Comparison
Ping G440 Max vs Callaway Quantum Max
Two 460cc drivers with the same three lofts. They differ on standard length and stock shaft, and only Callaway lists a price.
Ping calls the G440 Max “the most forgiving G440 model.”
$447
Evidence: Research-basedSee at TGW: Ping G440 MaxAffiliate linkCallaway says the Quantum Max is for “players wanting speed, consistent tee shots, forgiveness and control.”
$449.99
Evidence: Research-basedSee at TGW: Callaway Quantum MaxAffiliate link
Where they differ
Rows where the published values are different, or where one maker publishes a figure and the other does not.
| Specification | PingG440 Max | CallawayQuantum Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price when checked | $447 (TGW) | $449.99 (TGW) |
| Maker’s list price | Not published | $649.99 |
| Length | 46″ | 45.75″ |
| Adjustability | 8-position hosel: loft ±1.5°, lie up to 3° flatter than standard; 29 g back weight with draw, fade and neutral positions | OptiFit hosel with independent loft and lie settings; 10g weight for a neutral or draw setup |
| Stock shaft | PING ALTA CB Blue 50 | Project X Denali Frost Silver 50 |
Where they match
Rows where the values are the same for both.
| Specification | PingG440 Max | CallawayQuantum Max |
|---|---|---|
| Lofts | 9°, 10.5°, 12° | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
What each maker claims
Attributed statements. Each maker is describing its own product, not the other one.
Ping G440 Max
Forgiveness. Ping positions the G440 Max as the most forgiving of its G440 models.
Callaway Quantum Max
Adjustability. Callaway lists independent loft and lie settings and a 10g weight that can be set neutral or for a draw.
How they differ
On paper the two heads are close. Both makers list 9°, 10.5° and 12° lofts and a 460cc head. Callaway lists the 12° Quantum Max as custom order only for left-handed golfers. The real differences are adjustability, standard length and stock shaft.
Adjustability. Both adjust loft, lie and shot shape. Ping lists an 8-position hosel with loft ±1.5° and lie up to 3° flatter than standard, and a 29 g back weight with draw, fade and neutral positions. Callaway lists an OptiFit hosel with independent loft and lie settings, and a 10g weight that it says “lets you adjust for a neutral or draw setup.” Only the Ping’s weight has a fade position.
If you slice, Ping also sells the G440 SFT, which it says “offers slice correction utilizing an adjustable back weight that promotes a draw.”
Length. Ping lists a 46-inch standard length for the G440 Max, or 45.5 inches with certain other stock shafts. Callaway lists 45.75 inches for the Quantum Max. A fitter can check which length suits you.
Shafts. Ping lists the PING ALTA CB Blue 50 as stock, and Callaway lists the Project X Denali Frost Silver 50. The shaft affects launch and spin as well as the head, so if you are fitted for either driver, fit the shaft too.
Launch and spin. Callaway rates the Quantum Max’s launch “Mid-High” and describes its spin as “mid to low”. Ping publishes no matching rating for the G440 Max.
Price. Ping does not list a price on its product page, so the list price row shows only Callaway’s. Check which shaft each retailer listing includes, because other shafts can cost more.
Who each one suits
- The G440 Max, if you want the model Ping places at the forgiving end of its G440 range and a slightly longer standard length. Ping calls it “the most forgiving G440 model.”
- The Quantum Max, if you want independent loft and lie settings on the hosel. Callaway says it is for “players wanting speed, consistent tee shots, forgiveness and control.”
If you slice, Callaway also sells the Quantum Max D, which Callaway says has weight added to the heel “to help promote a slight draw bias.” You can also compare the TaylorMade Qi4D Max and Callaway Quantum Max. Do you need a new driver? covers when a new driver is worth it, How to choose driver loft explains which loft to start from, and the Driver Finder narrows the field by your miss and budget. See all drivers we have researched for other options.
Evidence ledger
The sources behind every value on this page.
- Evidence: Verified
Ping publishes the G440 Max lofts, hosel loft and lie adjustability, 29-gram back weight with draw, fade and neutral positions, standard length, head size and stock shaft, and calls it the most forgiving G440 model.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked. Ping lists the 8-position hosel and back weight in the page’s technology section; its spec table lists loft adjustability of ±1.5° and refers to “the five adjustable loft positions indicated on the hosel”.
- Evidence: Researched
Callaway publishes the Quantum Max lofts, head size, standard length, hosel and weight adjustability, stock shaft, list price and launch rating, and describes mid to low spin.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.