Iron Shootout: PXG 0311T vs. Titleist TPI Set 716 T-MB MB SM6

[Titleist-Golfer]

You are a solid golfer and will adjust for sure to the PXG 0311T, but wonder if you should adjust or just get them to adjust the irons to you.

 

I just read an article about Tiger testing drivers and if it didn't do what he wanted first swing, he'd junk it. Reasoning as he explained is that swings will adjust to anything, but better to work on the swing you want and then make the club adjust to you. If you "worked on it" too much, your swing would adapt to nearly any club, but then it wouldn't be your same swing.

 

Just wondering if there is some of this going on with you trying to adjust to these irons. With so many tungsten screws, forged (bendable) heads and shaft options, if be asking them to adjust the clubs to fit your desired distance, gaps, and traj.

 

Just my 2 cents.

[ChillyDipper]

Cool clubs for sure but is anyone playing markedly better since taking the plunge? I read an article where Zach was very particular about performance vs. his current set and Billy just liked what he saw and said lets do it...saw from performance that is.

I was just thinking to ask the same thing. How many strokes have come off the handicap? Lovely irons though.

 

who cares... My goodness some are strange..

If people only purchased to lower the HC the golf club economy wouldn't exist.

 

another amazing thread by the man....

 

The Sole looks like a slightly larger Ping S55.

 

Keep up the great work brother love reading your threads.

 

Harsh! This thread isn't about the Indian, but the arrow.

Agree with you otherwise,

Dave

[Pure745]

A little update. I had a round where I hit a few balls long by about 5-10 yards. Good swings, good flight, just 5-10 yards long. 2 were out of lies that could have jumped a bit, but there were 2 others that were what I thought to be perfect and ended up over the green both times and cost me about 4-5 shots. I had the lies adjusted to the same specs as my Titleist set. I have hit them twice since then and today I feel pretty happy with the results. I do think there is something to the multi-metal construction and the thin faces they use to keep ball speeds up. If I can eliminate that ball that jumps, I will be happy with them. If I can't get rid of it, I might be moving on to something else. Hoping the lofts were the culprit because I am noticing that some of my really bad shots are ending up really good and the pure shots tend to hold their line really well. The feel is also starting to grow on me, they are very soft in comparison to my T-MB's, pure shots feel really good.

 

For reference my long irons were about 1-2 degrees strong, mid low irons were 2-3 strong. PXG spec is stronger by nature, but I am also worried that these irons are so soft that they tend to bend out of spec easier. Hopefully this is not the case, I don't like worrying about these kinds of things.

[Peanut191]

A little update. I had a round where I hit a few balls long by about 5-10 yards. Good swings, good flight, just 5-10 yards long. 2 were out of lies that could have jumped a bit, but there were 2 others that were what I thought to be perfect and ended up over the green both times and cost me about 4-5 shots. I had the lies adjusted to the same specs as my Titleist set. I have hit them twice since then and today I feel pretty happy with the results. I do think there is something to the multi-metal construction and the thin faces they use to keep ball speeds up. If I can eliminate that ball that jumps, I will be happy with them. If I can't get rid of it, I might be moving on to something else. Hoping the lofts were the culprit because I am noticing that some of my really bad shots are ending up really good and the pure shots tend to hold their line really well. The feel is also starting to grow on me, they are very soft in comparison to my T-MB's, pure shots feel really good.

 

For reference my long irons were about 1-2 degrees strong, mid low irons were 2-3 strong. PXG spec is stronger by nature, but I am also worried that these irons are so soft that they tend to bend out of spec easier. Hopefully this is not the case, I don't like worrying about these kinds of things.

Have you had any problems with any other irons you have gamed in the past bending out of spec more easily?

[Whiskey_fire]

Just go full 716 CB and call it a day.

