By ED TRAVIS
Ping announced the G430 MAX 10K driver with the most forgiveness of any driver they have made with a multi-material head with a fixed tungsten backweight. A high launch model is also available.
Fast Fact Ping G430 MAX 10K Driver
Game-improvement category
460cc head
28g rear sole weight
13g carbon fiber crown
Adjustable loft and lie hosel
Forged T9S+ variable thickness face
Stock shafts: PING Alta CB Black, PING Alta Quick 35/45 (HL build only)
Stock grip: Lamkin UTx Lite
$650
WYNTK
Ping’s phenomenal success with the G430 line of drivers last year prompted them to create an extremely high MOI build and by extremely we are talking about over 10,000 g-cm2. This tops the resistance to twisting of 2023 G430 MAX and makes this year’s model very easy to hit with improved straightness.
Part of the new model’s performance is a shallower even thinner face coupled with variable thickness to retain ball speed even when impact is slightly off center. The overall weight is light to give average players more distance with the head weighing just 206g.
The G430 MAX HL model is meant for use by slower swing speed players who can use some help with launch trajectory and is available in 9.0°, 10.5°, and 12.0° lofts.
PING CEO & President John Solheim said of the new driver, “It’s been a lot of fun to watch people hit the G430 MAX 10K. Everyone comments how straight it is, which ultimately leads to more distance for the golfer. It fits a wide range of golfers, from players who rely heavily on forgiveness for more distance and accuracy off the tee all the way to tour pros, who are seeing lower spin and increased ball speed as the result of swinging more aggressively, knowing the forgiveness will help them find more fairways. We’re excited to add the MAX 10K to our driver mix. We encourage golfers to experience a PING driver custom fitting and compare their launch-monitor results to help find the G430 driver that best fits their game. Whether it’s the new MAX 10K, the MAX, the LST or SFT, we’re confident there’s a PING G430 driver for every golfer.”
