Callaway Epic Flash Vs Ping G410 Hybrid Comparison Overview

While neither the Callaway Epic Flash or the Ping G410 hybrids are the latest offerings from their respective manufacturers, mid to high handicappers may still be eyeing them – and for good reason.

Both of these hybrid sets have been optimized for ball speed and distance which is what a lot of beginner and intermediate players struggle with.

The Callaway Epic Flash hybrids, for example, sport the Jailbreak bars that are present in many Callaway clubs.

These are internal bracing bars that connect the crown and the sole so that the face can flex freely. When we tested the Callaway Epic Flash hybrids, we were very satisfied with the distance we were getting.

Even the tester in our group with swing speeds under 90MPH were still able to squeeze out 190 yarders from the 3H in the Callaway Epic Flash set.

Part of the reason the Callaway Epic Flash hybrids are able to generate so much ball speed is the face material.

They’re made from forged carpenter steel which is thinner than stainless steel. The Ping G410 hybrids were no slouches in terms of ball speed either. They sport 17-4 maraging stainless steel faces.

This type of steel is not only incredibly thin; it feels incredible as well. The deep, rear tungsten weight of the Ping G410 hybrids also help to produce high launch from the deck and the rough.

Both of these hybrids played long and they both felt very satisfying. However, one was definitely more helpful around the green than the other. Read on to find out which hybrid came out on top.

Callaway Epic Flash Hybrid Overview

It’s no wonder why the Callaway Epic Flash hybrids are still so popular. In addition to the fast ball speed and satisfying feel, they are also remarkably versatile.

The Callaway Epic Flash hybrids feature adjustable hosels.

This allows you to fine-tune loft and lie degrees so you can shape your shot for different situations. We have 2 key gripes with the Callaway Epic Flash when compared with the Ping G410 hybrids.

The first one is forgiveness. The larger head profile of the Ping g410 hybrids makes them generally more forgiving. The second issue has to do with the spin rate of the Callaway Epic Flash hybrids.

On short approaches, the Callaway Epic Flash hybrids yield a dreadful amount of roll. While this may be a boon to beginners and high handicappers, it’s not what you want to see if you are trying to score lower.

Ping G410 Hybrid Overview

On the other side of the equation we have the Ping G410 hybrids.

We would say that the maraging steel face of the Ping G410 hybrid feels just as good as the forged carpenter’s steel of the Callaway Epic Flash hybrid.

So in terms of ball speed, feel and distance, it’s a tie between these two hybrids. The Ping G410 also sports an adjustable hosel so it is also at least as versatile as the Callaway Epic Flash hybrid.

Where the Ping G410 pulls ahead of the Callaway Epic Flash hybrid is on short approaches. You get much more dynamic spin rates from the G410 hybrids than you do with the Callaway Epic Flash hybrids.

Even on longer approaches, some of our better testers were able to land dead on the green. Another reason the Ping G410 hybrids outshine the Callaway Epic Flash hybrids for scoring is launch.

In most scenarios, the Ping G410 hybrids yielded higher launch which gave them great drop and stop value. Overall, we preferred the long and short-game performance of the Ping G410 hybrids.