[RBF82]

A little update. I had a round where I hit a few balls long by about 5-10 yards. Good swings, good flight, just 5-10 yards long. 2 were out of lies that could have jumped a bit, but there were 2 others that were what I thought to be perfect and ended up over the green both times and cost me about 4-5 shots. I had the lies adjusted to the same specs as my Titleist set. I have hit them twice since then and today I feel pretty happy with the results. I do think there is something to the multi-metal construction and the thin faces they use to keep ball speeds up. If I can eliminate that ball that jumps, I will be happy with them. If I can't get rid of it, I might be moving on to something else. Hoping the lofts were the culprit because I am noticing that some of my really bad shots are ending up really good and the pure shots tend to hold their line really well. The feel is also starting to grow on me, they are very soft in comparison to my T-MB's, pure shots feel really good.

 

For reference my long irons were about 1-2 degrees strong, mid low irons were 2-3 strong. PXG spec is stronger by nature, but I am also worried that these irons are so soft that they tend to bend out of spec easier. Hopefully this is not the case, I don't like worrying about these kinds of things.

 

I never really worried about the bending out of spec, till I got the last Taylormade TP MB's and they came with a card that allowed for a once a year check up if you sent them into Taylormade. I did that and they did make some adjustments.

 

So for the last 3 years since then I have had mine double checked every 6-9 months, anytime you travel with golf clubs it's easy for clubs to get tweaked, even in hard cases, my experience is clubs are more fragile then you would think.

[Pure745]

A little update. I had a round where I hit a few balls long by about 5-10 yards. Good swings, good flight, just 5-10 yards long. 2 were out of lies that could have jumped a bit, but there were 2 others that were what I thought to be perfect and ended up over the green both times and cost me about 4-5 shots. I had the lies adjusted to the same specs as my Titleist set. I have hit them twice since then and today I feel pretty happy with the results. I do think there is something to the multi-metal construction and the thin faces they use to keep ball speeds up. If I can eliminate that ball that jumps, I will be happy with them. If I can't get rid of it, I might be moving on to something else. Hoping the lofts were the culprit because I am noticing that some of my really bad shots are ending up really good and the pure shots tend to hold their line really well. The feel is also starting to grow on me, they are very soft in comparison to my T-MB's, pure shots feel really good.

 

For reference my long irons were about 1-2 degrees strong, mid low irons were 2-3 strong. PXG spec is stronger by nature, but I am also worried that these irons are so soft that they tend to bend out of spec easier. Hopefully this is not the case, I don't like worrying about these kinds of things.

Have you had any problems with any other irons you have gamed in the past bending out of spec more easily?

 

No, these are really soft. I can't verify them bending out of spec, I was just thinking out loud. I don't want to add any more fuel to the PXG hate fire, lol! :)

[phi660]

Those both look incredible. Can't imagine paying that much to game the pxg's though.

[Pure745]

Those both look incredible. Can't imagine paying that much to game the pxg's though.

 

You know how much I paid? I thought I got a good deal!

[Scottyrocket]

A little update. I had a round where I hit a few balls long by about 5-10 yards. Good swings, good flight, just 5-10 yards long. 2 were out of lies that could have jumped a bit, but there were 2 others that were what I thought to be perfect and ended up over the green both times and cost me about 4-5 shots. I had the lies adjusted to the same specs as my Titleist set. I have hit them twice since then and today I feel pretty happy with the results. I do think there is something to the multi-metal construction and the thin faces they use to keep ball speeds up. If I can eliminate that ball that jumps, I will be happy with them. If I can't get rid of it, I might be moving on to something else. Hoping the lofts were the culprit because I am noticing that some of my really bad shots are ending up really good and the pure shots tend to hold their line really well. The feel is also starting to grow on me, they are very soft in comparison to my T-MB's, pure shots feel really good.

 

For reference my long irons were about 1-2 degrees strong, mid low irons were 2-3 strong. PXG spec is stronger by nature, but I am also worried that these irons are so soft that they tend to bend out of spec easier. Hopefully this is not the case, I don't like worrying about these kinds of things.

