Head To Head: PING G430 MAX 10K Versus Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond

When it comes to high-performing drivers, the PING G430 MAX 10K and Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond are two of the biggest names in 2025. One is the Most Wanted Driver of the year. The other was the Most Wanted Driver of 2024 and was tested again in 2025. We put these two drivers in our head-to-head tool to see what really separates them.

Distance

• Elyte Triple Diamond Distance Score: 9.6
• G430 MAX 10K Distance Score: 9.0

On paper, the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond is the longer of the two. It averaged 237.0 yards of carry and 251.76 total yards in testing. PING’s G430 MAX 10K wasn’t far behind but didn’t quite match Callaway in total output but it’s only about three yards shorter.

Callaway gained a small edge thanks to a slightly lower spin rate (2,420 rpm versus 2,636) which helped maximize roll. Ball speed numbers were virtually identical, Callaway at 142.3 mph and PING at 142.1 mph.

Forgiveness

• Elyte Triple Diamond Forgiveness Score: 8.7
• G430 MAX 10K Forgiveness Score: 9.2

If forgiveness is your top priority, PING has the upper hand. The G430 MAX 10K posted one of the highest forgiveness scores in the entire 2025 test. It was especially consistent in terms of ball speed deltas and shot dispersion, producing reliable shot shapes across a range of swing speeds.

The Elyte Triple Diamond is by no means unforgiving, especially for a low-spin “Tour-style” head, but it’s simply not as consistent across mishits. If you miss the center of the face often, the PING may be the safer bet.

Accuracy

• Elyte Triple Diamond Accuracy Score: 9.6
• G430 MAX 10K Accuracy Score: 9.1

Accuracy is where Callaway pulls back ahead. Despite PING’s strong showing in forgiveness, the Elyte Triple Diamond finished in the top three for straight shot percentage and playable shot percentage.

PING’s G430 MAX 10K was solid but Callaway proved slightly better at keeping the ball in consistently usable positions. If you care as much about fairway positioning as you do distance, the Elyte Triple Diamond is the more precise of the two.

Swing speed performance

Another factor to consider is how these drivers perform at different swing speeds. The Elyte Triple Diamond shows surprising versatility. It was the highest-rated driver for low swing speeds in 2025 testing despite being marketed as a low-spin better player option. Here’s how the two models compare.

Swing Speed	Driver	Overall	Distance	Accuracy	Forgiveness
High	Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond	9.46	9.10	9.11	8.71
	PING G430 MAX 10K	9.22	8.76	8.85	8.72
Mid	Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond	9.60	9.40	9.60	8.30
	PING G430 MAX 10K	9.60	8.80	9.10	9.60
Low	Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond	9.90	9.90	9.20	8.90
	PING G430 MAX 10K	9.20	8.90	8.70	8.60

Value

• Callaway MSRP: $649.99
• PING MSRP: $599.00

PING is slightly less expensive but the price difference isn’t enough to make this decision based on price. While the Elyte Triple Diamond is more expensive, it’s also a brand-new release and the NO. 1 driver of 2025. If you are already in the market for a $600 driver, the extra $50 probably won’t make a difference.

Final verdict

If you want all-out forgiveness and a predictable ball flight, PING G430 MAX 10K is still a strong contender in 2025. It’s balanced, stable and consistent across a wide range of golfers.

But if you’re buying purely based on performance, the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond comes out on top. It’s longer, more accurate and somehow still playable for slow-swinging golfers. There’s a reason it won the MyGolfSpy Most Wanted Driver title this year.

Want to compare other drivers? Take a look at our head-to-head comparison tool: MyGolfSpy Head to Head Comparison Tool.