Ping G440 MAX HL
The Ping G440 MAX HL is a forgiveness-first driver from 2025. It is rated for swing speeds of 60 to 90 mph and handicaps of 12 to 36. It launches high with moderate spin. It listed at $500 when it launched in 2025.
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Ping G440 MAX HL specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Ping |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $500 |
| Loft options | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Max forgiveness |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 60 to 90 mph |
| Handicap range | 12 to 36 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 3 out of 10 |
| Key technology | High Launch lighter head, shaft, and grip package |
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Where the fit profile comes from
All fit values here are our own ratings.
| Type | max-forgiveness | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 9 | Our rating |
| Workability | 3 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 12-36 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 60-90 mph | Our rating |
Where it ranks in our fitting
We run the same ranking as the fitting on example golfers: men, moderate tempo, mid trajectory, no budget and no usual miss, at 70 to 110 mph and 5, 15 and 25 handicaps.
- In the top three of our fitting for a 25-handicap swinging about 70 mph
Who the Ping G440 MAX HL suits
- Golfers who miss the centre of the face and want the head to protect ball speed.
- Above 90 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
Similar to the Ping G440 MAX HL
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Quantum Max FastCallaway2026 · $650 · 60 to 90 mph
- PXG Black Ops Ultra LitePXG2025 · $600 · 60 to 90 mph
- PXG Lightning Max LitePXG2025 · $649 · 60 to 90 mph
- Ping G440 K HLPing2026 · $650 · 60 to 90 mph
Ping G440 MAX HL: common questions
Who is the Ping G440 MAX HL for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 60 to 90 mph and handicaps of 12 to 36. Golfers who miss the centre of the face and want the head to protect ball speed.
How much does the Ping G440 MAX HL cost?
It listed at about $500 at launch in 2025.
Is the Ping G440 MAX HL forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Ping G440 MAX HL?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Max Fast (2026), the PXG Black Ops Ultra Lite (2025), the PXG Lightning Max Lite (2025) and the Ping G440 K HL (2026).
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