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[SEP1006]

Well then if you want the best feeling and most beautiful then don't waste anymore time. Go get the Gen 3's, you won't be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Mad Bomber]

That's the thing, the feel is subjective. I have my preferences, as does everyone else. But an asinine comparison like that needs to called out.

 

For the record, I hate these PXG vs. the world debates. They're not even entertaining anymore.

[chisag]

 

... I posted this before but it soooo applies here. I bought some new Apex 99's when they were first introduced because I loved the shape and was playing MB's at the time. After a couple weeks, I was just so disappointed in the feel. Much too crisp feeling for me and almost didn't feel like forged carbon steel. So I traded them in on some MP33's and was instantly infatuated with their soft feel. It was like the ball melted into the club face.

... I was at the range hitting them and a young Asian kid was striping an Apex 99 4 iron right next to me. I asked him how he liked the 99's and he told me he absolutely loved them. Then he kinda laughed and said he had just traded in his new MP33's because "they felt like mush and the ball seemed to disappear into the club face." He very much preferred the crisper feel of the 99's that gave him more feedback as well as th feeling of being more workable. He added "the 33's are great irons though" and if I liked the feel I would be very happy. I told him about trading my 99's that felt almost harsh for my tastes. We both thought it was pretty funny that each of us had the complete opposite opinions when it comes to feel.

[Big Fudge]

Congrats @kgeorge78! Hope you enjoy them. I can not wait to receive mine. Loved hitting them a few weeks ago and pulled the trigger. Grant it had to sell 2 sets of irons (790s and 785). I went with P, though seems like everyone is really digging the Ts. Have fun!

[MPG]

I have played the '17 P790 for a full season and really like them; forgiving and long. The irons are point and shoot irons but I felt like I lost some shot making abilities with them. Definitely was not the clubs fault but i believe it was just me trying to make it work vs. just playing the shot. Either way, I ended up getting a used set of MP20 MCC that gave me similar distance but lacked some forgiveness but allowed me to control shots with more confidence. I have tried PXG Gen 1 and did not feel they were any better than anything else out there.

Now, I was really intrigued for the first time with PXG and the GEN3 irons. I think they look great. I did a PXG fitting two weeks ago and hit balls for 2 hours - different heads (ST, T, P) with the shaft that fits me best. I love what I was seeing and feeling but I told the fitter I wanted to think about it and have another session a few weeks later to see if the results and feelings were the same. It is early in the golf season and sometime my swing (or mind) will play tricks on me. Well, today was my second fitting and I will say the conditions were not perfect. 40* and cold range balls. The results were just as good as the first fitting.

I ended up going with G-7 in T and 6-4 in P. The best thing about these is the forgiveness without losing shotmaking. I hit a few on the toe and was surprised to look up and see the ball still flying high. I lost only 4 yard from my consistent distance and I did not catch it that good but knew and felt I did not hit the sweetspot. Something missing with the P790.

Please keep in mind I am not bashing Mizuno since they are great clubs and I am not bashing TaylorMade and the P790's. FOR ME - I was struggling to hit certain shots with the confidence needed. I believe these clubs are outstanding and provide me the forgiveness without sacrificing shotmaking.

Plus, this entire fitting service with PXG is terrific - they will work with you (2 sessions) and once my clubs come in my fitter will be back to run through the bag and ensure gaps and lies are perfect for me. Takes any questions out of the equation.

 

[ShallowbutDeadly]

Ok, maybe Costco clubs ?

[BigHook25]

Yet somehow my Costco Mizuno irons easily outperformed PXG irons.

[ShallowbutDeadly]

For me they underperform in every category, especially forgiveness and the feel of a mizuno is so over hyped. I've tried to drink the Mizuno kool-aid because they look pretty but they just aren't up to snuff.

[agadawg17171]

I’ve owned the original P790s, the 2019 790’s and GEN 1, and now 3 PXG’s. The original 790’s have stayed in the bag until now. I couldn’t tell much difference in the GEN1 and P790 so I went 790’s for half the price. The GEN2 were awful and like hitting rocks. The GEN3 are amazing. Mine came in this week. The have the same incredible feel of the 790s and GEN1 P’s but are longer, more stable and much better turf interaction with the new grind. My biggest complaint with 790’s was getting flyers from rough and fairways. Sometimes they just had and extra gear and took off! I also hated the grind on the 790 PW so I switched it out for a Vokey. I tried the new 2019 790’s as well but they had a hard feel and thicker top line. I wasn’t impressed. I went P 4-6 and T 7-PW in the GEN 3’s. The T head is much more forgiving that previous models on off center hits. The P is a rocket launcher. The ball feels like it stays on the face forever and just stays in the air! They have done something pretty special with these and I couldn’t find another iron on the market that could stack up to them.

[falken19150]

Played my first round with the new sticks today:

Gen 3 P's 4-PW DG Tour Issue S400

Gen 3 XP 3 & 4 iron DG Tour Issue S400

Gen 3 Sugar Daddies 50 / 54 / 58 DG Tour Issue S400

Gen 2 Gunboat 35"

Observations:

1) The XP 3 & 4 were spectacular all day long. Long straight, incredible feel. If you're looking for long irons, the XPs are an excellent choice. I was blown away by their performance.

2) Glad I went 311 P's vs the T's as they blend forgiveness, feel and accuracy. Pretty much the same distance as my i210s and 2nd gen 790's. Sizing of the P's is also comparable to the i210s and 790s. I'm not looking for Rocketballz distance on my irons, more interested in accuracy, high flight into greens and feel. The P's really deliver and shine on off-center hits, looks and feel.

