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With how well the PING G430 MAX 10K did in 2024 driver testing, the PING G440 became one of the most highly anticipated clubs of 2025. We’ve been through our full driver test where we tested several PING G440 models and included the PING G430 MAX 10K. Here, we’ll take a quick look at the PING 440 vs. 430 MAX 10K to see which one did better and which one makes more sense to buy.

PING G440 MAX vs. G430 MAX 10K

Distance

Distance is a big part of our driver test but neither the PING G440 MAX nor the PING G430 MAX 10K were in the top 10 for their distance capability. The G430 MAX 10K had slightly higher ball speed and total distance but it’s only about two yards longer. The longest driver in the test had a total distance of 252 yards.

Accuracy

Both drivers’ accuracy rankings were strong. The G430 MAX 10K was slightly more accurate, earning a top-five finish, while the PING G440 Max got seventh place. The shot shape from both clubs was mostly neutral. Testers loved the G430 MAX 10 K’s tight dispersion; some called it “the straightest driver in the lineup.” The G440 MAX had a little more dispersion but is still a highly accurate driver.

Forgiveness

We measure forgiveness by examining a driver’s consistency in producing consistent shot outcomes. We look at ball speed deltas, carry distance deltas and dispersion. The PING G430 MAX 10K is more forgiving and consistent than the G440 MAX.

In fact, the PING G430 MAX 10K was the second-best overall driver in the 2025 test, in large part due to its consistency.

The golf shorts that some reviewers are calling the “Best shorts lululemon has ever made” are on sale for just $49. Here’s why you should jump on this deal before it’s gone.

Performance from Tee to Green

The lululemon Commission Golf Shorts are designed to elevate your game from the first tee to the eighteenth green. Crafted with a stretchy, water-resistant fabric, these shorts provide both protection from the elements and the freedom of movement needed throughout your swing. Their thoughtful design ensures comfort and functionality for the entire round, making them an essential addition to any golfer’s wardrobe.

Streamlined Fit with Comfort in Mind

These shorts feature a streamlined fit that perfectly balances style and performance. With generous room around the glutes and thighs, they allow for unrestricted movement during your swing while maintaining a clean, professional appearance on the course. The breathable design keeps you comfortable even on hot days, letting you focus on your game rather than discomfort.

Practical Storage Solutions

Functionality is at the heart of the Commission Golf Shorts’ design. Secure back pockets safely hold your phone and scorecards throughout your round, while a specialized drop-in pocket on the right-hand side provides convenient storage for tees. These thoughtful storage solutions ensure all your essentials remain accessible yet secure as you navigate the course, allowing you to play with confidence and without distraction.

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When the Korn Ferry Tour comes to my home course for the Club Car Championship, it’s one of my favorite weeks of the year. Beyond the great golf, I’m always looking to learn how these pros think, how they manage the course and how small adjustments in their game lead to lower scores. Every year, I pick up something new. Here are a few things the Korn Ferry guys do that you probably aren’t.

They open the clubface to add spin, not height

As good as these guys are, they miss a lot of greens. Watching them try to get up and down is interesting. They open the face on their wedges much more than you might think.

Even with this open clubface, they aren’t playing a high flop shot. They’re letting the grooves and the extra loft grab the ball, nip it cleanly and make it check. They mostly hit lower-lofted greenside shots with a lot of spin.

The ball launches low‑to‑mid, skips once or twice and then stops like it has brakes. An open face exposes more loft so friction between the face and the ball increases.

They adjust their strategy based on the day

On Thursday, the first day of the tournament, most players laid up on the par-5s. There wasn’t a wait on the tee and the approach was conservative. They hit the fairway, got close and then tried to get up and down.

First Look: PRGR RS Speed Series – Fast, Forgiving, and Seriously Easy to Launch

If you’ve ever wished your clubs could give you just a bit more without asking for a total swing overhaul, PRGR’s latest RS Speed series might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. This lineup—featuring a new driver, fairway wood, and utility—is built around one simple idea: make speed and distance easy.

Whether you’re after a few extra yards off the tee or looking for a long iron replacement you can trust, the RS Speed lineup is designed to help you swing freely and let the club do the work.

RS Speed Driver – Step on the Gas

The RS Speed Driver feels like putting your foot down on the accelerator. It’s light (just 276g in the SR flex), aerodynamic, and loaded with Acceleration Technology to help you unlock extra power without muscling it.

This model features the most shallow face in the RS series, which helps reduce air drag and lets the head move faster through the swing. It’s also paired with a specially designed shaft that adds to that whippy, smooth-swinging feel while keeping everything stable.

Katana Voltio Ninja Premium Carbon II Series: Power, Precision & Surprising Distance

Katana Golf has always had a bit of a reputation—high-repulsion drivers, lightweight builds, and clubs that cater to senior players looking for a little extra help. But with the Voltio Ninja Premium Carbon II series, they’re rewriting the script.

This new lineup is more than just an upgrade—it’s a full rethink of what performance means across the bag. From driver to irons, every club in the series has been designed with one goal in mind: maximizing distance without making you work for it. But don’t worry, it’s not just about distance—control, forgiveness, and feel all come along for the ride.

Let’s take a look at what makes each piece of the lineup stand out.

Voltio Ninja Premium Carbon II Hi Driver

The face says “easy swing,” the numbers say “wow.”

Joel Dahmen sent a message after a heartbreaking loss, while Justin Thomas got advice from an intriguing source. More in the Monday Finish.

