Our Ping G410 Crossover vs. G410 hybrid test took place on the course at Moor Allerton in Leeds.
We followed that up with some launch monitor testing using their Flightscope in their indoor fitting studio.
It made sense to put the new Crossover up against the new G410 hybrid to see what the performance differences were.
Both clubs are essential long iron replacements but one is obviously a lot more like an iron than the other.
But which will suit your game?
Ping G410 Crossover vs. G410 hybrid – First impressions
The Ping Crossover has undergone a fairly significant overhaul over the past few years.
It started off as a black hitting thing which worked a treat but just looked a bit odd.
Then with the G400 Crossover it started to look a bit more like a proper golf club but was really bulky.
So now we’ve got a much sleeker-looking utility iron which will suit the eye of the better player much more.
The new G410 hybrid looks very similar to the G400 hybrid – one of the best clubs in my bag – but Ping say it is a touch larger.
So with the Crossover we’ve got something which is really new and the hybrid something which is looking to carry on being really, really good.
Ping G410 Crossover vs. G410 hybrid – The technology
Despite being smaller in size to the G400 Crossover, Ping say they have packed in a bit more forgiveness.
There’s a 50 per cent larger tungsten weight in the toe which makes it more stable
The hot managing steel face is more thinner and more flexible offering more ball speed.
We’ve also got something Ping are calling an internal rib structure which ensures a solid sound and feel.
With the G410 hybrid Ping have gone a bit larger than the G400 to offer a bit more forgiveness, higher MOI and confidence at address.
There’s also a maraging steel face which is thin and flexible to offer more speed.
Ping say you’ll get a better fit with the G410 hybrid thanks to an eight-way adjustable hosel.
As well as adjusting the loft by 1.5˚ either way it’s also possible to flatten the lie angle.
That’s the lowdown on the tech, find out which performed best on the next page.
Ping G410 Crossover vs. G410 hybrid – The results
I currently carry a 3 hybrid so wanted to test out these two models in similar loft.
The 3 Crossover here has 20˚ and the G410 hybrid has 19˚.
With the launch monitor testing I really enjoyed hitting both.
They were giving me the numbers I was looking for which is about a 190 carry, 200 total.
But if I really wanted to I could get the G410 hybrid to carry 200 yards.
There’s no doubt that the hybrid is easier to hit and it just feels like the ball is coming off the face faster.
Out on the course, I was left in no doubt which club would make its way into my bag.
The hybrid is just so much more versatile and easier to hit from a variety of lies.
I found the Crossover quite difficult to hit off a tight fairway, especially in fairly damp conditions.
Ping G410 Crossover vs. G410 hybrid – NCG verdict
For me personally, this is such an easy call.
The hybrid is just fantastic and does exactly what I want it to do.
The Crossover feels great when you hit it well but it just feels like there’s a lot more effort, and skill, required to get it working properly.
I’d be very interested in a 2 Crossover to use as a back up off the tee but I’m always leaning towards a hybrid when it comes to hitting off the deck.
Saying that, the look of the Crossover is vastly improved from the G400 model.
And it has had some of the better players in our office drooling.
The G410 to me is carrying on the fantastic work Ping did with the G400 hybrid. It’s such a great golf club and should be able to do a job for anyone.
But if you’ve got the swing speed and the skill, why wouldn’t you go for a 3 Crossover? I’m sure it will give a lots of people lots of pleasure.
Ping G410 Crossover details
SRP: £225
On sale: February 7
Ping G410 hybrid details
SRP: £225
On sale: March
More information can be found on the Ping website.
