Driver · 2021
Ping G425 SFT
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 8 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel85
- Looks85
- Forgiveness79
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You fight a slice or a push off the tee and want the most slice-correcting driver you can buy.
You already draw the ball, or want to shape shots — a neutral Max or low-spin LST suits you.
Pros
- As much slice correction as any driver — a strong, built-in draw
- Max-level forgiveness and stability, plus a double Golf Digest Hot List Gold
- Straighter shots mean more real-world distance for a slicer
Cons
- The draw bias is fixed — no way to dial it back if you over-correct
- One loft only, and raw ball speed is only average
- The hollow, metallic sound isn't for everyone
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongAs steady as the Max it's built on — a high-MOI head that holds ball speed and stays stable on a mishit.
Distance
SolidMore distance the honest way — a straighter ball flies further, even if raw ball speed is only fair.
Workability
ModestBuilt to kill a slice, not to shape shots — the fixed heel weight imposes a draw you can't tune out.
Feel
ExcellentA firm, planted strike — a springy flex you sense through the face, steady even on an off-centre hit.
Sound
StrongA mid-toned crack at impact — a little empty and ringing, leaning metallic to some ears.
Looks at address
ExcellentNear-impossible to tell from the Max — a dark, faintly elongated shape with the same crown ribs.
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 SFT 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 drivers: ClubTest 2021 review | GOLF.com
- Read the full review at The PING G425 SFT Driver Review | Swing Yard
- Read the full review at PING G425 SFT Driver Review — Get Your Shots Back On Line | Golfstead
- Read the full review at The Ping G425 SFT Driver Review — Slice Stopper? | Golf Club Guru
- Read the full review at Ping G425 SFT Driver — specs | 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping G425 SFT best for?
You fight a slice or a push off the tee and want the most slice-correcting driver you can buy.
Who should avoid the Ping G425 SFT?
You already draw the ball, or want to shape shots — a neutral Max or low-spin LST suits you.
What handicap is the Ping G425 SFT suitable for?
The Ping G425 SFT scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Ping G425 SFT best at?
In our research the Ping G425 SFT rates highest for forgiveness and feel, and is softest on workability.
Does the Ping G425 SFT have a shot bias?
The Ping G425 SFT has a draw bias, with a high launch and mid spin.