Ping g430

[Michele]

Hello everyone,

I super happy with my irons and woods Ping g425 and I want to know if someone is looking for Ping g 430.

do you think than it will be a good upgrade or not?

[Golfspy_CG2]

The G430 line isn’t available for the US Market yet.   So most here have probably not had a chance to hit them.  I’m sure more info will come out in January when it’s released to the US. 

[GolfSpy SAM]

I would wager that if you're in the 425, the upgrade would be minimal. From the reviews I've seen from other markets (Alex Etches in Australia has a great review on YouTube), it's a great club, but not necessarily worth swapping from the (already great) 425s. 

[G56788]

I recently got fit for a G425 driver. The fitter said he would have the G430s for fitting sometime this month. I don’t know how true that is/was, but it may be worth a call to a Ping fitter. 

[fixyurdivot]

On 12/10/2022 at 11:53 AM, Golfspy_CG2 said:

The G430 line isn’t available for the US Market yet.   So most here have probably not had a chance to hit them.  I’m sure more info will come out in January when it’s released to the US. 

I attended a PING, TM, TE, Cobra, and Callaway Demo Day a couple weeks ago and the PING rep told me that they expect to start the G430 product introduction here in AZ early January.  Apparently AZ gets first looks... seems appropriate.   He's been with PING for 16 years, so I have no reason to doubt him.  When I was explaining my fairly recent fitting and difficult decision on choosing the ZX5's over the G425's, and that I'm now thinking of going back to GI's (all or part of line-up), he flat out said "you need to wait and test the G430's... they are a big change from the G410/425's in that they have more aggressive lofts but w/o sacrificing launch/ball height parameters".  When I said that sounds like more tungsten in the sole, he said he could neither confirm or deny.  He's been with PING for 16 years, so I have no reason to doubt him... did I mention that already?  

I really liked the Cobra ForgeTec X with KBS TDi 75 shafts but will definitely wait to see what the G430's offer.  No idea what the G430 driver changes will involve but PING's long and heralded position in this category makes it very likely that it will be a crowd favorite - especially for those wanting a balance between distance and forgiveness. 

[PMookie]

On 12/7/2022 at 12:45 AM, Michele said:

Hello everyone,

I super happy with my irons and woods Ping g425 and I want to know if someone is looking for Ping g 430.

do you think than it will be a good upgrade or not?

Here’s what I can tell you based-on info relative to my fitting at Ping Proving Grounds and what I should do. They told me don’t order G425 driver, fairway, or hybrid, order the G430. That’s from performance standpoint, MOI and forgiveness being what I’m focused on between the two. There’s a jump of 8% in MOI in the 430 LST driver… Eight may not sound like much, but that’s a pretty big jump from one model to the next. Max is similar, but I don’t remember the number. Always worth a fitting to make sure

[G56788]

Ping’s reputation makes me reasonably assured that the G430s will be an improvement in some way over the G425s. That said, my recent decision to buy the G425 LST I was fitted for comes down to this: 

(G425 current price + wanting a new driver right now) > (G430 expected performance - G425 performance)

I regret nothing. 

[Golfspy_CG2]

3 hours ago, fixyurdivot said:

I attended a PING, TM, TE, Cobra, and Callaway Demo Day a couple weeks ago and the PING rep told me that they expect to start the G430 product introduction here in AZ early January.  Apparently AZ gets first looks... seems appropriate.   He's been with PING for 16 years, so I have no reason to doubt him.  When I was explaining my fairly recent fitting and difficult decision on choosing the ZX5's over the G425's, and that I'm now thinking of going back to GI's (all or part of line-up), he flat out said "you need to wait and test the G430's... they are a big change from the G410/425's in that they have more aggressive lofts but w/o sacrificing launch/ball height parameters".  When I said that sounds like more tungsten in the sole, he said he could neither confirm or deny.  He's been with PING for 16 years, so I have no reason to doubt him... did I mention that already?  

I really liked the Cobra ForgeTec X with KBS TDi 75 shafts but will definitely wait to see what the G430's offer.  No idea what the G430 driver changes will involve but PING's long and heralded position in this category makes it very likely that it will be a crowd favorite - especially for those wanting a balance between distance and forgiveness. 

