Tour Ping G430 LST and Max drivers, G430 Max fairway wood & G430 hybrid – 2022 Shriners Children's Open

[WV_Golfer]

I'm curious how the forgiveness of the G430 line compares to my G400 max?  Thinking about ordering a G430 LST but wondered how the MOI of the new Max and LST compare to the numbers on the 400 max?  

[J_Tizzle]

8 minutes ago, WV_Golfer said:

I'm curious how the forgiveness of the G430 line compares to my G400 max?  Thinking about ordering a G430 LST but wondered how the MOI of the new Max and LST compare to the numbers on the 400 max?  

 

I would ASSUME that the newer drivers are more forgiving than the 400.  Thats essentially the only thing they can continuously update/improve. 

[Gareth]

21 hours ago, odshot68 said:

After Michael newtons review I’m less excited about the new lst. Perhaps the Aerojet may be the answer. Still want to try hybrids. 

Considering what a fine ball striker he is that surprised me. Think he said he’d go for the Max and not the LST which means a lot of us should do likewise, or at least try both first…

[true8]

On 1/10/2023 at 7:25 PM, leftycabe said:

shafts are tricky and typically require a fair amount of testing to dial in, but at that speed you *should* be firmly in the stiff shaft category. I would suggest at least trying something stiffer as it could unlock some additional gains. 

I went back and tested the LST and Max again and like you said I tried the stiff shaft. It was significantly better for me vs the regular shaft. I hit the Max much better than the LST today. This Golf Town location still only had a 9 LST and 10.5 Max. I'd like to try a 10.5 LST and 9 Max before I order so going to do a fitting next week with the Ping rep. Really enjoyed hitting both drivers though. I think the 430 will be really popular this season.

[Cstobaugh]

On 1/11/2023 at 1:49 PM, Grouchykona said:

(This may have been asked before):

Are the 2 non-Ping shafts offered: Mitsubishi Kai”Li White & HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, “made for” or “real deal” oem shafts?

Also wondering this. Anyone have any feedback?

[GFarrell]

5 hours ago, J_Tizzle said:

 

I would ASSUME that the newer drivers are more forgiving than the 400.  Thats essentially the only thing they can continuously update/improve. 

 

Took my new G430 MAX out to the local trackman Range to dial it in, the ball speed consistency across the face - especially heel strikes - blew my mind. 

 

Once i had it dialed i hit 20 drives - removed 3 outliers that were poor swings. 17 shots struck all over the face - min ball speed 151.3 max 157.4. SS 105-108mph.

 

I'm coming from g400 (std) and i would get 10+mph variation across the face easily.

[Grouchykona]

1 hour ago, Cstobaugh said:

Also wondering this. Anyone have any feedback?

 

On 1/11/2023 at 3:15 PM, GFarrell said:

 

Just got my G430 MAX w/Kai'Li White 60X, its the real deal.

Haven’t heard any feedback on the HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX yet but assuming so (?)

[Viper4225]

2 hours ago, Grouchykona said:

 

Haven’t heard any feedback on the HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX yet but assuming so (?)

 

Contacted ping customer service and they said it's the real deal with hexcel hextow. 

 

Let us know how it feels when you get yours! 

 

 

[Cstobaugh]

8 minutes ago, Viper4225 said:

 

Contacted ping customer service and they said it's the real deal with hexcel hextow. 

 

Let us know how it feels when you get yours! 

 

 

Dumb question. But would that be the same for fairways?

[Grouchykona]

17 minutes ago, Viper4225 said:

 

Contacted ping customer service and they said it's the real deal with hexcel hextow. 

 

Let us know how it feels when you get yours! 

 

 

Thanks for the info. I’ll let you know how I get along with the shaft. I’ve never gamed one before and plan to use my Ventus Red 6X (fitted) in the G430 but ordering the driver with the Smoke Red since it’s probably the closest in profile to my Ventus. Never know, it may kick my Ventus to the bench. 

[beluga99]

20 hours ago, eric61 said:

How does the forgiveness of the 430 LST compare? Feel like a huge step down, or comparable?

I have to say I haven't noticed any drop off in performance.  My strikes live between the centre and toe side and I have the LST weight in the middle.  I find it plenty forgiving, and haven't noticed shots that can spin up when not struck well with the G400 e.g lower on the face.  Have been suprised where some shots have ended up after less than stellar swings.  Scientifically the G400 is likely more forgiving due to its design, but not noticeable enough for me to say "it's way better."

[Strategery]

Ping G430 LST vs Titleist TSR2.

[eric61]

The fairway woods and hybrids look really impressive in the TXG and 2nd Swing reviews. The G430 Max 3 wood, in particular, seems just remarkably consistent. Sophie Walker also raved about it at Golfalot. Here's her written review.

 

 

 

 

 

[Grouchykona]

I’m hoping 3rd party vendors will start selling rear tungsten weights for G430 line soon. Where is a good place to get  authentic Ping factory weights?  Ping doesn’t sell directly to consumers correct?  
 

Unlike my current G425 which I hotmelted (sound+weight) i will use weights for the G430.. 

[rexwrx]

31 minutes ago, Grouchykona said:

I’m hoping 3rd party vendors will start selling rear tungsten weights for G430 line soon. Where is a good place to get  authentic Ping factory weights?  Ping doesn’t sell directly to consumers correct?  
 

