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Ping G740 Irons
Ping built the G740 specifically for golfers who need the most help getting the ball in the air and keeping it in play. A 28.5-degree 7-iron loft is honest for the super game improvement category, which means the height you get here comes from real engineering rather than just jacking the lofts. That distinction matters when you're comparing sets.
Hollow body construction paired with a wide sole pushes the center of gravity low and deep, making high launch achievable even on off-center contact. Golf Digest awarded it a Hot List Silver, calling it "max forgiveness super GI," which is an accurate read. An iron this forgiving isn't pretending to be a player's club, and it doesn't try to be.
Cast construction keeps things consistent, and perimeter weighting distributes mass along the heel, toe, and sole to stabilize the face through impact. Mishits still launch reasonably well and hold their line better than you'd expect from a casual swing. For the target player, that consistency across the full face is more valuable than any trick technology.
Ping G740 Irons: Key Specs
- Category
- Super Game Improvement
- Set makeup
- 5-iron to PW
- 7-iron loft
- 28.5 degrees
- Loft range
- 22 to 43 degrees
- Model year
- 2026
- MSRP
- $1149
Loft Specifications
| 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0° | 25.0° | 28.5° | 33.0° | 38.0° | 43.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Technology
Industry Recognition
Golf Digest
Hot List Silver — max forgiveness super GI
About the Ping G740
Most of what makes the G740 work comes from the hollow body. Ping uses the internal cavity to move mass lower in the head, generating launch without requiring a steeper attack angle or extra swing speed. Wide sole construction adds another layer of forgiveness by reducing the penalty for slightly fat contact, especially on tighter lies where the leading edge would otherwise dig. Perimeter weighting runs along the heel, toe, and sole, increasing the moment of inertia and keeping the face more stable when contact isn't perfectly centered. Cast manufacturing ensures wall thickness stays consistent across every club in the set, which matters for the perimeter weighting to perform the same way swing after swing. Combined, these two elements mean there's enough energy transfer on mishits toward the toe or low on the face to keep most shots playable.
Loft Analysis
The Ping G740's 7-iron is lofted at 28.5° - moderately strong - slightly stronger than traditional lofts. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 155-165 yards. The 5-iron (22°) to 7-iron gap of 6.5° is well-gapped, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 43° provides a conventional loft window that pairs cleanly with a 50-52° gap wedge.
Who Should Play the Ping G740?
- ✓High handicappers who need consistent launch and direction without making perfect contact every time.
- ✓Players transitioning from hybrid-heavy bags who want irons with a forgiving profile and don't want to give up the easy launch.
- ✓Seniors and slower swing speeds who need help getting the ball airborne with the longer irons in the set.
Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
What handicap is the Ping G740 designed for?
It's built for high handicappers, typically 20 and above, who prioritize forgiveness and launch over workability. The hollow body and wide sole are there to recover from the off-center contact that high handicappers hit regularly.
How does the hollow body construction affect feel at impact?
Firmer than a traditional cavity-back, but not harsh. Ping tunes the face thickness to balance ball speed with enough feedback that you can still tell when you've flushed one versus caught it off the toe.
How does the G740 compare to the G730?
The G740 pushes further into super game improvement territory with more sole width and a larger, more forgiving head profile. The G730 is better suited to mid-handicappers who want some forgiveness but prefer a cleaner, more compact look at address.
Are the G740 lofts stronger than previous Ping G irons?
The 7-iron at 28.5 degrees is moderate-strong for super GI irons. Ping hasn't gone as far as some competitors in building artificially strong lofts, so the distance numbers are more honest and the scoring irons sit at approach angles that still make sense around the green.
Is the G740 a good choice for a beginner golfer?
Yes, especially if you're moving past a bargain starter set. The G740 gives you consistent playability across the whole set, and the wide sole handles fat contact well, which is exactly what beginners hit most often.
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