Ping G430 LST Fairway Woods Review

2023

Ping G430 LST Fairway Woods Review

96 overall

The Bottom Line

PING G430 LST fairway wood finishes 3rd in our best fairway woods 2023. It ranks in the top 7 for accuracy, distance, and forgiveness. Its highest placement is distance where it ranks 6th. Overall, it is one of the best fairway woods.

Pros

Despite being a low spin fairway wood, PING G430 LST offers a tremendous balance of distance, forgiveness, and accuracy for golfers. Our testers also rank it well for feel, looks, and likelihood of purchase. As a low spin model, it isn't for everyone theoretically. Go through a fitting if you're considering the PING G430 LST fairway wood.

Cons

There isn't much to knock about the PING G430 LST. However, it may not be for every golfer due to its design properties. It is also one of the most expensive fairway wood on the market. Our testers also rank it poorly for sound.

Who’s it For

The PING G430 LST Fairway Wood is designed for golfers with high swing speeds who prioritize high launch, low spin, and long-distance shots. It is most suitable for skilled golfers who can generate faster swing speeds and benefit from the Low Spin Technology (LST) offered by the club. The fairway wood features an 80-gram tungsten sole plate positioned low and back for optimal launch and spin characteristics. Additionally, the G430 LST has a compact, low-profile design and comes with 15 degrees of loft, which can be adjusted +/- 1.5 degrees for further customization.

img Distance

  • rank
    6th

How is distance measured?

Taking into account total distance and carry distance, our distance scoring is a metric ultimately telling you the total yards achieved by the club.

Testing Pool

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Rankings

img Accuracy

  • rank
    7th

What is accuracy?

Accuracy evaluates if a player’s shots with each club are above or below what’s expected based on that player’s skill level. By eliminating variables in player ability, accuracy determines how well the club improves a player’s overall score.

Testing Pool

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Rankings

img Forgiveness

  • rank
    7th

How is forgiveness tested?

Forgiveness measures how well a club corrects for hits that are center or off center off the face of the club. A high forgiveness rating tells you that a club does well at maintaining consistency in performance when your swing fluctuates.

Testing Pool

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Rankings

img Ball Speed

  • rank
    5th

How is ball speed tested?

Ball speed measures how fast the ball is traveling off the face of the club. We eliminate variables like player swing speed or ability, so you can compare ball speeds off the face as affected by the club, not the player.

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Rankings

img Fairways Hit

  • rank
    8th

What is fairways hit?

We evaluate the percentage of shots that hit the fairway compared to shots in the rough. This shows the accuracy of a club, with a higher percentage earning a higher accuracy rating.

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Rankings

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specs & details

136.7

Ball Speed

The speed at which the golf ball travels after being struck by the golf club. It is usually measured in miles per hour (mph).

2757.5

Shot Area

Shot Area is a measure of downrage dispersion. The displayed value is the area of an ellipse (measured in yards2) in which 90% of future shots would be expected to fall.

225.2

Total Distance

The total distance the golf ball travels from the point of impact with the clubface to the point where it stops, including both carry distance and any additional roll after the ball lands.

215.1

Carry

The distance the golf ball travels through the air from the point of impact with the clubface to the point where it first touches the ground. Carry distance does not include any additional roll after the ball lands.

3287.7

Spin

The amount of backspin or topspin on the golf ball after the club strikes it. Spin can affect how the ball travels through the air and how it behaves when it lands.

13.1

Launch Angle

The angle at which the golf ball leaves the clubface after being struck. This is typically measured in degrees.

26.6

Apex

The highest point in the golf ball's trajectory after the club strikes it. This is typically measured in feet above the ground.

38

Descent

The angle at which the golf ball descends from the apex of its trajectory to the ground. This is typically measured in degrees.

13.2

Yards From Center

This refers to the distance that a golf shot travels from the center of the fairway. It is often used to measure accuracy, with shots closer to the center considered more accurate.

77.7

Fairway

Refers to the percentage of times a golfer successfully lands their tee shot on the fairway. It is often used as a measure of accuracy.

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