Ping G25 Fairway Wood

Wood Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

Game Improvement Fairway Wood

The G25 landed in 2013 as Ping's mainstream game improvement iron, sitting between the muscle-heavy players' irons and the oversized max-forgiveness stuff. It replaced the G20 and carried forward what Ping does well: build a club that gets the ball up fast and stays useful when you miss the center. If your handicap sits in the mid-to-high range and you want irons that flatter a slightly off strike, this is the kind of iron that was made for you.

What you get here is height and forgiveness, plain and simple. The G25 launches high, holds greens that firmer, lower-flying irons would bounce off of, and keeps your mishits closer to your target line than a blade ever will. Ping stuck a Custom Tuning Port on the back and moved weight low and to the perimeter, so the sweet spot feels bigger than the head actually is. It's not a fast iron by 2026 standards, and it was never marketed as one, but for its era it did the job with almost no drama.

There's no adjustability here, which fits the design. These are set-it-and-forget-it irons. You pick the right shaft and lie angle at fitting, then you play them. That simplicity is part of the appeal for golfers who want performance without a wrench and a chart of settings to fuss over.

• Mid and high handicappers who need help getting the ball airborne and holding greens
• Anyone tired of low-flying, thin-feeling irons that punish a strike a groove or two off center
• Players who want proven, no-nonsense forgiveness on a used-market budget rather than the newest release
• Golfers who have no interest in adjustability and just want a fitted set they can trust

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Ping G25 irons good for high handicappers?

Yes. This is squarely a game improvement iron built for mid-to-high handicaps. The high launch, wide sole, and heavy perimeter weighting make it easy to get the ball up and keep your misses playable. If you struggle to hit greens with your current irons because your shots come out low or scatter on off-center hits, the G25 will help.

How do the G25 irons compare to the newer Ping G30 or G410?

The G30 that followed added a thinner, faster face and picked up a little ball speed and distance. The later G410 pushed forgiveness and feel further still. The G25 launches high and forgives well, but it won't match the newer models on raw distance or the softer feel that face technology later brought. On the used market, though, the G25 gives you most of the forgiveness for a fraction of the price.

What shaft came stock in the Ping G25 irons?

The standard steel option was the Ping CFS, and there were graphite choices for players wanting lighter weight and a bit more launch. As with all Ping irons, lie angle was fit by color code at purchase, so a used set's lie may not match your fitting. It's worth checking that before you commit.

Are the G25 irons still worth buying in 2026?

For the money, they hold up. The forgiveness and launch that made them popular in 2013 still work the same way on the course today. You give up the ball speed of a modern face and there's no adjustability, but a clean used set costs a small fraction of new game improvement irons and does the core job well. Get them fit for lie and shaft and they'll serve a developing player fine.

Do the G25 irons have strong lofts?

They run stronger than a classic set but sit in the normal range for a 2013 game improvement iron. The stronger lofts are part of how Ping gets the distance while keeping the ball flight high. Just know that comparing the number on the sole to an older set or a players' iron isn't apples to apples, since loft creep means a G25 7-iron flies more like a traditional 6.

Alternatives to the Ping G25

Other game improvement fairway wood models from different brands, closest to its model year.