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The PING G410 SFT driver is the ultimate slice-buster. If you want a forgiving driver that will help you produce that sought after draw, this is it.
Introduction
Nothing frustrates the high handicap golfer more than hitting weak slices off the tee. It’s demoralizing to stand on the tee knowing that your shot is going to tail weakly into the rough or trees or pond.
For the last few generations, PING’s SFT (Straight Flight Technology) drivers have been a great solution for the banana ball. With the G410 SFT driver, PING has taken slice busting to an even higher level.
Looks
With the exception of a slightly closed face at address, the G410 SFT driver is a clone of the G410 Plus. The crown is signature PING: matte black with Turbulators on the leading edge. One change from the G400 series is that the Dragonfly Technology is no longer visible on the back of the head. Instead you’ll see two ridges that run from the back of the head to the middle. Overall, this driver looks fast and sleek.
Sound & Feel
Just as with the look, distinguishing between the G410 SFT and G410 Plus on sound and feel is difficult.
Impact with the G410 SFT is a mid-bass, mid-volume “clap.” Anything near the center of the face feels solid – no hollow, rattling feelings here.
Because the center of gravity is moved toward the heel, I did need to adjust my sense of center to understand the feedback. After a few swings, I was able to locate my impact positions accurately just like I can with the Plus.
Performance
With the addition of movable weight to the PING G410 Plus driver, I wondered if there would be any need for an SFT model. What I found in my testing was that PING used the G410 SFT to show just how far they could push draw bias.
The G410 SFT driver has three elements that work together to combat slices. First, the center of gravity has been moved dramatically toward the heel – 50% more heel side than the G400. Second, PING built the G410 SFT with a lighter swing weight (D1). PING asserts that this helps to square the face at impact. Finally, while PING says that the SFT sits “visually square at address,” to my eye it’s clearly more closed than the G410 Plus.
The result of all these changes is that this driver just wants to pound draws. For me – a recovering hooker – my best swings produced strong draws and sloppy swings went screaming left. If I set up a mile open, I could occasionally manage a baby fade. If you want to take the right side of the course out of play, this is your club.
Beyond the draw bias, the G410 SFT has everything that you would expect from a PING driver. The ball speed is outstanding, and the forgiveness is as good as you can get. Because I was hitting draws exclusively, the spin of the SFT was even lower than the G410 Plus.
Conclusion
The takeaway here is simple: if you struggle with a slice, the PING G410 SFT driver needs to be #1 on your demo list for 2019. This driver has everything you want: tons of distance, plenty of forgiveness, and as much draw bias as any driver I’ve ever tested. Make sure to put the right shaft in it, and you’ll be on your way to changing the way your foursome thinks about your driving.
PING G410 SFT Driver Price and Specs
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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51 Comments
Hi Matt,
Is this or the 410 Plus enough of a change to move the G400 Max out of your bag?
Mike,
The G410 Plus is in the bag now.
Best,
Matt
I went to Club Champion and was excited to hit the 410 Plus but I actually hit my fitted G400 Max just as well. Kind of bummed, liked the look of this club a lot. Thanks for the great work!
So couldn’t you buy the plus put the weight in the draw setting and it be the same driver
Fantastic review Matt ! I simple and straight to the point! Are you sure you’re not British? Haha
Olly
London
umm, wouldn’t a better review be by someone who hits slices?
Ted,
Why would that be better?
-Matt
If you’re hitting a big slice, doesn’t that mean your swing is the problem not the driver. Okay let’s say the Ping keeps you in the fairway , you pull out a 5 iron and hit a big oh slice into the next fairway. A new drive is the quick and easy fix that will not lower your score try a lesson because the slice is still there.
Scott,
Biomechanically, the driver swing and iron swing are different, not to mention the additional loft on an iron, which reduces curvature. So, I disagree with your premise.
If you don’t want to buy a driver to help your shot shape, that’s your prerogative, but it’s a perfectly viable way to manage your game.
-Matt
Hi Matt, I’m 67 and just started playing. Ping G30 driver that goes straight unless I try to “crank it!” and then it flies extremely long with the distance I want, but will slice to the right drastically at the top long end of the launch. I’m thinking about trying the G 410 SFT. Need to know what shaft best regular graphite/or best regular shaft you recommend. I want to buy the best out there. My club head sped with the driver is 84.3 to 87.5 at 122 to 126 mph with the TM M4 at Golf Galaxcy.
Bob Diggs
Bob,
There is no universal “best shaft,” there is only the best shaft for you. I would suggest working with a qualified club fitter like Club Champion to find the best shaft for your swing.
