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PING G440 Fairway Wood Review

Max, LST & SFT Compared — Plus How It Stands Against G400, G410, G425 & G430

PING has always been one of the most trusted brands in fairway woods, especially for club golfers who want something easy to launch, stable through impact and reliable from all lies. With the G440 range, PING advances those trademarks while refining sound, feel and strike consistency.

This is an in-depth look at the PING G440 Fairway Wood family — Max, LST and SFT — and how each version stacks up against the most popular models that came before it: G400, G410, G425 and G430. If you’re shopping on the second-hand market through Golfclubs4cash, this guide will help you understand exactly where the G440 sits in the PING ecosystem.

PING G440 Fairway Wood — The Quick Take

The PING G440 fairway range is built for one core purpose: high launch with incredible forgiveness. Whether you choose the Max, LST or SFT version, each delivers improved turf interaction, stronger ball speed retention and a more playable shape compared to previous generations.

The result? A fairway wood that is surprisingly easy to hit, even for golfers who traditionally struggle with long fairway clubs.

PING G440 Fairway Technology Breakdown

Although the fairway wood doesn’t use all the same technology as the G440 driver, it carries the same design philosophy: make the worst strike better, the best strike go further, and the middle strike feel fantastic.

Carbon Composite Crown
The G440 fairways use a lightweight composite crown structure which allows weight to be repositioned deep and low in the head. This increases MOI and adds stability while improving launch.

Lower, Deeper CG
PING pushes the CG as far low-back as possible. This is why the G440 fairway is so easy to elevate from fairway lies. Even thin strikes tend to launch higher than expected, with impressive carry.

Forged Face for Ball Speed
The maraging steel face is designed to offer strong ball speed — not just from centre strikes but across the majority of the face. Heel and toe hits perform far better than older PING fairways.

Spinsistency Face Correction
Introduced in earlier models and refined for G440, Spinsistency slightly varies face thickness to reduce spin drop-offs on low strikes. This is one of the biggest reasons the G440 fairway is consistent from the turf.

Tungsten Back Weight
A heavy sole weight in the rear of the club increases stability and helps lift the ball. The weight placement also creates draw, fade or neutral bias depending on the head version (Max, LST, SFT).

PING G440 Fairway Wood Models

PING G440 Max Fairway Wood
The G440 Max is designed to suit the widest range of golfers. It’s the most forgiving and offers the highest launch conditions.

Performance
High launch, moderate spin

Surprisingly stable on off-centre strikes

Excellent turf forgiveness

Very easy to elevate with slower or average swing speeds

Who It Suits
Mid to high handicappers

Golfers who struggle to launch fairway woods

Players wanting a reliable option from rough or tight lies

The Max is the safest, friendliest option in the lineup.

PING G440 LST Fairway Wood
The LST (Low Spin Technology) fairway is the more penetrating, lower-spinning option aimed at better ball-strikers.

Performance
Lower spin than the Max

Flatter launch window

More neutral, compact shaping

Excellent option for off-the-tee fairway wood play

Who It Suits
Confident ball-strikers

Players who generate excess spin

Golfers looking for a more controllable, workable flight

The LST offers a more “players-style” flight profile while retaining PING’s signature forgiveness.

PING G440 SFT Fairway Wood
The SFT (Straight Flight Technology) version is specifically designed to help golfers correct a slice.

Performance
Draw-biased weighting

Higher launch to help straighten right-miss patterns

Very stable on heel strikes

Produces a right-to-left shape for most golfers

Who It Suits
Golfers who lose fairway woods to the right

Players who want a forgiving, confidence-boosting shape

Those seeking a fairway wood that is easy to square up

If your fairway wood often fades into trouble, the SFT is the one.

PING G440 Fairway Wood – Full Specs

Lofts can vary slightly by region and edition, but this covers the core line-up you’ll typically see new and on the second-hand market.
Model Lofts Available* Head Size Flight Spin Bias Best For
G440 Max 3w (15°), 5w (18°), 7w (21°) 176–190cc High launch Mid Neutral Most golfers / maximum forgiveness
G440 LST 3w (15°) Compact Mid Low Neutral Faster swingers, penetrating flight
G440 SFT 3w (16°), 5w (19°) 188–190cc High Mid-high Draw Slice correction / right-miss reduction

Should You Buy the PING G440 Fairway Wood?

The G440 is one of PING’s most complete, balanced and forgiving fairway families to date. Whether you want maximum launch, lower spin or slice correction, there is a head to suit your game — and all of them maintain serious forgiveness.

Choose Max if you want pure forgiveness and height

Choose LST if you want a flatter, faster flight

Choose SFT if you want help straightening your fairway wood shots

For golfers shopping second-hand, the G440 fairway is a top-tier option — modern enough to deliver tour-level performance but priced more sensibly than a brand-new release.

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