A club unlike any other i am not a gear head, and do not typically write about golf clubs on this website. Mar 29, 2017 pxg has launched its second line of drivers, fairway woods and hybrids after getting the stamp of approval from its billionaire owner, bob parsons, who has his own unique method of testing golf clubs. I hit the 0211s today during my pxg driver fitting at their hq see write up in club tech forum. Pxg 0311x driving irons, pxg driving irons, best new.
Pxg is short for parsons xtreme golf, so named by the founder bob. Kudos to bp and pxg for this discount during these times. Pxg has expanded beyond the irons to other clubs as well. My driver swing is not the same as my iron swing, i have a descending strike on my irons and try to hit up on my driver. Parsons xtreme golf, to give the company its full name, is the brainchild of selfconfessed golf enthusiast bob pars. The various combinations enable the golfer to hone their launch conditions for optimal ball flight while retaining a high moi moment of inertia. The 0811 x gen2 driver is designed with a honeycomb tpe insert. The pxg 0811 driver is a finely tuned golf machine, designed to be finely tuned for your game, so that you can be a golf machine. The pxg 0811xf is the most drawbiased driver i can remember hitting. Jan 20, 2020 the 0811 x is a smaller profile, highlaunching low spinning driver, which pxg reckon is the lowest spinning model on the market, and its aimed at raw distance. If youre looking for a status symbol, pxg is hard to beat. A customfit pxg gen2 0811 golf driver is an excellent choice for high handicappers. Zach johnson spotted testing new pxg prototype driver and.
They feel much better than my p790s and even feel better than the titleist mbs i was demoing yesterday at vans golf shop. The pxg 0311 is the companys original iron and accommodates the widest range of golfing skill. To put hard numbers on it, the new material is 20% faster than tpe, which is one of the reasons why, loft for loft and length for length, gen 2 irons produce 12 mph more ball speed than the original. Pxg 0311 gen3 irons, available in three head types featuring new impact reactor technology for an incredibly soft, yet solid feel. Jan 09, 2020 the new 2020 pxg gen 3 t iron was the highlight of this launch for me. The billionaire behind godaddy is making some of the worlds most expensive golf clubs. Pxg was founded in 2014 by the godaddy founder and billionaire bob parsons. Just hard to see this company around in 1520 years. Get the best deals on pxg mens iron set golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. All of them hew to the same design language as the irons, using tungsten screws for weight. Driving irons from pxg feature superior performanceenhancing technology that delivers low spin and a more penetrating ball flight. Progressive sets offer more forgiveness in the long irons, where its needed most for all golfers. Pxg drivers present unmatched distance, sound and feel, with finetuning options like youve never seen.
The more carbon the harder and stronger a metal is. The honeycomb structure helps reduce the mass of the dampening structure, allowing for more weight to be repositioned around the sole of the club to optimize launch conditions. Parsons xtreme golf, to give the company its full name, is the brainchild of selfconfessed golf enthusiast bob parsons. A few weeks ago i wrote an article comparing the performance of my 5 wood, hybrid and 3 iron on trackman to better understand the pros and cons of each club it wasnt that hard to guess that the 5 wood flew higher, carried farther and landed softer than the rest. Although these are a tour iron, players who were a bit nervous about the ease of use in this line will be presently surprised with gen 3 t. I believe down to my core that large jumps in scoring ability come through hard work and changing your approach to the game. The combination of a massive sweet spot, increased distance, and the ability to modify the perimeter weights in the driver makes for one of the best golf drivers for high handicappers. The spin rate dropped slightly to 4467 rpm with the 1 iron, but the height went up slightly to 90 feet.
It keeps deflection within the metal portions of the club, returning more energy back to the ball and improving ball speeds. The x, like the xf, say pxg has a stiffer carbon crown. Pxg 0311 st irons are 100% milled, pure, super tour blade built for better golfers. Pxg 0211 irons make statement with more affordable price but. In fact, youll have a hard time believing our 0211s are not forged. Mike chwasky fields your hardhitting questions about clubs, fittings. I was really hoping this could be a backup to driver for me, especially at my home club hillsborough which has a few really tight tee shots. Pxg 0311 x gen2 driving irons are a highperformance, low spin club with a striking profile. I will say pxg has the iron thing dialedlike taylormade with drivers and titleist with balls.
