Ping G410 Vs. Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver Comparison & Review
Understanding what kind of driver would be best for you entails understanding the technology that goes into different models. You can’t just go out and buy the best-rated or the most popular driver because they vary so much in terms of performance.
To help demystify two very popular drivers, we have put together the following comparison overview. Check it out to see which of these drivers will work best for your game.
Ping G410 Driver Overview
The Ping G410 features a sliding tungsten weight in the back.
Right away, this feature makes the Ping G410 driver a valuable club for a lot of different kind of players as you can adjust the CG to cover the biases of your shot. Indeed, many of our testers were able to get straighter shots with the Ping G410 than the Callaway Rogue ST Max which lacks an adjustable weight.
The ping G410 also sports a 455CC head so it is a bit more workable than the Callaway Rogue ST Max as the ST Max has an oversized 460CC head. Of course, this also decreases the forgiveness of the G410. You will have to work harder to hit dead-center to avoid a significant loss in direction.
However, when struck dead-center, the Ping G410 rivals the distance of the Callaway Rogue ST Max.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver Overview
The Callaway Rogue ST Max is the most forgiving Rogue ST driver you can get.
And that’s saying quite a bit because the new line of Rogue ST drivers was built to be forgiving. It starts with a 460CC head that creates a massive sweet spot. Callaway did a decent job of compensating for the head size by making the Rogue ST Max surprisingly light.
A carbon fiber sole, carbon fiber crown and a lightweight titanium body will allow you to move the club head faster than you would a normal 460CC head. The Callaway Rogue ST Max also doesn’t make you work as hard to get good distance.
The 26 gram weight puts power behind your shots and the large sweet spot is easier to find.
Overall the Callaway Rogue ST Max played longer than the Ping G410 driver and was also significantly more forgiving. While the Ping G410 will certainly be more workable for lower handicap players, it’s clear that the Callaway Rogue ST Max would be more beneficial for mid to high handicappers.
Ping G410 Drivers
In 20 Words Or Less
The Ping G410 driver is all about custom ball flight. Mid handicappers will love the accuracy.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver
In 20 Words Or Less
The Callaway Rogue Max ST offers accessible distance for players of nearly all skill levels.
Ping G410 Driver – First Impressions
The first thing you will notice about the G410 is the amazing feel at impact.
We expect excellent performance from a Ping driver and the G410 doesn’t disappoint.
Tungsten weighting in the head and toe strecth the massive sweet spot for extra forgiveness.
Thanks to the amazing T9S titanium used to build the face of this driver, you get incredible responsiveness, ball speed and feedback.
The Trajectory tuning 2.0 allows you to adjust the loft and lie by a couple of degrees to perfectly optimize the club for your own particular game.
The streamlined, tubulator technology keeps the aerodynamic design that offers maximum swing speeds while the dragon fly technology keeps the stability in the club for even the fastest swingers.
Another point to notice is that the head is slightly smaller than the legal limit of 460cc at 455 cc’s.
While not as long as the Epic Max, it does have a better feel and more acute ball flight control overall.
The G410 Family
The G410 also comes in the SFT version. The SFT has fixed perimeter weighting to increase MOI which offers the best all round performance
The LST is the low spin model which will help to keep the ball flying more straight, more often.
The heel-oriented CG will also help correct your slice better than the standard G410.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver – First Impressions
After our first swing with the Roge ST Max, we were very impressed by how solid and satisfying it felt.
Part of the solid feel comes from the internal bracing bars that are more laterally expansive to provide body support both horizontally and vertically. That, coupled with the titanium low-profile body bracing make for an exceptionally solid driver with a nice, comfortable and low center of gravity.
The Callaway Rogue ST Max also features an adjustable hosel for fine-tuning your shot shape.
The Rogue ST Family
The Rogue ST Max is the only one with a 26 gram tungsten weight. The Rogue ST Max D, Rogue ST Max LS and Rogue ST LS have either 23 gram or 20 gram weights. The Rogue ST LS was the most workable of the bunch and produced the lowest spin off the tee.
Ping G410 Driver – Selling Points
- 3-position sliding weight
- Tungsten weight
- Internal Dragonfly bracing
- Perimeter weighting
- T9S titanium face
- Adjustable hosel
- Custom ball flight
Callaway Rogue ST Max Selling Points
- 26 grams of rear tungsten weighting
- High launch
- SS22 face
- Adjustable hosel
- Highest MOI
- Unrivalled Stability
- 4 Flavors
Ping G410 – Who Are They For?
The Ping G410 driver will work best for mid handicappers who make consistent contact but are looking for enhanced workability.
Overall, the Ping G410 driver has a great level of feel with its more compact head. It’s a matter of titanium vs. stainless steel.
The G410 driver rocks a titanium face while other drivers utilize stainless steel. The T9S face of the G410 driver felt better to us but that may just be a matter of opinion.
The customization options, adjustability and thin face offer a ton of performance in all aspects of the game.
Higher handicap and inconsistent players may not be able to get much use out of the G410 with it’s smaller 455cc head.
Ping G410 Driver Family
The Plus version of the G410 has a fixed weight and offers the most balanced performance. Great for those who are consistent with their strikes.
The LST version has lower spin and is more forgiving for those who struggle to keep the ball on the fairway.
Distance: 93/100
Accuracy: 93/100
Forgiveness: 92/100
Feel & Control: 94/100
Overall Rating: 94/100
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Who is the Rogue ST Max Driver for?
The Rogue ST Max would be great for any player seeking more distance off the tee.
The Rogue ST Max is certainly long and versatile which would meet the demands of high to low handicap players.
Callaway Rogue ST Family of Drivers
Rogue ST Max LS
Even with a large footprint the ST Max LS still manages to be the most workable driver in the family.
Rogue ST Max D
The rogue ST Max D is a very forgiving driver and one that would be very helpful to anyone dealing with a slice thanks to the internal draw bias.
Rogue ST LS
The Rogue ST LS is the driver for mid to low handicap players. It doesn’t have the same forgiveness features but it produces low spin and has a lower shot trajectory.
Distance: 95/100
Accuracy: 93/100
Forgiveness: 94/100
Feel and Control: 95/100
Overall Score: 94/100
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