Equipment
Spotted: PXG 0311 Black Ops drivers (4 new models)
We are seeing a lot of new equipment this week at the RSM Classic, and PXG is deep into the mix with four new driver heads.
We talked to Eric Cole, who was testing one of the drivers. He mentioned each head spins a little differently and he was playing a mid-spin model.
“It’s a lot more forgiving, and faster than the one I was using. There’s 4 different heads for us out here, but I’m playing the one that’s middle of the road (spin wise). They all have glossy crowns, and I think carbon fiber. The head profile is large at address, and it’s really forgiving.”
PXG 0311 Black Ops “Tour-1”
Each one of the heads looks to have different carbon fiber panels as well as removable weight combinations. The driver labeled “Tour-1” on the hosel looks to have two moveable weights closer to the face as well as a carbon fiber panel in the middle of the sole. There is also a carbon fiber crown and a moveable weight at the very back of the driver.
Triple weights will allow a golfer to dial in some spin, flight bias, and launch I would think. Move two heavier weights to the front sole and you should have ultra-low spin and launch, while moving a heavy weight back should offer more forgiveness. This model looks to have a slightly more compact shape and is shorter from face to back.
PXG 0311 Black Ops “Tour-3”
The overall shape of the “Tour-3” looks pretty similar; the head might be slightly longer from face to back than the “Tour-1.” This model could have a slightly deeper face as well, but the biggest difference is the lack of visible carbon fiber on the head. The sole looks to have a seamless titanium back, but still has the rear weight, and the crown is solid gloss black as well. Now there could be carbon under that paint, but the other three models show off the carbon panels.
PXG isn’t giving us the details on any of these drivers yet, but it will be interesting to hear how this head performs differently than the one with carbon.
PXG 0311 Black Ops “B Serial” & “C Serial”
The final two driver heads don’t have any markings on the hosel, other than the 9 degrees of loft, but they have similar serial numbers that just end with different letters. Both heads look to have a larger footprint from address and are much more stretched from face to back.
PXG is sticking with the three movable weights but has moved the front weights out towards the edge of the driver and the rear down to the sole. Pushing these weights to the perimeter usually means they are upping the MOI and stability for straighter ball flight while still offering fitters a lot of adjustability. The faces look to be shallower and PXG brought the carbon panels back to the sole and the crown.
Looking at these two heads, I can’t really see any cosmetic differences, but under the hood could be where the secret sauce is.
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Whats in the Bag
Xander Schauffele WITB 2024 (May)
- Xander Schauffele what’s in the bag accurate as of the PGA Championship.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees @10.1)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana PD 70 TX (45.5 inches)
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana PD 80 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 90 TX
Irons: Mizuno MP-20 (3), Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-10)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Mid X100 (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-10)
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (52-10S), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-10S @57), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (60-K @61)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: Odyssey Toulon Design Las Vegas Prototype 7CH
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 2.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC Align
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour
Check out more in-hand photos of Xander Schauffele’s clubs in the forums.
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Whats in the Bag
Cam Smith WITB 2024 (May)
- Cam Smith what’s in the bag accurate as of the PGA Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, D4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X
3-wood: Ping Max G430 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red 7 X
7-wood: Titleist TS2 (21 degrees, D4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: UST Mamiya Elements Proto 8F5
Irons: Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi (2, 3), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X Custom Series
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F, 52-08F, 56-08M, 60-04T)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130X (46, 52, 56, 60)
Putter: Scotty Cameron 009M
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Tack
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Check out more in-hand photos of Cam Smith’s gear here.
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Patrick Reed WITB 2024 (May)
- Patrick Reed what’s in the bag accurate as of the PGA Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Ping G400 (8.5 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 125 MSI 70 Tour X
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 125MSI 80 Tour X
Hybrid: Callaway Apex Pro (18 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom Hybrid 100 TX
Irons: Titleist 716 TMB (2), Grindworks PR-202 (4), Grindworks PR-101A (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore (50-10 Mid), Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (56-08M @55), SM10 (60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey White Hot RX Pt Customs No. 2
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
More photos of Patrick Reed’s WITB in the forums.
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Bill
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:45 am
Just a suggestion to tap into the senior market. I use a Ping HL G430 since it has a lighter shaft and head. It gives me a faster swing speed and produces “higher launch “ I have gen 6 irons but won’t make the switch to woods until I see comparable wood options. My guess is that other seniors are of the same mindset
TaylorMadeCalledAndTheyWantTheirDriverBack
Nov 15, 2023 at 7:09 pm
Stealthy plagiarism. Payback for the original p790.