The PING G740 iron lineup runs from 21° to 56° across 9 factory loft options. The 7-iron is 28° and the highest-lofted option is the 56-iron at 56°.
G740 Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
G740 Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5i | 21° | — | — |
| 6i | 24.5° | 3.5° | Near model median |
| 7i | 28° | 3.5° | Near model median |
| 8i | 32° | 4° | Near model median |
| 9i | 36° | 4° | Near model median |
| PW | 40° | 4° | Near model median |
| UW | 45° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| 50 | 50° | 5° | Wider than model median |
| 56 | 56° | 6° | Wider than model median |
What stands out about the G740 loft?
Gap pattern: The loft steps vary from 3.5° to 6°, with a 4° median.
G740 loft progression
Where do the G740 loft gaps change?
The tightest gap is 3.5° between the 5-iron and 6-iron. The widest is 6° between the 50-iron and 56-iron. The median step is 4°.
G740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G730 | 7i | 28° | Same loft |
| G740 | 7i | 28° | This model |
| G430 | 7i | 29° | 1° higher loft |
| G Le | 7i | 29.5° | 1.5° higher loft |
| G | 7i | 30° | 2° higher loft |
| G30 | 7i | 30.5° | 2.5° higher loft |
Which G740 club has each loft?
- 21° = 5-iron.
- 24.5° = 6-iron.
- 28° = 7-iron.
- 32° = 8-iron.
- 36° = 9-iron.
- 40° = pitching wedge.
- 45° = utility wedge.
- 50° = 50-iron.
- 56° = 56-iron.
Individual G740 loft answers
What loft is the PING G740 5-iron?
The G740 5-iron is 21°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the PING G740 6-iron?
The G740 6-iron is 24.5°. It has 3.5° more loft than the 5-iron.
What loft is the PING G740 7-iron?
The G740 7-iron is 28°. It has 3.5° more loft than the 6-iron.
What loft is the PING G740 8-iron?
The G740 8-iron is 32°. It has 4° more loft than the 7-iron.
What loft is the PING G740 9-iron?
The G740 9-iron is 36°. It has 4° more loft than the 8-iron.
What loft is the PING G740 pitching wedge?
The G740 pitching wedge is 40°. It has 4° more loft than the 9-iron.
What loft is the PING G740 utility wedge?
The G740 utility wedge is 45°. It has 5° more loft than the pitching wedge.
What loft is the PING G740 50-iron?
The G740 50-iron is 50°. It has 5° more loft than the utility wedge.
What loft is the PING G740 56-iron?
The G740 56-iron is 56°. It has 6° more loft than the 50-iron.
G740 Loft Intelligence
These derived specs show how the numbered irons are structured beyond the raw loft chart.
28° loft
vs ~35° traditional 7i
3.8° average
Consistent
Iron-only spacing: The tightest numbered-iron gap is 3.5° from 5i to 6i; the widest is 4° from 7i to 8i.
Loft Consistency Score: 83.3/100. This derived score measures variation in numbered-iron loft gaps; 100 means perfectly even spacing.
How the G740 lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each G740 loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Low–mid launch • Moderate–high roll
Very high launch • Maximum stopping
Low–mid → Very high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5i | 21° | Low–mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Low–moderate | Long-iron slot |
| 6i | 24.5° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 7i | 28° | Mid–low | Strong / flat | Moderate | Moderate | Distance-biased mid/long iron |
| 8i | 32° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | Mid-iron scoring transition |
| 9i | 36° | Mid–high | Higher | Low–moderate | High | Control-oriented mid/short iron |
| PW | 40° | High | High / soft | Lower | High | Short-iron approach slot |
| UW | 45° | High | High / steep | Low | Very high | Scoring-iron / pitching slot |
| 50 | 50° | Very high | Very high / steep | Very low | Very high | Gap-control / scoring slot |
| 56 | 56° | Very high | Maximum-height / steep | Minimal | Maximum | Short-game / maximum-control slot |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 5-iron → 6-iron: 3.5° — 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° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 8-iron → 9-iron: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- 9-iron → pitching wedge: 4° — Normal-to-moderate loft step — usually a balanced transition.
- pitching wedge → utility wedge: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- utility wedge → 50-iron: 5° — Wider loft step — worth checking carry distance for a larger jump.
- 50-iron → 56-iron: 6° — Very wide loft step — this transition deserves extra gapping attention.
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 7-iron at 28°. By the 9-iron at 36°, the loft profile is clearly moving toward higher launch, steeper descent and stronger green-holding tendency.
G740 distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 5-iron | 21° | Low–mid launch, moderate–high roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 9-iron | 36° | Mid–high launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | 56-iron | 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.