The quick answer
Every maker builds a driver for maximum forgiveness and says so in its own words. Ping calls the G440 K “our straightest and most forgiving model.” Wilson calls the DYNAPWR Max+ its “most forgiving driver ever.” Cobra says the OPTM MAX-K “achieves our highest MOI ever,” and Srixon calls the ZXi RKT MAX its “highest MOI Driver to date.”
Those claims compare a head with the rest of its own maker’s range. No maker publishes a figure you could use to rank them against each other, so choose between them on what else they do: whether the head is built to draw, how high it launches, the lofts it comes in and the price.
Who this is for
Golfers who miss the center of the face often and want the head that loses the least when they do. That covers most golfers who are not fitted for a low-spin head.
How this list is built
This page lists every driver in our records whose maker calls it its most forgiving, its highest-MOI or its maximum-forgiveness model, or ranks it at the top of its own forgiveness scale. The list updates itself from our records, and prices are each store’s latest check.
Each maker’s maximum-forgiveness heads
| Specification | PingG440 K | WilsonDYNAPWR Max+ | CobraOPTM MAX-K | SrixonZXi RKT MAX | TaylorMadeQi4D Max | TitleistGTS2 | CallawayQuantum Max D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price when checked | $649 (DICK'S Sporting Goods) | $499.99 (Global Golf) | $399 (Cobra Golf) | $649.99 (TGW) | $649.99 (DICK'S Sporting Goods) | $699 (TGW) | $649.99 (DICK'S Sporting Goods) |
| Maker’s forgiveness claim | most forgiving | most forgiving | highest MOI | max forgiveness | maximum forgiveness | maximum forgiveness | maximum forgiveness |
| Launch (maker’s rating) | Not recorded | Not recorded | High | High | High | Not recorded | High |
| Spin (maker’s rating) | Not recorded | Not recorded | Mid-low | Mid | Mid | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Draw bias | Optional | Not recorded | Not recorded | Built in | Not recorded | Not recorded | Built in |
| Lofts | 9°, 10.5°, 12° | 9°, 10.5°, 12° | 9°, 10.5°, 12° | 9°, 10.5°, 12° | 9°, 10.5°, 12° | 8°, 9°, 10°, 11° | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
Ping. Ping calls the G440 K “our straightest and most forgiving model,” and the G440 Max “The most forgiving G440 model.” Both have a back weight with Neutral, Draw and Fade positions.
Wilson. Wilson says “DYNAPWR Max+ is Wilson’s most forgiving driver ever.” Its DYNAPWR Max “delivers maximum forgiveness and stability” with “A slight draw bias.”
Cobra. Cobra says the OPTM MAX-K “achieves our highest MOI ever,” and its model chart puts the OPTM MAX-D at the top of its forgiveness scale too. The previous DS-ADAPT MAX-K was “designed to be our most forgiving driver head” with “a combined 10,000 M.O.I.” It is the only head here with an MOI figure on record.
Srixon. Srixon calls the ZXi RKT MAX “MAX FORGIVENESS” and “Srixon’s highest MOI Driver to date,” with a slight draw bias.
TaylorMade. TaylorMade describes the Qi4D Max as “adjustability and maximum forgiveness without sacrificing speed,” and rates it High launch and Mid spin.
Titleist. Titleist says “GTS2 makes maximum forgiveness even faster.” The previous GT2 offered “max forgiveness - no matter where you hit it.” Both come in 8° to 11°, and no other head here goes as low as 8°.
Callaway. Callaway describes the Quantum Max D as “Designed for easy launch and maximum forgiveness,” with a slight draw bias, and the Quantum Max Fast as “ultra-forgiving” and lightweight.
Forgiving and built to draw, or neutral
Five of these heads have a draw built in: Cobra’s two MAX-D heads, Callaway’s Quantum Max D, Srixon’s ZXi RKT MAX and Wilson’s DYNAPWR Max. If your miss is a slice, start with those, or see Drivers for a slice.
