Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max 3-wood vs Ping G430 Max 3-wood
3-woods comparedCallawayParadym Ai Smoke Max 3-wood
vsPingG430 Max 3-wood
Two 3-woods that often end up on the same shortlist. Here's how they differ, who each one suits, and which is the better buy used.
Ping G430 Max 3-wood
Full reviewThe short answer
Buy the Paradym Ai Smoke Max 3-wood if you want the newer design (2024).
Buy the G430 Max 3-wood if you want to spend less (older models sell for much less used).
Both sell used for well under their launch prices ($380 and $360). Live used prices are coming soon; until then, use the shop links to see what each costs today.
Side by side
| Paradym Ai Smoke Max 3-wood | G430 Max 3-wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Best for | Most golfers | Most golfers |
| Launch price | $380 | $360 |
| Loft | 15° | 15° |
| Launch / spin | high / mid | high / mid |
| Helps a slice | No | No |
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