 

This is interesting that you say this about the yardages. i have the regular 0311 the T didn't get the numbers for me like the regular 0311. I have only played about 5 rounds with these but I have noticed very similar results but still kind of early. I had a shot over water about 130 yards. I felt like I chunked it a little and I knew it was in the water but when I looked up it held the line and ended up about 10 ft from the pin, I was amazed. Same thing happened from 120 yards a few holes later. Thin shots also carry well. But then I had a par 3 at 150 and it's almost all carry and I hit the ball on the screws and it just kept going, 10 yards past the pin. I usually hit a 7 iron at 150 and I scorched that 7 iron 160 off the tee.

 

Needless to say I am still trying to dial in distances, it hasn't been terrible but surprising at times. An argument could be made for me to hit the center of the club face more often so there is that. I like these clubs though. Worth the money? Who knows but I enjoy having them.

[MJisGOAT]

Let me preface this with saying that I've always liked pxg although I've given them some criticism. But those flyers have me thinking about the construction of the iron. Isn't the purpose of a "forged" iron to be one solid hunk of metal so that you have that consistent sound/feel, feedback, distance control etc.? I think in the case of pxg and other similar irons being marketed as "forged" is simply a tactic with nearly any relevance to its true design nature. I mean what difference does a forged face or forged hollow body make in its overall design?

[Scottyrocket]

Let me preface this with saying that I've always liked pxg although I've given them some criticism. But those flyers have me thinking about the construction of the iron. Isn't the purpose of a "forged" iron to be one solid hunk of metal so that you have that consistent sound/feel, feedback, distance control etc.? I think in the case of pxg and other similar irons being marketed as "forged" is simply a tactic with nearly any relevance to its true design nature. I mean what difference does a forged face or forged hollow body make in its overall design?

 

This is a very good point. MJ without the MJ picture but I love the new one!

 

I'm still not sure if they are fliers as I don't hit the center frequently but the jump on those center strikes sure make me wonder if there is a hot spot.

[MJisGOAT]

Let me preface this with saying that I've always liked pxg although I've given them some criticism. But those flyers have me thinking about the construction of the iron. Isn't the purpose of a "forged" iron to be one solid hunk of metal so that you have that consistent sound/feel, feedback, distance control etc.? I think in the case of pxg and other similar irons being marketed as "forged" is simply a tactic with nearly any relevance to its true design nature. I mean what difference does a forged face or forged hollow body make in its overall design?

 

This is a very good point. MJ without the MJ picture but I love the new one!

 

I'm still not sure if they are fliers as I don't hit the center frequently but the jump on those center strikes sure make me wonder if there is a hot spot.

 

Thanks for the props! I'm going in for a pxg fitting in the morning to see what all the fuss is about. I'm hoping I come away disappointed, so I can focus on the more important things in life, like 6 pack abs and running sub 6 minute miles (sarcasm). While I believe in certain tech hypes, I believe the "forged" moniker is there just for appeal. IMO unless it's been constructed out of one single chunk of steel and then hammered into shape then quite obviously it isn't very much "forged". But I'll give the thermo polymer elastomer the benefit of doubt.

[Yarra]

Let me preface this with saying that I've always liked pxg although I've given them some criticism. But those flyers have me thinking about the construction of the iron. Isn't the purpose of a "forged" iron to be one solid hunk of metal so that you have that consistent sound/feel, feedback, distance control etc.? I think in the case of pxg and other similar irons being marketed as "forged" is simply a tactic with nearly any relevance to its true design nature. I mean what difference does a forged face or forged hollow body make in its overall design?

 

This is a very good point. MJ without the MJ picture but I love the new one!

 

I'm still not sure if they are fliers as I don't hit the center frequently but the jump on those center strikes sure make me wonder if there is a hot spot.