3) The Sugar Daddy wedges are spin monsters. Fantastic wedges. Only complaint is the black screws on the back show wear in the sand. Nothing a black sharpie can't fix. 

Given this was my first dive into the PXG pond, I walked away thoroughly impressed. Top quality stuff. I couldn't get a straight answer from PXG rep on when they would release the Gen 3 woods so I'm holding off for the moment. Oh - the biggest surprise of day by far was the Gunboat putter. It may not be the prettiest thing around but its NOT leaving the bag.

 

 

 

[dan360]

Bob Parsons is not a bad guy. Read his bio, listen to him talk, and really do it with an open mind. Unclutter the brain from the interwebz outrage and the BS about Kaboom Baby and the elephant hunt--that elephant hunt was a management hunt for removing problem elderly adults from the herd, but I digress.

PXG is doing something pretty cool, and being open about it the whole way. How many other companies are letting GolfWRX cut their clubs apart for articles and discuss their intellectual property so openly?

 

Some of you are either trolls, or live a very stuffy stiff life. They're too expensive for me to afford, or justify buying, at this time but I won't hesitate to say they're the best irons I've tried to date.

[Warrick]

Do not feed

[Therealpatgiles]

It is a pxg thread though, you have to expect it.

[swizbeatz]

The only issue I have is when people act like these clubs are somehow better than others. Of course they will perform better for certain people, and won’t for others. But there’s no secret sauce, they hired away a bunch of ping employees and make golf clubs just like everyone else. I mentioned it before but the gen 2’s were so bad in fittings my local store isn’t carrying them any more. Of course there will still be a segment of golfers that they perform great for, but hearing things like that just reinforces my personal opinion. Nothing wrong with others posting that they have them and for them they perform great.

 

Also did I just read KGeorge plans on a 2+ year run with a set of clubs. That’s by far the biggest stretch in this entire thread. ?

[OspreyCI]

Nice review. The Gen2 Gunboat has been a serious game changer for me. I have accidentally shouted out “Kaboom Bay” after making some bombs with it.

I think I was the one that said PXG made Mizuno feel like Walmart clubs. I was just messing around and know how good Mizuno are and how good PXG are. For me, the performance difference is there and they better feel and make it worth the purchase for me (when they go on Hero’s program). For me, they will make the game more fun.

[tigerfan23]

 

hahah. I'm a new man bro. I played all the same in clubs in 2018 and 2019 swapping only putter for the most part.

Its funny my HC dropped 2 in each of those years.

 

[swizbeatz]

 

Nice! I still play the same irons, albeit different shafts, that Chris put me in however many years ago that was. Something to be said about sticking with what works. Good job on the handicap!

[leftycabe]

This thread should be studied in business and psychology classes around the world. A great case study for emotional vs. data backed buying decisions. Another great case study for confirmation bias. A third case study on how poorly our society debates literally any topic.

[ThorntonMelon]

All I can say is that both here and other places lofty things are being said about the clubs and I can't find out whether anyone is experiencing this because of the noise.

[Therealpatgiles]

So like the entire argument, the clubs aren't worth 425 a stick? You said you're waiting for heroes. If they were truly game changing clubs that give 10 15 more yards why wouldn't the extra money be worth it????? Food for thought on the whole issue. I've paid over 300 an iron and they perform identically to my 400 dollar used set of j15cbs.

[OspreyCI]

if I can save about $800 to $1k I have to. Even at Hero price it will be a stretch for me. Not like most ppl on here that have tons of cash laying around. Just a Veteran that loves the game and a regular dude in the aviation business.

And I like having fun on this site...

[Therealpatgiles]

As do I. It's a great place. I feel you.

[TheMoneyShot]

You need to get your priorities right. Quit buying Range Rovers and buy more PXG gear....

[Kevmonton]

Your baffled because you read somebody say something stupid? I read/ hear people say stupid things all the time. Let it go.

[ShallowbutDeadly]

It was obviously said tongue in cheek to get the Mizuno fans panties in a knot.

But, the truth is, for me, PXG irons are better in every way than Mizunos.

[OspreyCI]

Haha. I got you Money. Happy Wife... Happy Life..wait..Happy Husband with Gen3’s.. lol

[BigHook25]

And in most cases the difference in all of these clubs is very small if you get fitted. There is a bigger difference in most cases with switching shafts or golf balls then the head of the irons. Most could play different irons and score within a few strokes every time.

[BigHook25]

You are right, should just pay the money for something that might/could feel better. I really don't know what a guy like Brooks Koepka is thinking playing average to below average clubs. Give him some PXGs and he might have 10 majors by now.

 

[ShallowbutDeadly]

A little bit of a difference in how Brooksy hits it and how I hit it, or the average golfer hits it. 95% of golfers aren't finding the middle of the face often. If you have the ability to hit a small forged blade, you are above and beyond the level of this discussion. PXG is better than anything I've tried at my ability, currently play off 9. Based on the golfers I see and play with,, PXGs would play better. If Mizuno irons are the best for your game, play them and enjoy.

[BigHook25]

Agreed. If it works and you don't mind spending the money fine. I just find very little difference between most clubs these days. To me its more important to find a shaft and golf ball that work. I was more just responding to those joking that Mizuno clubs are garbage...yet they win a lot with unpaid pro players.