Their makers do not describe the others as draw-biased. Ping’s G440 K and Max have a Draw position on the back weight that you can choose. If you do not slice, a head without a built-in draw will not turn a straight shot into a hook.
Lighter heads for slower swings
Two of these are built light for slower swing speeds. Callaway’s Quantum Max Fast is “ultra-forgiving” and “lightweight.” TaylorMade describes the Qi4D Max Lite as “ample adjustability in an ultra-forgiving head without compromising speed.” Both come in 10.5° and 12° only. Wilson also lists a 12° Lite version of the DYNAPWR Max+ at 44.75 in.
All of them
Cobra says the DS-ADAPT MAX-D “delivers maximum draw bias for the ultimate slice correction.”
- Lofts
- 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- FutureFit33 hosel: loft ±2°, lie ±2°
$299
See at Cobra Golf: Cobra DS-ADAPT MAX-DAffiliate linkCobra says the DS-ADAPT MAX-K “is designed to be our most forgiving driver head.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- FutureFit33 hosel: loft ±2°, lie ±2°
$299
See at Cobra Golf: Cobra DS-ADAPT MAX-KAffiliate linkWilson says “DYNAPWR MAX delivers maximum forgiveness and stability with impressive distance in a titanium design.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- Not recorded
- Adjustability
- Not recorded
$299.98
Cobra says the OPTM MAX-K “achieves our highest MOI ever.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- FutureFit33 hosel with 33 loft and lie settings (±2°); fixed 11g back weight
$399
See at Cobra Golf: Cobra OPTM MAX-KAffiliate linkCobra says the OPTM MAX-D “is engineered for players who need slice correction and a more left-biased ball flight.”
- Lofts
- 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- FutureFit33 hosel with 33 loft and lie settings (±2°); fixed 11g heel weight
$399.98
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Cobra OPTM MAX-DAffiliate linkPing calls the G440 Max “the most forgiving G440 model.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- 8-position hosel: loft ±1.5°, lie up to 3° flatter than standard; 29 g back weight with draw, fade and neutral positions
$447
See at TGW: Ping G440 MaxAffiliate linkTitleist says the GT2 is “built for players who struggle to find the center of the face.”
- Lofts
- 8°, 9°, 10°, 11°
- Head size
- Not recorded
- Adjustability
- SureFit hosel; interchangeable back weight
$449.98
Callaway says the Quantum Max Fast is “built to make speed and launch effortless for players who benefit from a lighter overall club.”
- Lofts
- 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- Adjustable loft
$499.99
See at TGW: Callaway Quantum Max FastAffiliate linkWilson says the DYNAPWR Max+ “is the straightest and most forgiving driver Wilson has ever made.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- 6-way adjustable hosel; flippable 26g rear weight
$499.99
See at Global Golf: Wilson DYNAPWR Max+Affiliate linkPing describes the G440 K as “our straightest and most forgiving model.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- 8-position hosel: loft ±1.5°, lie up to 3° flatter than standard; 32 g tungsten back weight with Neutral, Draw and Fade positions
$649
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Ping G440 KAffiliate linkCallaway says the Quantum Max D is for “players needing forgiveness, draw bias, and easy launch.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- Hosel with independent loft and lie settings (eight configurations); fixed internal heel weighting
$649.99
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Callaway Quantum Max DAffiliate linkSrixon says the ZXi RKT MAX “is Srixon’s highest MOI Driver to date.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- Adjustable hosel (−1.5° to +1.5° settings); single 14g Adjustable Sole Weight in a low rear position
$649.99
See at TGW: Srixon ZXi RKT MAXAffiliate linkTaylorMade describes the Qi4D Max as its “first ever modern, adjustable non-titanium driver.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- 4° loft sleeve; two movable weights (13g and 4g)
$649.99
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: TaylorMade Qi4D MaxAffiliate linkTaylorMade says the Qi4D Max Lite is “perfect if you’re looking for maximum speed without sacrificing forgiveness.”