-Matt
Hey Matt, I am a 70 year old average golfer & I’ve been using the G30 STF driver – with the Soft R shaft – for the last several years. It has been a good experience, but I still tend to have a slight fade 50% & pretty straight 50% off the tee. I’m thinking of upgrading to the new G410 STF and am curious as to your opinion of the new club relative to the G30. I worry that the new STF bias might be too extreme? I hit the rest of my clubs (Ping G) pretty straight, fading the 3 fairway only occasionally. Thanks for your time.
Tom,
My recollection of the G30 is that the draw bias was less extreme than the G410. The best thing to do would be to test your driver head to head against the G410 SFT.
Best,
Matt
You say “you were able to locate impact positions correctly .” Where did you find that position to be on the face? Near the heel, the center, or near toe? Thanks for another good and interesting review.
Robert,
What I mean by that statement is that, through the feel in my hands, I can know accurately if I struck the ball on the toe, in the center of the face, etc.
Best,
Matt
Was playing a Callaway Epic Driver last year and the beginning of this year. struggled big time with what would be either a fade on a good tee shot to a straight slice on bad shots. Demo with the 410SFT today and it was an amazing instant change. Straight ball flight and could actually shape a slight draw. Bought one on the spot. Pricey but all drivers are these days
Matt,
Thanks for your great reviews. Always find them helpful and interesting.
I am a 70 year old golfer and have played for 60 years with a current handicap of 11 for 18. I have been a user of Ping drivers since the K15, which the SFT was a game changer for my driving. I have upgraded to the G30 but have found the longer, heavier Ping shafts difficult to manage. So, I have used a shorter, lighter shaft (typically to 45″ and Ultralight Bassara shafts) and have used the 12 degree loft in the head. I would like to upgrade to the G410 but 2 issues concern me. Will shortening the counterbalanced shaft (probably the lighter Red) or using a shorter, lighter Bassara shaft create problems? Also, I noticed that the SFT only comes in the 10.5. Would adjusting it up to 12* create even more draw? I plan on getting with a fitter to try these out but your educated comments would be helpful. Thanks very much.
Gary,
Good questions.
Shortening a counter balanced shaft may remove some of the counter balancing (depending on exactly how it’s weighted), which could raise the swing weight, but shortening the club will generally reduce the swing weight. It all might just even out. I would suggest measuring the swing weight of your current driver and trying to get your new one to match.
With regard to the loft, yes, if you increase the loft you will close the face making the club more draw biased, all else equal.
Best,
Matt
Hey Matt – I’ve been using the G SFT for a few years. My natural ball flight is a cut and I bought the SFT to avoid hitting slices. However, I find myself mishitting hooks much more often now and I never try to hit draws. Do you think I should move to just the regular 410 plus and not the SFT?
Charlie,
The best thing would be to bring your current driver to a good fitter and work with them to figure out the new best driver for you. I think the G410 Plus would be a top contender and the adjustable weight only makes it that much more attractive.
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt
My first inquiry ever but I’ve never been 73 either.
Just sold Epic which I had hosel adjusted to draw and plus 2 on a 10.5*. Also had sliding weight placed midway between center and heel side.
Hit 95% of fairways on good days with mostly straight drives with an occasional mild draw.
Feel like you’re reading my mind just like I pretty much know your response. Ping G410 plus or G410SFT??
I live on a barrier island and due to virus pretty much shut down and closest Ping dealer 75 miles and across the bridge which is manned to prevent entry.
Thus second reason for inquiry.
Would genuinely appreciate input as my course is open and only 1/2 mile from home.
Thanking you in advance
Dick
Dick,
If I had to buy one without trying it first, I would go with the G410 Plus because it gives you more flexibility. The SFT is awesome, but if you don’t need all that slice-busting help…too bad. With the Plus, you can move the weight back to neutral if the hosel adjustments get the job done.
Best,
Matt
Looking to get a new Ping G410 Driver.. Currently play G400. Not sure which one to buy. Hit ball normally with a little fade or occasional pushes.
Fitting centers closed down due to Corvid19.
What do you recommend.
Ken,
It depends if you want the flexibility to move the weight or just a permanent draw bias.
Best,
Matt
Matt
Great review, when I was in Fla in March I was informed Ping had a demo day at Riverwood in Port Charlotte,I asked the Ping rep he he would pullout the track man
so could see the difference ,you guys are worse than drug dealers,I ordered 2 one for Fla and one for Oregon and while I was there I tried the Ping 710 irons , 2 sets please yikes that was an expensive day on the driving range “ yes you can buy a golf game “ great technology great review thanks again Steve
Matt
How do you rate the Ping SFT driver against the new Callaway Mavrik Max Driver? Thanks
I can’t compare because I haven’t hit the MAVRIK Max.