Unlike my current G425 which I hotmelted (sound+weight) i will use weights for the G430.. 

The G410 weights work just fine and are lower profile for those that don’t hover and drag it away low. Catches on the turf less for me. 
 

Only downside is they only fit in the center setting. 
 

Also G430 aftermarket weights are available: 

 

Gofotu Golf Weight for PING G430 LST SFT Driver, G430 Max Driver 5g/7g/9g/15g/20g/22g/25g/27g https://a.co/d/95hOCCB

 

 

Edited January 13, 2023 by rexwrx

[BubbaBallesteros]

31 minutes ago, Grouchykona said:

I’m hoping 3rd party vendors will start selling rear tungsten weights for G430 line soon. Where is a good place to get  authentic Ping factory weights?  Ping doesn’t sell directly to consumers correct?  
 

Unlike my current G425 which I hotmelted (sound+weight) i will use weights for the G430.. 

Golfworks

[Strategery]

Saw the G430 driver heads in Canada today. Look great! Also saw the Aerojets. Very nice.

 

[Strategery]

4 hours ago, eric61 said:

Sophie Walker also raved about it at Golfalot. Here's her written review.

Sophie is an excellent reviewer. Former Euro Tour pro. Great slow swing ball striker. She doesn't sugar coat her opinions.

[St Jimmy]

4 hours ago, eric61 said:

The fairway woods and hybrids look really impressive in the TXG and 2nd Swing reviews. The G430 Max 3 wood, in particular, seems just remarkably consistent. Sophie Walker also raved about it at Golfalot. Here's her written review.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I admittedly didn't watch the video, but how could he claim a "most consistent" anything 13 days into the year?

[Rpete33]

Can anyone tell me the profile of the tour 2.0 black??? Loved the shaft and was fitted into it just looking for more info.

[ibluetooth]

I gotta be honest - I was all set to replace my SIM2 Max Driver with the G430 and the SIM Ti Fairway wood with the LST later this summer…then I saw the Canadian retail price for a non premium shaft driver with the Max head - $810 for the driver and $520 for the fairway.  I have never complained about retail price - up until now. 
 

Throw a premium shaft in there and we’re over $1k for a driver…yikes!

[coreyhr]

1 hour ago, Grouchykona said:

I’m hoping 3rd party vendors will start selling rear tungsten weights for G430 line soon. Where is a good place to get  authentic Ping factory weights?  Ping doesn’t sell directly to consumers correct?  
 

Unlike my current G425 which I hotmelted (sound+weight) i will use weights for the G430.. 

The weights are already on EBay. I’ve always had good luck with the EBay sellers. As a matter of fact, their Scotty weights have always been dead on for me where Scotty OEM weights have always been a little light of the stated weight. 

[AzSuperHack76]

13 minutes ago, ibluetooth said:

I gotta be honest - I was all set to replace my SIM2 Max Driver with the G430 and the SIM Ti Fairway wood with the LST later this summer…then I saw the Canadian retail price for a non premium shaft driver with the Max head - $810 for the driver and $520 for the fairway.  I have never complained about retail price - up until now. 
 

Throw a premium shaft in there and we’re over $1k for a driver…yikes!

It's getting crazy, and not just Ping the TM Stealth 2, and Callaway Paradym drivers are $50 more than the G430.

[Strategery]

1 hour ago, Rpete33 said:

Can anyone tell me the profile of the tour 2.0 black??? Loved the shaft and was fitted into it just looking for more info.

It's a Ping no-upcharge Ventus Black: Low launch, low spin.

[pmang]

Has anyone tried the Max with the Hzrdus RDX Red 6.0 in comparison with the other stock shafts?

[Strategery]

On 1/12/2023 at 2:25 PM, GFarrell said:

blew my mind.

Once i had it dialed i hit 20 drives - removed 3 outliers that were poor swings. 17 shots struck all over the face - min ball speed 151.3 max 157.4. SS 105-108mph.

Low smash.

[Strategery]

56 minutes ago, ibluetooth said:

I gotta be honest - I was all set to replace my SIM2 Max Driver with the G430 and the SIM Ti Fairway wood with the LST later this summer…then I saw the Canadian retail price for a non premium shaft driver with the Max head - $810 for the driver and $520 for the fairway.  I have never complained about retail price - up until now. 
 

Throw a premium shaft in there and we’re over $1k for a driver…yikes!

$900CDN + tax is Canada entry point for stock shaft. O... M... G.

[Strategery]

2 hours ago, St Jimmy said:

I admittedly didn't watch the video, but how could he claim a "most consistent" anything 13 days into the year?

"Didn't read, didn't watch, but here's my response..."

[Strategery]

6 hours ago, eric61 said:

The fairway woods and hybrids look really impressive in [] 2nd Swing reviews.

Have you seen this Kevin fellow on 2nd Swing recently? He is not a young buck but absolutely nukes it. He is the new TXG Matty-boy as far as I'm concerned.

[DE-ILLINI]

16 minutes ago, Strategery said:

Have you seen this Kevin fellow on 2nd Swing recently? He is not a young buck but absolutely nukes it. He is the new TXG Matty-boy as far as I'm concerned.

He is a good player.  Won the Pennsylvania Open in 2018.  Used to work at the 2nd Swing in Wilmington DE.  They had the big check he got when he won on display.