PING G440 SFT HL men's fairway wood

If you need help correcting a slice, the PING G440 SFT HL features a draw-inducing CG (centre of gravity) location that brings shots back into the fairway. The face is taller for more confidence off the tee while maintaining a CG location that delivers high-launching performance off the ground. A Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap help lower the CG, increase forgiveness and contribute to a more muted, pleasing sound at impact. Lofts are adjustable ±1.5° and lie up to 3° flatter than standard.

Key Features

• Draw-Biased CG: A specially positioned centre of gravity promotes a draw ball flight, helping to correct slice tendencies and return shots to the fairway.
• Taller Face for Tee Confidence: The taller maraging steel face provides greater confidence when hitting off the tee while preserving the low CG needed for consistent high-launching performance off the ground.
• Free Hosel, Low CG: Weight saved by the Free Hosel (11.5 g) and Carbonfly Wrap crown helps create a low CG, boosting forgiveness on off-centre strikes.
• Carbonfly Wrap Crown: The carbon crown saves weight that is redistributed to lower the CG, increase forgiveness, and contribute to a more muted, pleasing sound at impact.
• High Launch (HL) Construction: An aluminium back weight, PING Alta Quick shaft, and Lamkin UTx Lite grip combine to produce a lighter head and swing weight, making the club easy to swing for slower swing-speed players.
• Contoured Sole Design: A slimmer back-weight profile common to all G440 fairway models ensures the club sits squarely at address, keeping the face angle consistent regardless of loft or lie settings.
• Adjustable Loft & Lie: Lofts are adjustable ±1.5° and lie can be set up to 3° flatter than standard via the adjustable hosel.
• PING Alta Quick Shaft: Available in 35 g and 45 g variants, the overall build is approximately 15% lighter than a standard construction, helping slower swing-speed players generate more speed.
• Available in Right- and Left-Hand Models: The full range of lofts (3W, 5W, 7W) is offered in both right-hand and left-hand configurations.

High Launch (HL) Fairway Wood

The G440 SFT HL is engineered specifically to help players with slower swing speeds achieve greater speed, a higher launch angle, and increased distance. By pairing an aluminium back weight with the lightweight PING Alta Quick shaft and the 41 g Lamkin UTx Lite grip, the HL build produces a lighter head and a lower swing weight than a standard G440 fairway wood. The result is a club that is noticeably easier to swing, translating slower swing speeds into higher ball speeds and a penetrating high launch that reaches more greens in regulation than ever before.

PING Alta Quick Shaft

The new lightweight PING Alta Quick shaft, offered in two flex options, pairs with the Lamkin UTx Lite grip and lighter back weight to make the overall construction approximately 15% lighter than a standard build. This weight saving is strategically distributed to help players with moderate-to-slow swing speeds generate maximum club-head speed with minimal effort.

PING Alta Quick 35 shaft (35 g) — Best suited for players with a slower swing and those seeking maximum assistance in achieving a higher trajectory and greater distance. Recommended for players with swing speeds below 75 mph (120 km/h), seniors, and beginners.

PING Alta Quick 45 shaft (45 g) — Ideal for players with a moderately slow swing who want a lightweight shaft that makes it easier to generate speed and launch the ball higher. Suitable for players with swing speeds between 75–85 mph (120–137 km/h), seniors, and players with lower physical strength.

Technology in Detail

Free Hosel — Low CG

The innovative Free Hosel design saves 11.5 g of weight from the neck of the club, and when combined with the Carbonfly Wrap crown, that saved mass is redistributed to create an exceptionally low centre of gravity. A low CG is the key to launching the ball high effortlessly, and it also increases the MOI across the face, delivering greater forgiveness when shots stray from the sweet spot. The result is a fairway wood that performs consistently whether you are firing from a tight lie on the fairway or teeing it up on a par 5.

Taller, Optimised Maraging Steel Face

The G440 SFT HL face is crafted from maraging steel and is taller than previous generations, giving players an immediate sense of confidence when addressing the ball on the tee. The face is optimised across the heel-to-toe area to maximise ball speed and deliver consistent performance on off-centre strikes. The combination of added height and precise face engineering means you can attack par 5s and long par 4s with real authority, knowing the club will perform even when contact is not perfectly centred.

Carbonfly Wrap Crown

The Carbonfly Wrap crown uses a carbon composite material that is significantly lighter than a traditional steel crown. The weight saved is not discarded — it is strategically redistributed to lower the CG and increase MOI, both of which directly translate into higher launch and greater forgiveness. As an added benefit, the carbon crown acts as a natural damper, absorbing vibrations at impact and producing a more muted, pleasing sound that golfers with mid-to-high handicaps will find reassuring. The clean, dark crown also reduces glare and helps square the face at address.

Contoured Sole Design

A slimmer back-weight profile, shared across the entire G440 fairway range, ensures the club sits more flush at address so the face angle remains consistent regardless of which loft or lie setting you choose in the adjustable hosel. This contoured sole also provides cleaner turf interaction, allowing the club to glide through the grass on tight fairway lies rather than digging in. Whether you are hitting a long approach off a perfect fairway lie or punching out from light rough, the Contoured Sole Design keeps the leading edge working for you.

Shaft Options

PING ALTA Quick 35/45 shaft — 35-flex, 45-flex

Grip

Lamkin UTx Lite grip — Standard (41 g)

Specifications

These are design specifications that may vary due to manufacturing tolerances. Standard swingweight is based on the ALTA Quick 35 shaft — add 1 swingweight point for the ALTA Quick 45. Standard length is based on the Alta CB Blue 65 shaft. Lie angle is an average of the five adjustable loft positions indicated on the hosel. Achievable swingweights depend on shaft and grip combinations. Available in left- and right-handed models.

PING Alta Quick Shaft — At a Glance