The PING G710 iron lineup runs from 20° to 54° across 9 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 29.5° and the highest-lofted option is the sand wedge at 54°.
G710 Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
G710 Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 20° | — | — |
| 5i | 23° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 6i | 26° | 3° | Tighter than model median |
| 7i | 29.5° | 3.5° | Tighter than model median |
| 8i | 34° | 4.5° | Near model median |
| 9i | 39° | 5° | Near model median |
| PW | 44° | 5° | Near model median |
| UW | 49° | 5° | Near model median |
| SW | 54° | 5° | Near model median |
What stands out about the G710 loft?
Gap pattern: The loft steps vary from 3° to 5°, with a 4.8° median.
G710 loft progression
Where do the G710 loft gaps change?
The tightest gap is 3° between the 4-iron and 5-iron. The widest is 5° between the 8-iron and 9-iron. The median step is 4.8°.
G710 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 |
| G710 | 7i | 29.5° | This model |
| G | 7i | 30° | 0.5° higher loft |
| G30 | 7i | 30.5° | 1° higher loft |
Which G710 club has each loft?
- 20° = 4-iron.
- 23° = 5-iron.
- 26° = 6-iron.
- 29.5° = 7-iron.
- 34° = 8-iron.
- 39° = 9-iron.
- 44° = pitching wedge.
- 49° = utility wedge.
- 54° = sand wedge.
Individual G710 loft answers
What loft is the PING G710 4-iron?
The G710 4-iron is 20°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the PING G710 5-iron?
The G710 5-iron is 23°. It has 3° more loft than the 4-iron.
What loft is the PING G710 6-iron?
The G710 6-iron is 26°. It has 3° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the PING G710 7-iron?
The G710 7-iron is 29.5°. It has 3.5° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the PING G710 8-iron?
The G710 8-iron is 34°. It has 4.5° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the PING G710 9-iron?
The G710 9-iron is 39°. It has 5° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the PING G710 pitching wedge?
The G710 pitching wedge is 44°. It has 5° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the PING G710 utility wedge?
The G710 utility wedge is 49°. It has 5° more loft than the pitching wedge.
What loft is the PING G710 sand wedge?
The G710 sand wedge is 54°. It has 5° more loft than the utility wedge.
G710 Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
29.5° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.8° average
Highly varied
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3° from 4i to 5i; the widest is 5° from 8i to 9i.
Loft Consistency Score: 46.6/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the G710 lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each G710 loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Low launch • Higher roll
Very high launch • Maximum stopping
Low → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4i | 20° | Low | Penetrating | Higher | Low | Long-iron distance slot |
| 5i | 23° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 6i | 26° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 7i | 29.5° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 8i | 34° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| 9i | 39° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | Short-iron approach slot |
| PW | 44° | High | High / steep | Low | Very high | Scoring-iron / pitching slot |
| UW | 49° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
| SW | 54° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 4-iron → 5-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 5-iron → 6-iron: 3° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 6-iron → 7-iron: 3.5° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 7-iron → 8-iron: 4.5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- 8-iron → 9-iron: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- 9-iron → pitching wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- pitching wedge → utility wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- utility wedge → sand wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
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 26°. By the 8-iron at 34°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
G710 distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 4-iron | 20° | Low launch, higher roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 8-iron | 34° | Mid–high launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | sand wedge | 54° | 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.