The pxg driver face design pxg uses thermoplastic elastomer in the driver face just like they do in their irons. Pxgs position is that by selling taylormades p790, those retailers are doing irreparable harm to pxgs business again based on pxgs assertion that the p790 infringes on its patents. Pxg are known for producing some of the highest quality golf clubs on the market and the 0311 irons are no different. The 0311x driving irons also have pxgs signature tungsten weight screws high in the toe and along the trailing edge. What i noticed right away when hitting this driver was the sound. Pxg produces a variety of golf clubs and other accessories that can help you with your game or your enjoyment of the sport.
Jul 25, 2017 pxg 0311x offers a widersoled, driving iron option new longiron replacement club fits in frame of companys irons, features five lofts including 15degree model by. Pxg has open heroes discount to the public due to covid 19. It features a slightly larger clubhead and face as well as a wider sole. The current 0311t is pxg s betterplayer iron model and features reduced offset with a thinner sole and topline. Were after the golfer that can stroke a check, said parsons, who added that pxg was growing by 50% a month. High handicappers typically need a golf driver with more forgiveness. Sign up to receive the latest equipment and tour player news.
Zach johnson spotted testing new pxg prototype driver and irons. Pxg 0311 x gen2 driving irons are a highperformance, low spin club with a striking profile that inspires confidence at address. With the sweet spot buried so far in the heel of the club, i find it hard to say how forgiving this driver is. Jun 18, 2018 so lets dig in and see how the pxg driver performed. The combination of the weight structure with the pxg 0811x and the vertical cg being so low has allowed pxg to make a driver that spins low but still has tons of forgiveness.
It took the best things about the gen 2 p and put it into a t package. Weights aside, the 0811 is a solid, if unremarkable, driver. The first thing many who test the pxg 0811x golf driver realize is. Tpe, also used in pxg gen1 irons and golf drivers, is a highperformance vibrationdampening polymer that enhances the clubs sound and feel. Ddc brings the best technology to golfers in a more affordable waythrough an annual membership. The pxg 0211 irons are a progressive iron set, meaning the amount of offset gradually decreases the shorter the clubs become. Starting testing in the fall of 2018, this list is well awaited as the kind of kick off to the 2019 golf season. Jul 15, 2014 just this morning i took a callaway ft 2 iron to test it against my callaway xhot pro 2 hybrid. Ddc gives golfers the opportunity to play up to three new drivers during their membership.
For example, the 4 iron has slightly more offset than the 5, and so on through the wedges. Equipment september 28, 2017 taylormade fires back hard and humorously against pxg in legal filings over iron patents. By using patented technology, the worlds finest materials, and having no cost or time restraints, pxg products are without compromise. New 2020 pxg 0311 gen 3 p, t, and xp irons golfwrx. You have the option to pay for your membership in full or you can select a flexible payment option through our financing partner.
Mar 22, 2018 this week, our resident dimplehead answers your burning questions about the high cost of pxg golf clubs, the advantage of modern gameimprovement irons and whether or not a driving iron is right. By suing retailers, pxg is taking the road less traveled, but it is a road other have taken with some success. The materials and technologies used by pxg engineers are undeniably great and on par with other elite level club manufacturers, and the performance of the clubs is equally impressive. May 07, 2019 from schweigerts perspective, the 0211 was a simple and direct mandate from pxg founder and ceo bob parsons to make a highperformance iron that would be available to more people from a price. Pxg golf golf equipment with custom fit options online. So how do the new 2020 pxg gen 3 irons stack up against the market. Pxg gen1 driving irons offer unparalleled distance, control, and forgiveness. Golf digest 2019 equipment hot list our take true fit. I always love the look of pxg but the price is hard to justify. So lets dig in and see how the pxg driver performed. To put hard numbers on it, the new material is 20% faster than tpe, which is one of. Also as expected the 2 hybrid went higher, farther, and stopped faster than the 2 iron.
