Fairway Wood
Ping G440 HL MAX Fairway Wood
Ping G440 HL MAX Fairway Wood
Ping · Fairway Wood · G440 HL MAX
Best Trade-In
$210
Trade-In Values
| Condition | Trade-In Value |
|---|---|
| Brand New | $175.00 |
| Mint | $210.00 |
| Average | $175.00 |
| Poor | $70.00 |
Trade-in values sourced from PGA Value Guide. Prices may vary.
About the Ping G440 HL MAX Fairway Wood
The Ping G440 HL MAX is the High Launch version of Ping's G440 Max fairway wood, built specifically for golfers with slower swing speeds who need help getting the ball up and carrying farther. It uses a lighter backweight, the ultralight Ping Alta Quick shaft, and a Lamkin UTx Lite grip to reduce overall club weight, making it easier to generate speed without swinging harder. It is available in five loft options from 15 to 24 degrees.
The G440 Max platform underneath is one of the strongest fairway wood designs in 2025. Ping's Free Hosel technology removes 11.5 grams from the hosel and heel section, allowing engineers to build a face that is 7 percent taller than the previous generation while keeping the center of gravity low. That taller face is a real confidence booster at address, particularly off the tee. The Carbonfly Wrap carbon crown further reduces high-mass weight and pushes it lower in the head for higher launch and better forgiveness.
The maraging steel face is designed to flex more efficiently at lower impact speeds, which pairs well with the HL build's lighter overall weight. The contoured sole helps the club glide through turf from a variety of lies without digging. In testing, the G440 Max platform produced consistently fast ball speeds and tight dispersion, making it one of the most forgiving fairway woods available. The HL build makes that performance accessible to players who do not swing fast enough to take full advantage of the standard-weight version.
Key Technology & Features
- Free Hosel design saves 11.5 grams, enabling a 7 percent taller face while maintaining a low CG
- Carbonfly Wrap carbon crown redistributes weight lower for higher launch and more forgiveness
- Maraging steel face flexes efficiently at lower swing speeds for better energy transfer
- Ultralight Alta Quick shaft and Lamkin UTx Lite grip reduce total weight for easier speed generation
- Contoured sole design glides through turf from tight lies, rough, and fairway
Detailed Specifications
| Lofts | 3W (15°), 4W (17°), 5W (19°), 7W (21°), 9W (24°) |
|---|---|
| Stock Shaft | Ping Alta Quick 45 (also available in Alta Quick 35) |
| Grip | Lamkin UTx Lite |
| Face Material | Maraging steel |
| Crown | Carbonfly Wrap carbon |
| Hosel | Free Hosel design |
| Price | $367 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Five loft options (15° to 24°) cover every fairway wood need
- +Taller face than previous generation inspires confidence at address
- +Lightweight build helps slower swingers generate more club speed
- +Consistently high launch with strong forgiveness on off-center hits
Cons
- –Higher spin rates may limit distance for faster swing speed players
- –Lighter build is not suited for golfers who prefer heavier, more stable-feeling clubs
- –Only available with the Alta Quick shaft as stock
Best For
Senior golfers, slower-swinging players, and anyone who struggles to get fairway woods airborne and needs a lightweight, high-launching club that still delivers forgiveness and distance.