{"id":11487,"date":"2026-06-22T08:44:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11487\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T08:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:44:47","slug":"ping-g440-max-vs-callaway-quantum-max-fairway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/ping-g440-max-vs-callaway-quantum-max-fairway\/","title":{"rendered":"Ping G440 MAX vs Callaway Quantum Max Fairway"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Ping G440 MAX vs Callaway Quantum Max Fairway Wood: Which \u00a3319 Fairway Wood Should You Buy in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>Picking a new fairway wood is one of the trickiest decisions in the bag. It has to launch high off the deck, stay forgiving on those slightly heavy strikes, and still give you a club you can trust off the tee on a tight par four. Two of 2026&#8217;s most popular all-rounders are priced exactly the same, so the choice really comes down to how they are built and who they suit.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 5px solid #398100; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #333;\">Quick Verdict on the Ping G440 MAX vs Callaway Quantum Max Fairway<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Both of these fairway woods cost \u00a3319, both come with a headcover, and both are designed to be the easy-to-hit &#8220;Max&#8221; option in their family. The difference is in their personalities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 15px 0;\">The Ping G440 MAX is the adjustability and forgiveness champion, with a CarbonFly Wrap crown, an eight-position Trajectory Tuning 2.0 hosel, and the widest range of loft options, including a brand-new 4-wood. The Callaway Quantum Max leans into raw ball speed through its Ai-optimised face and Speed Wave 2.0 tungsten system, and it offers more speciality lofts, such as a 3HL and a Heavenwood, to replace stubborn long irons and hybrids.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fairway Woods Explained: Which Golf Fairway Wood Should I Use?\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fLRhla9bRsI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 15px 0 0 0;\">For most club golfers chasing consistency, the Ping just edges it, but the Callaway is a brilliant pick if outright speed and gapping flexibility matter most. Both are covered by our 60-Day Returns Policy, so you can try one with complete confidence, backed by guidance from our PGA professional team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"quick-look\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">At a Glance: Ping G440 MAX vs Callaway Quantum Max<\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 520px; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; width: 130px; min-width: 130px;\"><\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff8e1; border: 1px solid #398100; color: #398100; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Best all-rounder<\/span><br \/>\n<img style=\"max-width: 130px; max-height: 130px; height: auto; margin: 10px 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/F1A236E9-C23A-9AF3-A82644194E98253D.jpg\" alt=\"Ping G440 MAX Fairway\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; line-height: 1.4; display: inline-block; margin: 6px 0;\">Ping G440 MAX Fairway<\/span><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #FFD814; color: #0f1111; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #FCD200; margin-top: 4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/ping-g440-max-fairway\/\">Shop Now<\/a><\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff8e1; border: 1px solid #398100; color: #398100; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Best for speed<\/span><br \/>\n<img style=\"max-width: 130px; max-height: 130px; height: auto; margin: 10px 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/B5B40300-B335-AA99-0DEBCC2030771DAC.jpg\" alt=\"Callaway Quantum Max Fairway Wood\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; line-height: 1.4; display: inline-block; margin: 6px 0;\">Callaway Quantum Max Fairway Wood<\/span><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #FFD814; color: #0f1111; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #FCD200; margin-top: 4px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/callaway-quantum-max-fairway-wood\/\">Shop Now<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f8f9fa; font-weight: bold;\">Our rating<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 15px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 15px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\">Price<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;\">\u00a3319<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;\">\u00a3319<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f8f9fa; font-weight: bold;\">Best for<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 13px;\">All-round forgiveness and easy launch<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 13px;\">Ball speed and specialty gapping<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\">Loft options<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 13px;\">5 lofts: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 woods<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 13px;\">7 options inc 3HL, Heavenwood, 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f8f9fa; font-weight: bold;\">Adjustability<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 13px;\">Trajectory Tuning 2.0, all lofts adjustable<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 13px;\">OptiFit4, on 3W to 5W only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\">Standout tech<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 13px;\">CarbonFly Wrap crown, Free-Hosel<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 13px;\">Ai face, Speed Wave 2.0 tungsten<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #FFD814; color: #0f1111; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #FCD200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/ping-g440-max-fairway\/\">Shop Now<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #FFD814; color: #0f1111; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #FCD200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/callaway-quantum-max-fairway-wood\/\">Shop Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; text-align: center; margin-top: 5px;\"><em>Tip: scroll the table sideways on mobile to see all columns.