- Lofts
- 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- 4° loft sleeve; one movable weight
$649.99
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: TaylorMade Qi4D Max LiteAffiliate linkTitleist says the GTS2 offers “Max forgiveness, taken farther.”
- Lofts
- 8°, 9°, 10°, 11°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- SureFit hosel and Dual Weighting System
$699
See at TGW: Titleist GTS2Affiliate link
Where to go next
- Driver Finder: choose “Forgiveness on mis-hits” to see these heads against your budget and miss.
- Drivers for a slice
- Low-spin drivers, the other end of each maker’s range.
- Driver comparisons: Ping G440 K vs TaylorMade Qi4D Max, Ping G440 Max vs Callaway Quantum Max and Titleist GTS2 vs Ping G440 Max.
- Used Gear, for used prices beside new ones.
Sources
- Evidence: Verified
Wilson publishes the DYNAPWR Max lofts, stock shaft and grip, regular price and sale price, and says it delivers maximum forgiveness with a slight draw bias.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked. Wilson describes a “slight draw bias”. The page gives no head volume, length or hosel details.
- Evidence: Verified
Cobra publishes the DS-ADAPT MAX-D driver lofts, FutureFit33 loft and lie ranges, head volume, length, stock shafts and list price, and describes it as built for maximum draw bias.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page and Cobra’s store data when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Cobra publishes the DS-ADAPT MAX-K driver lofts, FutureFit33 loft and lie ranges, head volume, length, stock shafts, combined 10,000 MOI and list price, and calls it its most forgiving driver head.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page and Cobra’s store data when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Cobra publishes the OPTM MAX-K lofts, head size, FutureFit33 hosel settings, fixed back weight, standard length and list price, and says the model achieves its highest MOI.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Cobra publishes the OPTM MAX-D lofts, head size, FutureFit33 hosel settings, fixed heel weight, standard length, stock shafts and list price, and says it is designed for maximum draw bias and slice correction.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.
- 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
Titleist publishes the GT2 lofts, standard length, SureFit hosel, interchangeable back weight and stock shafts, and describes max forgiveness for players who struggle to find the center of the face.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.
- Evidence: Researched
Callaway publishes the Quantum Max Fast driver lofts, head size, standard length, default shaft and price, rates it High launch in its Quantum comparison chart, and calls it ultra-forgiving and lightweight.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Wilson publishes the DYNAPWR Max+ lofts, head volume, standard length, adjustable hosel, flippable rear weight, stock shaft and price, and calls it its most forgiving driver.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Ping publishes the G440 K head size, lofts, hosel loft and lie adjustability, 32g tungsten back weight with Neutral, Draw and Fade positions, standard length and stock shaft, and describes the model as its straightest and most forgiving.
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”. The 32 g figure is from the page’s description (“A 32g adjustable weight”).
- Evidence: Researched
Callaway publishes the Quantum Max D lofts, head size, standard length, hosel adjustability, heel weighting, stock shaft and list price, and describes a slight draw bias, high launch and maximum forgiveness.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Srixon publishes the ZXi RKT MAX lofts, head volume, standard length, hosel settings, rear sole weight, stock shaft and price, and rates it High launch, Mid spin and a Straight (Slight Draw) flight bias.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.
- Evidence: Researched
TaylorMade publishes the Qi4D Max Lite lofts, head size, standard length, loft sleeve, movable weight, stock shaft, list price, and launch and spin ratings, and calls the head ultra-forgiving.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.
- Evidence: Researched
TaylorMade publishes the Qi4D Max lofts, head size, loft sleeve, movable weights, standard length, stock shafts, list price, and launch and spin ratings, and describes maximum forgiveness.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.
- Evidence: Researched
Titleist publishes the GTS2 lofts, head size, standard length, SureFit hosel and Dual Weighting System, stock shafts and list price, and describes it as maximum forgiveness with the most stability in the GTS lineup.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.