Ping G430 Hybrid Review
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At a glance
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Pros
- There are lots of loft options so you can replace everything down to a 7-iron with hybrids.
- Our test data has the G430 down as a fast and powerful hybrid option.
- An adjustable hosel allows individuals to set the G430 hybrid up to accurately fill distance gaps.
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Cons
- There's only one Ping G430 hybrid. Other brands offer two or three models to suit different types of players.
What we say...
Distance, forgiveness, adjustability – the Ping G430 offers everything you could want from a hybrid golf club.
Ping have long been known for creating some of the best hybrid golf clubs available, with their G range being easy to hit and very forgiving.
“The popularity of our hybrids continues to grow,” says John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President. “They’ve quietly become one of our most successful categories. They’ve earned a reputation as easy-to-hit, reliable gapping solutions to mid and long irons known mainly for their forgiveness. With the added distance golfers will now enjoy from the G430 hybrids, it’s one more reason to get fit for a PING hybrid.”
The G430 hybrid, launched alongside Ping’s G430 drivers, fairway woods, and a G430 iron, promises significant gains over its predecessor.
“The combined distance gains throughout the entire G430 family are like nothing we’ve seen from one generation of clubs to the next,” says Solheim. “Our approach with G430 has been to find more speed and deliver it in a way that contributes to lower scores and more enjoyment on the course.”
But there’s more to the G430 hybrid than just distance.
Carbonfly wrap
The new G430 hybrids are loaded with innovations like Carbonfly Wrap, Ping’s newest technology.
The Carbonfly Wrap saves eight grams of weight (compared to a steel crown) which is allocated to lower the CG for increasing ball speed while providing a pleasing sound.
Using Facewrap technology, the thin, high-strength maraging-steel face wraps into the sole and crown of the stainless-steel body to increase flexing, contributing to higher ball speeds.
Spinsistency’s variable roll radius creates less loft low on the face to improve performance on thin shots by reducing spin and increasing ball speed for added distance.
A tungsten backweight extends the perimeter weighting to ensure forgiveness.
A whole loft of options
With six different lofts available (2H/17°, 3H/19°, 4H/22°, 5H/26°, 6H/30°, 7/34°), the Ping G430 hybrids are an option for golfers who just want one hybrid in the bag, right through to those wanting to replace their long and mid-irons with an array of hybrids.
The hosels are adjustable for loft (up to 1.5° up or down) and lie (up to 3° flatter than standard) which means you really can dial them in to fill the distance gaps you want covered. The best way to do this is with a professional custom fitting.
Video: How does the Ping G430 compare to other leading 2024 hybrids?
At a glance: Ping G430 hybrid
RRP: $325 / £295 | VIEW OFFER
Released: January 2023
Lofts: 2H (17°) / 3H (19°) / 4H (22°) / 5H (26°) / 6H (30°) 7H (34°)
Stock shafts: PING ALTA CB Black 70 (SR, R, S), PING ALTA Quick 35/45 (HL build only)
Optional stock shafts: PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 85 (R, S, X), Mitsubishi Kai’Li White 80 (S, X), PRJX HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 70 (5.5), PRJX HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 80 (6.0, 6.5)
Stock grip: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16”, Red -1/32”, Aqua -1/64”, White-Std, Gold +1/32”, Orange +1/16”)
Verdict: Ping G430 Hybrid
Ping is just about the only brand who’ve stuck to their guns and always insisted on putting adjustable hosels in their hybrids, their decision offers additional flexibility and versatility when dialing in hybrids to suit your own game. Ping refers to their hybrids as ‘Gap Fillers’ and their adjustable hosel with +/- 1.5 deg of loft flexibility helps golfers get the exact set-up to cover off good distance gaps, which isn’t an option with fixed hosel models.
Apart from the really attractive and friendly mid-width head shape I also like how golfers get six different shaft options, which means this model can suit a very wide audience of different player types.
The G430 was an award winner here at TG in 2023, but thanks to a near £300 price tag it didn’t quite force its way into the frame for a ‘Best of 2024’ award this time around.
As far as data goes this lovely-shaped hybrid produced a ball speed and carry distance above our test average, with a slightly wider dispersion than the majority. In my book that says if you need help dialing in hybrids to a specific purpose in 2024, the adjustable G430 can absolutely help you out.
