The Ping G440 SFT HL Drivers are specifically engineered to cater to golfers with slower swing speeds who struggle to generate sufficient clubhead speed and ball velocity with traditional drivers. By utilising lighter backweights, ultra-light shafts like the Alta Quick 35/45, and lightweight grips such as the Lamkin UTX 41g, the G440 SFT HL Drivers help reduce the overall system weight. This allows golfers to swing the club faster, leading to more ball speed, higher launch angles, and longer carry distances.
Built with forgiveness in mind, the PING G440 SFT HL Driver combines the deep center of gravity (CG) of the G440 series with the unique SFT design to optimise launch conditions. Whether you're a high-handicap golfer looking to correct your slice or a mid-handicap player aiming to enhance control, this driver delivers impressive results. With improved ball speed, low spin, and consistent trajectory, the PING G440 SFT Driver offers excellent performance for golfers looking to straighten out their drives and hit more fairways.
The Free-Hosel Technology in the G440 SFT HL Driver removes weight from the hosel area, redistributing it lower in the clubhead. This allows for the deepest CG in a PING driver yet, resulting in faster ball speeds, more controlled spin, and a higher launch angle. The improved weight distribution ensures optimal ball flight, helping golfers hit longer, more accurate drives.
By lowering the face height, PING has made the face of the G440 SFT Driver both thinner and more responsive. This design increase boosts ball speed, providing better consistency across the clubface, particularly in the high heel area, which helps golfers achieve reliable shots even on mis-hits.
With a reduction in total system weight by 10 grams, the G440 SFT Driver encourages faster swing speeds, translating into greater distance. Additionally, the shaft has been extended to 46 inches—1/4" longer than previous models—to promote a higher launch angle and longer drives with a tighter dispersion pattern.
The innovative CarbonFly Wrap crown, featured across all three versions (MAX, LST, SFT), optimises weight distribution, lowering the CG for more forgiveness and a quieter, satisfying sound at impact. This design maintains the driver’s performance without sacrificing its feel, creating an enjoyable playing experience.
The G440 SFT features a 11-gram adjustable back weight that ensures forgiveness while also giving golfers the ability to customise their shot shape. The back weight’s two-position (draw and draw+) system influences both trajectory and shot shaping to suit your game.
Equipped with the Trajectory Tuning 2.0 adjustable hosel, the G440 SFT allows for further customisation of the loft (±1.5°) and lie (up to 3° flatter than standard). This 8-position hosel enables golfers to fine-tune their launch angle and ball flight characteristics for optimal performance and consistency.
| G440 MAX Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lofts | 9.0°, 10.5° |
| Head Volume | 460cc |
| Head Weight | 199g |
| Back Weight | 11g |
| Swing Weight | D0 |
| Standard Length | 46" |
| Standard Shaft | ALTA Quick 35g/45g |
| Standard Grip | Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet Black |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Ping SFT HL technology used for? | Ping SFT (Straight Flight Technology) HL is designed to help golfers who struggle with slicing. The technology features a draw-inducing CG location, which promotes a more neutral ball flight and helps correct the slice, making it ideal for golfers who tend to miss with a fade or slice. |
| What benefits do the Ping SFT HL models offer for high handicappers? | Ping SFT HL models provide high handicappers with forgiveness and consistency. They are specifically engineered with a draw-bias that helps promote more accurate, straighter shots, which is ideal for golfers looking for better control and more confidence in their game. |
| Can the loft and lie be adjusted on Ping SFT HL clubs? | Yes, Ping SFT HL clubs typically feature an adjustable hosel, allowing golfers to adjust the loft and lie settings for optimal performance. This provides players with the ability to fine-tune their club to match their specific swing characteristics and course conditions for maximum results. |
