Ping G400

www.ping.com X Lofts: 9° / 10.5° X Shafts: Ping Alta CB55 / Ping Tour 65 X Adjustable hosel: Yes X Loft change: +/- 1°

TECH: A slightly smaller head with improved aerodynamics and stability make the G400 Ping’s fastest, most forgiving driver ever and the multi-material construction improves ball speed by 2mph over the previous G.

WE SAY: None of our testers recorded their longest carry distances with the G400. Our test pro, though, did equal his fastest individual ball speed (159mph) with a shot 9mm off the toe, which speaks volumes about the G400’s forgiveness. The sound of the all-titanium head is a lot like carbon-clad drivers (carbon fibre absorbs vibration), muted and powerful, which is much nicer than previous Ping models. The single colour matt black finish gives a simple look at address, meaning for many golfers the G400 is a really honest, straight forward, highperformance golf club.

TOP GEAR VERDICT

If you’re considering one in 2018, try it alongside the new 460cc G400 MAX (right). We can’t take anything away from G400, but comparing it to the MAX in this test (in the right golfer’s hands), we saw some very impressive gains in favour of the larger headed club.