FORGIVENESS RATING
Ping says there’s no point hitting shots further if they don’t fly higher, as they won’t stop on the green. The multi-material G400 has undercut cavities in the sole and top rail to launch shots higher and further. Think hitting a 7-iron as far as you’d usually hit a 6, but as high as you hit an 8-iron. There’s also improved forgiveness over the previous G model.
Ping has always been one of the better options for game improvement irons, since the Ping Eye. Even though the G400 was launched last year, it’s still a brilliant option for 2018. With a 7-iron loft three degrees weaker than the Rogue X it was never going to be the longest iron, but we can’t fault its fantastic overall distance and forgiveness package. Average swing speed golfers might well see a gain in distance going for the new Ping G700, but make no mistake the G400 is a top club across the board.