Titleist GT2 Hybrid vs Ping G440 Hybrid

How they differ

Both makers pitch these as easy-launching, forgiving hybrids. The differences are how far down the bag each range goes, what you can adjust, and what each maker says about ball flight.

Positioning. Titleist says the GT2 Hybrid is “for players looking for a higher-launching, more forgiving long-iron replacement.” Ping says the G440 Hybrid “provides easy launch, faster ball speeds, and enhanced forgiveness for reliable performance.” Neither claim compares the club with the other brand’s.

Lofts. Titleist sells the GT2 Hybrid at 18°, 21° and 24°. Ping sells the G440 Hybrid at 17°, 20°, 23°, 26°, 30° and 34°. Only the G440 goes above 24°, so it is the one to look at if you want hybrids in place of your mid irons as well as your long irons. Hybrid or long iron? covers that choice.

Ball flight by loft. Ping says the G440 hybrids vary ball flight by loft, from a fade-biased 2-hybrid through neutral mid-hybrids to a draw-inducing 5, 6 and 7. Titleist does not describe a flight bias by loft for the GT2 Hybrid.

Adjustability. Ping lists loft adjustable by 1.5° either way and lie up to 3° flatter than standard. Titleist lists adjustable heel-toe weights on the GT2 Hybrid, and its page does not describe an adjustable hosel.

Length. Titleist lists 40.5 inches at 18°, 40 inches at 21° and 39.5 inches at 24°. Ping lists 40.75 inches for its 2-hybrid, stepping down half an inch per club to 38.25 inches for the 7-hybrid.

Shafts. Titleist labels four shafts as featured: the Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue HY and 1K Black HY, and the Project X HZRDUS Black 5G HY and DENALI Red HY, with two Graphite Design Tour AD models listed as premium. Ping lists seven, including its own ALTA CB Blue 70, Tour 2.0 Black 90, Tour 2.0 Chrome 85 and ALTA Quick.

Price. Titleist publishes a list price for the GT2 Hybrid. Ping does not list a price on its product page, so retailer listings are the only price to go on for the G440.

Who each one suits

• The GT2 Hybrid, if you want one to three hybrids at the top of the bag and would rather adjust weight position than loft. Titleist’s feature list places it at maximum forgiveness within its own range.
• The G440 Hybrid, if you want to replace mid irons as well as long irons, want loft and lie you can change at the hosel, or want Ping’s stated flight bias at each loft. Ping also makes the G440 HL Hybrid, which it says “helps slower-swing-speed players swing faster and launch the ball higher and farther to reach more greens and stop the ball close.”

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