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The PING G430 MAX is one of the most forgiving fairway woods on the market, delivering elite stability on mishits while still producing above-average ball speed and carry distance. Built for golfers who value reliability and consistency over shot-shaping capability.
The 8.5-gram carbon composite crown frees up 10 grams of discretionary weight, lowering the center of gravity for easier launch, reduced spin, and increased ball speed.
A variable-thickness maraging steel face wraps into the sole and crown, generating more flexing for faster ball speed and higher launch.
Delivered an additional 4 yards of carry while reducing shot area by 14%. The combination of +0.3 mph ball speed, +0.2° launch, and -200 RPM spin translates to longer, straighter shots.
The MAX model is the most forgiving in the G430 family, finishing 6th for forgiveness in MyGolfSpy testing. Extremely stable at impact even on poor contact.
| Retailer | Condition | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Amazon | new | $389.99 | Check Price |
2nd Swing | Used / Pre-Owned | Check price | Check Price |
| Most used Shaft | Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue 70 6.5— Extra stiff — for swing speeds 105+ mph |
| Most used Grip | Golf Pride MCC Align |
A forgiving, versatile fairway wood that delivers elite ball speed and tight dispersion. One of the safest choices for mid-to-high handicappers.
Based on 8 expert reviews
“Ranks 10th overall with forgiveness and accuracy as the two main positives, finishing 6th and 9th respectively.”
“Good at just about everything — fairway finder off the tee, bombing long par 5s, or shaping approaches. Sneaky long.”
“Ultimate forgiveness in a fairway wood. Carbonfly Wrap crown and FaceWrap Technology produce consistently high ball speed.”
The PING G430 MAX Fairway is a fairway wood from PING. Currently used by 26 professional golfers. Features include commonly paired with Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue 70 6.5 shaft. Performance ratings: 72/100 distance, 80/100 accuracy, 88/100 forgiveness. Provides versatility from the fairway and rough.
| Player | Playing As | Loft | Shaft | Grip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 LK Lydia Ko 3 Wood, 5 Wood 15°, 18° Mitsubishi Diamana GT 60 S Iomic Sticky 1.8 | ||||
 MS Maja Stark 3 Wood 15.5° Graphite Design Tour AD-XC 6 S Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 | ||||
 TH Tyrrell Hatton 3 Wood 15° Mitsubishi Diamana TB 70 TX Golf Pride MCC Plus4 | ||||
 SS Sam Stevens 3 Wood 15° Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue 70 6.5 | ||||
 MM Max McGreevy 7 Wood 20.5° Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X | ||||
 TL Thriston Lawrence 5 Wood 18° Mitsubishi Diamana x5ct 80 TX Golf Pride Tour Velvet | ||||
 MH Mark Hubbard 7 Wood 21° Golf Pride Crossline Cord 2.0 | ||||
 AE Austin Eckroat 3 Wood 15° @14.75 Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord | ||||
 VP Victor Perez 3 Wood 15° Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 80 TX Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord | ||||
 JD Joel Dahmen 3 Wood 15° Project X HZRDUS Black 80 TX Golf Pride Tour Velvet |
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Used by 9 of 26 players with this club
Also popular: Titleist Pro V1 (5 players)
The PING G430 MAX Fairway has a retail price (MSRP) of $350. Check the retailers listed above for current availability and pricing.
The PING G430 MAX Fairway is currently used by 26 professional golfers across PGA Tour, LIV Golf, DP World Tour, and LPGA Tour. This makes it one of the most popular fairway woods on tour.
The PING G430 MAX Fairway was released in 2023.
The PING G430 MAX Fairway has an expert rating of 8.8/10 based on 8 professional reviews. Expert verdict: "A forgiving, versatile fairway wood that delivers elite ball speed and tight dispersion. One of the safest choices for mid-to-high handicappers."
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