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"gso-widget-6a390b1656830\" class=\"gso-widget-outer\">Loading widget...<\/div><script>loadGSOwidget(459, 'gso-widget-6a390b1656830');<\/script>\n<div style=\"background: white; border: 3px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #398100; padding: 12px 20px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; text-align: center;\">Quick Navigation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 11px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#intro\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> Introduction<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#ping-g440-max\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> Ping G440 MAX in depth<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#callaway-quantum-max\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> Callaway Quantum Max in depth<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#head-to-head\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> Head-to-head breakdown<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#decision-tree\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> Decision tree<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#player-profiles\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> Player profiles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#verdict\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> Our verdict<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#faq\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> FAQ<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#why-buy\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> Why buy from us<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 11px 16px;\"><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; color: #333; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"#complete-setup\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 500;\">\u2192<\/span> Complete your setup<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"intro\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">Two Brilliant Fairway Woods, One Tough Decision<\/h2>\n<p>A good fairway wood quietly saves your card more often than any other club. It bridges the gap between your driver and your longest iron, gets you home on the par fives, and gives you a safer option than the big stick when the fairway narrows. The problem is that when two clubs cost exactly the same, and both promise easy launch and forgiveness, the marketing starts to blur together.<\/p>\n<p>That is precisely the situation with the <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/ping-g440-max-fairway\/\">Ping G440 MAX<\/a> and the Callaway Quantum Max. Both are the flagship game-improvement woods in their respective ranges, both retail at \u00a3319, and both are aimed squarely at the everyday golfer who wants more consistency without sacrificing distance. If you have been browsing our <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/clubs\/\">golf clubs<\/a> and going back and forth between the two, this guide is for you.<\/p>\n<p>We have spent time with both models and put together this honest, side-by-side comparison so you can buy with confidence. We will dig into the technology, the loft and adjustability options, who each club suits best, and finish with a clear recommendation by player type. Whether you favour the trusted forgiveness of <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/ping\/\">Ping<\/a> or the speed-focused innovation of <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/callaway\/\">Callaway<\/a>, by the end, you will know exactly which fairway wood belongs in your bag.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ping-g440-max\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">Ping G440 MAX Fairway: In-Depth Look<\/h2>\n<p>The Ping G440 MAX is the most forgiving and most adjustable wood in the G440 fairway family. Ping designed it with a neutral ball flight and a forgiving head profile, which is exactly why it suits a broader range of golfers than the lower-spinning models in the lineup. If you want one fairway wood that simply gets the ball airborne and flying straight, this is the obvious starting point.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<div style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/F1A236E9-C23A-9AF3-A82644194E98253D.jpg\" alt=\"Ping G440 MAX vs Callaway Quantum Max Fairway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ping G440 MAX vs Callaway Quantum Max Fairway<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top: 30px;\">Key Technology Explained<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Free-Hosel Technology<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\">A streamlined hosel frees up weight that Ping reallocates lower in the head, dropping the centre of gravity closer to the force line. This delivers faster ball speeds and a higher, easier launch, and reducing heel mass helps the face stay lively on mishits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">CarbonFly Wrap Crown<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\">A lightweight carbon crown saves weight, which is relocated low in the head to maximise forgiveness, while also improving sound and feel at impact. It is one of the reasons the G440 MAX feels so solid through the ball.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Taller Face Profile<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\">A deeper, taller face inspires confidence off the tee without compromising the low centre of gravity. The result is a high, forgiving launch, whether you are sweeping it off the deck or teeing it up on a tight par four.