He’s not wrong about an improvement over the 425 irons.   When I saw pics of the 430 irons.  I thought they looked big and ugly.   But when I saw them on hand and had a chance to swing it.  My mind changed immediately.   
 

Better than the Foeged TecX?  That’s an awfully big task.   I will hit them more when our demo heads come in January.  About the same time you’ll probably get to see them.  
 

But I doubt I’ll buy them.  Have my hands full now with the T200 and JPX923 Hot Metal HL 

The Driver?   Too much info to go into hear.  But I’m sure Tony’s article in January will have more than enough info on it.   Plus there are some European YT reviews already out on it. 

OH.  Not surprised hour rep has been there 18 years. Ours has 35 years in 

other than the handful that left for PXG money when they started.  Most don’t ever leave PING.   They create quite a loyal family. 

[fixyurdivot]

10 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

He’s not wrong about an improvement over the 425 irons.   When I saw pics of the 430 irons.  I thought they looked big and ugly.   But when I saw them on hand and had a chance to swing it.  My mind changed immediately.   
 

Better than the Foeged TecX?  That’s an awfully big task.   I will hit them more when our demo heads come in January.  About the same time you’ll probably get to see them.  
 

But I doubt I’ll buy them.  Have my hands full now with the T200 and JPX923 Hot Metal HL 

The Driver?   Too much info to go into hear.  But I’m sure Tony’s article in January will have more than enough info on it.   Plus there are some European YT reviews already out on it. 

OH.  Not surprised hour rep has been there 18 years. Ours has 35 years in 

other than the handful that left for PXG money when they started.  Most don’t ever leave PING.   They create quite a loyal family. 

So you have already swing tested the G430's?  The rep here said they were basically the same size as the G425's but have the novel pentagon shaped, trampoline like backside badge... in a nutshell it's more than just a purdy derrière .  I haven't seen the loft specs or how they compare to the Tec X but he did say they are stronger than the G425's.

[Golfspy_CG2]

4 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

So you have already swing tested the G430's?  The rep here said they were basically the same size as the G425's but have the novel pentagon shaped, trampoline like backside badge... in a nutshell it's more than just a purdy derrière .  I haven't seen the loft specs or how they compare to the Tec X but he did say they are stronger than the G425's.

Yep. Saw them both. Didn’t get to hit the driver just a few swings with the irons.  I agree on the size looking the same as the 425.   I just thought the badging looked much better in person than it did in the pics they have been leaked.  

[fixyurdivot]

[GolfSpy_APH]

If ping can recapture some of that g400 series magic it will be epically good.

[fixyurdivot]

Just typed in G430 to see what comes up.  Looks like they are close to being available to test.

PING G430 Series

Driver now has both the G425 strakelets plus the G400 dimple pattern in the Batmanesque flat black color ... digging it .  PING isn't buying into the carbon face - at least at this point. The new Fujikura emblem, Alta-Quick base shaft is a change from the last two series.

The irons will be available in a standard, retro, and power spec lofts; standard only 1* stronger than the G425's and the power spec matching up with the likes of the ForgeTec X, Wilson D9, and P790's.  I'm really interested in how the power spec compare with the Tec X I recently tested. If they offer the like distance and ball height, I'll have another conundrum to deal with .  

PING's composite shaft options are kind of weak; only the Alta CB and the new Alta Quick as no upcharge options. Hopefully the Recoils are still a modestly priced upcharge.

[03trdblack]

Christmas arrived a bit early this year.  Of course it might snow over this coming weekend

 

[RollingGreens]

Loved my 425, but it just doesn’t fit where my game is at currently. Not sure I will test the 430, I think I want to get away from the heavier heads and in to something more lightweight. I know the overall swing weight makes it comparable to the market. Plus the new 430 look just doesn’t do it for me 

[BombAndGouge]

On 12/18/2022 at 8:18 PM, 03trdblack said:

Christmas arrived a bit early this year.  Of course it might snow over this coming weekend

 

I would game this. Has a little Radspeed look to it.

[Golfspy_CG2]

Have the G420 Max on order.  Getting it with the Ventus TR Red.  It’ll be my first Ventus Velacore shaft.  So I’m excited about that.  

