A head-to-head look at two of the top drivers in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
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The PING G440 Max / LST / SFT edges the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke on overall Every18 score (97 vs 96), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke is both the cheaper buy (about $385 used vs $530) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. They split the two traits most golfers care about: the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke is the more forgiving drivers, while the PING G440 Max / LST / SFT is the faster one — so pick the trait your game needs most. Bottom line: choose the PING G440 Max / LST / SFT if you fit its profile (lighter speed); choose the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke if you lean toward ai smart face.
| Metric | PING G440 Max / LST / SFT | Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 ✓ | 96 |
| Forgiveness | 85 | 86 ✓ |
| Speed | 86 ✓ | 80 |
| Feel | 69 | 82 ✓ |
| Value rating | 72 | 72 |
| Est. used price | $530 | $385 ✓ |
| Value index | 77 | 105 ✓ |
| Launch | High | Mid |
| Spin | Mid to high | Mid |
| Fit profile | Lighter speed | AI Smart Face |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
On the Every18 editorial score the PING G440 Max / LST / SFT rates higher (97 vs 96 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the PING G440 Max / LST / SFT suits lighter speed, while the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke suits ai smart face.
The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $530 for the PING G440 Max / LST / SFT and $385 for the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke, so the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke is also the cheaper buy.
The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke rates higher for forgiveness (86 vs 85), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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