Ping G400 Crossover

Club Tested: Ping G400 Crossover; Shaft: Alta CB 70; Flex: Stiff; Loft: 4-Iron

The Takeaway

The new Ping G400 Crossover incorporates a Maraging C300 Steel Face that promotes fast ball speeds, increased loft, spin and improved acoustics. A larger, more toe forward tungsten weight creates a centered CG that increases forgiveness and straighter ball flights than past Ping Crossovers. A thinner hybrid style sole and thinner top line produces better turf interaction and a less bulky look. The forward CG translates into a more iron-like swing, which produces more backspin and less side spin.

Who's It For?

With the new changes, the G400 Crossover will appeal to more players than ever, but they are still geared towards players with issues hitting hybrids and players who prefer an iron-style club head.

Final Take

I found fade bias of the past Crossover version made it a great club off the tee. While most players do not need this type of club this year’s edition will fit a larger range of players. The additional spin, repositioning of the CG and a more neutral bias allowed me to see straighter, higher shots. These features translates to better playability from the grass and less from the tee.

While I am more a fan of having a hybrid in my bag, the new G400 Crossover is so easy to hit that I could easily put these in my bag instead of a hybrid. The feel, sound and results were really, really good. Yes it is bulky, but as I get older I tend to lean on results versus looks. If hybrids are not your thing, the new Ping G400 Crossover is a 100% must try when looking for options to replace those harder to hit long irons.