The Ping G430 iron adds extra distance to the performance party without compromising forgiveness or consistency. The feel is solid, lively and approach shots just seem easier to execute, which genuinely elevates your enjoyment of the game.
For
- Notably longer than G425
- Impressive stopping power
- Very consistent off center
Against
- Badge appearance will divide opinion
A super powerful and forgiving iron in the game improvement category. On the firmer and clickier end of the spectrum in terms of feel and acoustics, but extremely strong in terms of distance, helped by the subtle draw bias.
For
- Exceptional distance
- Very forgiving
- Good launch considering the strong lofts
Against
- Not a huge change from the Stealth iron visually
- Quite a firm feel at impact
When it comes to the best golf irons on the market, both Ping and TaylorMade are prominent names. Not only do the brands produce some of the best golf drivers money can buy, but their wide range of irons cater to an equally wide range of golfers.
Following their namesake in the driver department, the Ping G430 and TaylorMade Qi sit amongst the best game improvement irons on the market. However, given that these models will appeal to a huge number of players, it’s only right that, after extensive testing, we find out what exactly sets these irons apart from one another.
At Golf Monthly, we are huge fans of these clubs and, below, we have drawn up a head-to-head to find out which model is better. From looks to technology and performance, find out which one is best for your game here.
Technology
Beginning with the G430, which Ping billed as being ‘distance competitive, scoring uncompromised’. Compared to its predecessor, the G425, Ping has made a number of enhancements and, technology-wise, we see multiple design changes as well as some alterations in the set make up.
Featuring a combination of lofts that are now slightly stronger, the G430 has a three percent thinner face and a new PUR Flex badge. For those wondering, the PUR Flex badge is made up of 15 pieces that form seven flexible zones so as not to restrict the bending of the face. There are also tungsten toe and shaft tip weights that help increase Moment of Inertia (MOI).
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When it comes to the TaylorMade Qi, there isn’t much change in terms of visuals from the previous Stealth iron, but the main technological addition comes in the form of ‘straight distance’. Essentially, TaylorMade has introduced a patented face technology,…
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