Driver · 2025
Ping G440 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 4 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance89
- Forgiveness86
- Feel85
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Rated highest for distance and forgiveness; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a fast swing and spin the ball too much - the LST cuts spin for a long, penetrating flight, with more forgiveness than a low-spin head has any right to offer.
You have a moderate or slow swing or want maximum forgiveness and easy launch - the G440 Max or K suit you better.
Pros
- Exceptional forgiveness for a low-spin driver - 'max-forgiveness-esque', with low-face mishits gaining ~25% ball-speed retention and ~20% tighter dispersion over the G430 LST
- Ranked 5th for ball speed and carry across all drivers tested - a thinner, more explosive face and a longer 46-inch shaft
- Genuinely low spin - 200-400 rpm less for most fitters, on a penetrating, controllable flight
- Ping's lowest LST CG ever, via the free hosel and carbon crown, for a more stable launch and a more muted, pleasing sound
Cons
- Only a subtle upgrade on the G430 LST - around 1mph more ball speed
- A low-spin, low-launch players' head - slower swingers won't get the most from it
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentExceptional for a low-spin head - max-forgiveness-esque, similar to the G430 LST overall but markedly better low on the face, around 25% better ball-speed retention and 20% tighter dispersion on low-face impacts. It holds ball speed and line on mishits via the lowest CG of any Ping LST.
Distance
ExcellentAmong the very fastest - ranked 5th for ball speed and carry across all drivers tested, with a thinner, more explosive face and a longer 46-inch shaft adding about 1 mph over the G430 LST, 5-10 yards for the fast swingers it targets. Elite speed converted into yards by a penetrating, low-spin flight.
Workability
StrongA compact, shapeable players' head - the compact 450cc shape and neutral, tour-style CG let the better player shape it both ways, rewarding a player who wants to flight and work the ball. A genuine shot-shaping tool, less forgiveness-locked than the Max.
Feel
ExcellentSolid and premium - it feels solid and energetic on the refined platform, with a consistent, substantial impact. A satisfying tour feel in line with the rest of the G440 line.
Sound
ExcellentMore muted than before - the sound is clean and controlled, pleasing and refined. The free hosel and carbon crown deliver a more muted, pleasing note than the G430 LST.
Looks at address
ExcellentCompact and premium - the compact 450cc head with its carbon crown is a clean, traditional tour shape, a confidence-inspiring players' look. Tidy and premium, the cleanest of the G440 line.
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 Is this Ping's best low-spin driver yet? The G440 LST - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PING G440 LST Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Ping's G440 LST is doing something a low-spin driver isn't supposed to do - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at PING G440 LST Driver Review - Low Spin, Big Distance - Golfstead
- Read the full review at G440 LST Driver - PING (specs)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping G440 LST best for?
You have a fast swing and spin the ball too much - the LST cuts spin for a long, penetrating flight, with more forgiveness than a low-spin head has any right to offer.
Who should avoid the Ping G440 LST?
You have a moderate or slow swing or want maximum forgiveness and easy launch - the G440 Max or K suit you better.
What handicap is the Ping G440 LST suitable for?
The Ping G440 LST suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Ping G440 LST best at?
In our research the Ping G440 LST rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.
Does the Ping G440 LST have a shot bias?
The Ping G440 LST is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid-low launch and low spin.