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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. Callaway Elyte and Ping G440 Max each have a full page.
| Spec | Callaway Elyte | Ping G440 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Players Distance | Game Improvement |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Loft options | 9° to 12° | 9° to 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 60, Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 50 | Aldila Ascent 50 |
| MSRP | $629 | $599 |
| Technology | High Launch | - |
| Loft | Callaway Elyte | Ping G440 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 9° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 60 (stiff) | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) |
| 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 60 (stiff) | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) |
| 12° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 50 (regular) | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
The clearest split between these two is category. The Ping G440 Max is a game improvement driver, built for players who want maximum forgiveness on off-center strikes. The Callaway Elyte is a players distance driver, aimed at golfers who already strike it reasonably well and want a spin profile geared toward distance. Both come in a 460cc head with 9°, 10.5° and 12° lofts and an adjustable hosel, so the fitting range is identical. The Elyte carries a High Launch tag, which matters if you struggle to get the ball up. It also offers two stock shafts, the Fujikura Ventus Red 60 in stiff and the Ventus Red 50 in regular, while the G440 Max lists one, the Aldila Ascent 50 in regular.
If forgiveness is your priority, take the G440 Max. It is the game improvement option and the cheaper one, at $599 against $629 for the Elyte, a $30 gap at MSRP. If you already find the center of the face and want a players distance head with a higher launch profile, plus a choice of stiff or regular Ventus Red shafts out of the box, the Elyte is the better fit. Feel is personal, so try both if you can before deciding.