Why Every Golfer Should Try PXG’s In-Store Fitting During The Off-Season
The three words Northeastern golfers hate to hear are “winter is coming.” Once the temperature drops and the ground gets hard — or covered with snow — Sunday rounds with the boys are no longer an option.
I’ve been enjoying the fall golf season, but my game isn’t as strong as I’d like it to be. My swing feels solid, but my iron shots are inconsistent and I can’t seem to break 275 yards with my driver.
I bet my clubs could use an upgrade — I’ve been using the same PING set for the past 5 years now.
When I looked into other brands, I discovered that there’s a local PXG store a couple miles away from me. They offer fully personalized club fittings, which seems like the perfect way for me to level up my game during the offseason.
I’m fully committed to breaking 85 in the spring, so I was desperate to try anything to improve.
My Experience With PXG’s In-Store Fitting:
When I stepped into the PXG store, I was immediately blown away by the modern design and massive hitting bays. My master fitter, Josh, greeted me with a cold beverage and we discussed the strengths and weaknesses of my game. I opted for the full bag experience, which covers irons, drivers, and putters.
Interior of the PXG Store and the massive hitting bays.
Josh started the one-on-one fitting process by having me hit my current 7-iron so we could establish a baseline. Although my distances were solid, the dispersion of my shots were not up to par. The Trackman technology allowed me to see every precise statistic like ball speed, club speed, attack angle, spin rate, club path, and — my personal favorite — smash factor (a measure of energy transfer between club to ball).
I hit a variety of different shafts (both graphite and steel) and clubhead combinations (GEN7 and Black Ops) until we found the setup that works for my swing. Comparing the stats between my PING 7-iron to PXG’s Black Ops 7-iron was night and day. My dispersion went from a 15-yard standard deviation to only 5-yards — breaking 85 was on the horizon.
A pure strike with the PXG Black Ops Iron.
Next up, driver time. It’s my favorite club to wield and a strong point of my game, but I was struggling to get the distance every golfer craves. I hit my PING driver first so we could see how PXG’s clubs would compare. Josh was confident that the PXG Black Ops Driver could help me hit bombs, but I still had my doubts.
Lo and behold, the first PXG drive I hit goes 280 yards — 20 yards further than my average. I thought maybe it was a fluke, but swing after swing proved that the Black Ops delivers insane distance.
Although my swing speed was the same, the PXG results were massive. Not to mention it sounded like a missile every time I hit the ball, which really boosted my confidence. It’s clear that the hype surrounding PXG’s breakthrough club tech is real.
A peaceful transfer of power.
By this point, I realized that PXG makes some extraordinary irons and drivers — but what about their putters?
The PXG store has an entirely separate room dedicated to putting, where I tried out a bunch of different putter head and shaft combinations. Since putting tends to be my Achilles heel, I was shocked to see balls consistently dropping in the cup. I loved the look and feel of the Battle Ready II Putters and settled on the Mustang blade-style model.
The in-store putting green and Battle Ready II Mustang Putter.
Final Thoughts:
All in all, I’m thoroughly impressed by the PXG store, their club technology, and the in-depth, personalized fitting process. Throughout the session, Josh made me feel comfortable and confident by explaining each part of the process and complimenting my good shots.
This is a fun way to enjoy the game during the winter, and now I’m even more hyped for the spring season. PXG blew my old PING set out of the water with greater accuracy and more distance. And now with my fresh arsenal of PXG clubs, I’m pretty sure I’ll finally break 85 — maybe 80? But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
If you’re looking to level up your game during the colder months, booking a PXG in-store fitting is a no-brainer!