Ping G430 MAX HL Fairway Wood

The G430 HL build is a new full-set custom option for slower swing speed golfers who don’t generate sufficient clubhead speed and ball velocity from traditionally weighted clubs.

Custom engineered with lighter backweights (11g in driver and 5.5g in fairways and hybrids), ultra-light shafts (Alta Quick 34/45) and grips (Lamkin UTx 41g), we’ve lowered the overall system weight so golfers can swing faster and generate more ball speed for higher launching, longer carrying shots across the entire set.

In all the G430 fairways, we’ve developed Carbonfly Wrap to deliver more distance by positioning the CG closer to the force line to maximise ball speed, resulting in higher, longer carries, whether fit for the MAX, SFT or LST model. The lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams which are reallocated to achieve the lower the CG and increase ball speed. The composite also plays a role in the pleasing sound. A tungsten backweight extends the perimeter weighting to ensure forgiveness.

Two proven technologies from the previous generation carry over and contribute to distance gains and spin consistency across the clubface. With FaceWrap Technology, a variable-thickness, high-strength maraging steel face wraps into the sole and crown of the stainless-steel head, generating more flexing for faster ball speed and higher launch for greater distance. The variable roll radius of Spinsistency improves performance across the face (especially on thin shots) by reducing spin to increase ball speed from the maraging steel face.

Each of the models is engineered to help produce added distance and forgiveness for a variety of skill levels. The MAX fits the widest range of golfers with four options (3W/15°, 5W/18°, 7W/21°, 9W/24°), while the SFT is offered in three heads (3W/16°, 5W/19°, 7W/22°) with lighter swingweights to help square the face at impact. The tour-style LST (3W/15°) best fits faster swing speeds. Trajectory Tuning 2.0 provides eight hosel positions, adjusting for loft (±1.5°) and lie (up to 3° flatter than std).

FEATURES:

• COMPOSITE CROWN SAVES WEIGHT TO LOWER CG, RAISE MOI
  Lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe of the skirt to save weight
• THIN, FLEXIBLE MARAGING-STEEL FACE INCREASES BALL SPEED
  Thin high-strength maraging steel face wraps into the sole and crown to increase flexing and generate faster ball speed, with a higher launch for greater distance.
• VARIABLE ROLE RADIUS FACE PROVIDES CONSISTENT SPIN
  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.
• TUNGSTEN SOLE WEIGHT ENSURES FORGIVENESS
  Extended perimeter weighting optimises forgiveness on each strike.
• MAX
  Fits the widest range of golfers, with 4 options to choose from. It offers all-round playabiity with a balance of forgiveness, adjustability, and consistency.
• LIGHTER
  Utilises the same technology as the G430 series, but approximately 15% lighter than standard, with ALTA QUICK shaft.