The PING G Le3 iron lineup runs from 25° to 56° across 7 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 29.5° and the highest-lofted option is the sand wedge at 56°.
G Le3 Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
G Le3 Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6i | 25° | — | — |
| 7i | 29.5° | 4.5° | Tighter than model median |
| 8i | 35° | 5.5° | Near model median |
| 9i | 41° | 6° | Wider than model median |
| PW | 46° | 5° | Near model median |
| UW | 52° | 6° | Wider than model median |
| SW | 56° | 4° | Tighter than model median |
What stands out about the G Le3 loft?
Gap pattern: The loft steps vary from 4° to 6°, with a 5.2° median.
G Le3 loft progression
Where do the G Le3 loft gaps change?
The tightest gap is 4° between the utility wedge and sand wedge. The widest is 6° between the 8-iron and 9-iron. The median step is 5.2°.
G Le3 vs other PING iron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G430 | 7i | 29° | 0.5° lower loft |
| G Le | 7i | 29.5° | Same loft |
| G Le2 | 7i | 29.5° | Same loft |
| G Le3 | 7i | 29.5° | This model |
| G | 7i | 30° | 0.5° higher loft |
| G30 | 7i | 30.5° | 1° higher loft |
Which G Le3 club has each loft?
- 25° = 6-iron.
- 29.5° = 7-iron.
- 35° = 8-iron.
- 41° = 9-iron.
- 46° = pitching wedge.
- 52° = utility wedge.
- 56° = sand wedge.
Individual G Le3 loft answers
What loft is the PING G Le3 6-iron?
The G Le3 6-iron is 25°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the PING G Le3 7-iron?
The G Le3 7-iron is 29.5°. It has 4.5° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the PING G Le3 8-iron?
The G Le3 8-iron is 35°. It has 5.5° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the PING G Le3 9-iron?
The G Le3 9-iron is 41°. It has 6° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the PING G Le3 pitching wedge?
The G Le3 pitching wedge is 46°. It has 5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the PING G Le3 utility wedge?
The G Le3 utility wedge is 52°. It has 6° more loft than the pitching wedge.
What loft is the PING G Le3 sand wedge?
The G Le3 sand wedge is 56°. It has 4° more loft than the utility wedge.
G Le3 Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
29.5° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
5.3° average
Moderately varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 4.5° from 6i to 7i; the widest is 6° from 8i to 9i.
Loft Consistency Score: 70.8/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
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–low launch • Moderate roll
Very high launch • Maximum stopping
Mid–low → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6i | 25° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 7i | 29.5° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 8i | 35° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| 9i | 41° | High | High / steep | Low | Very high | Scoring-iron / pitching slot |
| PW | 46° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
| UW | 52° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
| SW | 56° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 6-iron → 7-iron: 4.5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- 7-iron → 8-iron: 5.5° — Very wide loft step — this transition deserves extra gapping attention.
- 8-iron → 9-iron: 6° — Very wide loft step — this transition deserves extra gapping attention.
- 9-iron → pitching wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- pitching wedge → utility wedge: 6° — Very wide loft step — this transition deserves extra gapping attention.
- utility wedge → sand wedge: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
Iron note: Stronger lofts generally lower the launch/flight window and increase distance potential, while weaker lofts generally raise flight and stopping power. Modern iron head design can counteract some of that, so this is a loft-only tendency rather than a measured launch result.
Where the set changes from distance to control
By loft alone, the distance-biased part of the numbered set extends through roughly the 6-iron at 25°. By the 8-iron at 35°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
G Le3 distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 6-iron | 25° | Mid–low launch, moderate roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 9-iron | 41° | High launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | sand wedge | 56° | Very high launch, maximum 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.