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Hunter Mahan’s recent gear discovery was a revelation for you

Hunter Mahan hits all the drivers Ping has to offer and found a surprising star in the bunch. The lesson? Never judge a club on its looks.

By Jessica Marksbury · Golf

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:49 PM

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Hunter Mahan tested Ping drivers, discovering optimal speed and performance using the high-MOI 440K model.
Mahan recorded a 115 mph swing speed and 173.5 mph ball speed with the adjusted 440K driver.
The test demonstrated that modern oversized drivers can deliver elite launch and spin numbers for high-speed players.

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Former PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan tested Ping's full driver lineup alongside tour representative Kenton Oates, revealing unexpected performance gains from an oversized high-MOI model. Despite visual biases that often steer elite players toward compact heads, Mahan achieved his fastest ball speeds while testing the high-forgiveness Ping G-series 440K driver.

The article emphasizes that golfers of all skill levels should abandon preconceived notions regarding club size and category labels. During the session, Mahan produced a 173.5 mph ball speed and 2,200 rpm spin rate with the adjusted 440K head, outperforming more traditional low-spin tour models.

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