Rick gets his hands on the brand-new PXG Lightning driver and puts it to the test on the course and launch monitor. ⚡️
In this video he looks at ball speed, forgiveness and adjustability, compares it to his current gamer, and answers the big question: is Lightning actually faster, or just clever marketing?
Watch to see the numbers, the on-course performance, and whether this new PXG deserves a spot in your bag.
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31 Comments
Rick is back!! Things you love to see….. 🙂
First ! Why I am watching reviews of new drivers, when I just picked last year the qi35 😂
Yeah cause the regular Joe couldn't afford it your always wingin about other manufacturers price
4:52 for the avoidance of doubt, recently, rick has been picking up some speed 😂
Also PXG give a discount to serving and Ex Military personnel, which did help me chose a full set up.
I have a PXG hybrid and 3 wood. The reason I bought them was getting a quality product for less money than the major brands. If they are now selling at the same price (or close) as the top brands, I will buy the top brands.
Hello
I've had pxg clubs in the past and they are decent. One of their latest putters looks great
I will take one if you give me one please Rick.
hate the head cover. by now they all should be magnetic open and close. I'm still fitting for tm driver. I know ping is good but i had horrible experience with their irons in the past. TM and titleist have won my heart and confidence.
That's not a Tour Edge
Military Discount, nice fitting locations, low cost fittings and good products…..but hey I guess they should just close, since Rick says they aren't established and people won't buy.
You’re right, few will buy at that price point. I think for looks they are outstanding, possibly the best of all the drivers this year if you like gloss. If you like matte then go TM. The performance is as good as any, but if it was $100 lower than the rest they may get a bit more attention. This is a tough year to choose for drivers there is so many great new models! Truth is, drivers from five years ago performed just as good when you look at the reviews from 2020 to 2022. Every bit is good or better
Rick, what are you doing to pick up the speed?
Hope it sounds better than the Black ops. The black ops sounded terrible. I’ve had Pxg products. They are ok. Don’t anything special
Not sure what it is about PXG drivers but I hit them better than most. I would trade my Callaway for one.
Well their 10k driver is the only one with weight forward, where you can actually knock a some spin off. In fact their weighting system is the best in the business in my view.
Hurry up and do the new Wilson Model driver and irons
Buying driver this year is easy. If money is no issue, you buy Ping. If you’re with budget, you buy Takomo.
What about Ben Hogans???? They are still out there and have been around for decades!!!!
It looks the same shape as a Paradym triple diamond on the underside.
Swing is awful 😬
well what they figured out is that golf innovation (that creates better performance) does not really exist and low volume, high price is a way to go out of business.
I bought a full bag and as a former military veteran I get a little better pricing and I will be going to get fit for PXG driver this year. I love love love my 0211 irons and hybrids. The PXG has to beat out the Ping G440 Max at least in order for me to purchase but I think it will! We will see! Thanks Rick!
10k with 2x10g in front ports and 2.5g in back could be a beast
Hard to hold it against pxg for making their tech more affordable.
Love that magnetic tab on the headcover lol
15:11 you can update the graphic to say tour instead of 10k
I think PXG nailed it this year. And after signing a couple tour pros, I think they are heading in the right direction. I think Rick is missing the broader picture here
Theres no way you are giving flack for not being more expensive?? what???? LOL
Ben & Rick. Doing a smashing job. Love these and the podcasts. I don’t comment often, but you guys deserve it. Great start to the year👍