5.5	71g	Low
	6.0	71g	Low
	6.5	71g	Low

Grips

PING color-coded grips are available in six different diameters, and can be further customized with grip tape according to your needs. Once the neutral grip color code has been determined based on hand measurements, golfers may consider smaller diameter grips to help control fades and slices, or larger diameter grips to help control draws and hooks.

Grip	Size \| Color Code	Description
Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet	+1/16″ +1/32″ std -1/64″ -1/32″ -1/16″	The Golf Pride Tour Velvet features a state-of-the-art rubber-blend compound with a non-slip surface pattern for maximum playability and confidence. The scientifically designed plus-sign texture pulls moisture away from surface to allow for consistent traction.
Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet Cord	+1/32″ std	The Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord features a state-of-the-art rubber-blend compound with a non-slip surface pattern and embedded cotton twill fibers for maximum playability and confidence in all weather conditions. The scientifically designed plus-sign texture pulls moisture away from surface to allow for consistent traction.