Fairway · 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 14 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks86
- Feel85
- Sound85
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You swing fast or spin the ball too much, and want a long, low-spin fairway you can shape and trust.
You have a moderate swing or want maximum forgiveness — the G425 Max launches easier and misses straighter.
Pros
- Long and low-spinning, with a fast, penetrating flight for a strong swing
- Surprisingly forgiving and consistent for a compact, low-spin head
- A crisp Ping feel and a compact shape better players prefer
Cons
- Really only suits faster swings — it launches low and needs speed
- A bad hit wanders further than it would on the easier G425 Max
- The tungsten weight is fixed; only the hosel adjusts flight
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongForgiving for a low-spin head — a heavy sole weight lifts stability, and a smart face curve rescues strikes low on the face.
Distance
StrongLong and boring through the air — a wrapped, springy face and a front-set weight give a fast, low, low-spin flight.
Workability
FairA compact, low-spin head a good ball-striker can bend either way, and its shallow sole handles thick lies.
Feel
ExcellentA crisp, rewarding strike — instant, honest feedback, and a flush one is about as good as fairway feel gets.
Sound
ExcellentA low, muted knock at impact — the dull, dampened note that Ping metalwoods are known for.
Looks at address
ExcellentA compact, teardrop head — smaller than the rest of the family, finished with a three-dot alignment cue some will love, some won't.
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 Fairway Wood Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Ping G425 LST Fairway Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Ping G425 Fairway Wood Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Ping G425 Fairway Woods Review: LST, MAX, SFT | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PING G425 Fairway Woods Review: More Distance | The Golf Warehouse
- Read the full review at Ping G425 LST Fairway Wood — specs | 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping G425 LST best for?
You swing fast or spin the ball too much, and want a long, low-spin fairway you can shape and trust.
Who should avoid the Ping G425 LST?
You have a moderate swing or want maximum forgiveness — the G425 Max launches easier and misses straighter.
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 low launch and low spin.