Driver
Ping G440 HL SFT Driver
Ping G440 HL SFT Driver
Ping · Driver · G440 HL SFT
Best Trade-In
$342
Trade-In Values
| Condition | Trade-In Value |
|---|---|
| Brand New | $285.00 |
| Mint | $342.00 |
| Average | $285.00 |
| Poor | $114.00 |
Trade-in values sourced from PGA Value Guide. Prices may vary.
About the Ping G440 HL SFT Driver
The Ping G440 HL SFT Driver is a purpose-built slice fighter designed for golfers with slower swing speeds. The "HL" stands for High Launch and the "SFT" stands for Straight Flight Technology — together they address the two biggest challenges facing senior and moderate-speed players: getting the ball in the air and keeping it from drifting right. This is the lightest configuration in the G440 driver family, with a target head weight of 196 grams compared to 199 grams for the standard SFT.
The HL build pairs the draw-biased SFT head with the ultra-light Ping Alta Quick shaft and a Lamkin UTx Lite grip, reducing total club weight to help generate more clubhead speed. The SFT head itself features a 23-gram adjustable tungsten back weight that can be positioned in Draw (approximately 13 yards of correction) or Draw+ (approximately 20 yards of correction) settings. Ping's Carbonfly Wrap crown saves weight from the top of the head, pushing the center of gravity lower for higher launch and more forgiveness.
The G440 SFT won a Gold Medal on the Golf Digest 2025 Hot List and earned 5-star customer ratings. The HL version makes this proven slice-correction technology accessible to players who lack the swing speed to take full advantage of standard-weight configurations. If you fight a persistent fade or slice and swing under 90 mph, this is one of the most targeted solutions available.
Key Technology & Features
- 23g adjustable tungsten back weight with Draw and Draw+ positions for up to 20 yards of slice correction
- Carbonfly Wrap crown saves weight and lowers the center of gravity
- Free Hosel technology removes hosel weight and repositions it lower in the head
- Thinner, lower face design for higher ball speeds across the hitting area
- Trajectory Tuning 2.0 eight-position hosel for ±1.5° loft adjustment
Detailed Specifications
| Head Size | 460cc |
|---|---|
| Head Weight | 196g (HL) / 199g (Standard) |
| Lofts | 9°, 10.5° (±1.5° adjustable) |
| Length | 46" |
| Back Weight | 23g adjustable (Draw / Draw+) |
| Stock Shaft | Ping Alta Quick 35/45 (HL build) |
| Lie Angle | 58.5° |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Up to 20 yards of draw bias to correct a slice
- +Lightweight HL build helps slower swingers generate speed
- +High launch promotes carry distance for moderate speeds
- +Gold Medal winner on Golf Digest Hot List
Cons
- –Only available in right-hand for the HL configuration
- –Too much draw bias for golfers who already hit it straight or left
- –Limited loft options compared to the G440 Max
Best For
Golfers with swing speeds under 90 mph who struggle with a slice and need a lightweight, draw-biased driver to straighten out their tee shots.