Have you really replaced your G 400 Max driver, don't lie

[Jab3384]

On 2/6/2023 at 8:15 AM, Jab3384 said:

Will do. I need straight! Haha

First range session intial impresions: You have to put a really bad swing on her to lose the ball... She just wants to go straight. Ball flight may be a little high/baloony, but I need to hit a few real balls with her before jumping to any conclusions. So far so good! 

[Kyfra]

17 minutes ago, Jab3384 said:

First range session intial impresions: You have to put a really bad swing on her to lose the ball... She just wants to go straight. Ball flight may be a little high/baloony, but I need to hit a few real balls with her before jumping to any conclusions. So far so good! 

Throw a heavier weight in the back and play it on a shorter shaft. Fairway finder.

[squashgta]

Just purchased a g430 Max 9, replacing the same in g400.  Great on range, will take to course this weekend...Autoflex 505xx cut to 44.5" playing length, Jumbomax ZenLite S

[Nixhex524]

After one round with the 430 LST, the 400 Max will be gone.  Loved it, but the new one is ridiculously good.  

[Birddog2]

Still have my G400 Max but looking at the G430; played the G410+ for a while and it is solid but liked the Max better. Scored a 425 but hear so much about the sound, may swing it this weekend.

[buckethat72]

Stayed loyal to the 400Max until 2 months ago. Did a custom driver fit at Pureform and now playing a Cobra LTDx, and it's been incredible so far. Tested against all the big 4 brands and many shafts, and it beat them all. Shaft is a VA Composites Drago 65. It outperformed the 400Max by a significant margin on distance and dispersion so was well worth the change. Course play since has confirmed and I'm really happy. Sorry G400Max I will always be a huge fan of what was a breakthrough model and set the standard.

Edited February 11, 2023 by buckethat72

[jeffrey r]

18 hours ago, buckethat72 said:

Stayed loyal to the 400Max until 2 months ago. Did a custom driver fit at Pureform and now playing a Cobra LTDx, and it's been incredible so far. Tested against all the big 4 brands and many shafts, and it beat them all. Shaft is a VA Composites Drago 65. It outperformed the 400Max by a significant margin on distance and dispersion so was well worth the change. Course play since has confirmed and I'm really happy. Sorry G400Max I will always be a huge fan of what was a breakthrough model and set the standard.

 

Not a huge surprise.  G400 Max is a classic, but the recent Cobra drivers are excellent and perform better for me as well.  I actually took out the G400 Max today for a winter round in NJ.  Always fun playing it, and it is always armed and ready for me. 

[jeffrey r]

20 hours ago, jeffrey r said:

 

Not a huge surprise.  G400 Max is a classic, but the recent Cobra drivers are excellent and perform better for me as well.  I actually took out the G400 Max today for a winter round in NJ.  Always fun playing it, and it is always armed and ready for me. 

 

Alright, I may have spoken too soon (again)… I have discovered in recent years that HZRDUS Black and Blue seem to work darn well for me.  So, I recently picked up a cheap HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 6.0 with a G400 tip.  

 

Weather here in NJ has been cooperative (thank you global warming), so I was able to get out twice this weekend to test out the Smoke Black with my G400 Max 9*.  It was great.  Doesn’t mean that I don’t still love the RadSpeed XB I was playing, but damn I just feel so at home looking down at the G400 Max.  Very comfortable with this combo, and I gotta say it goes back in my signature and back in my bag for now.  Could change again, but for now, long live the king!

[Bob M]

Recently picked up a new old stock G400 Max from 2ndswing.....it won't be going anywhere anytime soon. 

[Misc1600]

Is there big difference in the G400 Max vs standard G400? 

Edited February 14, 2023 by Misc1600

[JungleJimbo]

1 hour ago, Misc1600 said:

Big difference in the G400 Max vs standard G400

mainly due to the G400's enhanced sound (from the 445cc head size), correct?

 

In terms of performance G400 vs G400 max... they are similar/same?

