Fairway woods and hybrids · Facts checked Sep 2026
Should you replace your G440 MAX Fairway with the Titleist GTS2 Fairway?
PING G440 MAX Fairway Titleist GTS2 Fairway
Upgrade only if…
You want a loft your club doesn't come in.
The Titleist GTS2 Fairway is also sold at 13.5°. ↗
Otherwise, keep your G440 MAX Fairway.
Lofts you can buy Fact
| Model | 13.5° | 15° | 16.5° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 24° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G440 MAX Fairway (yours) | —not sold | ✓sold | —not sold | ✓sold | —not sold | ✓sold | ✓sold | ✓sold |
| GTS2 Fairway | ✓sold | ✓sold | ✓sold | —not sold | ✓sold | —not sold | ✓sold | —not sold |
Only the GTS2 Fairway: 13.5°, 16.5°, 18°. Only yours: 17°, 19°, 24°.
What actually changes Fact
- Hosel
- Yes, ±1.5° vs Yes (range not published)
- Weights
- Not published vs Yes, movable weights Not published for your club.
- Head volume
- 186 cc vs Not published Not published for the GTS2 Fairway.
All specifications Fact
11 specs
| Spec | PING G440 MAX Fairway (yours) | Titleist GTS2 Fairway |
|---|---|---|
| Launch priceLaunch price of one club, not today's price. | Not available | $399 ↗ |
| Lofts | 15° (3), 17° (4), 19° (5), 21° (7), 24° (9) ↗ | 13.5°, 15°, 16.5°, 18°, 21° ↗ |
| Hosel | Yes, ±1.5° ↗ | Yes (range not published) ↗ |
| Weights | Not available | Yes, movable weights ↗ |
| Standard lengthOf the lowest-lofted club in the range. | 43" ↗ | 43" ↗ |
| Spec | PING G440 MAX Fairway | Titleist GTS2 Fairway |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Sold as the brand's current model | Yes | Yes |
| Hands | Right-handed and Left-handed ↗ | Right-handed and Left-handed ↗ |
| Head volume | 186 cc ↗ | Not available |
| Standard lie | 56° ↗ | 56° ↗ |
| Stock shafts | 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 ↗ | Project X Titan Black, Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White RIP, Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue RIP, Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red RIP ↗ |
Checked Sep 20, 2026 (G440 MAX Fairway) and Sep 20, 2026 (GTS2 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
6 claims
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. ↗
Titleist GTS2 Fairway
- Titleist says the GTS fairways fly higher with less spin than the models they replace. ↗
- The wraparound composite crown is credited with a lower, deeper CG for extra stability. ↗
- Brand aims the shallower, larger GTS2 head at sweeping swings and low-face contact. ↗
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
Same lie at 56°, same 43.0" build, both right and left hand. On the rows that usually decide a fairway wood, these two agree.
They disagree at the ends of the range. Titleist starts at 13.5° — stronger than anything PING publishes in this line — then 15°, 16.5°, 18° and 21°. PING starts at 15° and runs 17°, 19°, 21° and 24°. So if you want a strong 3-wood off the tee, only Titleist builds one; if you want a 9-wood, only PING does.
The second difference is weighting. Titleist publishes a movable weight on the GTS2 and states there's no weight track. PING publishes no movable-weight field for the G440 MAX, which is not the same as publishing a no, so we leave the row empty.
PING's sleeve moves ±1.5°. Titleist says the GTS2 hosel is adjustable but doesn't publish the range. PING publishes 186 cc; Titleist publishes no head volume for this model.
Titleist lists the GTS2 fairway at $399. PING publishes no price and sends you to a fitter.
Titleist claims the GTS fairways fly higher with less spin than the models they replace, and aims the shallower, larger GTS2 head at sweeping swings and low-face contact. PING claims the Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown lower CG and raise forgiveness from bad lies. Claims on both sides.
Our read: keep the G440 MAX unless you want a 13.5° head or a movable weight. If you need anything weaker than 21°, the decision is made for you.
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Quick answers
4 questions
Should I replace my PING G440 MAX Fairway with the Titleist GTS2 Fairway?
Only if one of these applies to you: you want a loft your club doesn't come in: the Titleist GTS2 Fairway is also sold at 13.5°. Otherwise, keep the PING G440 MAX Fairway.
What lofts do the PING G440 MAX Fairway and the Titleist GTS2 Fairway come in?
PING G440 MAX Fairway: 15° (3), 17° (4), 19° (5), 21° (7), 24° (9). Titleist GTS2 Fairway: 13.5°, 15°, 16.5°, 18°, 21°.
How do they adjust?
PING G440 MAX Fairway — hosel: yes, ±1.5°; weights: not published. Titleist GTS2 Fairway — hosel: yes (range not published); weights: yes, movable weights.
What did each one cost new?
The brand doesn't publish a launch price for the PING G440 MAX Fairway. The Titleist GTS2 Fairway launched at $399 for one club. These are launch prices, not what either sells for today.
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Last updated 2026-09-27. The rules behind this verdict: How we rate. A verdict is not a fitting.