Our Ping G400 vs. Callaway Steelhead XR 3-wood comparison took place at the Golf Shack at Moor Allerton in Leeds.
We’ve spent a lot of time testing and reviewing the new Ping G400 driver, irons and crossover but haven’t gone into much detail on the fairway woods.
Likewise with the new Callaway Steelhead XR fairway – a modern take on one of Callaway’s classic models from yesteryear.
So we took a 3-wood from each model and put them head to head to see the differences in looks, sound, feel and performance.
Ping G400 vs. Callaway Steelhead XR – The technology
The Ping G400 fairway features what Ping call a ‘maraging steel face’ which is stronger but has 30 percent more flex than the one used in the Ping G model.
It should result in a bit more ball speed.
Similarly to the Ping G400 drivers there are significant weight savings made from the use of thinner and lighter materials with all weight saved being able to be place low and deep in the head for more stability.
In the Steelhead XR Callaway have added some of their new technology – like the Hyper Speed Face Cup – but kept some of the hallmarks of the original model.
Like Ping, they have made weight savings through the use of lightweight crown and have repositioned more weight low and deep in the head.
We have a glued on shaft with the Steelhead XR whereas the Ping G400 has an adjustable hosel for fine-tuning the loft.
