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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. Callaway Quantum Max and PXG Lightning Tour Mid each have a full page.
| Spec | Callaway Quantum Max | PXG Lightning Tour Mid |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Players Distance | Players Distance |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Loft options | 9° to 12° | 8° to 10.5° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6, Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 |
| MSRP | $649 | $499 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | Callaway Quantum Max | PXG Lightning Tour Mid |
|---|---|---|
| 8° | - | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
| 9° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
| 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
| 12° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 5 (regular) | - |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
The Callaway Quantum Max and PXG Lightning Tour Mid are both 460cc players distance drivers with adjustable hosels, High Launch profiles, and the Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 as the stiff stock shaft. The gaps are in loft, shaft choice, and price. The Quantum Max runs from 9° to 12°, so it reaches higher-lofted setups for golfers who need help getting the ball up. The Lightning Tour Mid runs from 8° to 10.5°, and that 8° head suits faster swings that fight spin. Callaway also lists a second stock shaft, the Ventus Blue 5 in regular flex, while PXG lists only the stiff Ventus Blue 6. At $499, the Lightning Tour Mid costs $150 less than the $649 Quantum Max.
For most golfers, the PXG Lightning Tour Mid is the better buy. It matches the Quantum Max on head size, adjustability, and launch profile at a lower list price, and its lower loft range fits the faster player this category targets. Choose the Callaway Quantum Max if you need 12° of loft, want a regular-flex shaft as a stock option, or simply prefer Callaway's feel and are willing to pay for it. If price and spin control matter most, the Lightning Tour Mid wins.