The PING G Le3 fairway wood lineup runs from 18° to 28° across 4 factory loft options. The 3-wood is 18° and the highest-lofted option is the 9-wood at 28°.
G Le3 Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
G Le3 Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3W | 18° | — | — |
| 5W | 21° | 3° | Near model median |
| 7W | 24° | 3° | Near model median |
| 9W | 28° | 4° | Wider than model median |
What stands out about the G Le3 loft?
Gap pattern: The loft steps vary from 3° to 4°, with a 3° median.
G Le3 loft progression
Where do the G Le3 loft gaps change?
The tightest gap is 3° between the 3-wood and 5-wood. The widest is 4° between the 7-wood and 9-wood. The median step is 3°.
G Le3 vs other PING fairway wood lofts
This comparison uses the same benchmark club where possible and shows nearby lower, similar and higher PING lofts when available.
| PING Model | Benchmark Club | Loft | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| G20 | 3W | 15° | 3° lower loft |
| G10 Draw | 3W | 15.5° | 2.5° lower loft |
| Faith | 3W | 16° | 2° lower loft |
| G Le3 | 3W | 18° | This model |
| G Le4 | 3W | 18° | Same loft |
| Rhapsody 2015 | 3W | 18° | Same loft |
Which G Le3 club has each loft?
- 18° = 3-wood.
- 21° = 5-wood.
- 24° = 7-wood.
- 28° = 9-wood.
Individual G Le3 loft answers
What loft is the PING G Le3 3-wood?
The G Le3 3-wood is 18°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the PING G Le3 5-wood?
The G Le3 5-wood is 21°. It has 3° more loft than the 3-wood.
What loft is the PING G Le3 7-wood?
The G Le3 7-wood is 24°. It has 3° more loft than the 5-wood.
What loft is the PING G Le3 9-wood?
The G Le3 9-wood is 28°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-wood.
G Le3 Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the fairway-wood lineup is spaced and where its loft structure is tight or wide.
18° to 28°
between adjacent lofts
Moderately varied
9-wood
5W to 7W structure: 3° separates the 5-wood and 7-wood.
Spacing variation: The average loft step is 3.3°. The largest step is 4° and the smallest is 3°, making the largest gap 1.3× the smallest.
Coverage: The family spans 10° from the 3-wood to the 9-wood.
How the G Le3 lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each G Le3 loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Mid launch • Moderate roll
Very high launch • Very high stopping
Mid → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3W | 18° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate | Versatile distance / approach slot |
| 5W | 21° | Mid–high | Higher / softer | Low–moderate | Moderate–high | Approach / long-par-3 friendly slot |
| 7W | 24° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | High-launch approach slot |
| 9W | 28° | Very high | Very high / steep | Lowest | Very high | Maximum-height / stopping-power slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 3-wood → 5-wood: 3° — Moderate loft step — a conventional separation on paper.
- 5-wood → 7-wood: 3° — Moderate loft step — a conventional separation on paper.
- 7-wood → 9-wood: 4° — Wide loft step — likely a more noticeable launch/carry role change.
Fairway-wood note: Lower-loft woods are biased toward speed, flatter flight and more rollout; higher-loft woods trade some distance for easier launch, steeper descent and more stopping power. A high-loft fairway can therefore behave very differently from a hybrid with the same number on the sole.
G Le3 distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 3-wood | 18° | Mid launch, moderate roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 7-wood | 24° | High launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | 9-wood | 28° | Very high launch, very high stopping tendency, stronger control bias |
Spec note: Loft can vary with model year, region, special configuration or custom fitting. Verify an exact club against PING documentation or measurement when a single degree matters.