PING G440 Hybrid Review

Key Features:

• Free hosel design saves weight to lower CG, optimise launch/spin and increase forgiveness
• Carbonfly wrap saves weight to increase MOI and lower CG
• Maraging Steel face flexes for greater ball speed and optimised spin

PING is one of the best and most established names in the game when it comes to hybrids, and they have been a consistent fixture in multiple Tour player's bags for several high-profile wins.

G430 was a fantastic range, and it’s fair to say PING has stuck with what works; there have been a few new features introduced into this new range. 

• Best Golf Hybrids 2025

The tried and tested carbon fly wrap is here to stay, but a new hosel design has been introduced to save weight to lower the centre of gravity, which is designed to optimise launch and spin while, in turn, increasing forgiveness.

PING has also returned to an old favourite colourway with a blue that fans of the brand will instantly recognise.

To find out if PING had created another superb range of hybrids, Alex Lodge and I took the G440 out on the course before digging into the numbers at Custom Golf Works.

Let’s get into it.

Player Level

PING as a brand has always created clubs that can appeal to the vast majority of golfers, primarily due to its clubs being traditionally quite forgiving. That is certainly still the case. From scratch to a 35 handicap, any golfer could utilise this hybrid effectively.

PING G440 Looks and Feel

The G440 hybrid is sleek, modern, and very reminiscent of the G30, which first hit shelves in 2015. The sole features a primarily black design, with lovely contrast between the gloss central panel and the matte wings that lay on either side.

Flashes of blue add a touch of colour and round out an excellent overall look.

In terms of profile, the G440 is one of the more generous profiles on the market in 2025, and that extra meat behind the ball is very confidence-inspiring.

The crown features a black gradient that transitions from solid black behind the face to a carbon texture near the rear of the head.

Some very subtle detailing around the perimeter rounds out the design. Although I’m not usually a fan of additional lines around the edge of the head, these are so discreet that they don’t bother me.

In terms of feel, the G440 offers a suitably springy sensation at impact that’s very similar to that of the G430.

Potent from the middle but responsive out of the perimeter, the G440 delivers a pure flash on pure strikes but will certainly let you know when you don’t find the middle of the face.

PING G440 Performance and Feel

I’ve been a big fan of PING hybrids in the past and was a long-time user of the G410, which was a friend in the bag for quite some time.

For whatever reason, though, I couldn’t quite get on with the G440. During testing, there were some lovely shots, but I did find that I really struggled to consistently find the middle and create a consistent shape through the air. 

Granted, a fair amount of blame must fall at my door, too. However, the easy launch and playability offered by both the G440 Max driver and Fairway Wood weren’t present in the hybrid.

Modern hybrids tend to have a bit of draw bias built into them, and that’s certainly what I experienced when using the G440. My bad shot with hybrids tends to be the one that starts left and stays left, and I found that crept in much more often with PING’s newest offering.

In terms of speed, I was also slightly let down by the G440. As you can see from the numbers above, my carry distances weren't much to shout about, and even when I did middle one, they were still falling behind the competition like the Callaway Elyte.

While I have been harsh in this review, I do not doubt that this hybrid is, deep down, a very solid club. For me, though, it was one of the more disappointing performers of the year.

I usually associate PING hybrids with being incredibly easy to use, and in the past, they have got me out of some really sticky situations; however, with the G440, it was far from love at first sight.

Should you buy a PING G440 hybrid?

The best advice I can give you regarding the G440 is to hit it yourself. I love the look and feel of this hybrid, but I couldn’t get to grips with it when it came to performance.

That definitely doesn’t mean you will have the same issues, though, so if you are curious, head down to your local pro shop or retailer and give it a hit.