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No one had a better view of Rory McIlroy's historic Masters week than his playing partners. Akshay Bhatia got a front-row seat twice.

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Jay Sigel, one of golf's greatest amateur players, died of pancreatic cancer on Saturday, the USGA announced. Sigel was 81.

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A GOLF Top 100 Teacher explains how you can use this alignment hack to double-check your aim and make more putts.

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What's the difference between a weak grip and a strong grip? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains the nuances.

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1. Set Up with a Solid Foundation

• Feet shoulder-width apart, weight evenly balanced

• Eyes directly over or just inside the ball

• Grip the putter lightly with relaxed arms and shoulders

2. Focus on the Putter Face

• The direction your putter face is pointing at impact is the biggest factor in starting the ball on line

• Keep the face square through the stroke and avoid flipping your wrists

Justin Thomas uses a precisely built set of Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges. Here's how you can get your own dialed set for your own needs.

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We asked six of GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers to share the most valuable skills you should be working on right now. Here’s what they had to say.

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In this edition of Ply Smart, Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips gives a bit of putting advice that Phil Mickelson called "simple but brilliant."

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With his switch to the Titleist GT2, Justin Thomas is back in the winner’s circle at the 2025 RBC Heritage.

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Titleist had a huge year in 2025 when it comes to driver distance, taking first, second and fifth place in our testing. But that level of dominance hasn’t always been the norm.

We looked back at driver testing data from 2020 to 2025 to see which brands consistently showed up in the top five for distance.

If you’re looking for pure speed and distance off the tee, here are the results—and the brands you might want to prioritize.

Longest drivers in golf (2020-2025)

For years, golfers have been chasing MOI (moment of inertia) as the Holy Grail of forgiveness. Higher MOI means more forgiveness – or so conventional wisdom suggests. But what if this oversimplifies a much more complex reality?

Our years of Most Wanted testing have repeatedly shown that the highest MOI drivers aren’t always among the most forgiving. This shouldn’t be puzzling. It makes perfect sense once we understand that MOI and forgiveness are not synonymous. While MOI is an element of forgiveness, it is not forgiveness itself.

It’s more reasonable to suggest that forgiveness and consistency are closely aligned. Truly forgiving clubs deliver consistent, desirable outcomes, even when you don’t make perfect contact. The key distinction is that not all forms of consistency contribute equally to better scores and what’s “forgiving” for one golfer might not help another at all.

The MOI misconception

MOI measures a club’s resistance to twisting on off-center hits. With that, MOI helps to preserve ball speed. Our testing has consistently shown strong correlations between high MOI and ball speed consistency across the face but that’s about the extent of it. While ball speed retention is crucial, it’s just one aspect of what makes a club forgiving.

A high-MOI driver might produce extremely consistent results but those results might be consistently undesirable. Imagine a driver that reliably produces a tight grouping of shots but they’re all 20 yards right of the fairway. That’s consistency without forgiveness – and we see it all the time in testing.

Introduction

Fairway woods are often tricky to get right. But once you find one that works, it can become a key part of your game. The Callaway Elyte fairway wood series promises to make that search easier, offering two models— Standard Elyte and Elyte TI—each designed with features that cater to different golfers’ needs. To get a real sense of how these clubs perform, we asked golfers to put both versions through their paces. Here’s what they had to say.

The Step Sole: A new approach to turf interaction

The Step Sole is arguably the most talked-about feature of the Elyte Fairway Wood, for good reason. Turf interaction is most talked about in irons and wedges but not so much with fairway woods. It is by no means a foreign concept but the way Callaway’s Step Sole reduces the sole contact area by 57 percent is most definitely a new approach. The Step Sole is designed to help minimize drag and skidding, improve turf interaction and make it easier to strike the ball cleanly from a variety of lies and grass conditions.

Testers were quick to notice the difference, especially those who tend to struggle with hitting fairway woods from the turf. The Step Sole generally helped them achieve better launches and smoother turf interaction, even when the ball isn’t hit in the sweet spot.

Josh Parker shared, “Super simple to hit off the turf and in the rough. Helps with cleaner contact.” The feedback was consistent with testers mentioning how the club made their fairway wood shots feel smoother and, more importantly, just easier.

BreakfastBall15 added, “It glides through the turf even in soggy early-season conditions.” This was particularly appreciated during testing in tougher conditions where the Step Sole allowed for easier interaction with the turf, regardless of course conditions.

Is it possible to get accurately custom-fitted for clubs online? Vice Golf believes it is.

When I first read about Vice Golf’s fitting program, I completely missed the point. I thought it was all about customization. My initial plan was to use the Vice Golf website and design a custom putter that they would then build for me.

I’ve worked on projects like this before and I was curious, as always, to see how the in-hand Vice putter compared to the computer rendering.

As it turned out, customization was only a small part of Vice’s online program.

Vice Golf does allow you to create a custom putter on their site but, more importantly, they can actually fit you for a putter, all from the comfort of your favorite digital screen.

It has been nearly a year since I first reviewed the Golf Daddy Simulator and, to be honest, it has been collecting dust since. I had nearly forgotten where it was until my wife reminded me it was on the front porch. The box had faded from being in the sun but inside everything was still there, ready for another round of testing. 

Unfortunately.

I originally gave this product a fair shot, hoping it could live up to the bold claims of being a portable, realistic, no-ball golf simulator. The results? Well, let’s just say it was a complete flop. 

But I did say I’d revisit it if there were updates so here we are.

The good news? They released an Android version and have pushed several patches to improve the app experience.