2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“the G440 Max has been a really popular option”
Fitters choice winner in the core category for launching higher and spinning more than most models, with a classic square look and consistent distances even on poor strikes.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Higher launch and spin than most models, ideal since most golfers struggle to launch fairway woods
- +Line includes a dedicated 4-wood with its own shaping, not just a lofted-up 3-wood
- +Classic, clean, square look at address
- −Spin ran higher than a fast, low-spin player like the tester needs
For: The widest range of golfers, especially those needing help launching a fairway wood high with a soft landing.
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“mis hits have been fantastic”
Top-three fairway wood of 2025 at fitting centre SGT thanks to smarter loft gapping and outstanding mishit performance.
+ the facts · 4 pros− the facts
- +New 17-degree 4-wood and 19-degree 5-wood give much better gapping through the bag
- +Adjustable loft sleeve for fine-tuning launch and face angle
- +Mishit performance has been fantastic, easy to launch
For: The masses who struggle to launch a fairway wood and need carry distance
The low profile G440 Max makes a 3-wood off a tight lie genuinely easy, and Ping's Spinsistency face keeps low strikes from ballooning.
+ the facts · 6 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Very low profile head that looks like you can get underneath the ball off tight lies
- +A badly struck low heel shot still performed fine
- +Spinsistency face has less loft low on the face so low strikes do not spin up
- −Slightly higher profile than the Callaway Elyte when set side by side
For: Mid to high handicappers who struggle to launch a 3-wood from the fairway
Club Champion (TXG)
Tour-level fitting studio
“it's just hard to beat how good that fairway wood is”
The core model holds its own against the pricier LST on speed and dispersion, and the spin consistency claim is in full effect.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Matched the LST on ball speed and carry, 255 carry / 275 total, 112 ft peak
- +Spin stays consistent on misses, no jump to 4200 on a heel strike
- +Friendlier, more lofted look at address
- −Face looks slightly shallower and less powerful than the LST
- −Doesn't have the LST's extra long-ball gear
For: The majority of golfers, the model they do the most fits with.
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
A carry-over that remains one of the most forgiving fairway woods around, with a 4% taller face that adds consistency, launch and spin on low strikes.
+ the facts · 3 pros− the facts
- +Still so good on mishits despite being a carry-over model
- +Carbonfly wrap crown and free hosel redistribute weight for forgiveness
- +4% taller face improves consistency and launch on strikes low on the face
For: Golfers who want proven, forgiving performance without needing the newest release
The shallow-faced G440 Max 7-wood produced the best ball speed of the test and easy high flight, but lost out to the Titleist on sound and off-turf trust.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Ball speed went through the roof versus the others (144 mph vs ~140-141)
- +Shallowest face of the group, easy to launch high
- +More spin, which suits his launch-and-spin preference
- −Acoustics lost the head-to-head with the Titleist
- −His equipment caddy warned the shallow face could get him unstuck off real turf lies
For: Players chasing ball speed and easy launch from a shallow-profile 7-wood