Ping G440 Max

Independent robot 2025 Most Wanted Fairway Wood test: the head earned the highest overall score thanks to its balanced performance across every category — accurate, produces distance, and forgiving. The head produced above-average ball speed (132.8 mph) and consistent distance (207 yards carry/220 total) with one of the tightest shot areas in the test. New Free Hosel design (saves 11g) plus the composite-crown technology lower CG and elevate MOI versus the prior generation. The 4% taller maraging steel face is optimised in heel and toe regions for off-centre ball-speed retention. Class-leading 2025 forgiveness — independent robot-test #1 ranking.

Independent robot testing: above-average ball speed (132.8 mph) and consistent distance (207 yards carry/220 total) in 2025 testing. Versus the prior generation: ball speed is similar but with a tick more launch and less spin. The 4% taller maraging steel face optimised in heel and toe regions extends ball speed across the face. The new hosel design saves 11g redeployed to lower CG for more efficient ball speed. Top-tier 2025 distance combined with class-leading dispersion.

Reviewer testing: when you miss the centre, the club feels solid and stable, but there's no sense of power or speed — straight-line stability dominates the feedback. The new hosel and composite-crown design priority is max-MOI / straight-flight performance, not shape control. Standard build gives skilled players slightly more shape-shaping latitude than the HL build, but the head is still forgiveness-first. Below-average workability — by design, the head fights player-driven shape control. Pick the tour-spec sibling for low-spin workability.

Reviewer testing: on centre, there's a noticeable poppy, almost explosive feel. There's excellent feedback on strike location — an unexpected bonus from a club this forgiving. The new hosel design plus composite-crown technology contribute to a more pleasing impact signature versus the prior generation. Above-average premium feel — poppy/explosive centre with informative strike-location feedback.

Reviewer testing: the head is quieter than average at impact, with a low pitched and unobtrusive sound. Centred shots have an exciting whip crack sound and mishits produce a less rewarding thud. Impact produces a crisp, clean sound that provides instant feedback on shot quality — enough to let you know when you've nailed it, but not so loud as to be intrusive. The composite-crown technology plus new hosel design deliver significant acoustic improvement over the prior generation. Above-average acoustic — among the best-sounding brand fairways in years.

Manufacturer: all five fairway woods feature a redesigned, taller face that inspires confidence when teeing up the ball. The 4% taller face creates a more imposing address profile. Reviewer testing: many liked the sleek black look and satisfying, crisp impact sound. Won 2026 industry awards Gold partly for the look-sound-feel category. Top-decile 2025 aesthetic.