 

Thanks for the props! I'm going in for a pxg fitting in the morning to see what all the fuss is about. I'm hoping I come away disappointed, so I can focus on the more important things in life, like 6 pack abs and running sub 6 minute miles (sarcasm). While I believe in certain tech hypes, I believe the "forged" moniker is there just for appeal. IMO unless it's been constructed out of one single chunk of steel and then hammered into shape then quite obviously it isn't very much "forged". But I'll give the thermo polymer elastomer the benefit of doubt.

 

I really hope you get fitted by the best fitter in your area, IMO this fitting session is the most crucial part of the experience. I have been tinkering with this for quite some time and I can tell you that some shaft just do not perform or feel as good as the others. Have fun and keep us posted.

[MJisGOAT]

Let me preface this with saying that I've always liked pxg although I've given them some criticism. But those flyers have me thinking about the construction of the iron. Isn't the purpose of a "forged" iron to be one solid hunk of metal so that you have that consistent sound/feel, feedback, distance control etc.? I think in the case of pxg and other similar irons being marketed as "forged" is simply a tactic with nearly any relevance to its true design nature. I mean what difference does a forged face or forged hollow body make in its overall design?

 

This is a very good point. MJ without the MJ picture but I love the new one!

 

I'm still not sure if they are fliers as I don't hit the center frequently but the jump on those center strikes sure make me wonder if there is a hot spot.

 

Thanks for the props! I'm going in for a pxg fitting in the morning to see what all the fuss is about. I'm hoping I come away disappointed, so I can focus on the more important things in life, like 6 pack abs and running sub 6 minute miles (sarcasm). While I believe in certain tech hypes, I believe the "forged" moniker is there just for appeal. IMO unless it's been constructed out of one single chunk of steel and then hammered into shape then quite obviously it isn't very much "forged". But I'll give the thermo polymer elastomer the benefit of doubt.

 

I really hope you get fitted by the best fitter in your area, IMO this fitting session is the most crucial part of the experience. I have been tinkering with this for quite some time and I can tell you that some shaft just do not perform or feel as good as the others. Have fun and keep us posted.

They can call them smorged for all I care. The 0311 is the biz if you're looking for that complete package. The t model I didn't find really any better than the s55.

[Techgolfer1]

Let me preface this with saying that I've always liked pxg although I've given them some criticism. But those flyers have me thinking about the construction of the iron. Isn't the purpose of a "forged" iron to be one solid hunk of metal so that you have that consistent sound/feel, feedback, distance control etc.? I think in the case of pxg and other similar irons being marketed as "forged" is simply a tactic with nearly any relevance to its true design nature. I mean what difference does a forged face or forged hollow body make in its overall design?

 

This is a very good point. MJ without the MJ picture but I love the new one!

 

I'm still not sure if they are fliers as I don't hit the center frequently but the jump on those center strikes sure make me wonder if there is a hot spot.

 

Thanks for the props! I'm going in for a pxg fitting in the morning to see what all the fuss is about. I'm hoping I come away disappointed, so I can focus on the more important things in life, like 6 pack abs and running sub 6 minute miles (sarcasm). While I believe in certain tech hypes, I believe the "forged" moniker is there just for appeal. IMO unless it's been constructed out of one single chunk of steel and then hammered into shape then quite obviously it isn't very much "forged". But I'll give the thermo polymer elastomer the benefit of doubt.

 

I really hope you get fitted by the best fitter in your area, IMO this fitting session is the most crucial part of the experience. I have been tinkering with this for quite some time and I can tell you that some shaft just do not perform or feel as good as the others. Have fun and keep us posted.

They can call them smorged for all I care. The 0311 is the biz if you're looking for that complete package. The t model I didn't find really any better than the s55.

 

You getting a set?

 

Have you hit the ping ie1 irons?

 

I'd assume the regular 0311 would be comparable to those and the ie1 are really good IMO. However I love the s55 and in fact ordered another set. I've sold 2 but keeping coming back. Like an idiot I got something else after the handicap dropped to a +5 last year from a +1.

