Comments on: PXG 0311 Black Ops Hybrid Review

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 01:26:40 +0000

In reply to Laban.

Laban,

There are different approaches to bag construction, but here’s what I suggest:
Figure out your driver distance and your 3W (or longest FW/hybrid) distance.
Pick you iron set and determine what the longest playable iron is.
Fill out your wedge set.
Look at the gap between your longest iron and your longest wood, figure out how many spots you have left in your bag, then determine how you want to use those spots to fill that gap. This might be a matter of just dividing that distance gap by 2 or 3 and trying to hit those middle numbers or you can give it a more personalized approach, considering the courses you play, the shots you like to hit, etc.

Best,

Matt

By: Laban

Laban — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:38:38 +0000

Hey Matt I just did a fitting with PXG for woods and loved the new black ops line. I fit into the tour driver hitting it 300-320 total and the 3 wood was 250-260 carry off the deck and the 19 degree hybrid was 230-240 with an occasional hot one at 250. I know you can adjust the lofts and I had them at the small plus setting. When you are looking at getting a whole set of clubs, do you start with the woods and figure out the gaps then build irons around that ? I have a set of mizuno irons coming in and based off the gaps between driver, fairway and hybrid I’m tempted to get the Black Ops woods, then if I need to, make changes to the iron set to accommodate. Or should I check the distances between the irons and wedges first then build the woods around that ?

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 02:12:04 +0000

Hi Matt, great review. You compared current Gen with last Gen, which is missing from so many reviews out there, so thanks for that thoroughness. I just bagged two Gen6 XF hybrids from a December fitting and I’m happy to have a bit more spin as I struggle for huge height (I’m mid-height player) and I play on hard greens in northern Canada, so sticky spin is great. I will happily give up a few yards for more spin and height, so I would actually pass on the Black Ops for that reason. I put the last Gen savings of $100 towards a Graphite design DI shaft upgrade, which I think will ultimately get me better mileage than a stock Black Ops. I will also take the extra comfort of the larger head in the XF model too…my game needs it. I can’t get past the gloss finish and it’s the other reason why my Gen6 hybrids will stay in the bag until PXG offers a matte finish again in the future. I started with a 28 degree Gen5 XF and it was so ridiculously forgiving that I added some more Gen6 to the bag after a fitting. One of those most underrated hybrid offerings in the market, IMO, especially if you get your choice of shaft and can customize the weighting to tone down a miss. I won’t look at any other manufacturer’s hybrids for these reasons until someone comes out with one that is just as customizable (yes, I own two PXG weight kits, I love needing out with my clubs in the simulator). Also, one thing a lot of golfers overlook: of your swing starts changing due to lessons or practice or age, you can 1st tinker with PXG weight settings before having to consider buying new clubs… Could create more longevity in your bag and save more $ long-term, especially if you are tempted to upgrade a little to often.

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:37:10 +0000

In reply to Jim.

Jim,

Club Champion does fit PXG.
I won’t make any bag changes until the spring, but this is definitely in contention. My Black Ops and GEN6 are different lofts, so it’s possible both will hang around depending on bag configuration.

Best,

Matt

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:47:30 +0000

Matt, Thanks again for the great reviews! I like that shape and the face slant. This vs. Ping G430 will be tough. Need two fittings I think. Club Champion doesn’t do PXG do they?

Did this replace your Gen 6 Hybrid? Looked at your What’s in the Bag but that’s from November…

Jim

By: Matt Saternus

Matt Saternus — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:51:13 +0000

In reply to Bill.

Bill,

PING’s hybrids are excellent. I have a review of the G430 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/ping-g430-hybrid-review/

Best,

Matt

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:25:43 +0000

How would you compare black ops to ping hybrids?

By: Mark Kuyawa

Mark Kuyawa — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:32:06 +0000

Great review Matt! I’ll add this to my fitting options next week!