Insights into pxg iron technology from fitting specialists perspective. Pxg 0311t chrome iron set 4pw steel xstiff right handed 38. As youd expect from pxg, the company is claiming its the best iron ever made. While the price will be well outside my budget for an iron set let alone a driver, it is one great looking club from the top. The screws are not designed to be adjusted, as is possible with a pxg driver, but they do bring the center of gravity more in line with the center of the hitting area.
In addition to the 2nd version of callaways upcoming rogue sub zero, the usga has added three new pxg drivers to its conforming list each of the three was submitted for conformity testing in a 9 model only, which, along with the deviation from pxgs typical naming conventions, suggests this is a touronly situation at least for now. Driving irons high performance, low spin golf clubs pxg. As the name suggests these follow on from the original 0311 irons but we now have four models t, p, xf and sgi as weve come to expect, these come with a super premium price tag because they are. These properties lead to faster ball speeds, more forgiveness, and a.
Tpe, also used in pxg gen1 irons and drivers, is a highperformance vibrationdampening polymer that enhances the clubs sound and feel. The larger profile 0811 xf is a higher launching mid spin driver and thanks to its combined moi being over 10,000gcm 2 pxg reckon its the most forgiving driver on the market. Aug 03, 2019 pxg was instantly crowned as the rolls royce of the golf world, with a price tag to match. The golf digest 2019 equipment hot list has officially been released. Pxg pro tips hitting a pxg driving iron grant sturgeon youtube. That gets you more distance while contributing to a higher trajectory. Ping 5 iron 175 pxg 5 iron 185 this goes on but the big difference was with the 7 and 8 irons ping 7 iron 150 pxg 7 iron 165 ping 8 iron 140 pxg 8 iron 155 i play off a 6 handicap, i am 70 years old and although expensive the pxg irons have not necessarily improved my scoring average but have certainly put the fun. The back, hosel and sole are all forged from a single piece of soft s25c carbon steel which pxg say because of its tighter grain structure resonates differently, improving the impact experience feel. But does a high price tag and brand cache mean its the best driver out there. Buy new and used pxg 0811xf driver from the best golf shop.
Yes, but the gen 2 driver still looked like a pxg driver. These are the opposite colour to the silver tungsten weights on the pxg 0811 driver and. Understanding what kinds of pxg golf clubs you can get will help you determine how to use each one. But it also is one of the most expensive drivers so youre going to have to pay for this performance improvement. The new pxg 0311xf game improvement irons offer extreme forgiveness and performance while maintaining its irresistible look of a blade. It looks safe and generic, which is the exact opposite feeling parsons is about 1 share this post. All the oems are bringing the heat this year in the iron category. While the putter may be the most important club in your bag, if you cant swing your driver well youre gong to have a long day on the course.
Jan 25, 2017 insights into pxg iron technology from fitting specialists perspective. Srixon u45 utility iron vs pxg 0311x driving iron can pxg replace my srixon. Get the best deals on pxg golf clubs when you shop the largest online. Ive been speculating on driver prices for nearly a decade, but im reasonably certain this is the first time ive whiffed to the tune of 425 dollars. What was very eyeopening to me was the lack of height my 3 iron produced. Its range of adjustment should not be taken lightly. If you want to spend all day playing with weight screws in search of the perfect setting, buy the 0811. Taylormade fires back hard and humorously against pxg in. Pxg launches 0811 x gen2 and xf gen2 drivers mygolfspy. Pxg presents three highperformance, customfitted iron collections pxg 0311 gen3 irons, pxg 0311 st irons and pxg 0211s. The reason is that it weighs less than metal and performs more efficiently. The gen 3 will be in every conversation, i can say that, and its hard. Pxg might well be a littleknown golf manufacturer to most, but the pxg 0811x and 0811lx drivers rival the very best on the marketand its no wonder tour stars are taking notice.
