Guy Charnock tests the new PING G440 MAX K driver to see if it’s the most forgiving driver ever made…?
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25 Comments
First Rick !
Screams WEEKEND FLING!
Guy! Looking Jacked
Oh god. The most forgiving ever… until next year.
Big fan of my 430 10k and as you said, I just want to hit it every chance I can off the tee because of how forgiving it is.
Please remember he is hitting driver 3 times in a minute. In the real world your hitting it 3 times in 30-45 minutes.
Could you please include these numbers always? It’s ok if you just show them on screen for a second if you think most will be bored. Dynamic Loft, Attack Angle, Face to Path, Club Speed, Ball Speed, Land Angle. Thanks!
Two videos inside 30 mins!!
1: ol’ricky
2: temu’rory
Let's go Rick.
Review of the Scotty OC putters coming?
What's happened to Rick's beard?
I love that it has the movable weight now. 👍 ⛳️
looks the same as last years! awful.
As a weekend golfer, I've realised the same thing — my money is better spent on lessons and practice than chasing the latest driver. That £600 could buy a lot of range balls and a few lessons that would actually lower my scores. Thanks for keeping it real!
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Ping <3
46” shaft standard vs the 45.25” on the 10k max probably is the majority of the ball speed increase
Guy! I love Guy!
Ooooh take my money?
Who had Callaway being the last Driver release of the big manufacturers in 2026 on their bingo card?
£630!! 😮
Looks like someone’s been on the Rory workout program. 😂. Looking good!
Old boulder shoulders is back! 🤣
yes please
I love Guys club review videos 👌🏻⛳️
One day drivers will cost £1000 and we'll all just accept it.