Fairway · 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 14 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks84
- Feel83
- Forgiveness80
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You fight a slice or want the easiest launch, and want the ball turning left with no effort.
You want to shape shots or already draw the ball — the neutral G425 Max or low-spin LST fits better.
Pros
- Genuinely fights a fade, turning the ball over for anyone who leaks it right
- Easy to launch high and very forgiving, ideal for a slower swing
- Long enough, with soft, high-landing shots into greens
Cons
- Draw-locked — no room to work the ball right
- A loud, bat-like sound and a firm feel on a miss
- Higher-spinning and shorter than the LST for a fast swing
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongVery forgiving and easy to launch — a big, deep head keeps mishits flying, if without quite the raw MOI of the Max.
Distance
StrongLong enough, if not the quickest — a higher, spinnier draw flight trades a little carry for height and soft landings.
Workability
ModestA one-way street — heel weighting shuts the face to kill a slice, leaving almost no room to hold it right.
Feel
ExcellentSolid and hot on a flush hit, but a miss stings — the strike comes through firm and honest in the hands.
Sound
StrongLoud and cracking at impact — a big, bat-like report that startles at first, then fades into the background.
Looks at address
ExcellentA big, softly curved head that sits down close at address — a dark, low-sheen crown with three dots, chunkier than some enjoy.
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 Fairway Wood Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Ping G425 Fairway Woods: ClubTest 2021 Review | Golf.com
- Read the full review at Ping G425 Fairway Woods Review: LST, MAX, SFT | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Ping G425 Fairway Wood Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at PING G425 Fairway Woods Review | Golfshake
- Read the full review at Ping G425 SFT Fairway Wood — specs | 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping G425 SFT best for?
You fight a slice or want the easiest launch, and want the ball turning left with no effort.
Who should avoid the Ping G425 SFT?
You want to shape shots or already draw the ball — the neutral G425 Max or low-spin LST fits better.
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 distance, 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.