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WRX Spotted: Ping G410 LST on USGA conforming list (updated with in-hand photos)
UPDATE: In-hand photos from the Wells Fargo Championship at the end of the piece.
Monday morning around the GolfWRX office means a couple of things: confirming WITBs from Sunday’s winners, talking about any golf we played over the weekend, Brian Knudson discussing this weeks golf shaft changes (sorry Brian), and scouring the USGA conforming list for NEW DRIVERS!!!
Well, this Monday morning didn’t disappoint: we found The Ping G410 LST in all its black and white glory.
Considering what we have seen with the previous Ping driver series, an LST (Low Spin Technology) version seemed like more of an inevitability than a big surprise. This expands on the already large number of options available to Ping fitters and tour pros alike when it comes to dialing in ideal numbers with the 410 Plus and 410 SFT.
Without having this new LST driver in hand, and with no official comment from Ping yet, we are drawing some conclusions about the design from the USGA pictures, and from the specs of previous G400 LST model.
Let’s start with the obvious and see what Ping has brought to the design:
- Same great movable weight and custom COG controlling technology as the G410 Plus. As stated before, Ping is not the first to offer adjustable weighting in a driver, but they certainly are doing it right by pushing the mass to the absolute perimeter of the head to maximize the performance effect this driver has that.
- Same eight-way adjustable hosel offering +/- 1.5 degrees of loft adjustment per head. This is an improvement over the original one-degree adjustability seen in previous driver series.
Onto the speculation…
- We should see a smaller more compact appearance but same CC at the G410 PLUS . This is a tough one to try and confirm based on pictures, but Ping isn’t really known for going smaller with their lower spinning driver models. The MOI (a measurement of forgiveness) will most likely be slightly less than the Plus because of the more forward center of gravity so to keep that as high as possible; I don’t expect a smaller than the current 450cc head.
- Lower spinning than the G410 Plus (obvious, I know ) but the real question is going to be how much? If we are using the previous G400 as the comparison, we’re probably going to see it be in the 300 rpm range, which is a substantial amount (more than 10 percent for most players not quite at ideal launch characteristics). If they are able to get below that average spin reduction while still maintaining the incredibly high level of forgiveness Ping is know for, then LOOK OUT! Many of the lowing spinning “tour” options available now from other OEMs come in smaller head sizes which sacrifices MOI…and that’s not really PING’s modus operandi.
With the G410 LST now on the USGA conforming list, we could potentially see it as early as this week at the Wells Fargo Championship, so keep an eye out for in-hand photos. And when we have more information, including retail release date and price, we will let you know.
In our forums, one user is wondering how many birdies other players have had in a round while still failing to break par. @Lalan45, unfortunately, asked the question after a unique experience of their own.
They wrote:
“Today I managed 8 birdies but still shot even par, could have been a round to remember! What’s the most birdies you’ve made in a round and still didn’t break par?”
Our members in the forum shared their own experiences with successful rounds that still resulted in a score over par. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- kwcsports: “I’ve had 5 a few times, still shot 80+ haha.”
- jda: “I played a course for the first time, had 8 birdies, 9 doubles and an eagle. The infamous no-par round. I kept the scorecard. Every shot had a creek that I did not know about, or I was within 8-10 feet for a birdie look. To this day, I have no idea if I should be really jacked up or mad about that performance.”
- jvincent: “I think my record is either 5 or 6. Probably shot 75.”
- Instron4204: “3 birdies and shot a 92…man I suck!”
In our forums, one user is asking for thoughts on the best stock shafts offered in 2026. Stock shafts are the shafts included with a club when it’s purchased from retailers or OEMs.
@DTorres asked:
The last couple years has seen a lot of updates and additions to no upcharge stock shafts, which do you think is the best offering in 2026?
Im a bit of a shaft nerd and recently during my Members Testing with the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond I found the updated Project X Denali Frost Black to be a fantastic stock shaft. I absolutely did not mesh well with the original Denali. Just curious what other people think are the current best Stock shaft offerings out with new models and stock Ventus options and LinQ options popping up here and there.
