Getting fit for golf clubs should be as essential as adding a new club to your bag. From driver to putter, ensuring each club fits your swing and complements your set is key to maximizing performance. Ping has long been a leader in club fitting, strongly emphasizing its importance. Their Power Fitter program recognizes authorized fitters who provide an elevated fitting experience.

My local Ping Power Fitter is Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield, Michigan—an institution for Metro Detroit golfers. I scheduled my fitting with Brad Coffield, who has worked at Carl’s since 2000 and has been fitting golfers in their high-end Launch Pad since 2017. Brad shared insights into their longstanding partnership with Ping and explained that earning Power Fitter status requires ongoing education, delivering quality fittings, and offering a comprehensive selection of Ping products. Notably, Carl’s is also one of the few Ping adaptive golf fitters in the country.

Ping’s new G440 K driver has generated significant buzz in the GolfWRX forums, succeeding the beloved G430 Max 10K driver. Brad began my fitting with a brief discussion about my game and current driver setup. It’s crucial to be open and honest with your fitter about your expectations, needs, and even your budget to ensure you get the best club for your game. I can’t emphasize enough—ask questions if you have them. Fitters like Brad are there to educate you as well as help you hit longer, more consistent shots.

 

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We started with the Ping G440 Max driver, which offers a more neutral ball flight—a good starting point for someone like me, who tends to hit a heavy right-to-left shot shape. While the G440 Max performed well, I wasn’t consistently striking the center of the clubface, and my ball flight was a bit low. Brad then moved me into the G440 K head, and we saw both launch angle and ball speed increase, while keeping spin down. The resulting higher flight window and tighter dispersion were evident, even before Trackman confirmed it.

Knowing I’m a gear enthusiast, Brad also brought out the G440 LST and G440 SFT heads for comparison. The LST created great speed but didn’t spin enough for optimal distance, while the SFT produced impressive height but sent the ball too far left for my game. Ultimately, Brad returned me to the G440 K head and adjusted the rear weight to further fine-tune my ball flight, confirming it as the best option.

Working with a Ping Power Fitter like Carl’s Golfland is a fantastic experience, no matter your skill level. Choosing a Power Fitter ensures you’ll be fit for the right equipment and have access to a wide variety of products and aftermarket shafts. To find your nearest Ping Power Fitter and schedule a fitting, visit Ping’s website.