[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":20},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-ping-golf-clubs-ping-club-naming-explained-g-i-series-blueprint-and-s259":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"ping-club-naming-explained-g-i-series-blueprint-and-s259","Ping Club Naming Explained: G, i-Series, Blueprint and s259","Decoding the jargon so a Ping model name tells you something useful before you swing it.","\u002Fimg\u002Fping-golf-clubs\u002Fping-club-naming-explained-g-i-series-blueprint-and-s259_ping-club-naming.png","Ping Club Naming Explained: G, i-Series, Blueprint and s259 illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"ping-golf-clubs","Ping Golf Clubs","\u003Ch3>Family name, then descriptor\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Every Ping name has a family part and a descriptor part. \u003Cem>G440 SFT\u003C\u002Fem> is family “G440”, descriptor “SFT”. Once you separate the two, the rest of the range stops feeling arbitrary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>The family names\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>G440\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the current metalwood generation: drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, plus the G440 game-improvement iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>G740\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the more forgiving iron sibling to G440, built for maximum distance and help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>i-Series\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the players’ iron band, currently spanning \u003Cstrong>i240\u003C\u002Fstrong>, \u003Cstrong>i530\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>i540\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Blueprint\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the traditional forged iron family, split into \u003Cstrong>S\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>T\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>s259\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the current wedge family, which replaced s159, which in turn replaced Glide 4.0.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>PLD Milled\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the premium putter line, alongside a standard Anser and Anser 2 range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>The driver descriptors that matter\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Max\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the neutral, high-forgiveness shape. Where most fittings start.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>LST\u003C\u002Fstrong> — low spin technology, aimed at faster swingers who already launch the ball high enough.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>SFT\u003C\u002Fstrong> — straight flight technology, weighted to bias the shot toward a draw.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>K\u003C\u002Fstrong> — Ping’s highest-MOI driver, with a three-position adjustable back weight for draw, fade or neutral bias. An HL version exists for a lighter, higher-launching build.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>The iron descriptors that matter\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>S\u003C\u002Fstrong> vs \u003Cstrong>T\u003C\u002Fstrong> in Blueprint — S is a compact cavity back with a little forgiveness; T is a traditional muscleback with almost none. Most golfers who ask for “a blade” actually want the S.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>240 \u002F 530 \u002F 540\u003C\u002Fstrong> in i-Series — 240 sits closest to a players’ cavity back, 530 adds hollow-body speed, and 540 is the newest of the three, built for pace and a stopping ball flight.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>G vs G740\u003C\u002Fstrong> — G740 is the more forgiving, longer-launching sibling.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>The wedge grind letters\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>s259 grinds describe sole shape, not quality:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>S\u003C\u002Fstrong> — versatile, all-round.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>W\u003C\u002Fstrong> — maximum forgiveness, suited to a steep attack angle.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>B\u003C\u002Fstrong> — low bounce, for firm turf and shallow divots.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>H\u003C\u002Fstrong> — a half-moon sole for steep swings on soft turf.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>T\u003C\u002Fstrong> — a tour grind for open-face play, with the shortest heel.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>E\u003C\u002Fstrong> — an Eye 2-inspired high-toe shape for bunkers and specialty shots.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Reading a full name\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>G440 K\u003C\u002Fem> — current metalwood generation, highest-MOI driver shape with adjustable back weighting. Built for a golfer who wants stability without giving up shot-shaping options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>i530\u003C\u002Fem> — players’ iron band, hollow-body construction for speed. A compact-looking club for a golfer who wants more from their long irons without moving to G.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Shortcut:\u003C\u002Fstrong> If a driver name contains \u003Cem>Max\u003C\u002Fem> or \u003Cem>K\u003C\u002Fem>, expect forgiveness. If it contains \u003Cem>LST\u003C\u002Fem>, expect demands. In irons, Blueprint means least help, G means most, and i-Series sits between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Model names current as of September 2026.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",442,{"slug":15,"title":16},"how-ping-tiers-its-range-and-who-each-family-is-built-for","How Ping Tiers Its Range and Who Each Family Is Built For",{"slug":18,"title":19},"ping-drivers-compared-g440-max-lst-sft-and-k","Ping Drivers Compared: G440 Max, LST, SFT and K",1788299817700]