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    Ping G440 Max

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    Why We Like It

    • The Max has a smaller address profile than the G440 K. It saves weight in the head and shaft to create more potential speed while remaining among the highest in MOI stability.
    • A redesigned interior portion of the hosel creates room for that area of the face to flex better while lowering the center of gravity.
    • A carbon-composite section wraps into the back of the crown to save mass that is converted into a 29-gram adjustable weight in the rear for neutral, draw or fade positions.
    • The lowest center of gravity in Ping history launches shots with less distance-robbing spin than previous versions.
    • The titanium-alloy face is thinner and more flexible to optimize ball speed.
    • The reduced size of the overall head results in a more compact view at address and a denser impact sound.
    • The shaft’s stock length is stretched to 46 inches to create more potential swing speed.
    • MOI rating: High
    • Top 5 in Performance, middle-handicaps
    • 9, 10.5, 12 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)

    hot list score breakdown

    Performance
    5.0
    50%*
    Innovation
    4.5
    30%*
    Look / Sound / Feel
    5.0
    20%*
    how we test
    An exhaustive review
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    A panel of scientists determines the clubs that raise new possibilities in design and theory.
    Real players
    Our editors review the input of 32 typical golfers to find the clubs that resonate the most.
    Real results
    Our ratings reflect the best scores in the Hot List criteria of Performance, Look/Sound/Feel and Innovation.

    hot list testers feedback

    Aesthetics
    Plain
    Elaborate
    Acoustics
    Quieter
    Louder
    Sensory
    Softer
    Firmer
    Launch
    Lower
    Higher
    Forgiveness
    Least
    Most
    handicap
    • all
    • low
    • mid
    • high
    COMMENT SUMMARY

    Hot List testers noted the club’s standout distance and purposeful, medium-low launch that carries long and stays very straight. A wide, trampoline-like face and rear weight distribution yield strong forgiveness—toe hits typically lose only 5–10 yards—while crown ridges aid centering and alignment. It generates easy clubhead speed and produces a quiet, powerful punch off the tee with a futuristic, massive head. The only caveat: the bumps on the crown can be distracting until you’re used to them.

    Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
    COMMENT SUMMARY
    Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
    COMMENT SUMMARY

    Hot List panelists observed massive distance with a purposeful, medium-low launch and strong carry. Turbofins and arrow wings plus a large, well-balanced head make alignment easy and boost stability; toe strikes still turn over and fly very straight, typically only losing about 5–10 yards. Off-center hits show minimal deviation. Finish is quiet — more of a muted "thud" than a pop — which some may find dull. Overall delivers powerful, forgiving tee shots with a futuristic look.

    Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
    COMMENT SUMMARY

    Hot List testers noted a wide, trampoline-like face that pushed shots toward maximum straightness. It often turned a natural draw into a tidy, controllable fade, felt poppy and easy to accelerate, and produced higher clubhead/ball speed—consistently translating into noticeably longer carries.

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    Range Results

    We tracked 20,000 shots through player testing and then had them analyzed by our team of scientists. These graphics reflect the relative performance our players saw for each club in the category.

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