Yes. The G425 range includes forgiving models, especially G425 Max and G425 SFT. LST is less about maximum forgiveness and more about lower spin, distance and control for faster swingers and better ball strikers.
Yes. Ping is one of the most established golf equipment brands and has a long-standing reputation for forgiving woods, stable head designs and practical model options.
As an older premium model, G425 fairway woods can offer good value on the used market. They are modern enough to provide useful fairway wood technology, while often costing less than newer Ping ranges.
Fairway wood technology usually remains competitive for several years. A well-kept used Ping G425 fairway wood should remain a good option for a long time if the loft, shaft, model and condition suit the player.
The main improvement is the focus on face speed, spin consistency, forgiveness and clearer model choice.
Golfers coming from older Ping fairways may see better height and more confidence from different lies, but the biggest benefit comes from choosing the G425 model that matches the flight and forgiveness they need.