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PING G440 LST Driver vs G440 K Driver

Lower Spin or Maximum Forgiveness?

PING G440 LST Driver

PING

G440 LST Driver

2025 model

Release date
Jan 30, 2025
MSRP at launch
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G440 LST Driver details →
PING G440 K Driver

PING

G440 K Driver

2026 model

Release date
Jan 29, 2026
MSRP at launch
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G440 K Driver details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is spin versus forgiveness. The G440 LST is PING's low-spin model for faster swingers, roughly 105 mph and up. It spins less than the MAX and SFT, but testers disagree on how well it handles mishits. The G440 K is the maximum-forgiveness model. Testers agree off-centre hits stay in play and dispersion stays tight, but its spin runs on the high side.

The heads differ too. The LST is a compact 450cc head with a 57° lie. The K has a larger 460cc high-MOI head with a carbon crown and sole and a 58.5° lie. Both are 46 inches long at 10.5°, and both have a movable weight and an adjustable hosel for draw, neutral or fade setups.

Choose the G440 LST Driver if…

you swing fast, around 105 mph or more, and launch the ball with too much spin, and you want a compact head that still keeps the ball in play reasonably well.

Choose the G440 K Driver if…

you care most about hitting fairways and staying consistent, and you want the most forgiveness you can get on off-centre strikes, whether you're a beginner or a low handicapper.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?
The G440 K. Testers agree forgiveness is its standout trait. Opinions on the LST are split: some found it very forgiving, while others say heel strikes cost noticeable distance.
Which spins less?
The G440 LST, which is designed to bring spin down. The K's spin tends to sit on the higher side, so shaft fitting matters.
Is the G440 LST worth upgrading to from the G430 LST?
Testers describe the gains over the G430 LST as small, so the upgrade may not be worth it if your current driver suits you.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Launch and Spin: The G440 K Flies Higher

Reviewers described the G440 LST as spinning less than standard PING heads. Two sources found its launch similar to the G430 LST, and one called it low launching. Opinions on how low the spin really goes are split. Two reviewers felt spin ran higher than they wanted for a low-spin driver. Another said it is higher than most rival low-spin models and suggested lofting it down for distance. Reviewers rated the G440 K mid-high to high in launch, and one tester called it the highest-launching driver they tried. One reviewer said its spin runs on the high side, and another warned it can turn spinny if the shaft isn't matched. Overall, the LST trims spin, while the K is built to get the ball up easily.

Forgiveness: The K Is the Steadier of the Two

Reviews of the G440 LST's forgiveness are mixed. Several sources called it strong for a low-spin driver and singled out low-face strikes for keeping ball speed and tight dispersion. One owner even called it the most forgiving driver he has owned. On the other hand, one testing video found that heel strikes lost noticeably more distance and called the head sensitive to mishits, and one reviewer felt it trails the MAX on bad misses. For the G440 K, every source rated forgiveness very highly and described tight dispersion and off-centre hits that stay playable. One testing video ranked it among the highest-MOI adjustable drivers tested. The LST is forgiving for its type, while reviewers rated the K highly on mishits without disagreeing.

Feel and Sound: Feedback vs Stability

Reviewers described the G440 LST's feel as solid, powerful and responsive, especially on centre strikes. One said it gives feedback that shows where you hit the face. One reviewer noted that mishits feel weaker through the hands. Most descriptions of its sound were muted and lower-toned, although one reviewer heard it as livelier and slightly sharper than the G430 LST. The G440 K was praised for a stable, satisfying feel, even on mishits. However, one reviewer noted it gives little feedback on strike location, and one tester found it slightly less solid than the G440 MAX. Reviewers rated its sound as refined and an improvement on older PING drivers. In short, the LST tells you more about each strike, while the K masks your misses.

Looks at Address: Compact 450cc vs Larger 460cc

The G440 LST has a 450cc head, which reviewers called compact, near-symmetrical or pear-shaped. One reviewer liked its rich finish. Two sources felt it looks too similar to the G440 MAX and wanted more visual difference, and one found the leading-edge turbulators polarizing. The 460cc G440 K comes across as large and elongated, but one reviewer said its carbon crown helps it look square. Others described it as classic PING, and one preferred its rounder, more traditional shape to the G430 K. One tester found the brownish carbon crown plain. Both look like PING drivers, but the LST is the more compact head, while the K is larger yet still sits square for reviewers.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

  • Lie angle: the G440 K Driver is 1.5° higher than the G440 LST Driver
  • Head volume: the G440 K Driver is 10 cm³ larger than the G440 LST Driver
  • Head weight: the G440 K Driver is 2 g lighter than the G440 LST Driver
  • Swing weight: the G440 K Driver is 1 pt lighter than the G440 LST Driver

Specs side by side

G440 LST Driver: 10.5°; G440 K Driver: 10.5° (US models).

G440 LST DriverG440 K Driver
Loft10.5°10.5°
Lie angle57°58.5°+1.5°
Head volume450 cm³460 cm³+10
Head weight205 g203 g−2 g
Face materialTitaniumTitanium
Body materialMulti-materialMulti-material
Club length46″46″
Swing weightD4D3−1 pt

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Drivers

Compared with the reference club of every model in Drivers on golfclubase (US specs; 10.5° / 10.5°). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

Lie angleG440 LST Driver 57°/G440 K Driver 58.5°
54°60°

G440 LST Driver ranks #17 lowest of 97. G440 K Driver ranks #33 highest of 97.

Head volumeG440 LST Driver 450 cm³/G440 K Driver 460 cm³
280 cm³460 cm³

G440 LST Driver ranks #13 smallest of 95. G440 K Driver ranks #1 largest of 95.

Head weightG440 LST Driver 205 g/G440 K Driver 203 g
177 g208 g

G440 LST Driver ranks #7 heaviest of 39. G440 K Driver ranks #8 heaviest of 39.

Club lengthG440 LST Driver 46″/G440 K Driver 46″
43.5″46.5″

Both rank #5 longest of 97.

Swing weightG440 LST Driver D4/G440 K Driver D3
B9D5

G440 LST Driver ranks #5 heaviest of 68. G440 K Driver ranks #26 lightest of 68.

What reviewers say

G440 LST Driver

What reviewers like

  • Solid, powerful feel with clear strike feedback
  • Lower spin than the G440 MAX and SFT
  • Holds ball speed and direction well on low-face strikes
  • Muted, pleasant impact sound
  • Movable weight and hosel allow draw, neutral or fade setups

Watch out for

  • Spin may not be low enough for elite swing speeds
  • Only small performance gains over the G430 LST
  • Looks very similar to the G440 MAX; leading-edge turbulators polarise
Full overview of the G440 LST Driver →

G440 K Driver

What reviewers like

  • Exceptional forgiveness, with off-centre hits staying in play
  • Tight, consistent dispersion and a straight ball flight
  • Easy, high launch even at lower loft settings
  • Solid, refined sound and stable feel, improved over older PINGs
  • Three-position weight and adjustable hosel offer simple flight tuning

Watch out for

  • Spin runs on the high side; shaft fitting matters
  • Launch and spin may be too much for high-ball hitters
  • High price, and a modest step up from the previous model
Full overview of the G440 K Driver →

Lofts and clubs offered

G440 LST Driver
9° / 10.5°
G440 K Driver
9° / 10.5° / 12°

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