Dan isn’t after a 3-wood that just goes far. He wants it to do a specific job out on the course and that is to fill the gap between his driver and 5-wood.
So he’s looking for a club that goes 260 total.
We got Dan to hit a range of shots with each club and monitored the data using Trackman.
Ping G400 vs. Callaway Steelhead XR – The results
From the off Dan commented that the Steelhead XR appealed to him more as a club to hit off the tee with a slightly deeper face and more rounded head shape.
The Ping G400 was a bit shallower and sat flush to the ground – making it more appealing to hit of the deck.
Results-wise, there wasn’t much difference.
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If anything, the Ping G400 dispersion was a bit tighter with a shorter gap between the longest and shortest shots.
With the Steelhead XR there were a couple that flew off really hot and a couple that spun up in the air a little bit too much.
Ping G400 vs. Callaway Steelhead XR – NCG verdict
As expected, the custom-fitted club resulted in the tighter dispersion which was good to see.
Both these clubs had really good ball speed off the face and good distance.
As an option off the tee the Steelhead XR would be fantastic but it was a little bit harder to hit off the deck.
Dan felt like the Ping G400 would offer him a little bit more versatility by the way it sits nice and flush to the turf.
The Steelhead XR to me almost feels a little bit more like a mini driver and could do a great job as a driver replacement.
You’re definitely going to get it out there and wont mind the odd one that flies a little bit further.