 

What other differences? I seem to remember a "Vortec" slot on the G400... that disappeared on the G400Max (replaced with a larger tungsten weight?)

 

[Misc1600]

Sorry just updated my post. I was looking for the difference between the 2 

Edited February 14, 2023 by Misc1600

[JungleJimbo]

2 hours ago, Misc1600 said:

Is there big difference in the G400 Max vs standard G400? 

@Misc1600

https://www.golfalot.com/equipment-reviews/ping-g400-max-driver-review-3983.aspx

 

Some "G400 vs G400 max" comparison threads, on Golfwrx (found via a google-search here: https://bit.ly/3E0W1wP)

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 14, 2023 by JungleJimbo

[realmfg]

You boys weren't lying about the G400 Max.... Just got one in the mail today and it's not the longest, but it is point and shoot.  Looks great behind the ball and I feel like I can go after it without worry.  It came with the Ping Tour shaft and looks to only be 44.75" playing length, but Im not changing a thing.  Might be my year to take a step back in time and find more fairways.  Definitely giving up some yards from the numbers I saw, but Ill trade 2 bombs a round to eliminate the misses.  Should have bought one eariler.  May even get the 400 lst to try.

Edited February 18, 2023 by realmfg

[AP76]

It's out of the bag at the minute but no intention of selling it! Gaming an OG Rogue Attas international 6x which I'm really enjoying.

[BladesOShanter]

On 2/4/2023 at 1:13 PM, RolandofGilead said:

I was happily playing the non-Max G400 until I recently bought a Titleist 975J and hit it a few times. I’m personally out of love with massive modern drivers and sold the G400 almost immediately. It’s almost as long on center strikes, looks better at address (and the G400 is a good looking modern driver), sounds way better than anything out now, and mis hits get on the ground faster. But yes the G400 family is a modern classic.

Ya the 975J is great. I used to use that with an AJ Tech shaft to much delight.

[slolane]

On 2/3/2023 at 6:10 PM, slolane said:

I made the mistake of test driving the 430 SFT the numbers were all better than my 400 max. Now I have only been able to hit it inside as it is 5 degrees and a lot of snow in Michigan. Going to Grand national in Opelika in two weeks then I will see how it does outside.

Ok, first time outside with the 430 today. 18 holes 14 fairways hit the only fairway not hit were par 3s. Point an shoot is all I can say. Can't say if its longer than the 400 max because I am playing courses I have never seen before. Playing another round tomorrow we will see how it goes.

[rmgatl]

Nope, put in a GD DI-6 stiff, G400 Max still going strong.

[croy203]

I was fit for one when it released and ended up adding some lead tap towards the front to lower the flight. The club has been good to me, but I've been thinking of getting fit for a new driver as my swing has changed a bit since 2018.

 

Anyone ever keep their driver head and get fit for a new shaft as the years go by? Seems like people just replace the entire thing when the time comes.

[iACE13]

12 hours ago, rmgatl said:

Nope, put in a GD DI-6 stiff, G400 Max still going strong.

lol same. Took out the fuji speeder and put in a GD HD 6X so hard to kick this thing out of the bag 

[golfday]

I've still got the g400 driver and 3 wood in the bag. They're still so good that people will ask me what I'm hitting and then get disappointed when they hear it's an old club because they were hoping I'd found a new silver bullet that they could go buy too.

[Meerkat213]

I was very loyal to the 400 Max for a long time.  For kicks and giggles, I put the 400 Max against all of the new stuff by a club fitter.  Impressively, the Max with a Tour S shaft came in 2nd to everything new and shiny from the big brands.  However, the LTDx was better in every way.  So I made the switch.  

[platgof]

Played today and the G400 Max was just awesome. I was hitting some of my best drives ever. Length was good, but heavy rains have slowed everything down. Club felt solid. I am also trying out the new Srixon Q Star Tour golf balls and they really compress well. Not long, but very accurate. Length is hard to determine because of the saturated ground. Great control with the G Max 400.

