Fairway woods and hybrids · Facts checked Sep 2026
Is the PING G440 MAX Fairway worth replacing your G430 MAX Fairway?
PING G430 MAX Fairway PING G440 MAX Fairway
Keep
Keep your G430 MAX Fairway.
Nothing the brands publish gives the G440 MAX Fairway something your G430 MAX Fairway can't do.
Lofts you can buy Fact
| Model | 15° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G430 MAX Fairway (yours) | ✓sold | —not sold | ✓sold | —not sold | ✓sold | ✓sold |
| G440 MAX Fairway | ✓sold | ✓sold | —not sold | ✓sold | ✓sold | ✓sold |
Only the G440 MAX Fairway: 17°, 19°. Only yours: 18°.
What actually changes Fact
- Head volume
- 176 cc vs 186 cc The G440 MAX Fairway is 10 cc bigger.
All specifications Fact
11 specs
| Spec | PING G430 MAX Fairway (yours) | PING G440 MAX Fairway |
|---|---|---|
| Launch priceLaunch price of one club, not today's price. | Not available | Not available |
| Lofts | 15° (3), 18° (5), 21° (7), 24° (9) ↗ | 15° (3), 17° (4), 19° (5), 21° (7), 24° (9) ↗ |
| Hosel | Yes, ±1.5° ↗ | Yes, ±1.5° ↗ |
| Weights | Not available | Not available |
| Standard lengthOf the lowest-lofted club in the range. | 43" ↗ | 43" ↗ |
| Spec | PING G430 MAX Fairway | PING G440 MAX Fairway |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Sold as the brand's current model | No | Yes |
| Hands | Right-handed and Left-handed ↗ | Right-handed and Left-handed ↗ |
| Head volume | 176 cc ↗ | 186 cc ↗ |
| Standard lie | 56° ↗ | 56° ↗ |
| Stock shafts | PING ALTA CB Black 65, PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 65, PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 75, PING Tour 2.0 Black 65, PING Tour 2.0 Black 75, Mitsubishi Kai'li White 70, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 60, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 70, PING ALTA Quick ↗ | PING ALTA CB Blue 65, PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 65, PING Tour 2.0 Black 65, PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 75, PING Tour 2.0 Black 75, Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 75, Project X Denali Red 60, Project X Denali Red 70, PING ALTA Quick ↗ |
Checked Sep 20, 2026 (G430 MAX Fairway) and Sep 20, 2026 (G440 MAX Fairway) on each brand's own pages. ↗ opens the official source. A newer model year is never a reason on its own.
What the brands claim Manufacturer claim
5 claims
PING G430 MAX Fairway
- PING says the Carbonfly Wrap crown moves CG nearer the force line for faster, higher, longer carries. ↗
- The MAX head is presented as the most forgiving option in the G430 fairway family. ↗
PING G440 MAX Fairway
- PING says the Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown drop the CG and raise forgiveness across the face. ↗
- The brand claims more ball speed and a higher launch, including from poor lies in the rough. ↗
- PING describes the impact sound as more muted and pleasing than the previous generation. ↗
The brands' words, summarised. Not tested by us, and they never change a verdict.
Our take Our assessment (based on published specs)
2 min read
PING re-spaced this range rather than extending it: the G430 MAX comes in 15°, 18°, 21° and 24°; the G440 MAX in 15°, 17°, 19°, 21° and 24°. Every G440 loft is within a degree of something you already have, and both clubs have the same ±1.5° hosel, so the hosel covers the rest.
Both are 43.25" at the 3-wood, both right and left handed, and neither page lists a movable weight, so that row is empty on both sides rather than a guess.
PING publishes no prices on its site — every page shows $0.00 and sends you to a fitter — so we can't tell you what either cost new, and we won't quote a retailer.
Our read: keep the G430 MAX. The tighter loft steps are a fitting convenience, not a new capability, and your hosel already moves 1.5° either way.
Quick answers
4 questions
Should I replace my PING G430 MAX Fairway with the PING G440 MAX Fairway?
Keep the PING G430 MAX Fairway. On published specs the PING G440 MAX Fairway comes in the same lofts and adjusts the same way, so there is nothing it can do that your club can't.
What lofts do the PING G430 MAX Fairway and the PING G440 MAX Fairway come in?
PING G430 MAX Fairway: 15° (3), 18° (5), 21° (7), 24° (9). PING G440 MAX Fairway: 15° (3), 17° (4), 19° (5), 21° (7), 24° (9).
How do they adjust?
PING G430 MAX Fairway — hosel: yes, ±1.5°; weights: not published. PING G440 MAX Fairway — hosel: yes, ±1.5°; weights: not published.
What did each one cost new?
The brand doesn't publish a launch price for the PING G430 MAX Fairway. The brand doesn't publish a launch price for the PING G440 MAX Fairway. These are launch prices, not what either sells for today.
Last updated 2026-09-21. The rules behind this verdict: How we rate. A verdict is not a fitting.