Driver · 2021
Ping G425 LST
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 29 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks85
- Feel84
- Sound82
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a fast swing speed and spin the ball too much - the LST cuts spin hard for more carry and roll, while staying more forgiving than most low-spin heads.
You have a moderate or slow swing, don't spin it high, or want maximum forgiveness - the G425 Max is the better, easier choice for most golfers.
Pros
- The lowest-spinning G425 - around 2,659 rpm in testing, 500-700 rpm less than the G425 Max and 200 less than the G410 LST
- Surprisingly forgiving for a low-spin tour head - dispersion comparable to many game-improvement drivers
- A 17g movable tungsten weight (neutral/draw/fade) plus Ping's 8-way adjustable hosel
- Golf Digest Hot List Gold in both 2021 and 2022
Cons
- A low-spin head only about 10% of golfers need - it suits fast, high-spin players, not slower swingers
- A slightly metallic Ping pop, and a small forgiveness trade-off versus the G425 Max
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidRemarkable for a low-spin tour head - forgiveness comparable to many game-improvement drivers, with mishit distance loss not bad at all and dispersion tight for a low-spin driver. You don't need to be a plus handicap to game it. A small trade-off versus the Max, but far more forgiving than most low-spin heads.
Distance
StrongA low-spin distance head for the fast swinger - an average of 2,659 rpm spin and 243 yards of carry, with more roll, less spin and a lower trajectory, 500-700 rpm less than the G425 Max. For a fast, high-spin player it converts spin reduction directly into yards.
Workability
SolidA compact, tuneable players' head - a 17g movable tungsten weight that sets neutral, draw or fade, with a smaller 445cc pear shape that's more workable than the larger Max. A genuine shot-shaping tool for the better player.
Feel
ExcellentSharp and solid - a feel that's sharper, harder and a little more solid than the G425 Max, and explosive, with the strong feel complementing the sound. A satisfying, energetic tour feel.
Sound
ExcellentCharacteristic Ping, but tamer - a metallic, medium-pitched pop that is characteristic of Ping drivers, but noticeably more muted and dampened than the Max. Confident, if a touch metallic for some ears.
Looks at address
ExcellentCompact and traditional - noticeably smaller than the G425 Max at 445cc, with the difference clearest in the front-to-back measurement, not tiny or intimidating but a more compact, traditional look. A clean, confidence-inspiring tour shape.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at PING G425 LST Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Ping G425 LST, MAX and SFT Drivers Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Ping G425 Driver Review: The complete package - Golfmagic
- Read the full review at PING G425 LST Driver Review - Ideal For Better Players? - Golfstead
- Read the full review at The Ping G425 LST Driver Review - Lowest Spin? - Golf Club Guru
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping G425 LST best for?
You have a fast swing speed and spin the ball too much - the LST cuts spin hard for more carry and roll, while staying more forgiving than most low-spin heads.
Who should avoid the Ping G425 LST?
You have a moderate or slow swing, don't spin it high, or want maximum forgiveness - the G425 Max is the better, easier choice for most golfers.
What handicap is the Ping G425 LST suitable for?
The Ping G425 LST suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Ping G425 LST best at?
In our research the Ping G425 LST rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on workability.
Does the Ping G425 LST have a shot bias?
The Ping G425 LST is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and low spin.