Time to update the hybrid. Ping G430 looks to be well reviewed - why do you play it?

KevCannon · February 15

I haven’t tried Ping 425 or 430 mainly because I have really enjoyed my Titleist Tsi2 hybrid. I have had the tsi2 18* hybrid in the bag for a handful of years now and it has been a very consistent weapon for me, fills the 220-225 yd gap perfectly for me. These can be had for a discount since tsr came out. My buddy has a g410 hybrid that i have hit, and that thing is good.

braincramp52 · February 15

I play the G430 hybrids because they just flat perform. Love the feel and shape. I've had Ping hybrids for a long time and the 430 line is the best they've made as far as I'm concerned.

gtrade · February 15

14 hours ago, Fairways_and_Greens said:

I just got fit for a G430 hybrito. I was looking for a 4i replacement and was shocked the 430h was carrying 247 (5i carry is 205). I had to go with a 5H to get the 225-235 I was looking for.

Exactly same here with similar numbers. Even Ping co-pilot recommends 5h as substitute for 4i.

For me though it's on the verge of being too high spin but fortunately the sleeve has some options to take loft off so now it's perfect with just below 5000 spin and 49° descent angle.

luke1333 · February 15

On 1/16/2024 at 8:42 PM, mantan said:

I dunno. I wanted to love the G430. I've loved PING hybrids in the past. I had a PIng hybrid in the bag probably 9 of the previous 10 years before last year.

When the head flew off my G410, I thought the G430 would be a no brainer. But I didn't like it as much. It just felt dead to me. Then hit the Cleveland Halo Launcher Hybrid and was sold. Best hybrid I've ever owned. Just long high straight shots....

I agree with feeling dead. My old Titleist 816 feels hotter and going back and forth between it and the new TSR3 Hybrid. Both feel way better imo then the Ping