[Golfweasel]

Of course the product rep is going to say wait for the new version...because the profit margins will be much higher.   Play with what you are comfortable in a price range that doesn't break the bank.  Just make sure it fits your swing style. 

[BombAndGouge]

On 12/23/2022 at 4:10 PM, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Have the G420 Max on order.  Getting it with the Ventus TR Red.  It’ll be my first Ventus Velacore shaft.  So I’m excited about that.  

I'm planning to be fit for a driver in January or February (depending if I can wait or not on the Stealth2 February release). I really want to see the difference in the Ventus TR shafts. Early favorite is a black or blue 6x TR. We shall see  

[GolfSpy_BNG]

Thought I had a LST lined up locally but that thing was sky marked to smithereens. Lol. Now I gotta keep looking

[GolfSpy_APH]

7 hours ago, blackngold_blood said:

Thought I had a LST lined up locally but that thing was sky marked to smithereens. Lol. Now I gotta keep looking

Maybe it's because i liked the G400 so much, but for one reason or another the g430 isn't making me super excited. Or maybe it's because the tsi3 is that good. 

I'm sure it will perform and do well. There is just something there that isn't moving the needle... Yet. 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Maybe it's because i liked the G400 so much, but for one reason or another the g430 isn't making me super excited. Or maybe it's because the tsi3 is that good. 

I'm sure it will perform and do well. There is just something there that isn't moving the needle... Yet. 

The g400 was awesome. The 425 lst was really good too which is what gives me high hopes for the g430 lst. 

[Golfspy_CG2]

On 1/1/2023 at 6:50 AM, blackngold_blood said:

The g400 was awesome. The 425 lst was really good too which is what gives me high hopes for the g430 lst. 

I agree with you and  @GolfSpy_APH on the G400. One of the best drivers I've had over the last 5 to 6 years.  For me niether the G410 or G425 blew me away.  But willing to give the G430 a shot, if nothing else PING makes very forgiving drivers.  And supposedly the sound has been greatly improved in this model.  That is even more exciting. 

[GolfSpy_BNG]

3 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

I agree with you and  @GolfSpy_APH on the G400. One of the best drivers I've had over the last 5 to 6 years.  For me niether the G410 or G425 blew me away.  But willing to give the G430 a shot, if nothing else PING makes very forgiving drivers.  And supposedly the sound has been greatly improved in this model.  That is even more exciting. 

Gonna find out about the sound and performance soon. Just picked one up from a guy on WRX. That means an almost all Ping bag with the lst and i59’s

[Placasse61]

I purchased the G410 Driver and 3 wood. Totally helped with getting on the fairway and find myself in trouble less. Looking forward to hearing about the 430

[cnosil]

8 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

 And supposedly the sound has been greatly improved in this model. 

I've hit the SFT and the sound is better but still very Ping like and not muted like many of the other clubs in the market.  

[GolfSpy_APH]

Official US Launch of the Ping G430 Driver is today!

We have yet another MGS Blog Article to Share!

Many of us have seen or hit these already, but let us know what you think. With all the other launches so far where do you see these stacking up in both the looks and performance rankings?

[Fred Mitchell]

On 12/18/2022 at 7:27 PM, RollingGreens said:

Loved my 425, but it just doesn’t fit where my game is at currently. Not sure I will test the 430, I think I want to get away from the heavier heads and in to something more lightweight. I know the overall swing weight makes it comparable to the market. Plus the new 430 look just doesn’t do it for me 

The 430 H/L series goes with a lighter shaft and head

[Pouetvl11]

On 12/23/2022 at 4:10 PM, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Have the G420 Max on order.  Getting it with the Ventus TR Red.  It’ll be my first Ventus Velacore shaft.  So I’m excited about that.  

I plan to try this too, In theory it should fit me well, in reality, you never know. Still need to find a place where I can try ventus velocore shaft in Canada, might have to drive to toronto to get a fit at txg unless they open in ottawa (im from montreal) If not might hit myrtle beach during easter time and will find a spot to get fit for it.

Hope it deliver everything you hope for

[Cam.36]

Does anyone know the release date for the Ping 430 LST 3 wood for the UK/US markets?