Ping G440 vs Ping G740 Irons (2026)

Specs, loft charts and modeled carry for two sets golfers cross-shop. Ping G440 and Ping G740 each have a full page.

At a Glance

Spec	Ping G440	Ping G740
Category	Game Improvement	Super Game Improvement
Player type	Mid Handicap	High Handicap
Model year	2026	2026
7-iron loft	28.5°	28.5°
PW loft	43.5°	43°
Set makeup	5-iron to PW	5-iron to PW
MSRP	$1,149	$1,149
Technology	Cast, Hollow Body, Variable Face Thickness, Perimeter Weighting	Cast, Hollow Body, High Launch, Wide Sole, Perimeter Weighting
Editorial recognition	Golf Digest, MyGolfSpy	Golf Digest

Key Differences

•Both sets share a 28.5° 7-iron, so their stock distances line up club for club.
•They sit in different categories: the G440 is a game improvement iron, the G740 a super game improvement iron, so forgiveness and head size will differ.
•Only the G440 is tagged Variable Face Thickness.
•Only the G740 is tagged High Launch and Wide Sole.
•Both have editorial recognition on file: G440 from Golf Digest and MyGolfSpy, G740 from Golf Digest.

Loft Chart

Ping G440 vs Ping G740 loft by club
Club	Ping G440	Ping G740	Loft delta
5i	22°	22°	0°
6i	25°	25°	0°
7i	28.5°	28.5°	0°
8i	33°	33°	0°
9i	38°	38°	0°
PW	43.5°	43°	+0.5°

Carry by Swing Speed

Modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each set's lofts, not measured for these models.

Club	Moderate swing		Average swing		Faster swing
	G440	G740	G440	G740	G440	G740
5i	162 y	162 y	179 y	179 y	195 y	195 y
6i	153 y	153 y	169 y	169 y	184 y	184 y
7i	143 y	143 y	158 y	158 y	172 y	172 y
8i	133 y	133 y	147 y	147 y	160 y	160 y
9i	122 y	122 y	135 y	135 y	147 y	147 y
PW	112 y	112 y	124 y	124 y	135 y	135 y

Try your own 7-iron carry

Your 7-iron carry

Club	Ping G440	Ping G740	Δ carry
5i	166 yd	166 yd	0
6i	159 yd	159 yd	0
7i(anchor)	150 yd	150 yd	0
8i	139 yd	139 yd	0
9i	126 yd	126 yd	0
PW	113 yd	114 yd	+1
Estimated from loft specs · ±5 yd accuracy			avg +0.2 yd

Verdict

The Ping G440 and Ping G740 share the same lofts from 5-iron through 9-iron, including a 28.5° 7-iron, so stock distances line up club for club. The G440 is a game improvement iron, a cast, hollow body head with perimeter weighting and Variable Face Thickness. The G740 is a super game improvement iron, and it adds a wide sole and a high launch profile, so expect a bigger head, more forgiveness on off-center strikes and an easier time getting the ball airborne. Both carry the same $1149 MSRP. The G440 suits players who want a more compact look with a face designed to keep speed up on mishits. The G740 suits players who need the extra forgiveness and launch and whose misses tend to be fat or thin.

For most golfers choosing between these two, the Ping G440 is the pick. It matches the G740 on price and stock distance, has a slimmer profile, and holds stronger editorial recognition, with Golf Digest at 92/100 and MyGolfSpy at 90/100 against 78/100 from Golf Digest for the G740. Choose the Ping G740 instead if forgiveness and launch outrank looks and feel, especially if you struggle to get irons in the air. Price will not decide this one at $1149 each, so let your typical strike quality settle it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is longer, the G440 or the G740?

Both sets share a 28.5° 7-iron, so on loft they are equally long; any difference comes from face technology, shaft and your strike, not the spec sheet.

Which costs more, the G440 or the G740?

Both list at $1,149 MSRP. Street prices move with age and closeouts, so check the current price on each club's page.

Are the G440 and G740 in the same category?

No. The G440 is a game improvement iron and the G740 a super game improvement iron, so expect a real difference in forgiveness, sole width and head size.

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