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Trajectory Tuning 2.0<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\">The eight-position adjustable hosel allows loft changes of plus or minus 1.5 degrees and lie adjustments up to 3 degrees flat, so you can fine-tune launch and shot shape to your own swing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>What really separates the G440 MAX is the breadth of options. It comes in five lofts, a 3-wood (15 degrees), 4-wood (17 degrees), 5-wood (19 degrees), 7-wood (21 degrees) and 9-wood (24 degrees), and crucially, every single one of those is adjustable. The new 4-wood is a genuinely useful addition for filling the gap between a strong 3-wood and a 5-wood. Each model is available in both right- and left-hand options, and there is an excellent range of custom shaft options, including the Ping Alta CB Blue, Ping Tour 2.0 Chrome and Black, Project X Denali Red, and Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong>Lofts:<\/strong> 3 (15\u00b0), 4 (17\u00b0), 5 (19\u00b0), 7 (21\u00b0), 9 (24\u00b0) &#8211; all adjustable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustability:<\/strong> Trajectory Tuning 2.0, 8 positions, +\/-1.5\u00b0 loft, up to 3\u00b0 flat lie<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crown:<\/strong> CarbonFly Wrap carbon composite<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock grip:<\/strong> Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand:<\/strong> Right and left-hand across the range<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a3319 (includes headcover)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Strengths<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Outstanding forgiveness<\/strong> from the low CG and CarbonFly Wrap crown<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustable across every loft<\/strong>, not just the lower numbers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Widest loft range,<\/strong> including the new 4-wood, for precise gapping<\/li>\n<li><strong>Left-hand available<\/strong> in all lofts, which many rivals cannot match<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff3e0; border: 2px solid #dc4332; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #dc4332; margin-top: 0;\">Considerations<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Neutral bias<\/strong> means there is no built-in draw setting for a slice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understated looks<\/strong> may feel a touch plain next to flashier rivals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium custom shafts<\/strong> can add to the cost at fitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #398100 0%, #7fba23 100%); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: white; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.2em;\">The Easiest Fairway Wood to Hit in the Range<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: white; margin-bottom: 15px;\">High launch, classic Ping forgiveness and adjustable in every loft. A genuine one-club solution for the everyday golfer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: white; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>\u00a3319 with free UK delivery and a headcover included<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: white; margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"><a style=\"color: white; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/ping-g440-max-fairway\/\">Shop the Ping G440 MAX Fairway \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gso-widget-6a390b16568d6\" class=\"gso-widget-outer\">Loading widget...<\/div><script>loadGSOproduct(32432, 'gso-widget-6a390b16568d6');<\/script>\n<h2 id=\"callaway-quantum-max\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">Callaway Quantum Max Fairway Wood: In-Depth Look<\/h2>\n<p>The Callaway Quantum Max is the versatile all-rounder of the Quantum range. Callaway gave it a neutral centre of gravity and a clean, streamlined shape that sits beautifully at address, then engineered it to chase one thing above all: speed. If you want a fairway wood that feels fast and lively off the face, especially on those strikes that catch the ground first, this is a seriously tempting option.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/B5B40300-B335-AA99-0DEBCC2030771DAC.jpg\" alt=\"Callaway Quantum Max Fairway Wood\" \/><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 1.5em; margin-top: 30px;\">Key Technology Explained<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Speed Wave 2.0<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\">Callaway positions up to 40g of tungsten low and forward in the head. This unleashes energy transfer for faster ball speeds and a consistent launch, and it is especially effective on shots struck low on the face where many woods lose distance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Ai-Optimised Face<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\">Every part of the face is tuned through advanced artificial intelligence modelling to optimise speed, spin and accuracy. The aim is a more usable distance across the whole face, not just out of the dead centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">New Step Sole Design<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\">A reshaped sole significantly reduces turf contact, helping the club glide through the grass for cleaner, squarer contact from a variety of lies. This is a big help on heavier strikes and from the semi-rough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; border: 2px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">OptiFit4 Hosel<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\">Independent loft and lie adjustability lets you fine-tune launch and shot shape separately. Note that the adjustable hosel is fitted to the 3-wood, 3HL and 5-wood models only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Where the Quantum Max stands out is its speciality gapping. Alongside the standard 3-wood (15 degrees), 5-wood (18 degrees) and 7-wood (21 degrees), it offers a 3HL (16.5 degrees) for golfers who want a little extra height from their longest wood, a 20-degree Heavenwood, a 9-wood (24 degrees) and even an 11-wood (27 degrees). These higher-lofted options are wonderful replacements for long irons and hybrids that drop softly onto the green. Head volumes range from a full 160cc in the 3-wood down to a compact 125cc in the 11-wood, and the club ships with a free headcover plus quality stock shafts in the Project X Denali Frost and Mitsubishi Vanquish PL.