 

I say all this to say I like both model Pings and can play either and be happy. Obviously I'd expect the PXG's to feel quite softer.

[MJisGOAT]

Personally I felt the standard 0311s felt softer than both the t model and s55. I hit the ping ie1 when they first came out with the modus 105 and didn't care too much for them, but it was probably more so the shaft that I didn't like. The thing with the 0311 is the size of the sweet spot, I missed one out on the toe and it still had ideal smash factor for my swing speed. I would of still hit target with that miss according to track man. I know that would defeat the purpose of honest feedback in a players iron, but I want to enjoy the game at this stage of my playing days. I don't have the time to chase the emptiness of scratch status. With all of that being said, I think they're great irons that are worth what they're worth to a lot of people, but I'm hard pressed to think that they justify the price point. I think it's a legitimate $175 iron with $125 status symbol up charge fee associated with the name affiliation. Will I buy a set? Possibly, if I can offload my cb57's for a reasonable amount. I'm skeptical that PXG can get spec(s)right straight from them. I would need them D4, and I've read/heard peeps having issues getting the correct swing weight from PXG. I could order from the fitter, but that's like an extra $500+ to ensure exact weights, specs, pured, etc.

 

I will say this though, they felt better more often than not than my cb57's. Mishits feel nearly as good as flush, which I'm beginning to think is a good thing for the amateur golfer.

[Yarra]

Personally I felt the standard 0311s felt softer than both the t model and s55. I hit the ping ie1 when they first came out with the modus 105 and didn't care too much for them, but it was probably more so the shaft that I didn't like. The thing with the 0311 is the size of the sweet spot, I missed one out on the toe and it still had ideal smash factor for my swing speed. I would of still hit target with that miss according to track man. I know that would defeat the purpose of honest feedback in a players iron, but I want to enjoy the game at this stage of my playing days. I don't have the time to chase the emptiness of scratch status. With all of that being said, I think they're great irons that are worth what they're worth to a lot of people, but I'm hard pressed to think that they justify the price point. I think it's a legitimate $175 iron with $125 status symbol up charge fee associated with the name affiliation. Will I buy a set? Possibly, if I can offload my cb57's for a reasonable amount. I'm skeptical that PXG can get spec(s)right straight from them. I would need them D4, and I've read/heard peeps having issues getting the correct swing weight from PXG. I could order from the fitter, but that's like an extra $500+ to ensure exact weights, specs, pured, etc.

 

I will say this though, they felt better more often than not than my cb57's. Mishits feel nearly as good as flush, which I'm beginning to think is a good thing for the amateur golfer.

 

I built quite a few already, so far I don't have problem getting the swing weight right. Assuming you guys are playing +.5 inch longer, D4 should not be a problem at all.

[Techgolfer1]

Personally I felt the standard 0311s felt softer than both the t model and s55. I hit the ping ie1 when they first came out with the modus 105 and didn't care too much for them, but it was probably more so the shaft that I didn't like. The thing with the 0311 is the size of the sweet spot, I missed one out on the toe and it still had ideal smash factor for my swing speed. I would of still hit target with that miss according to track man. I know that would defeat the purpose of honest feedback in a players iron, but I want to enjoy the game at this stage of my playing days. I don't have the time to chase the emptiness of scratch status. With all of that being said, I think they're great irons that are worth what they're worth to a lot of people, but I'm hard pressed to think that they justify the price point. I think it's a legitimate $175 iron with $125 status symbol up charge fee associated with the name affiliation. Will I buy a set? Possibly, if I can offload my cb57's for a reasonable amount. I'm skeptical that PXG can get spec(s)right straight from them. I would need them D4, and I've read/heard peeps having issues getting the correct swing weight from PXG. I could order from the fitter, but that's like an extra $500+ to ensure exact weights, specs, pured, etc.

 

I will say this though, they felt better more often than not than my cb57's. Mishits feel nearly as good as flush, which I'm beginning to think is a good thing for the amateur golfer.