The club head speed went up with the 1 iron due to its 0. Pxg golf irons youve never played like this before pxg. It is really hard to fault anything about the pxg 0311 irons as you can see how much attention has been given to the design and the performance. Pxg engineers layered the elastomer right above the sole to control sound and to save weight for a faster swinging driver. The testing is done over a week with a variety of golfers with different handicaps. If i compared my center strike, great swing shots with my old driver vs my new one, it might be close. The nine utility irons shown here should come with a warning, amusementpark style. Pxg gen 2 drivers, gen 3 irons discounted until 3312020. If you have ever sniffed a fairway, get something else.
If you have a slower swing speed, generally youre going to want clubs with a regular or senior lite flex along with a higher loft to help get the ball into the air. Pxg built a hollowconstruction iron with a thermoplasticelastomer filling to maintain appropriate sound and feel without allowing the highstrength, maragingsteel. The designers have worked hard to ensure golfers get the same first impression of looks, sound and feel as they do with the companies hollow body irons. If you are slicing the ball off the planet 1414 times per round, this is the driver for you. Toe strike it and watch a high draw land out there and run hard. Jul 25, 2017 the 0311x driving irons also have pxgs signature tungsten weight screws high in the toe and along the trailing edge. Pxg 0311x driving irons, pxg driving irons, best new driving. Pxg has launched its second line of drivers, fairway woods and hybrids after getting the stamp of approval from its billionaire owner, bob parsons, who has his own unique method of. You can take a look at ebays fine selection of lowcost pxg irons to find the set that matches your needs or preferences.
The pxg 0811x driver is one of the most highly anticipated, and expensive, drivers in golf. Pxg is here, and its going to continue to sell golf clubs at price points that. I can neck that damn pxg 250 up the middle with a cut. Gamechanging innovations in materials and manufacturing processes have led to the development of three exceptional driver collections designed to fit golfers at every level of the game.
Pxg was instantly crowned as the rolls royce of the golf world, with a price tag to match. He started by designing a hollow iron with a cavity in the middle, rather than the more standard cavity at the back of the club. The current 0311t is pxgs betterplayer iron model and features reduced offset with a thinner sole and topline. I will say pxg has the iron thing dialedlike taylormade with drivers and. The pxg 0811 driver, which features sixteen moveable weights and an adjustable hosel, offers players finetuning options never before seen. But if you just want a great driver, there are better options at half the price. It is really hard to fault anything about the pxg 0311 irons as you can.
Pxg say the 0311s heads are created as a twopiece hollow head construction. Honestly, it was hard to get used to, and franklyim not sure that i have a few months in. If distance and forgiveness are priorities one and two, youll be hard pressed to find an iron better than the pxg 0311 xp gen3. Mar 20, 2020 it is hard to improve on what was the near perfect of the 0211 range, but the third generation of pxgs irons do just that with a significant amount of gains made in distance. As the name suggests these follow on from the original 0311 irons but we now have four models t, p, xf and sgi as weve come to expect, these come with a super premium price tag because they are made, forged, from super premium materials. Pxg 0311x offers a widersoled, driving iron option golf digest.
These irons have the soft feel and workability of a forged blade. Yet, when you look at the msrp across the market, pxg has positioned themselves in an extremely competitive space. The honeycomb structure helps reduce the mass of the dampening structure, allowing for more weight to be repositioned around the sole of the club to. With that lack of restrictions, nicolette got to work on pxg s clubs. The standard pxg 0311 is the one to go for if you can find the readies, but if you have to ask the price with these types of products, then it probably means it is not for. Golfpunk gets fitted for a pxg driver by pxg founder bob parsons.
The price tag, as is expected of pxgs customised golf clubs, is staggering but it gets you a seriously impressive set of irons. The standard pxg 0311 is the one to go for if you can find the readies, but if you have to ask the price with these types of products, then it probably means it is not for you. With the weights set in a neutral position, its a midlaunch, midspin driver thats reasonably forgiving. Pxg releases its second line of golf clubs after billionaire. The billionaire behind godaddy is making some of the world. He wanted to prove he could get more out of golf equipment.
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