We were given the option for any stock shafts for our members review. I went with the 70g Black Frost 6.5 because it’s a shaft I don’t have, it’s an updated version of the original Denali and hear little about. I typically use a Diamana WB, GD VF or a HOF Raptor. I’m not saying it was neck and neck with any of those but it was a pleasant surprise I’m not accustomed to in stock shaft offerings.
Our members in the forum have been offering up their own thoughts on the best stock shafts available in 2026. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- rsballer10: “IMO – MCA Ka’ili White Darkwave, Tensei 1k Black/white, UST Lin-Q White. People are free to spend their money however they see fit, but for me personally the shaft catalogs these days have enough options that I don’t see the value of a $400 upcharge. I have never had a problem finding a no upcharge shaft that fits the bend profile and weight that I need. Whether the paint job is good enough or not is above my pay scale.”
- bcflyguy1: “Project X Titan Black. I’ve had one in 60TX in my Quantum TD Max for several weeks now. Have to give Titlieist their flowers for finding a way to make it available as a featured option; very shrewd bit of business and one that I suspect will be duplicated by the other companies. TT/PX have a certified banger on their hands with Titan.”
- CTG77: “Undoubtedly, it’s the Tensei 1K RIP shafts from Titleist. The Tensei line gives about 98% of the performance of a Ventus VeloCore+ shaft at a tiny fraction of the cost if you’re looking for a blue or red profile. The white is not an exact match for Ventus Black, but it’s closer to it than the non-VeloCore+ Ventus shafts that come from Callaway or formerly came from TaylorMade.”
A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.
As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.
Let’s get to the gifts.
Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo
We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.
STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover
If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.
Why Golf: Putting Thing
When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.
OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes
Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!
Therabody Theragun Relief
A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.
World Cup golf apparel
Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.
FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes
Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.
Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker
Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.
Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls
The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!
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John
Apr 30, 2019 at 3:37 am
Why is it 9 degrees where did the 8.5 go! Also looks to have the loud G410 face, G400 LST is a tough act to follow.
Ty Webb
Apr 30, 2019 at 2:38 am
If only they didn’t sound like hell.
dat
Apr 29, 2019 at 11:19 am
I don’t get it. Ping is like 8 years behind in movable weight and hosel adjustment. Why pay more?
Johnny Penso
Apr 29, 2019 at 11:46 am
For performance of course. If the adjustments aren’t enough for you, then you probably have issues that go far beyond the driver and something else is probably right for you.
bj
Apr 29, 2019 at 1:42 pm
Ping is coming on strong. They are doing it right. clubs are really good
Joe
Apr 29, 2019 at 3:30 pm
How is “less unnecessary doo-dads and marketing” behind 8 yeas?
dat
Apr 29, 2019 at 3:47 pm
Joe, you just proved my point. It is all unnecessary – but everyone is doing it – therefore, being 8 years late kinda makes you seem behind the curve – even if that curve is all marketing BS. It is table stakes.
Joe
Apr 30, 2019 at 7:57 am
That’s why I play a PING G400 LST and I’ll upgrade to this if it even performs identically. Why? No other company does the “Flat lie angle” setting as well as PING – and they showcase it on the G410. I don’t need anything else. No supercomputers, no speed injected twist face, Just a nice forged face with lie angle adjustment and I’m good to go. Regarding “paying more”, this driver is cheaper than many at $499. And I’ll gladly pay it to reward PING for not being cheesy. You started your comment by saying “I don’t get it”. It’s easy to get. PING sells a ton of drivers because they do it right.
dat
Apr 30, 2019 at 9:42 am
They charged a premium for less tech for years, until the likes of TM and Cally forced their hand. They still make a nice club, but it isn’t as premium as it once was.
Now, they are behind the curve in many tech advancements made over the last several years, and as a result they are now charging less than others for less tech. It’s like some kind of magnetic pole shift occurred with Ping’s pricing to tech ratio.
joe
Apr 29, 2019 at 10:33 am
it’s 5cc smaller. Our rep is carrying it around.