Callaway Mavrik Vs. Ping G400 Driver Comparison Overview

Even though they are made by different manufacturers, the Callaway Mavrik and Ping G400 drivers are driven by similar design elements. We tested both of these drivers and the first thing we want to get out of the way is that they are both great choices for mid handicappers.

That being said, there are little differences that make significant impacts on how these drivers perform. Find out the important details in the following comparison overview!

Callaway Mavrik Driver Overview

The Callaway Mavrik attempts to lengthen your drive by increasing your club head speed and ball speed.

The Mavrik driver has the cyclone aero shape that some other Callaway drivers have. When we tested the Mavrik, we were noticing moderate increases in swing speed (about a 2mph increase on average). The Mavrik also has a titanium face which plays nice and hot.

You can feel how fast the ball launches on impact when you pure it with this driver. It should also be noted that the Mavrik has a slight draw bias. Launch was a little lower than what we would expect for a driver in this category but it wasn’t a huge problem.

Ping G400 Driver Overview

Like the Mavrik driver, the Ping G400 driver has a titanium face and an aerodynamic head design.

Unlike the Mavrik however, the face of the Ping G400 driver is forged and the head is smaller. This worked really well for our fast swing speed testers who loved the low launch and piercing trajectory. The Ping G400 also has a rear weight that can be made to be heavier or lighter.

Overall, the Ping G400 doesn’t help much with club head speed (about a 1mph increase on average). However, our lower handicap testers were actually able to get more distance out of the Ping G400 driver than the Mavrik.

There is always a caveat though: in order to unlock the distance potential of the Ping G400 you will need at least a moderate swing speed. The forged titanium face feels great though and plays just as hot as the Mavrik.

Players who need a lower-launching driver would do well with either the Ping G400 or the Callaway Mavrik. The Ping G400 definitely has more to offer in terms of workability though. It also has a nicer overall feel so we really like it for mid handicappers.

Mavrik Drivers

In 20 Words Or Less

A top driver from a top brand aimed at achieving maximum ball speeds, distance and forgiveness for any player.

Ping G400 Driver

In 20 Words or Less

The Ping G400 driver offers incredibly stable and consistent ball flight and will increase your ball speed.

Mavrik Driver – First Impressions

Once you get passed the bright colors and attractive design, you can immediately see how light and wieldy the Mavrik drivers really are.

The face on the club is huge and it gives you the confidence you need to let the driver rip, even on the first tee with a crowd gathered to watch.The face is also ultra thin, ultra light special steel which sends the ball into orbit on contact.

Two internal jailbreak bars on under side of the club hold everything together by connecting the sole with the crown and adding extra stability, feel, consistency and distance.The shape of the driver is also aerodynamic and like everything with the clubs, focused on more swing speed.

The Different Mavrik Driver Versions

The Mavrik is for your average player or mid handicapper, medium levels of forgiveness, and mid spin. This one has a standard launch angle too.

The Mavrik max is similar with more forgiveness and a higher ball flight for higher handicappers

The Mavrik Pro has a 450cc head, less forgiveness and spin and higher emphasis on distance for low handicappers and fast swingers.

Ping G400 Driver – First Impressions

The first thing we noticed about the Ping G400 is that it looks really nice at point of address.

Looking down at this driver will make you fall in love with it. It has a clean, smooth and fast look at point of address which is really encouraging when you are grinding out a practice session at the range. And it’s not all about looks either.

Ping claims that the Ping G400’s head was designed to reduce drag and our testers found (using a launch monitor) that it did indeed increase their average swing speed by 3MPH.

The G400 Family

Aside from the Ping G400 and the G400 LST, the G400 family also includes the G400 SFT.

The Ping G400 SFT has all the same features of the standard G400 and the LST version but with the added bonus of heel-side weighting. This will help players struggling with a slice. The G400 SFT also has a slightly lower swing weight which is helps you square up to the ball at impact.

Callaway Mavrik Driver – Selling Points

Ultra Thin, Ultra Light Titanium Face
Adjustable Loft In Each Driver
Internal Jailbreak Bars For Stability
A Version To Suit Every Player
Aerodynamic Shape For Swing Speed
Premium, High Performance Clubs
Incredibly Light For The Large Head Size

Ping G400 Driver Selling Points

Adjustable tungsten weight
Dragonfly internal ribbing
Forged titanium face
445CC head
Aerodynamic turbulators
9,000 MOI

Who Are The Mavrik Drivers For

The Mavrik Drivers are some of the highest performing on the market and there is a version for every level of ability.

With the adjustable loft, these are a great choice for any player but the clubs are primarily aimed at distance and forgiveness.

Callaway Mavrik Family Of Irons

The Mavrik

The standard version of the club, for average to fast swing speeds. This club has a perfect blend of distance, accuracy and forgiveness.

The Mavrik Max

the Mavrik Max is going to be perfect for beginners and slower swing speeds. It is more forgiving, higher launching and it has more of a draw bias to eliminate a slice.

The Mavrik Pro

A smaller head and lower, flatter launch trajectory. This is for the low handicappers and pros with high swing speeds and consistency in their swing that want to launch bombs as far down the fairway as humanly possible.

Distance: 96/100

Accuracy: 95/100

Forgiveness: 93/100

Feel And Control: 92/100

Overall Score: 94/100

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Ping G400 – Who is it for?

The Ping G400 would work best for players in the 18-25 handicap range.

So it’s a great choice for mid to high handicappers. It’s forgiving enough to be viable for beginners and offers better players the workability they’ve come to expect. One thing we should mention though is that in order to get optimal distance with the Ping G400 driver, you will need a moderate swing speed.

As long as you have a swing speed above about 85mph, you should do very well with the Ping G400 driver. The one thing you can surely count on is better ball speed and faster club head speed – you just have to make sure that you are square to the ball and on target.

That’s not to say that people with slow swing speeds won’t enjoy the Ping G400 driver or get any use out of it; it just means that there are definitely better drivers out there for slow swing speed players to use.