Ping G400 Irons Review

The Ping G irons were extremely popular so how did the G400 irons better them?

Ping G400 Irons Review

Ping G400 Irons Review

Golfers will notice the switch to a lighter finish, more in keeping with the rest of the irons in the Ping range like the iBlade, i200 and Glide 2.0 wedges. The address profile makes them look inviting to hit. There’s a fair amount of offset, a long blade length from heel to toe but the topline looks thinner because it is so round.

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Although the lofts are 0.5˚ stronger than the outgoing G irons, we experienced a significantly high launch with our 7-iron based on our Foresight Sports GC2 data.

What was pleasing was that the spin remained relatively low, meaning the distance, especially into the wind, won’t be affected but the ball will still stop on the greens thanks to the height of the trajectory.

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The feel is surprisingly soft for an iron built mostly for distance and that applies to strikes from the sweetspot and the area around it too.

In the G400 iron, Ping has created what feels like a faster, more forgiving iron that will stop quickly on the green but still give the mid-to-high handicapper the distance and accuracy they need while also looking great in the bag.

Ping G400 Irons Review - The Tech

The new Ping G400 irons have been designed to help golfers get more distance and stop the ball more quickly on the greens. They do this thanks to advanced face flexing technology that utilizes a toprail undercut cavity, allowing the flex 18 per cent more than the G iron – that’s more flex than any other G series iron ever made.

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Not only does this increase ball speed but it also increases the launch angle significantly. Updated COR-Eye Technology provides the distance across the clubface, which is engineered from hyper 17-4 stainless steel that is now 40 per cent thinner.

The Ping G400 irons have 0.5˚ lower lofts than the outgoing Ping G irons and with the added technology, are said to provide a five yard gain in distance through the set.

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A full cavity badge provides an enriched impact response for improved sound and feel at impact, while a premium hydropearl chrome finish reduces friction through the turf by 40 per cent to improve launch and spin in wet conditions and out of the rough.

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The design also incorporates a concealed Custom Tuning Port (CTP) weight for expanded perimeter weighting, while the elastomer insert enables swing weight to be fine tuned during the final stages of assembly.

Specs, availability and pricing

The Ping G400 irons are available in 4-9, PW, UW, SW, LW from July 27th, 2017 in the Ping AWT 2.0 steel shaft (RRP £110 per club) or the Ping CFS Graphite shaft (RRP £120 per club). Other steel shafts models available at no upcharge are the True Temper Dynamic Gold, Nippon NS Pro Modus3, Project X, XP95 and KBS Tour.

Joel Tadman
Technical Editor

Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.


One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.


Joel's current What's In The Bag? 

Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9° 

Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15° 

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18° 

Irons: Ping i230 4-UW

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind

Putter: Evnroll ER2V 

Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x