Driver
Ping G440 LST Driver
Ping G440 LST Driver
Ping · Driver · G440 LST
Best Trade-In
$340
Trade-In Values
| Condition | Trade-In Value |
|---|---|
| Brand New | $283.00 |
| Mint | $339.60 |
| Average | $283.00 |
| Poor | $113.20 |
Trade-in values sourced from PGA Value Guide. Prices may vary.
About the Ping G440 LST Driver
The Ping G440 LST (Low Spin Technology) is a 450cc driver built for golfers with faster swing speeds who need to keep spin rates down for maximum distance. It uses a 29-gram tungsten backweight to maintain stability and forgiveness while delivering spin numbers roughly 250 rpm lower than the G440 Max. The slightly smaller head size gives it a more compact, tour-preferred look at address.
Like the rest of the G440 family, the LST features Ping's Free Hosel design, which strips weight from the hosel and heel section and pushes it lower in the head. Ping claims this creates their deepest center of gravity ever in a driver, aligning it closer to the force line for faster ball speed and better launch conditions. The Carbonfly Wrap carbon crown further contributes to the low CG while producing a noticeably improved sound. Multiple reviewers have called the G440 LST one of the best-sounding drivers of 2025.
In independent testing by MyGolfSpy, the G440 LST ranked 7th for distance and 3rd for forgiveness among all drivers tested, an impressive combination for a low-spin head. The 8-position adjustable hosel allows fine-tuning of loft and lie angle. It earned a Gold Medal on the 2025 Golf Digest Hot List and is a strong option for anyone looking to reduce spin without giving up the stability that higher-handicap players depend on.
Key Technology & Features
- 29-gram tungsten backweight delivers low spin while maintaining high MOI stability
- Free Hosel design redistributes weight from the hosel to create Ping's deepest CG in a driver
- Carbonfly Wrap carbon crown lowers CG and produces a refined, muted impact sound
- 450cc head size offers a compact, tour-preferred profile with reduced air resistance
- 8-position adjustable hosel with 1.5 degrees of loft adjustment and up to 3 degrees of lie flattening
Detailed Specifications
| Head Size | 450cc |
|---|---|
| Lofts | 9°, 10.5° (adjustable ±1.5°) |
| Back Weight | 29g tungsten |
| Standard Length | 45.5" (Tour 2.0, Tensei, Denali) |
| Stock Shaft | Ping Tour 2.0 Chrome 65 |
| Adjustability | 8-position hosel (loft ±1.5°, lie up to 3° flat) |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Approximately 250 rpm less spin than the G440 Max for added distance with fast swings
- +Surprisingly forgiving for a low-spin driver, ranked 3rd in forgiveness by MyGolfSpy
- +Excellent sound and feel, widely praised as among the best in 2025
- +Strong performance on low-face and heel strikes without excessive spin spikes
Cons
- –Minimal performance gains over the previous G430 LST for existing owners
- –450cc head may look small to golfers accustomed to oversized drivers
- –Not ideal for slower swing speeds that need more spin to keep the ball airborne
Best For
Better players and faster swingers (95+ mph) who generate too much spin with standard drivers and want a low-spin head that still offers meaningful forgiveness on off-center hits.