The PING Karsten 2014 hybrid lineup runs from 19° to 25.5° across 3 factory loft options. The 3-hybrid is 19° and the highest-lofted option is the 5-hybrid at 25.5°.
Karsten 2014 Lofts & Loft Chart
Factory loft map and model-specific gap analysis
Karsten 2014 Loft Chart
| Club | Loft | Loft Gap | Gap Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3H | 19° | — | — |
| 4H | 22° | 3° | Near model median |
| 5H | 25.5° | 3.5° | Near model median |
What stands out about the Karsten 2014 loft?
Gap pattern: The loft steps vary from 3° to 3.5°, with a 3.2° median.
Karsten 2014 loft progression
Where do the Karsten 2014 loft gaps change?
The tightest gap is 3° between the 3-hybrid and 4-hybrid. The widest is 3.5° between the 4-hybrid and 5-hybrid. The median step is 3.2°.
Karsten 2014 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° | Same loft |
| G30 | 3H | 19° | Same loft |
| G400 | 3H | 19° | Same loft |
| Karsten 2014 | 3H | 19° | This model |
| G2 | 3H | 20° | 1° higher loft |
| Rapture | 3H | 21° | 2° higher loft |
Which Karsten 2014 club has each loft?
- 19° = 3-hybrid.
- 22° = 4-hybrid.
- 25.5° = 5-hybrid.
Individual Karsten 2014 loft answers
What loft is the PING Karsten 2014 3-hybrid?
The Karsten 2014 3-hybrid is 19°. It is the lowest-lofted option in this model.
What loft is the PING Karsten 2014 4-hybrid?
The Karsten 2014 4-hybrid is 22°. It has 3° more loft than the 3-hybrid.
What loft is the PING Karsten 2014 5-hybrid?
The Karsten 2014 5-hybrid is 25.5°. It has 3.5° more loft than the 4-hybrid.
Karsten 2014 Loft Intelligence
These derived specs turn the raw hybrid lofts into a clearer picture of gapping and iron-replacement range.
19° to 25.5°
between adjacent hybrids
Consistent
closest traditional static lofts
Replacement spacing: The average hybrid step is 3.2°, with gaps ranging from 3° to 3.5°.
Coverage: The lineup spans 6.5° across the long-iron / hybrid part of the bag.
How the Karsten 2014 lofts affect the shot
Loft is one of the biggest inputs into launch, trajectory, rollout and stopping power. The table below translates each Karsten 2014 loft into its likely loft-only shot tendency.
Mid launch • Moderate–high roll
Mid–high launch • High stopping
Mid → Mid–high launch tendency
Distance → control as loft increases
| Club | Loft | Launch Tendency | Flight Window | Roll Tendency | Stopping Tendency | Loft-Driven Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3H | 19° | Mid | Strong | Moderate–high | Moderate | Long-iron replacement |
| 4H | 22° | Mid | Balanced | Moderate | Moderate–high | 3/4-iron replacement window |
| 5H | 25.5° | Mid–high | Higher / softer | Low–moderate | High | Mid-iron replacement window |
What the loft gaps mean for shot separation
- 3-hybrid → 4-hybrid: 3° — Moderate hybrid step — a sensible starting point for gapping.
- 4-hybrid → 5-hybrid: 3.5° — 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.
Karsten 2014 distance-to-control map
| Part of lineup | Reference club | Loft | What the loft favors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance end | 3-hybrid | 19° | Mid launch, moderate–high roll, stronger distance bias |
| Middle | 4-hybrid | 22° | Mid launch, more balanced carry/control role |
| Control end | 5-hybrid | 25.5° | Mid–high launch, 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.