 

Very good review! It's hard not to like hitting that baby out on the toe and it going just about as far if not the same! Man if I had the money right now I'd certainly pull the trigger. I do think they look cool too. I wonder how the forgiveness of the clubs matches up with psi or rsi? It would seems that all three accomplish a similar thing. The PXG is hollow with the elastomer and the rsi or psi have the polymer or whatever it is almost across the face to achieve a similar forgiveness goal. Very interesting. I've not owned any of the three sets I've mentioned.

[MJisGOAT]

Personally I felt the standard 0311s felt softer than both the t model and s55. I hit the ping ie1 when they first came out with the modus 105 and didn't care too much for them, but it was probably more so the shaft that I didn't like. The thing with the 0311 is the size of the sweet spot, I missed one out on the toe and it still had ideal smash factor for my swing speed. I would of still hit target with that miss according to track man. I know that would defeat the purpose of honest feedback in a players iron, but I want to enjoy the game at this stage of my playing days. I don't have the time to chase the emptiness of scratch status. With all of that being said, I think they're great irons that are worth what they're worth to a lot of people, but I'm hard pressed to think that they justify the price point. I think it's a legitimate $175 iron with $125 status symbol up charge fee associated with the name affiliation. Will I buy a set? Possibly, if I can offload my cb57's for a reasonable amount. I'm skeptical that PXG can get spec(s)right straight from them. I would need them D4, and I've read/heard peeps having issues getting the correct swing weight from PXG. I could order from the fitter, but that's like an extra $500+ to ensure exact weights, specs, pured, etc.

 

I will say this though, they felt better more often than not than my cb57's. Mishits feel nearly as good as flush, which I'm beginning to think is a good thing for the amateur golfer.

 

Very good review! It's hard not to like hitting that baby out on the toe and it going just about as far if not the same! Man if I had the money right now I'd certainly pull the trigger. I do think they look cool too. I wonder how the forgiveness of the clubs matches up with psi or rsi? It would seems that all three accomplish a similar thing. The PXG is hollow with the elastomer and the rsi or psi have the polymer or whatever it is almost across the face to achieve a similar forgiveness goal. Very interesting. I've not owned any of the three sets I've mentioned.

 

I've thread jacked the hell out of this thread. So out of due respect to the OP and his topic I'm gonna post another topic in the equipment forum titled pxg vs miura. BOLO.

[ob1soccer]

great info here, thanks very much. i love my tmb but i will give these a try for sure

[Pure745]

A few updates. I sold the PXG's.

 

Here is a post before my golf trip that was posted in the TPI thread.

 

Hard to explain, but here goes. So as I've said before, my bad/marginal shots end up exceptionally good. My miss lately has been a weak bleeder that falls right and short, my typical miss. With bad swings on my Titleist set it's more noticeable, especially in the MB's. The PXG's excel in assisting on this shot, I've hit a few that were struck well, but kind of slapped at, that usually fall right and short once they start ballooning. This shot with the PXG's looks like a fade but flies about 5-10 yards further, straightens out, and will actually end up a good shot, really weird but awesome. Where I'm struggling is with pure shots, I'm still not 100% comfortable in trusting where the ball is going when I really step on it and flush one. With the MB's I know exactly where they are going when I hit them pure, and the T-MB's don't have that extra distance that the PXG's do.

 

Someone brought up scoring, so scoring wise, I don't feel like I've been swinging my absolute best by any means, I blame part of it on adjusting to a completely new bag, and the other to just making bad swings. I've had a few rounds where I felt like I hit the ball awful and the rounds are still around 75. Usually a few shots are terrible course management on my part, I've been doing this more and more and need to stop messing around out there, lol! But for the the upside is that my scores are still reasonably low for how bad I feel that I played during these rounds.