[NavyMU]

Still bag my G400 (not max) with an Attas Coool 6s shaft. Previously had a GD DJ-6s.  I just ordered a G400 LST to try. 
 

Have gamed newer ping series, titleist TS series, and have a Cobra LTDx head (looking for shaft) that haven't been able steal my affection. Admittedly, im not aggressively seeking a replacement.

[JLo_73]

400 Max to 425 Max to 430 Max SFT LST..like many should have held onto the 400 Max, played 425 Max for a season and never really loved it.   I've tried all 3 heads, and coming around to Max again.   Just wish I had come to that conclusion before I let for my 6.5 rounds in Bandon last week lol

Edited March 31, 2023 by JLo_73

[mantan]

Right now it's the G430 for me. I've gone through a LOT of drivers since my original G400 Max. That includes buying my old one back (she was salty), the 410, 410 LST, 425 Cobra Speedzone, Srixon 585, PXG 0311 and Rogue Max.

 

The G430 is the first PING driver that feels like it's a clearly improved version. I've only had 4 range sessions and 3 rounds with it though. We all know how honeymoons go, so I'm not hanging the 'Mission Accomplished' banner.  I also think going through a full fitting where I hit every new head and more shafts that I care to remember from a custom club fitter helped me feel better about this fit than me wearing out the BST forum and trying to self fit.

[9ironiscash]

Can’t replace it. Wasting a lot of money buying and selling thinking I can tho 🤷🏻‍♂️ might spin a bit much but who cares not worth giving up it’s insane forgiveness and accuracy for yards. 

[jeffrey r]

Played another 18 holes today in NJ (thanks again global warming).  Front 9, played my 10.5* G425 Max with Tensei Orange 65 S, standard setting.  Back 9, played my 10.5* G400 Max with HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 6.0 (small plus setting).

 

Hit almost every fairway or in good position with both.  It really is splitting hairs.  Feel totally comfortable with both, and could really play either one.  Both incredibly forgiving.  Sucks I can’t swap shafts between them, as I think I could benefit from a bit lower spin in the G425 Max and the Smoke Black RDX would be a good one to try.  I’ll probably pick one up with the G425 adapter, as they are pretty cheap now.

 

Anyway, just another reminder that several generations past by now, the G400 Max still holds its own and stands toe-to-toe with the best newer drivers.    

[hoselrocker]

I just joined the 400 Max club. Picked up a 10.5 yesterday that is minty with the tour stiff shaft. I already have a G400 that I hit ok, but I've always been curious about the Max.  I picked up a Mizzy ST-Z 220 last year because a lot of reviews said it's similar to the 400 Max. I'm not a fan of shiny tops though. We'll see. Just waiting for the warmer weather now...sigh...

Edited March 6, 2023 by hoselrocker

[mikec3672]

PING fan for life here. Bag is i230's G400's, or TM P790's, Cally Rogue ST Max woods, Cally Paradym TD driver, G410 hybrids (although the Paradyms are tempting), and Glide wedges (trying out CBX Zipcore). Many putters, 2 are the Craz-E IWI and JAS Anser. So....

 

I have tried, I really really have, but it's just short for me, and spins way too much, even turned down to 9.5. Tried countless shafts. Perhaps I should have got the 9 degree head. Ended up picking-up a 10.5 (I turn down 1 degree) G400 head in mint condition, to match the one I have in Florida. To me, THAT is the GOAT of PING's last 10 years+ of drivers (plus the LST, but that was not as good for me as the regular G400). Even Rocco still has it in the bag, and he says many others. For me the spin and dispersion is perfect. Perhaps it's the 445 head, and why (450cc) I seem to hit the Paradym TD so well. The G400 is not short, not the longest, but pretty darn straight. We shall see what makes the northern bag, that or the Paradym TD. 

 

More sub 460 drivers in the marketplace please!! See Cally makes a tour only Paradym TD-S head, at 420cc!!