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Specifications<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong>Lofts:<\/strong> 3 (15\u00b0), 3HL (16.5\u00b0), 5 (18\u00b0), Heavenwood (20\u00b0), 7 (21\u00b0), 9 (24\u00b0), 11 (27\u00b0)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjustability:<\/strong> OptiFit4 independent loft and lie, on 3W, 3HL and 5W only<\/li>\n<li><strong>Face:<\/strong> Next-generation AI-optimised design with Speed Wave 2.0 tungsten<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock grip:<\/strong> Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head volume:<\/strong> 160cc (3-wood) down to 125cc (11-wood)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a3319 (includes headcover)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Strengths<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Fast, lively face<\/strong> from the Ai design and Speed Wave 2.0 tungsten<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excellent low-face performance<\/strong> on strikes that catch the turf first<\/li>\n<li><strong>Superb speciality gapping<\/strong> with 3HL, Heavenwood and up to an 11-wood<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean shape and free headcover<\/strong> add to the premium feel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff3e0; border: 2px solid #dc4332; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #dc4332; margin-top: 0;\">Considerations<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><strong>Adjustability is limited<\/strong> to the 3W, 3HL and 5W models<\/li>\n<li><strong>No dedicated draw model<\/strong> in the Max itself, that is the separate Max D<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fewer stock shaft choices<\/strong> than the Ping at this price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #398100 0%, #7fba23 100%); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: white; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.2em;\">Speed and Speciality Gapping in One Club<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: white; margin-bottom: 15px;\">An Ai-tuned face, Speed Wave 2.0 tungsten and the widest choice of high-lofted woods to replace tricky long irons.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: white; margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>\u00a3319 with free UK delivery and a headcover included<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: white; margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"><a style=\"color: white; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/callaway-quantum-max-fairway-wood\/\">Shop the Callaway Quantum Max Fairway Wood \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"gso-widget-6a390b16568ff\" class=\"gso-widget-outer\">Loading widget...<\/div><script>loadGSOproduct(33630, 'gso-widget-6a390b16568ff');<\/script>\n<h2 id=\"head-to-head\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">Head to Head: How They Compare<\/h2>\n<p>Both clubs share the same price and the same goal of easy, forgiving distance, so the meaningful differences come down to four areas: adjustability, gapping options, the technology story and overall feel. Here is how they stack up.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 15px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 480px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: white; padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: white; padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Ping G440 MAX<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: white; padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Callaway Quantum Max<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Adjustability<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">All lofts adjustable, 8 positions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3W, 3HL and 5W only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Loft range<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3, 4, 5, 7, 9 woods<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3, 3HL, 5, Heavenwood, 7, 9, 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Standout tech<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">CarbonFly Wrap, Free-Hosel<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Ai face, Speed Wave 2.0 tungsten<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Left-hand options<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">All lofts<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Selected lofts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Forgiveness rating<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 15px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 15px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Ball speed rating<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 15px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 15px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; text-align: center; margin-top: 5px;\"><em>Tip: scroll the table sideways on mobile to see all columns.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On <strong>adjustability<\/strong>, the Ping is the clear winner. Being able to tweak loft and lie on every loft, right up to the 9-wood, gives you a level of fine-tuning that Callaway simply does not offer above the 5-wood. If you love dialling things in, the G440 MAX is built for you.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>gapping<\/strong>, the Callaway hits back. That 3HL, Heavenwood and 11-wood spread makes the Quantum Max a brilliant tool for replacing long irons that you struggle to launch. It is a genuinely smart range for filling the top end of the bag with high, soft-landing options. For more on that approach, our guide on whether to choose a <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/ping-hybrid-or-ping-driving-iron\/\">hybrid or a driving iron<\/a> is worth a read.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>speed and feel<\/strong>, the Quantum Max edges ahead thanks to that tungsten-loaded Speed Wave 2.0 system and the Ai face, particularly on low-face strikes. The Ping is not far behind, and many golfers prefer its slightly softer, more muted CarbonFly Wrap sound. It is a close call that often comes down to personal taste on the range.<\/p>\n<div id=\"gso-widget-6a390b1656925\" class=\"gso-widget-outer\">Loading widget...