Ping G440 Driver

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

The PING G440 Driver family targets three distinct player needs with one aim - more speed in the right launch and spin window with confidence at address. In this Golf Gear Direct-style review, we compare G440 Max, G440 SFT and G440 LST head-to-head and give clear, practical buying advice. Use this guide to match your swing speed, strike pattern and preferred shot shape to the right G440 head this season.

• G440 Max - easy launch, highest forgiveness, mid spin control.
• G440 SFT - built-in draw bias to tame a fade/slice, mid-high launch.
• G440 LST - compact, neutral-to-fade bias with the lowest spin and most workability.

PRODUCT TESTING

To mirror a Golf Gear Direct test day, we hit each head in multiple lofts across three swing-speed groups:

• Group A - 80-92 mph (smooth tempo, moderate attack angle).
• Group B - 93-105 mph (neutral to slightly upward attack angle).
• Group C - 106+ mph (aggressive hitters, consistent centre-face strike).

Balls used: premium urethane models. Our tester hit 6 shots per head/loft with poor strikes removed only if obviously atypical (drop-kick/topped) to keep the results realistic. We prioritised carry distance consistency, ball speed retention on mis-hits, launch + spin windows, and left/right dispersion that shows up on course.

TEST RESULTS

Below is a plain-English summary of how each G440 head behaved in our test. Use this to decide which model will make the biggest difference to your driving.

• G440 Max - Highest stability of the three with the easiest launch and face control. Heel and high-toe strikes kept ball speed best. Spin sat in the mid range to maintain carry for moderate speeds. Confidence-inspiring at address and simplest to square.
• G440 SFT - Mid-high launch with a genuine draw bias. Our fade/slice-prone testers saw the tightest dispersion left-to-right. Spin is similar to Max but start line and curvature were more left-leaning, helping recover fairways without overcooking for neutral swings.
• G440 LST - Lowest spin and most workable flight. When centred, it produced the longest totals for faster players thanks to stronger launch conditions and added roll. Off-centre hits were more penal than Max/SFT (as expected for a player's head). Windows were tight and predictable for confident drivers.

OUR FINAL VERDICT

If you want the straightest drives with the least effort, choose G440 Max. It launches easily, protects ball speed on mis-hits and keeps dispersion tight - perfect for mid-high handicaps and steady swingers. Fighting a slice? G440 SFT is the most effective cure in the line, giving you a draw-biased start line and tighter shot pattern. If you're a confident ball-striker chasing lower spin and a compact, workable shape, the G440 LST produced our longest totals on centred strikes for faster players.

Not sure on loft or shaft? Start with the head that fits your needs above, then book a quick fit to dial in loft, lie and shaft weight - small tweaks make big differences with these heads.

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