Ping fairway wood
Ping G430 MAX Fairway (7W)
- Players cited with it
- 11
- 1 in play now, by the latest report on each.
$269.99
Checked Sep 24, 2026. Verify at the retailer.
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“Hatton has used TaylorMade fairway woods through the years but, just recently, introduced the Ping G440 Max and Ping G430 Max to his set-up, with the former in a 15° head and the latter a 21° head.”
“Ping G430 Max 18 (41.5 EOG) w/ Graphite Design VF 8X: Phil looks at this as he would a 7-wood or a 3/4 iron combo that he can hit high with spin with a wide yardage gap.”
Phil Mickelson9 more players cited with it, listed below.
What reviewers say
Based on 5 reviews (1 press, 4 video), newest January 2023
What press and YouTube reviews of the Ping G430 MAX Fairway (7W) judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.
Where it shines
- Forgiveness
- Adjustability
- Sound & feel
- Looks
- Distance
- Launch & spin
DistanceMostly positive: Leans positive.Fast, consistent ball speeds; not the longest, but not short either.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
“Consistently fast ball speeds”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“ball speeds that crept up to match some of the longer fairway woods in the game”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“very consistent numbers in all their clubs”
VideoThe Golf Shop Online · January 2023Watch at 1:40
About the model family, not this exact version.
“but it's not short”
VideoThe Golf Supply · January 2023Watch
About the model family, not this exact version.
Complaints (2)
“It's not the longest club that we'll test”
VideoThe Golf Supply · January 2023Watch at 9:52
About the model family, not this exact version.
“I don't feel like you're getting a huge amount of more distance out of this golf club.”
VideoThe Golf Supply · January 2023Watch at 9:57
About the model family, not this exact version.
ForgivenessRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Reviewers call it exceptionally forgiving with consistent results on off-center hits.4 reviews›
Praise (5)
“Exceptional forgiveness”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“I found the consistency in these clubs to be maybe one of the biggest benefits would be for my game.”
VideoTGW - The Golfer's World, Rick · January 2023Watch at 2:16
About the model family, not this exact version.
“Ping has actually de -lofted the bottom of the club face to reduce the spin and make those off -center hits more consistent in distance with a center strike”
VideoTGW - The Golfer's World, Rick · January 2023Watch at 3:39
About the model family, not this exact version.
“it's super friendly to hit”
VideoThe Golf Shop Online · January 2023Watch
About the model family, not this exact version.
“It is still uber forgiving, the Max version that is.”
VideoThe Golf Supply · January 2023Watch at 9:00
About the model family, not this exact version.
Launch & spinMostly positive: Leans positive.Higher launch and consistent peak height, though spin runs high into wind.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
“thinly-struck shots popped up and flew just shy of an optimum peak ball flight, rather than coming out low and not achieving good carry”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“my peak height only saw a 3ft difference from the lowest flight to highest, which I thought was pretty remarkable”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“I've definitely seen a slightly higher launch off of the few shots that I've hit so far.”
VideoThe Golf Supply · January 2023Watch at 3:24
About the model family, not this exact version.
Complaints (2)
“Not the easiest to flight low into the wind”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“The spin for me was also a little high, averaging 4132 rpm”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
AdjustabilityRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Adjustable hosel lets players fine-tune face angle to correct misses.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
“these fairway woods can be set into a flatter position which is going to help players especially that tend to miss left”
VideoTGW - The Golfer's World, Rick · January 2023Watch at 0:37
About the model family, not this exact version.
“which again enables me to be able to adjust that club to suit my game at that particular time”
VideoDan Hendriksen Golf, Dan Hendriksen · January 2023Watch at 6:03
About the model family, not this exact version.
Sound & feelRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Firm, powerful feel at impact with a duller, pleasant sound.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
“The feel from centre strikes was a firm powerful one”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“I was pleasantly surprised with the feeling of miss-hits”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“I much prefer the kind of duller sound off the 430.”
VideoDan Hendriksen Golf, Dan Hendriksen · January 2023Watch at 6:48
About the model family, not this exact version.
LooksRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Sleek, modern carbon finish praised as premium and visually appealing.4 reviews›
Praise (6)
“This carbon finish along with the dark grey and neon green accents give the G430 Max fairway a more premium and modern look, which we believe gives it more shelf appeal than the G425 fairway it has come in to replace”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“The sleek look of the G430 Max fairway makes it even more appealing to hit”
PressGolf Monthly, Sam · January 2023Read the review
“They've brightened up the aesthetics a little bit to give the club a fresh new look.”
VideoTGW - The Golfer's World, Rick · January 2023Watch at 1:27
About the model family, not this exact version.
“a slightly cleaner shinier look on top of that 430”
VideoDan Hendriksen Golf, Dan Hendriksen · January 2023Watch at 1:55
About the model family, not this exact version.
“I have to say it does look pretty nice”
VideoDan Hendriksen Golf, Dan Hendriksen · January 2023Watch at 2:17
About the model family, not this exact version.
“They look incredible.”
VideoThe Golf Supply · January 2023Watch
About the model family, not this exact version.
- ValueNot covered by enough reviews
A criterion needs at least two reviews from different sources before it gets a verdict.
Specifications
- Loft
- 21.0°
- Loft adjustability
- ±1.5°
- Length
- 42"
- Average lie angle
- 57.0°
- Head weight
- 226.0g
- Head size
- 154cc
- Swingweight
- D1
Copied from the manufacturer’s own page, not measured by us.
Price history
- Sep 24, 2026: $632.16
- Sep 23, 2026: $269.99
- Sep 18, 2026: $329.99
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Photo credits
- Phil Mickelson — Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 4.0