G440 HL Max

Inherits the standard family max chassis: reviewer testing called the family head scary good for forgiveness and consistency — small misses are almost indistinguishable from pure strikes, and the player needs to hit the very edge of the face to see an ugly result. Robot/lab data: 9th for straight shot percentage and 1st for playable shot percentage in accuracy testing. Manufacturer design: Free-Hosel Technology (weight removed from hosel reallocated low) plus Carbonfly Wrap crown delivers the brand's deepest CG ever — the most forgiving model in the family lineup. The HL build inherits the same head architecture. Best-in-class 2025 forgiveness for slow-swing players.

Manufacturer design: HL build's reduced weight creates more swing and ball speed, resulting in consistently higher-launching, longer-carrying shots — designed for 75-90mph swing speeds. Robot/lab testing: one tester reported averaging an extra 12 yards with the family driver compared to the predecessor, and gained nearly 4 mph of clubhead speed. But robot/lab testing noted neither the family max head nor the prior-cycle max-MOI head were in the top 10 for distance capability. For target slow-swing player, gain is meaningful; absolute distance is mid-pack.

Family design: the chassis restores the Draw/Neutral/Fade movable back weight that the prior-cycle max-MOI head eliminated — tour-proven technology like free-hosel technology and a heavier 3-position adjustable back weight. The HL build uses lighter aluminum back weight (29g vs the tungsten on the standard family head) — meaningful shape-tuning but committed to neutral default. Reviewer testing noted the chassis is more compact than before — slightly improved shape character vs the prior-cycle family head. Better workability than the prior-cycle max-MOI head's fixed-weight chassis but still game-improvement first.

Reviewer testing called the feel excellent — solid across the entire face and producing a transcendent on-center feel that's a blend of high speed pop with strength and force; reviewers could feel the difference on every swing. Independent commentary: the feel is smoother than the prior-cycle, with a soft-yet-solid feel at impact and consistent pleasant feel across the face. Generational feel improvement over the prior-cycle family. The HL build inherits the same head — only the lighter shaft slightly transmits more vibration. Best-in-class 2025 feel.

Reviewer testing called the new family driver one of the best-sounding drivers of 2025 — the brand has never been known for best-sounding drivers, but the new chassis sounds excellent. Independent commentary: a mid-bass thwack with below average volume, no metallic notes — the sound remained relatively muted during testing with a clean pop at impact that neither distracts nor dazzles. Manufacturer design: Carbonfly Wrap crown delivers a more muted, pleasing sound at impact. Class-defining 2025 acoustic for the brand.

Reviewer testing: instead of the visible texture, the chassis has a Carbonfly Wrap crown previously seen only on the family's tour-low-spin head — the clean matte finish of the carbon-composite wrap is sleek. The removal of graphics from the top and bottom of the club significantly boosts shelf appeal, leaving behind a much more streamlined look. Independent commentary: clean modern silhouette with confidence-inspiring 460cc footprint. Premium 2025 max-MOI silhouette — meaningful aesthetic upgrade over the prior generation.