Yes. The G440 range includes forgiving models, especially G440 Max and the lighter HL options. 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 a newer premium model, G440 fairway woods may still sit at a higher used price than older Ping ranges.
They can still be good value for golfers who want recent fairway wood technology, especially if the loft, shaft, model and condition are right.
Fairway wood technology usually remains competitive for several years.
A well-kept used Ping G440 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 easier launch, useful gapping, 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 G440 model that matches the flight and forgiveness they need.