Data comparison: How does the Ping G430 compare to leading competitor hybrids in 2024?
| Hybrid | Loft | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Backspin | Height | Descent Angle | Carry Distance | Carry Distance Drop Off | Shot Area |
| TaylorMade Qi10 | 19° | 143.2 MPH | 11.5° | 2669 RPM | 27 YDS | 35.5° | 234 YDS (1) | 14 YDS | 949.2 SQ YDS |
| Callaway Ai Smoke HL | 21° | 144.4 MPH (1) | 10.8° | 3283 RPM | 29 YDS | 38.3° | 231 YDS (2) | 14 YDS | 645.4 SQ YDS |
| Cobra Darkspeed | 19° | 141.8 MPH | 9.3° | 2651 RPM | 21 YDS | 31° | 226 YDS (3) | 18 YDS | 586.8 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi10 Tour | 19.5° | 142.9 MPH | 9.2° | 3125 RPM | 23 YDS | 34.1° | 225 YDS | 18 YDS | 801 SQ YDS |
| Callaway Ai Smoke | 21° | 142.2 MPH | 9.9° | 3270 RPM | 25 YDS | 35.9° | 225 YDS | 8 YDS (T2) | 156 SQ YDS (1) |
| Titleist TSR 1 | 20° | 143.8 MPH (3) | 10.2° | 3668 RPM | 28 YDS | 38.8° | 225 YDS | 21 YDS | 735 SQ YDS |
| Titleist TSR 2 | 21° | 142.6 MPH | 10.5° | 3359 RPM | 27 YDS | 37.4° | 225 YDS | 17 YDS | 759.9 SQ YDS |
| Ping G430 | 19° | 142.4 MPH | 9.4° | 3295 RPM | 24 YDS | 35.1° | 224 YDS | 17 YDS | 554.2 SQ YDS |
| Titleist TSR 3 | 19° | 143.9 MPH (2) | 8.2° | 3378 RPM | 22 YDS | 33.1° | 223 YDS | 25 YDS | 387.5 SQ YDS |
| Cobra King Tec | 19° | 141.9 MPH | 10.3° | 3611 RPM | 27 YDS | 38° | 222 YDS | 21 YDS | 720.3 SQ YDS |
| PXG 0311 Black Ops | 22° | 139.8 MPH | 10.1° | 3313 RPM | 25 YDS | 35.7° | 220 YDS | 20 YDS | 380 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi10 Max | 20° | 140.7 MPH | 12° | 3782 RPM | 31 YDS | 41.2° | 220 YDS | 18 YDS | 480.6 SQ YDS |
| Cleveland Halo XL | 21° | 142 MPH | 10.6° | 4739 RPM | 30 YDS | 42° | 213 YDS | 13 YDS | 438.1 SQ YDS |
| PXG 0311 XF GEN6 | 22° | 138.7 MPH | 11.7° | 4016 RPM | 30 YDS | 41.1° | 213 YDS | 7 YDS (1) | 166.6 SQ YDS (2) |
| Wilson Dynapower | 22° | 139 MPH | 10.6° | 4164 RPM | 28 YDS | 39.8° | 211 YDS | 13 YDS | 341.9 SQ YDS |
| Inesis 500 | 20° | 140.2 MPH | 10° | 4407 RPM | 27 YDS | 39.9° | 211 YDS | 12 YDS | 454.8 SQ YDS |
| MacGregor V Max | 21° | 132.8 MPH | 10.5° | 4587 RPM | 25 YDS | 38.9° | 196 YDS | 8 YDS (T2) | 200.8 SQ YDS (3) |
| Average | 141.3 MPH | 10.3° | 3607 RPM | 26.4 YDS | 37.4° | 220.2 YDS | 15.5 YDS | 515.2 SQ YDS |
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Product Information
Ping G430 hybrid
RRP: $325 / £295 Released: January 2023
Lofts: 2H (17°) / 3H (19°) / 4H (22°) / 5H (26°) / 6H (30°) 7H (34°)
Stock shafts: PING ALTA CB Black 70 (SR, R, S), PING ALTA Quick 35/45 (HL build only)
Optional stock shafts: PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 85 (R, S, X), Mitsubishi Kai’Li White 80 (S, X), PRJX HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 70 (5.5), PRJX HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 80 (6.0, 6.5)
Stock grip: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16”, Red -1/32”, Aqua -1/64”, White-Std, Gold +1/32”, Orange +1/16”)
