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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two fairway woods golfers cross-shop. Callaway Quantum Max D and Ping G440 Max each have a full page.
| Spec | Callaway Quantum Max D | Ping G440 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Improvement | Game Improvement |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Loft options | 15° to 21° | 15° to 24° |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45 | Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45 |
| MSRP | $330 | $350 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | Callaway Quantum Max D | Ping G440 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3W 15° | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) |
| 4W 17.5° | - | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
| 5W 18° | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
| 7W 21° | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
| 9W 24° | - | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
Both the Callaway Quantum Max D and the Ping G440 Max are 2026 game improvement fairway woods built for high launch, both have adjustable hosels, and both ship with the same Aldila Ascent 50 regular and Ascent 45 senior stock shafts. What separates them is the loft menu. The Quantum Max D offers three heads, a 3W at 15°, a 5W at 18° and a 7W at 21°. The G440 Max stretches that to five, adding a 4W at 17.5° and a 9W at 24°. That matters if you need to fill a precise gap or want a very high lofted wood in place of long irons. If a 3W, 5W or 7W is all you need, the Quantum Max D gives up nothing.
Price is the other lever. The Quantum Max D lists at $330 against $350 for the G440 Max, a $20 difference. If you want the widest spread of lofts, especially the 4W or the 9W, the Ping G440 Max is the pick and the extra $20 is easy to justify. If the standard lofts cover you and you would rather keep the savings, the Callaway Quantum Max D is the better value. With shafts and adjustability matched, feel and looks at address should settle it.