 

I guess I'm just waiting for my breakout round with them so I can get a little more confidence. I was on a very hot run with my Titleist bag literally days leading up to my PXG's arrival, but previous to that the Titleist set wasn't exactly lighting the world on fire. Their best, however, was one of my best stretches in a while. So right now my comparison of the PXG's is to the Titleists after 4-5 months with them and coming off one of my lowest stretches ever.

 

Playing a pretty big invitational tourney this coming week, ironically, Bob Parsons is playing in it too with the CEO of PXG :o and I really need to play well, this will be probably a make or break few days for the PXG's. I'm seeing huge upsides in forgiveness, but I'm struggling to hit them as pure and I feel like I should be. At the end of the day, it's definitely not the clubs, the PXG's are extremely good, as are the Titleist clubs. I will say that I am hitting the wedges quite well, really liking those too.

 

Final feedback is that I think the PXG's are REALLY good. I just struggled with the turf interaction and distance control. Basically it came down to not being able to trust or control my distance when I needed to. The forgiveness was really good, and I think that the PXG's are going to be a great fit for the majority of golfers, just not for me.

 

Tough to find a good looking forged iron with the distance and forgiveness efficiencies the PXG's have. I haven't heard of many players seeking distance that don't love the PXG's. Guys with high speed that don't necessarily need distance and are used to a thinner sole profile with less bounce might struggle with these. Those looking for a great feeling iron with exceptional distance will love these.

 

Wish these worked for me, but it's back to Titleist :)

[Whiskey_fire]

So are you going to keep the M 1M 2 woods or go back to the 915?

[Pure745]

So are you going to keep the M 1M 2 woods or go back to the 915?

 

Keeping M1 for now, C16 is on my radar for sure.

[tyro]

It seemed like the Titleist irons and wedges fit you very well, so no loss going back to what works. I do the same yo-yo maneuver and end up with whatever worked in the first place. It is FUN to try new stuff though!

 

I have not tried one, but perhaps with the C16 you will see M1-like distance with a more Titleist look and feel?

 

Either way, you win! :)

[bluesgolfer]

A few updates. I sold the PXG's.

 

Here is a post before my golf trip that was posted in the TPI thread.

 

Hard to explain, but here goes. So as I've said before, my bad/marginal shots end up exceptionally good. My miss lately has been a weak bleeder that falls right and short, my typical miss. With bad swings on my Titleist set it's more noticeable, especially in the MB's. The PXG's excel in assisting on this shot, I've hit a few that were struck well, but kind of slapped at, that usually fall right and short once they start ballooning. This shot with the PXG's looks like a fade but flies about 5-10 yards further, straightens out, and will actually end up a good shot, really weird but awesome. Where I'm struggling is with pure shots, I'm still not 100% comfortable in trusting where the ball is going when I really step on it and flush one. With the MB's I know exactly where they are going when I hit them pure, and the T-MB's don't have that extra distance that the PXG's do.

 

Someone brought up scoring, so scoring wise, I don't feel like I've been swinging my absolute best by any means, I blame part of it on adjusting to a completely new bag, and the other to just making bad swings. I've had a few rounds where I felt like I hit the ball awful and the rounds are still around 75. Usually a few shots are terrible course management on my part, I've been doing this more and more and need to stop messing around out there, lol! But for the the upside is that my scores are still reasonably low for how bad I feel that I played during these rounds.

 

I guess I'm just waiting for my breakout round with them so I can get a little more confidence. I was on a very hot run with my Titleist bag literally days leading up to my PXG's arrival, but previous to that the Titleist set wasn't exactly lighting the world on fire. Their best, however, was one of my best stretches in a while. So right now my comparison of the PXG's is to the Titleists after 4-5 months with them and coming off one of my lowest stretches ever.

 

Playing a pretty big invitational tourney this coming week, ironically, Bob Parsons is playing in it too with the CEO of PXG :o and I really need to play well, this will be probably a make or break few days for the PXG's. I'm seeing huge upsides in forgiveness, but I'm struggling to hit them as pure and I feel like I should be. At the end of the day, it's definitely not the clubs, the PXG's are extremely good, as are the Titleist clubs. I will say that I am hitting the wedges quite well, really liking those too.

