Why Choose a Used Ping G400 Fairway Wood

The Ping G400 fairway wood range is built for golfers who want easy launch, stable ball speed and forgiveness from a variety of lies.

Across models such as:

• G400
• G400 SFT
• G400 Stretch

The range gives players a choice between all-round forgiveness, draw-biased help and a tee-focused distance option.

The standard G400 Fairway is the broadest all-round option, designed to suit golfers who want a fairway wood that is playable from the turf and dependable from the tee.

Compared with a long iron, a Ping G400 fairway wood should give most players better height, more forgiveness and more usable distance on longer shots from the ground.

It is a good option for golfers who want a dependable club for tight tee shots, long approaches into par 5s, or an easier-to-hit alternative when a low-lofted iron feels too demanding.

Club Specs

Release Year: 2017

Player Type: Golfers wanting easy launch, fairway wood forgiveness and model options for different flights

Forgiveness Level: Mid to high, depending on model

Typical Handicap Range: All players, with Stretch better suited to faster swingers and confident fairway wood players

Key Benefit: Forgiveness and launch support, with model options for draw bias and tee-focused distance

Common Lofts: 3 wood, 5 wood, 7 wood and 9 wood depending on model and availability

Is this the right model for you?

The G400 Fairway range suits players who want a Ping fairway wood with plenty of help from the turf and from different lies.

It is a good fit for golfers who want more height and forgiveness than a long iron, while still keeping enough distance for longer holes and controlled tee shots.

The standard G400 model is the safest all-round option. It has a practical head shape, good forgiveness and a useful loft range for golfers who want a fairway wood that can work from both the tee and the ground.

The G400 SFT model is better for players who want extra help reducing a left-to-right miss. Its draw-biased setup and higher-lofted options make it a good choice for golfers who want help launching the ball and keeping the face more stable through impact.

The G400 Stretch model is the more distance-focused option in the range. It is designed mainly for players who want a lower-lofted fairway wood that can be used from the tee, while still offering some playability from the ground for confident fairway wood players.

Key Features of Used Ping G400 Fairway Woods

The G400 fairway woods are designed around launch, forgiveness and reliable speed across the face.

Ping used a maraging steel face to help support ball speed, with a low centre of gravity to make the club easier to launch from the turf.

This matters in a fairway wood because many golfers use the club from tighter lies, uneven fairway positions and tee shots where strike can vary.

The G400 range gives useful help on real course shots, especially for players who want a fairway wood that feels more forgiving than a long iron.

The standard G400 model is the main all-rounder, giving golfers a balanced mix of launch, distance and forgiveness.

The SFT model adds draw-biased help, while the Stretch model gives players a more tee-focused option for distance and controlled shots from wider landing areas.

Ping’s adjustable hosel allows loft and lie changes, which can help golfers match the fairway wood into an existing set makeup. When buying used, it is worth checking the listed loft, shaft, flex, condition and whether the adjustment sleeve is included and working correctly.

How this model compares to others

How does the G400 compare to older models 

The G400 fairways followed earlier Ping lines such as G and G30, adding more focus on face speed, forgiveness and model choice.

Golfers moving from older Ping fairways may notice better help from the turf, more stable performance on mishits and a clearer choice between standard, SFT and Stretch heads.

How does the G400 compare to similar models

Against other premium fairway woods from the same period, the G400 range competes as a forgiving and practical Ping line-up.

The standard model is the safe all-rounder, SFT adds draw bias, and Stretch is the tee-focused option for players who want more distance from a fairway wood.

Golfers choosing between brands should focus on loft, shaft, head shape, forgiveness, spin and whether they need help launching the ball.

Condition ratings

Mint – Excellent overall condition with only very light signs of use.

Good – Used, well looked after and still in great shape.

Fair – Good usable condition with more obvious cosmetic wear.

Well used – Heavier signs of use, but still suitable where the rating and price reflect this.