-Matt
Hi Matt heard from sales guy at Roger Dunn that a G710 driver is next coming out for Ping. Have you heard this? Also any idea on release date?
Thanks,
Scott
Scott,
I don’t have any inside info on coming releases. If anything, I would expect a number of manufacturers to push back their releases to 2021.
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt. Enjoy all your reviews. I don’t slice the ball but tend to push the ball to the right when I don’t turn my hands through impact and square the face. Will the SFT technology help with that? Thanks. Julio
Julio,
The primary component of SFT is putting the sweet spot toward the heel which enhances draw through gear effect (learn more here: https://pluggedingolf.com/ball-flight-laws-5-gear-effect/ )
This isn’t going to fix the push, but it will turn the push into a push-draw. It may also turn your straight ball into a straight-draw.
Best,
Matt
Would you say that the G410 SFT is significantly more draw bias than the G400 SFT?
Steve,
I found it to be more draw biased, yes.
-Matt
Hi Matt, I have an out to in swing so tend to slice my drives would this driver help me.
Richard,
I would suggest you read these articles first: https://pluggedingolf.com/category/instruction/ball-flight-laws/
But do answer you question directly, yes, it’s likely the SFT will help you hit straighter drives.
-Matt
Hi Matt,
Thank you for an excellent review & giving brilliant answers to the varied questions.
For a 77 year old ,handicap 26, with a driver swing speed of 77 mph, total distance of 150 to 170 yards with a Ping G 400 SFT driver with soft regular shaft, loft 13* would you recommend a G 410 SFT or the Callaway B 21 driver?
I usually hit the fairway 90% of the time with a fade or fairly straight.
I intend to get a fitting but would appreciate your honest unbiased advice.
I regularly watch plugged in golf for accurate ,sensible opinions.
Many thanks, Alan Goudie
Thanks for the kind words Alan. In doing research you are way ahead of the average golfer and ready to look past any slick sales efforts. The key as you know is to see which club performs best for you. You’ve narrowed it down to two great options. The Ping will likely feel familiar so try to sort out if the Callaway feels different/good or different/bad. Let us know what you decide on.
– Meeks
Hi Matt, Iam in the middle of choosing between G410SFT and PLUS, Which of these has a more balanced set of advantages to offer?
Thanks!
Omar.
Omar,
Unless you suffer from a serious slice, the flexibility of the Plus wins out, in my opinion.
-Matt
Matt, what do mean by “I did need to adjust my sense of center to understand the feedback” was this adjustment of ball position?
Rich,
I was referring to what I understood as the center of the face. The geometric center of the face does not align with the center of gravity/sweet spot.
-Matt
Is there much more technology in the Ping 410 SFT than the Ping G30 SFT?
Johnny,
“Much more” is going to mean different things to different people, so I can’t answer that definitively. There’s been a steady progression from one model to the next.
-Matt
Matt- I have the SFT 410, I’m a senior golfer with a 20 handicap. However, my driving is one of the best aspects of my game. I ver rarely slice with this driver and tend to hit 11-12 good drives per round. Second shots and wedge play are the culprits with my handicap.
Since I am no longer slicing, would it make sense to remove the perimeter weight on the 410 SFT? I’m looking for more distance. I play from the senior tees and a consistent 200 yards down the middle would put me in excellent shape to reach the greens in regulation.
Jim,
If you’re hitting the SFT well, why would you want to change it? If you think you are not optimized in terms of distance for your swing speed, then you should get a fitting. Otherwise, stick with what’s working.
-Matt
I love my ping G410 SFT. It’s set at 12.5 degrees. I usually hit a nice draw with it. On a not so good swing it’s more of a pull draw. I hit the ball pretty high. My question is does lowering the loft decrease the draw tendency?
Greg,
The club face opens when you lower the loft with the hosel adjustment, so it would promote a fade, all else equal.
Best,
Matt
I’m looking for a driver for my dad (72) and I’ve been urging him to get a Ping. It sounds like the SCT is the ticket. He drives it 210 and needs forgiveness. The G400’s are hard to come by on the cheap – this seems like the next best option, no?
Chip,
The G400 and G410 are quite similar, yes.
-Matt
Hey Matt I was wondering if the g410 plus with the weight set to draw if it was the same as the g400 sft I read that just wanted to confirm.
Branson,
It’s quite close, though I don’t think it’s identical.
Best,
Matt