 

Final feedback is that I think the PXG's are REALLY good. I just struggled with the turf interaction and distance control. Basically it came down to not being able to trust or control my distance when I needed to. The forgiveness was really good, and I think that the PXG's are going to be a great fit for the majority of golfers, just not for me.

 

Tough to find a good looking forged iron with the distance and forgiveness efficiencies the PXG's have. I haven't heard of many players seeking distance that don't love the PXG's. Guys with high speed that don't necessarily need distance and are used to a thinner sole profile with less bounce might struggle with these. Those looking for a great feeling iron with exceptional distance will love these.

 

Wish these worked for me, but it's back to Titleist :)

 

I didn't want to say it before, but I thought that you would end up getting rid of the PXG's pretty much for the same reasons why I didn't get them. I found them very long and forgiving but had problems with distance control and the dispersion on the mb's was tighter. I may consider PXG's in a long iron or two however.

[BirdieBob]

"Final feedback is that I think the PXG's are REALLY good. I just struggled with the turf interaction and distance control. Basically it came down to not being able to trust or control my distance when I needed to. The forgiveness was really good, and I think that the PXG's are going to be a great fit for the majority of golfers, just not for me."

 

 

For me the TMB irons (with same shaft as the PXG 0311T) produced a one-iron too high trajectory and had a very firm/hard feel. Not what I wanted or expected from those irons. Shocked, I tried the PXG after a review by a person on this forum said he had tried both and found the PXG to be lower trajectory and much better feel.

I now have the PXG 0311T irons and they are not going anywhere for a very long time.

No issues with inconsistent distance; no issues with turf (soft turf in my area); no problems with very well built irons.

 

The only issue is I can't stop hitting practice balls with these things....love'em.

 

 

---Rocco loves'em too....Congrats to Rocco on his big WIN in the Senior PGA!!!!

[peakposition]

I'm very happy you made the switch back. So I can sit back and relax and looking forward to get my T-MB's. Ordered mine when you made the switch to the PXG. Damn...that would have made my life hard not to try them ;)

[stage1350]

"Final feedback is that I think the PXG's are REALLY good. I just struggled with the turf interaction and distance control. Basically it came down to not being able to trust or control my distance when I needed to. The forgiveness was really good, andI think that the PXG's are going to be a great fit for the majority of golfers, just not for me."

 

... then a bunch of blather and shamless plugging because the other three threads wasn't enough.

 

You're formatting was off, so I thought I'd highlight the portion you missed. For a lot of us, the red font passage is kind of important. :rolleyes:

[Pure745]

"Final feedback is that I think the PXG's are REALLY good. I just struggled with the turf interaction and distance control. Basically it came down to not being able to trust or control my distance when I needed to. The forgiveness was really good, and I think that the PXG's are going to be a great fit for the majority of golfers, just not for me."

 

 

For me the TMB irons (with same shaft as the PXG 0311T) produced a one-iron too high trajectory and had a very firm/hard feel. Not what I wanted or expected from those irons. Shocked, I tried the PXG after a review by a person on this forum said he had tried both and found the PXG to be lower trajectory and much better feel.

I now have the PXG 0311T irons and they are not going anywhere for a very long time.

No issues with inconsistent distance; no issues with turf (soft turf in my area); no problems with very well built irons.

 

The only issue is I can't stop hitting practice balls with these things....love'em.

 

 

---Rocco loves'em too....Congrats to Rocco on his big WIN in the Senior PGA!!!!

 

Your posts are getting to be worse then the Nike guys. Relax. I think you've posted pictures of your irons in other people's threads about 47 times now.

 

Actually met Bob Parsons last weekend at a tournament we were both playing in. He's a super nice guy, very cool.

 

My favorite thing about PXG is definitely Gerina Piller.