<\/div><script>loadGSOwidget(459, 'gso-widget-6a390b1656925');<\/script>\n<h2 id=\"decision-tree\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">Which One Is Right for You? A Simple Decision Tree<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border: 2px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #398100;\">START HERE: What Matters Most to You?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; background: white; border-left: 4px solid #398100;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Priority 1: Do you want to adjust loft and lie on a higher-lofted wood (7 or 9)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">Some golfers love being able to fine-tune even their 7-wood and 9-wood.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 10px 0 10px 20px;\">\n<li><strong>YES<\/strong> \u2192 <span style=\"color: #398100;\"><strong>Choose the Ping G440 MAX<\/strong><\/span> (\u00a3319), the only one adjustable across every loft<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO<\/strong> \u2192 Skip to Priority 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; background: white; border-left: 4px solid #7fba23;\"><strong style=\"color: #7fba23;\">Priority 2: Are you chasing maximum ball speed, especially on lower-face strikes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">If you tend to catch the ground a fraction early, low-face speed matters.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<li><strong>YES<\/strong> \u2192 <span style=\"color: #398100;\"><strong>Choose the Callaway Quantum Max<\/strong><\/span> (\u00a3319) with Speed Wave 2.0 tungsten<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO<\/strong> \u2192 Continue to Priority 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; background: white; border-left: 4px solid #dc4332;\"><strong style=\"color: #dc4332;\">Priority 3: Do you need a high-lofted wood to replace a long iron?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">A 9-wood, Heavenwood or 11-wood can be far easier to launch than a 3 or 4 iron.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 10px 0;\">\n<li><strong>YES<\/strong> \u2192 <span style=\"color: #398100;\"><strong>Choose the Callaway Quantum Max<\/strong><\/span> for its wider speciality loft range<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO, I just want one easy, forgiving fairway wood<\/strong> \u2192 <span style=\"color: #398100;\"><strong>Choose the Ping G440 MAX<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"player-profiles\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">Recommendations by Player Type<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">The Consistency Seeker<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0;\"><strong>Profile:<\/strong> A mid to high handicapper who wants one dependable fairway wood that launches easily and goes straight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0;\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #398100;\"><strong>Ping G440 MAX<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> The low CG, CarbonFly Wrap crown and neutral flight make it the most forgiving and predictable of the two.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Consider buying:<\/strong> A matching <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/golf-drivers\/\">driver<\/a> for a consistent feel through the bag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff3e0; border: 2px solid #7fba23; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #7fba23; margin-top: 0;\">The Speed Chaser<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0;\"><strong>Profile:<\/strong> A golfer with decent clubhead speed who wants every yard and loves a fast, lively face.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0;\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #398100;\"><strong>Callaway Quantum Max<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Speed Wave 2.0 tungsten and the Ai face deliver excellent ball speed, especially low on the face.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Consider buying:<\/strong> Premium <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/golf-balls\/\">golf balls<\/a> to make the most of that extra speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border: 2px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">The Long-Iron Escaper<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0;\"><strong>Profile:<\/strong> A golfer who struggles to launch long irons and wants high, soft-landing options at the top of the bag.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0;\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #398100;\"><strong>Callaway Quantum Max<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> The 3HL, Heavenwood, 9-wood and 11-wood give you brilliant, easy-to-hit replacements for tricky long <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/golf-irons\/\">irons<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Consider buying:<\/strong> A 9-wood or Heavenwood to retire your hardest-to-hit iron.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"verdict\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">Our Verdict &#8211; Ping G440 MAX vs Callaway Quantum Max Fairway<\/h2>\n<p>This is a genuinely close contest between two excellent fairway woods at the same \u00a3319 price, and there is no wrong answer here. Both will improve most golfers&#8217; long game, and both come from brands with a deserved reputation for quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose the Ping G440 MAX if you<\/strong> want the most forgiving, easiest-to-hit option with adjustability across every single loft, a neutral flight you can trust, and left-hand availability throughout the range. For the everyday club golfer who just wants one wood that works, it is our top pick.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose the Callaway Quantum Max if you<\/strong> prioritise outright ball speed, want the best low-face performance, or need those clever speciality lofts like the 3HL, Heavenwood and 11-wood to replace stubborn long irons. It is the more versatile gapping tool of the two.