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Spotted: PXG 0811XF Driver

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This story was updated February 14 with in-hand photos of PXG’s 0811XF driver we captured at the Genesis Open, where Charles Howell III was testing the driver on the range.

There’s a new PXG driver on the USGA’s Conforming Club List called the 0811XF. While the driver is said to be just a prototype for now, it may indicate the direction the company is headed with its next line of metal woods.

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Here’s why: In September PXG launched its 0311XF irons, which target the needs of higher-handicap golfers as the largest and most forgiving set in the company’s 0311 iron line. The 0811XF driver not only shares a similar name, but seems to target a similar audience.

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The black-and-white USGA photo of the 0811XF driver shows a head equipped with just six screws, the fewest we’ve seen in a PXG driver. The screws are positioned on the rear and heel portions of its sole, a placement that indicates a forgiveness-first design that can add draw bias.

0811X

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The USGA’s Conforming Club List also includes several other unreleased drivers from PXG, including the 0811X that’s said to be lower spinning than the original 0811 and used by several PGA Tour players. There’s also the 0811LX. Both drivers offer forward, rearward, toe-ward and heel-ward weight placement options.

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PXG last released a new driver to the public two years ago with its 0811, which received a Gold Medal in our 2016 Gear Trials: Best Driver Club List and is currently the only PXG driver on the market.

See more photos of PXG’s 0811XF driver here.

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  1. Obsequious

    Mar 4, 2017 at 1:32 am

    PGX — for those who need screws in their head ……

  2. Tony Rich

    Feb 15, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    Save your money and buy a used 983K or 510TP….as the stats show, no distance gain since 2003.

    http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/usga-ra-study-distance-gains-negligible-2003

    A well struck drive with my Grafalloy X Prolite and 983
    used to go 350 yds when smashed, I don’t get that with the new M1.

    • Daryll

      Feb 16, 2017 at 8:12 am

      I agree- long and low spinning and a 75 gram cool shaft.
      DW

  3. westphi

    Feb 15, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    does “XF” stand for: extra failure?

  4. Tom54

    Feb 15, 2017 at 10:38 am

    They might well be worth the price and perform well but because they are out of my price range I will never even try them. Kinda like I will not be test driving a Ferrari anytime soon either.

  5. mr b

    Feb 15, 2017 at 8:56 am

    For the low price of $800 you too can have mediocre ball speed and high spin rates!

  6. Egor

    Feb 14, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    What is a metal wood?

  7. BunkieBill

    Feb 14, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    Yeah, I wasn’t impressed with the alleged star studded PXG hybrid line. I had the opportunity to hit a 19 degree version up against my Titleist 915H 2hy, and my club absolutely outperformed it. Both clubs had the Aldila Black 85H 2.8 shafts and the 915 felt noticeably more solid, whereas the PXG had a “ting” hollow feel with very little “thump” at impact. PXG’s face stands a little taller and that did not appeal to me either. Of the PXG shots hit well, they did not compare to the well struck shots of my 915.
    Thanks, but no thanks!

  8. TigerArmy

    Feb 14, 2017 at 4:11 am

    PXG has some fantastic irons with their unique polymer filling. They might be onto something there. But with drivers? Not so much, same stuff as other brands. Anyway great company!

  9. Johnnylongballz

    Feb 14, 2017 at 12:12 am

    Underperforming, Overpriced.

  10. Bert

    Feb 13, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    No kidding; their on the conforming list. Wow!

  11. Dat

    Feb 13, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    For the low, low price of 300 yard drives! 150 left, 150 forward.

  12. Silky Johnson

    Feb 13, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    Overpriced junk.

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Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.2 X

3-wood: Titleist 915F (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX

Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 X

Irons: Titleist T200 (3, 4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (46-10F @55), Titleist Vokey SM10 (54-10S @53), Titleist Vokey SM4 (60 @59)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 w/Sensicore

Putter: Odyssey White Hot No. 2

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Rite

Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.

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Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X

Hybrid: Ping G430 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX

Irons: Ping iCrossover (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 9 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (4-9)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M)
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Putter: Bettinardi SS16 Dass

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.

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What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups in our forum.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
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  • JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”

Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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