PING G440 Loft Chart

The PING G440 hybrid lineup runs from 17° to 34° across 6 factory loft options. The 3-hybrid is 20° and the highest-lofted option is the 7-hybrid at 34°.

PING Hybrid Loft Guide

G440 Lofts & Loft Chart

Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis

20°3-Hybrid Loft
17°–34°Factory Loft Range
Median Loft Gap
6Loft Options

G440 Loft Chart

Club Loft Loft Gap Gap Read
2H 17°
3H 20° Near model median
4H 23° Near model median
5H 26° Near model median
6H 30° Wider than model median
7H 34° Wider than model median

What stands out about the G440 loft?

Benchmark loft: The 3-hybrid is 20°, which is 1° higher loft than the typical 19° PING 3-hybrid.
Gap pattern: The loft steps vary from 3° to 4°, with a 3° median.

G440 loft progression

2H 17° → 3H 20° → 4H 23° → 5H 26° → 6H 30° → 7H 34°

Where do the G440 loft gaps change?

The tightest gap is between the 2-hybrid and 3-hybrid. The widest is between the 5-hybrid and 6-hybrid. The median step is 3°.

G440 vs other PING hybrid 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
G 3H 19° 1° lower loft
G2 3H 20° Same loft
G440 3H 20° This model
G440 HL 3H 20° Same loft
K15 3H 20° Same loft
Rapture 3H 21° 1° higher loft

Which G440 club has each loft?

  • 17° = 2-hybrid.
  • 20° = 3-hybrid.
  • 23° = 4-hybrid.
  • 26° = 5-hybrid.
  • 30° = 6-hybrid.
  • 34° = 7-hybrid.

Individual G440 loft answers

What loft is the PING G440 2-hybrid?

The G440 2-hybrid is 17°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.

What loft is the PING G440 3-hybrid?

The G440 3-hybrid is 20°. It has 3° more loft than the 2-hybrid.

What loft is the PING G440 4-hybrid?

The G440 4-hybrid is 23°. It has 3° more loft than the 3-hybrid.

What loft is the PING G440 5-hybrid?

The G440 5-hybrid is 26°. It has 3° more loft than the 4-hybrid.

What loft is the PING G440 6-hybrid?

The G440 6-hybrid is 30°. It has 4° more loft than the 5-hybrid.

What loft is the PING G440 7-hybrid?

The G440 7-hybrid is 34°. It has 4° more loft than the 6-hybrid.

G440 Loft Intelligence

These derived specs turn the raw hybrid lofts into a clearer picture of gapping and iron-replacement range.

17°Hybrid Loft Span
17° to 34°
Median Step
between adjacent hybrids
64/100Loft Consistency
Moderately varied
2i to 7iIron-Loft Range
closest traditional static lofts
Iron-replacement window: The lowest hybrid is 17°, closest in static loft to a traditional 2-iron (~18°); the highest is 34°, closest to a traditional 7-iron (~35°).

Replacement spacing: The average hybrid step is 3.4°, with gaps ranging from 3° to 4°.

Coverage: The lineup spans 17° across the long-iron / hybrid part of the bag.

How the G440 lofts affect the shot

Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each G440 loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.

17°Lowest-Loft Shot
Low–mid launch • Higher roll
34°Highest-Loft Shot
Very high launch • Very high stopping
17°Flight-Window Change
Low–mid → Very high launch tendency
6 loftsShot Bias
Distance → control as loft increases
Model shot profile: Across the 17° loft span, the model moves from the 2-hybrid at 17° (low–mid launch / higher roll tendency) to the 7-hybrid at 34° (very high launch / very high stopping tendency). That is the core shot-shape trade-off created by the loft progression.
Club Loft Launch Tendency Flight Window Roll Tendency Stopping Tendency Loft-Driven Role
2H 17° Low–mid Penetrating Higher Low–moderate Long-iron / fairway-wood bridge
3H 20° Mid Strong Moderate–high Moderate Long-iron replacement
4H 23° Mid Balanced Moderate Moderate–high 3/4-iron replacement window
5H 26° Mid–high Higher / softer Low–moderate High Mid-iron replacement window
6H 30° High High / soft Lower High Higher-loft hybrid / control slot
7H 34° Very high Very high / steep Lowest Very high Maximum-control hybrid slot

What the loft gaps mean for shot separation

  • 2-hybrid → 3-hybrid: 3° — Moderate hybrid step — a sensible starting point for gapping.
  • 3-hybrid → 4-hybrid: 3° — Moderate hybrid step — a sensible starting point for gapping.
  • 4-hybrid → 5-hybrid: 3° — Moderate hybrid step — a sensible starting point for gapping.
  • 5-hybrid → 6-hybrid: 4° — Moderate hybrid step — a sensible starting point for gapping.
  • 6-hybrid → 7-hybrid: 4° — Moderate hybrid step — a sensible starting point for gapping.

Hybrid note: As hybrid loft rises, the expected flight window shifts higher and softer, making the club progressively more iron-replacement/control oriented. Equal loft does not guarantee equal distance versus an iron because hybrid head design and shaft length change launch and ball speed.

G440 distance-to-control map

Part of lineup Reference club Loft What the loft favors
Distance end 2-hybrid 17° Low–mid launch, higher roll, stronger distance bias
Middle 5-hybrid 26° Mid–high launch, more balanced carry/control role
Control end 7-hybrid 34° 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.

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