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 15px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 480px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: white; padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Model<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: white; padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Our rating<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: white; padding: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/ping-g440-max-fairway\/\">Ping G440 MAX Fairway<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 15px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Forgiveness and adjustability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/callaway-quantum-max-fairway-wood\/\">Callaway Quantum Max<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 15px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Speed and specialty gapping<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Still unsure? The best way to decide is to try both. Our 60-Day Returns Policy means you can order with total peace of mind, and you can compare them alongside the rest of our <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/ping-g440-max-fairway-woods\/\">Ping G440 Max fairway woods<\/a> range whenever you like.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff3e0; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #dc4332; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"><strong>Need Expert Advice?<\/strong> Not sure which loft or shaft is right for your swing? Our PGA professional team is available to help you choose the perfect combination. Call us free on <strong>0800 3681097<\/strong> or email <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"mailto:sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk\">sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Ping G440 MAX vs Callaway Quantum Max Fairway<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100;\">Is the Ping G440 MAX or the Callaway Quantum Max more forgiving?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 5px solid #398100; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>The Ping G440 MAX has the slight edge on forgiveness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Its low centre of gravity, CarbonFly Wrap carbon crown, and neutral ball flight make it the most stable and easiest to launch of the two. The Callaway is still very forgiving, but if pure consistency on off-centre strikes is your main concern, the Ping is the safer pick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100;\">Do both fairway woods come with a headcover?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 5px solid #398100; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Yes, both clubs include a headcover at no extra cost.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">The Ping G440 MAX and the Callaway Quantum Max each ship with a matching headcover, so your new wood is protected from day one. Both are also supplied with a full manufacturer&#8217;s warranty as we are an authorised retailer for both brands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100;\">Can I adjust the loft on the Callaway Quantum Max 7-wood or 9-wood?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 5px solid #398100; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>No, the adjustable OptiFit4 hosel is only fitted to the 3-wood, 3HL and 5-wood.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">The higher-lofted Quantum Max models are non-adjustable. If you specifically want to adjust loft and lie on a 7-wood or 9-wood, the Ping G440 MAX is the better choice, as every loft in its range is adjustable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100;\">Which fairway wood is better for replacing a long iron?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 5px solid #398100; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>The Callaway Quantum Max offers more options for this.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Its 3HL, Heavenwood, 9-wood and 11-wood are designed to launch high and land softly, making them excellent replacements for hard-to-hit long irons. The Ping covers this well too with its 7-wood and 9-wood, but the Callaway has the wider specialty range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100;\">Are these clubs suitable for higher handicappers and beginners?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 5px solid #398100; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Absolutely, both are designed with the everyday golfer in mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">These are the most forgiving &#8220;Max&#8221; models in their ranges, built for easy launch and consistency rather than tour-level workability. If you are newer to the game, our PGA team can help you pick a loft and shaft that suits your swing speed perfectly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100;\">Do you offer custom fitting for these fairway woods?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f7ff; border-left: 5px solid #398100; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>Yes, we offer a wide range of custom shaft and loft options on both models.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">From the Ping Alta CB and Tour 2.0 shafts to the Callaway Project X Denali and Vanquish options, our PGA professionals can guide you to the right specification. Just call 0800 3681097 and we will talk you through the choices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-buy\" style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 2em; border-bottom: 3px solid #398100; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 50px;\">Why Purchase Your Fairway Wood from The Golf Shop Online?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 25px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #398100; margin-top: 0;\">Award-Winning Service Since 2002<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-top: 10px;\"><strong>Average Rating: 4.9 out of 5.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"><strong>29,000+ Total Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px;\">8,000+ on Reviews.co.uk \u2022 6,000+ on Trustpilot \u2022 15,000+ on Google<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">Led by PGA professional <strong>Mark Crossfield<\/strong>, with over 330 million YouTube views<\/p>\n<div id=\"gso-widget-6a390b1656945\" class=\"gso-widget-outer\">Loading widget...<\/div><script>loadGSOwidget(459, 'gso-widget-6a390b1656945');<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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