The PING G440 MAX fairway wood delivers increased ball speed, a higher launch angle, and exceptional forgiveness from any lie on the course. Available in five lofts — 3-wood through 9-wood, including a new 4-wood — it gives you more gapping options between your driver and irons. A taller face adds address confidence off the tee while the center of gravity (CG) position is carefully preserved to maintain high-launching performance from the fairway as well. The Free Hosel design and Carbonfly Wrap crown work together to lower the CG, increase forgiveness on mis-hits, and produce a more muted, pleasing sound at impact. Loft is adjustable within a ±1.5° range and the lie can be set up to 3° flatter than standard, letting you dial in your preferred ball flight.
The Free Hosel design removes material from the hosel connection, saving approximately 11.5 g of weight that can be repositioned lower in the head. Combined with the Carbonfly Wrap crown, this repositioned mass drives the center of gravity (CG) to a lower position than a conventional fairway wood design would allow. A lower CG makes it significantly easier to launch the ball high from tight lies and heavy rough alike, while simultaneously expanding the forgiveness window across the face. Even off-center strikes hold their line and distance far more effectively as a result of this lower, deeper CG location.
The G440 MAX face is taller than its predecessor, built from high-strength maraging steel that flexes at impact to generate faster ball speeds across a broader area. The face geometry has been optimized through the heel and toe zones specifically to maintain ball speed on off-center impacts — the strikes that most golfers produce the majority of the time. The increased face height also provides a meaningful visual benefit at address, inspiring confidence whether you are teeing up for a long par-5 second shot or firing at a green from the fairway. CG location is carefully managed so the taller face does not compromise the high-launching trajectory the MAX is known for.
The Carbonfly Wrap crown replaces the heavier steel crown found on conventional fairway woods with a lightweight carbon-composite construction that wraps around the back and sides of the head. This structural choice saves meaningful weight at the top of the head, which is then strategically redistributed lower in the club head to further lower the CG and increase the moment of inertia (MOI). The result is a club that is both more forgiving on off-center hits and better at launching the ball on a high, penetrating trajectory. The Carbonfly Wrap also contributes to a more muted and pleasing acoustic response at impact — a softer sound that many golfers associate with quality contact.
A slimmer back-weight profile is shared across every club in the G440 fairway wood family, ensuring that the head sits flush and square at address regardless of how the adjustable hosel is configured. Whether you set the loft up, down, or keep it at the standard position, the face angle remains consistent and the sole sits cleanly on the turf. This design detail removes a common frustration with adjustable fairway woods, where changing the loft can inadvertently alter the visual appearance of the face angle at address. The cleaner, more streamlined sole profile also glides through varying turf conditions more smoothly, reducing the risk of snagging in tighter lies.
The addition of a 4-wood (17°) to the G440 MAX lineup is a direct response to growing demand among both tour professionals and recreational golfers for better distance gapping in the longer end of the bag. The 4-wood slots neatly between the 3-wood and 5-wood, offering a versatile option that is easier to hit than a low-lofted 3-wood from the turf while still providing a penetrating, controlled ball flight. It is one of the primary reasons that higher-lofted PING fairway woods have become increasingly popular on professional tours worldwide. For the amateur golfer, the 4-wood can serve as a reliable alternative to a long iron or hybrid when more precision is needed from 200+ yards.
The counter-balanced PING Alta CB Blue 65 graphite shaft is the lightest stock option, designed to help increase clubhead speed and deliver a mid-high to high launch angle — ideal for golfers who benefit from a higher, softer ball flight. The PING Tour 2.0 Black shaft (available in 65 g and 75 g) offers a low launch profile with low spin, making it best suited to players with faster swing speeds who want a piercing, controlled trajectory. The PING Tour 2.0 Chrome shaft (available in 65 g and 75 g) delivers a low-to-mid ball flight with the control and precision that better players seek when they need to work the ball or hold greens. Each shaft is engineered and profiled specifically for the G440 fairway head to maximize energy transfer and consistency.
| 3W | 4W | 5W | 7W | 9W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft | 15° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° |
| Loft Adjustability | ±1.5° | ±1.5° | ±1.5° | ±1.5° | ±1.5° |
| Length | 43" | 43" | 42.5" | 42" | 41.5" |
| Average Lie Angle | 56° | 56° | 56.5° | 57° | 57.5° |
| Head Weight | 219 g | 220.7 g | 223.3 g | 227.9 g | 232.6 g |
| Head Volume | 186 cc | 180 cc | 174 cc | 165 cc | 157 cc |
| Swingweight | D2 | D2 | D2 | D2 | D2 |
Note: these are design specifications and may vary due to manufacturing tolerances. Standard length is based on the Alta CB Blue 65 shaft. Standard swingweight for the MAX HL (High Launch) build with the ALTA Quick shaft is C9 at 35 and D0 at 45. Lie angle is an average of the five adjustable loft positions marked on the hosel. Achievable swingweights depend on the shaft, length, and grip combination. Available in right-hand and left-hand models.
Stock graphite shaft options for the G440 MAX fairway wood include:
Aftermarket shaft upgrades are also available at time of order:
Grip: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet, standard size, fitted as standard on all configurations.
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