Ping G400 Max Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

Game Improvement Driver

The Ping G400 Max is the driver you reach for when you want to stop losing shots to mis-hits. At 460cc, it's the biggest head in the G400 family, and Ping built it around one goal: the highest MOI they had ever put in a driver at the time. High MOI means the clubhead resists twisting when you catch a ball off the toe or heel, so those slight misses still get down the fairway instead of leaking into the trees.

A tungsten weight sits low and deep in the back of the head, which does two things. It pushes the center of gravity back for stability, and it drops launch conditions into a high, easy-to-carry window without ballooning. The Dragonfly crown uses ultra-thin sections of the top to save weight, and that saved mass gets moved to where it helps most. This is a game improvement driver in the truest sense. It hides your worst swings and makes your average ones look better.

The head is adjustable at the hosel, giving you 1.5 degrees of loft change up or down and a flat lie setting if you tend to fight a hook. It's not a low-spin bomber for a tour player chasing every last yard. It's forgiveness first, and it delivers on that better than almost anything from its year.

• You lose distance on toe and heel strikes and want a head that holds its line on off-center hits.
• Your natural miss is a fade or slice and you want a driver that stays neutral or leans slightly toward a draw with the flat setting.
• You want a higher, easier launch without having to swing harder or tee it sky-high.
• You value keeping the ball in play over squeezing out the last five yards of carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the G400 Max and the standard G400 driver?

The Max is 460cc versus 445cc on the standard G400, and it has a heavier tungsten back weight. That gives the Max higher MOI and more forgiveness, with a slightly higher launch. The standard head spins a touch less and works better for faster, more consistent swings. If you miss the center of the face often, the Max is the one.

Is the Ping G400 Max adjustable?

Yes. The hosel adjusts loft up or down by 1.5 degrees across eight settings, and one of those is a flat lie position that helps if you fight a hook or slice. The adjustments don't change the face angle you see at address, so the setup look stays consistent.

Does the G400 Max help with a slice?

It helps, though it isn't a dedicated draw driver. The high MOI keeps the face from twisting open on heel strikes, which is where a lot of slices start. Using the flat lie setting on the hosel encourages a more neutral to slightly right-to-left ball flight. If you have a severe slice, you may still want a more draw-biased head.

Who should not buy the G400 Max?

Low-spin players and high-swing-speed golfers who already flight the ball high may find the Max launches and spins more than they want, which can cost distance. If you're a strong ball striker chasing the lowest spin and most workability, look at the standard G400 or the G400 LST instead.

Is the G400 Max still worth buying years after its release?

For the used-club price, it holds up well. Forgiveness technology hasn't changed as dramatically as marketing suggests, and the Max still ranks among the most stable driver heads you can find. You'll give up a small amount of adjustability and ball speed compared to newer models, but the core benefit, keeping mis-hits in play, is fully intact.

Alternatives to the Ping G400 Max

Other game improvement driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.