PING have once again split their driver offering into three parts and it roughly translates as such: one for fast swings; one for slow swings and slicers; and one for everything in between.

While the three G430 driver models (MAX, LST and SFT) share many facets of the new technology PING has cooked up, there is enough bandwidth to instil a bit of personality across the range.

And that means once you’ve found your G430 match, it’s going to be hard to beat.

Pushing the limits of MOI is the MAX driver’s modus operandi and it’s the biggest (460cc) and most forgiving G430 model. With 25g of high-density tungsten to play with, in the form of an adjustable backweight, the MAX can be configured for a draw or fade. But its aim-and-bomb simplicity will appeal to the widest range of golfers.

The LST (Low Spin Technology) is the G430 driver made for high swing speeds (anything over 105mph). Exclusive to the LST driver is Carbonfly Wrap, a lightweight composite that covers the crown and wraps into the heel/toe sections of the skirt to save weight and lower the CG for more ball speed, less spin and higher MOI. At 440cc, it’s the most compact model of the three.

Distance-sapping slices curse many golfers off the tee but PING’s G430 SFT driver is the antidote. The SFT (Straight Flight Technology) straightens up a banana ball with its inherent draw bias, a 22g backweight good for 13 yards of correction in the Draw position. Still not straight enough? Move it into the Draw+ slot and you’ll get a massive 20 yards of anti-slice.

Fairway Woods and Hybrids often appear a long way down the manuscript when a manufacturer unleashes a new club release.
It’s true that the attention-grabbing drivers are a hard act to follow.

But the PING G430 fairways and hybrids should really share equal billing because under the bonnet, there’s a highlight reel to really get excited about.
And we’re talking smash-it-on-the-green-in-two levels of excitement and a never-let-you-down-in-a-tight-spot kind of confidence.

Sounds good, right? Read on to take a peek at the brilliant new G430 Fairways and Hybrids

The MAX fairway is designed to connect with the largest slice of the golfing population pie. Its blend of forgiveness and distance will appeal to almost every skill level and PING reckon it provides a four-yard gain on the previous G425 MAX fairway. Its rear perimeter weight and Carbonfly crown makes it one of the most forgiving fairways in golf.

Flushers and fast swingers will prefer the LST fairway, with its Low Spin Tech optimised in the hands of golfers blessed with obscene talent (or a relentless work ethic). Titanium is all the rage, with the LST’s body and face crafted from the lightweight material, while an 80g tungsten sole plate is also included. Add it all up and that’s how you make the lowest-spinning of low-spin fairways.

Slicers get some sweet relief with the draw-biased SFT fairway. Built for slower swing speeds and offering inherent club-squaring assistance at impact, the SFT almost takes the right side out of play (for a right-handed golfer). And that is good news for the slice of the golfing population who are slicers. PING reckon it’s good for another seven yards of distance, too.

There are a total of five G430 hybrids to choose from and with their low-spinning, high-launching performance they will blend seamlessly into any set of clubs. Speed and distance gains, along with improved stopping power on the greens, make them incredible long iron replacements. Whether it’s escaping from a tight lie or going for broke, a G430 hybrid will always have your back.