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What Pros Play PXG Golf Clubs?

By Spencer Lanoue
July 24, 2025

Ever notice those distinctive golf clubs with the little screw-like weights all over them? That's PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf), and if you've wondered who on tour is actually putting them in play, you're not alone. We’ll take a direct look at the pros who have joined the PXG Troops, why they made the switch, and what lessons the average golfer can take away from their equipment choices.

The PXG Story: A Different Approach to Club Design

Before we list the names, it helps to understand why PXG exists. It was founded by billionaire Bob Parsons, a passionate golfer who was frustrated with shelling out big money for the latest clubs only to see minimal performance gains. His goal was to create the best golf clubs on the planet, with a "no cost, no time" constraint on research and development. This philosophy led to some unique design principles that attract tour professionals.

The most iconic feature is, of course, the array of tungsten and titanium weights visible on the clubhead. These aren’t just for show. They are the heart of PXG’s custom fitting process, allowing a master fitter to precisely manipulate swing weight, Moment of Inertia (MOI), and shot bias (draw/fade) to a degree that traditional clubs can't match. For a tour pro whose swing is a finely tuned machine, this level of precision is a massive advantage.

Beyond the weights, PXG pioneered the use of hollow-body, injected-foam iron designs. This allows them to create an iron with the sleek, thin-bladed look that better players prefer, while still packing in the forgiveness of a much larger, game-improvement club. You get the best of both worlds: a club that feels great and looks a certain way at address but provides a crucial safety net on mishits.

The Official Roster: Who is on Team PXG?

PXG has built a diverse and formidable roster of professionals across the major global tours. These are players who have made a full commitment to the brand, often playing a full bag of 14 PXG clubs. The roster shows that PXG clubs are versatile enough to work for a wide range of swing types andplaying styles.

PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour

On the PGA TOUR, the PXG staff is highlighted by players known for their gritty, consistent play.

  • Eric Cole: The 2023 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year represents a fantastic example of a PXG success story. Cole’s methodical and consistent game is a perfect match for the reliable performance of his PXG 0317 ST Blades and GEN6 Driver. He trusts his equipment to perform under pressure, allowing his skill to shine through.
  • Joel Dahmen: A fan favorite for his down-to-earth personality, Dahmen has been a long-time PXG staffer. He often opts for a mixed set, blending more forgiving irons with players' blades to optimize his ball flight for不同 shots. This highlights PXG's flexibility in a tour pro setup.
  • Nico Echavarria: A PGA TOUR winner, Echavarria leans on the power and forgiveness of his PXG GEN6 Driver and clubs to compete at the highest level.

Additionally, while now playing other brands, major champions like Zach Johnson and Wyndham Clark had significant and successful stints with PXG, further cementing the brand's tour credibility.

LPGA Tour

PXG has arguably its strongest professional presence on the LPGA Tour, with a stable of who's who players trusting their gear.

  • Celine Boutier: A major champion and one of the world's top-ranked players, Boutier is a crown jewel of the PXG roster. She plays a full bag of PXG equipment, showcasing exceptional control with her 0311 T GEN6 Irons and consistency off the tee with her GEN6 Driver.
  • Minjee Lee: Another multi-time major champion, Lee uses PXG woods and irons to power her fantastic all-around game. Her ability to shape shots and control distance is a testament to the performance of her setup.
  • Gina Kim &, Linnea Strom: These talented players represent the depth of PXG's commitment to the LPGA Tour, relying on a full bag of PXG clubs week-in and week-out.

LIV Golf

PXG also has a strong foothold in the LIV Golf league, with a couple of big personalities on staff.

  • Patrick Reed: The former Masters champion is known for his incredible short-game skills and fierce competitive nature. Reed plays PXG 0317 ST Blades, a pure muscle-back iron designed for ultimate workability and feel - a perfect fit for his handsy, creative playing style.
  • Pat Perez: A long-time PXG ambassador, Perez famously switched to PXG early in the company's life and never looked back. He benefits from the forgiveness built into the players' irons, allowing him to maintain consistency throughout a tournament.

Why Pros Choose PXG: More Than Just a Contract

A tour pro doesn't change equipment lightly. Their livelihood depends on it. So when a player chooses PXG, it’s for tangible performance reasons. As a coach, I see three primary aadvantages that draw them in.

1. Extreme Customization and Dialed-In Fitting

This is the most significant factor. For a professional golfer, "close" isn't good enough. The aability to use PXG's adjustable weighting to nail a precise swing weight or add a tiny bit of draw or fade bias to a driver is a game-changer. Standard club fittings often involve lead tape or hot melt to achieve this, which can be imprecise. With PXG, fitters can make these adjustments cleanly and scientifically by just changing weights.

Think about it from a coaching perspective: if I can give a player a driver that feels perfectly balanced in their hands and naturally wants to produce their desired shot shape, their confidence soars. They can stop fighting the club and just swing freely.

2. Forgiveness in a Compact Shape

Tour pros are human. They don't hit every shot perfectly flush. The secret sauce of PXG's iron technology is the forgiveness they pack into a club that stills looks like a player’s iron at address.

A pro’s miss might be just a groove a or two off-center. With a traditional blade, that small miss could translate into a 5-7 yard distance loss - the difference between being on the green or in a bunker. With a hollow-body PXG iron, that same mishit might only fly 1-2 yards shorter and stay online. Over 72 holes, that level of consistency is invaluable. It’s a safety net that lets them be more aggressive.

3. Performance-Specific Tools

Sometimes, a single club solves a critical problem in a player's bag. PXG is well-known for producing fantastic putters and hybrids. It's not uncommon to see "equipment free agents" - players without a full-bag contract - gaming a PXG Battle Ready Putter or a GEN6 Hybrid. These players are free to play any 14 clubs they want from any brand, so when they choose a PXG club, it's a pure performance-based decision. It speaks volumes about the club's effectiveness in a specific role.

What Amateurs Can Learn from the PXG Pros

You don't need to play PXG clubs to learn from the pros who do. Their choice of equipment offers some powerful lessons for every amateur golfer looking to improve.

Lesson 1: Get Custom-Fitted

This is the biggest takeaway. PXG was built on the principle of a perfect fit. Pros play PXG because the clubs are dialed into their exact swing and specifications. Every amateur, regardless of handicap, can see massive benefits from a professional fitting. Playing with clubs that are the wrong length, lie angle, or shaft flex is like trying to run a marathon in shoes that are too big. You're making an already difficult game exponentially harder. Forget buying off the rack, invest in a fitting.

Lesson 2: Forgiveness is Your Friend

Don't let your ego choose your irons. Even the best ball-strikers in the world, like Patrick Reed and Eric Cole, choose clubs with built-in forgiveness technology. If they see the value in a club that helps on their mishits, you absolutely should too. Most amateurs would score better and have more fun playing a more forgiving iron. Embrace the technology designed to help you.

Lesson 3: Find a Putter You Love

The high number of non-contracted pros using PXG putters tells you everything you need to know. A putter is the most personal club in the bag. Find one that fits your stroke, looks good to your eye, and gives you confidence. Don't just pick one because of the brand name. Roll putts with as many different models as you can until one feels like an extension of your hands.

Final Thoughts

The list of pros playing PXG clubs is a testament to Bob Parsons' original mission: build a better piece of golf equipment. Players from the PGA, LPGA, and LIV tours are choosing PXG for its unmatched customization, its unique blend of feel and forgiveness, and its proven performance under pressure.

Ultimately, choosing equipment, whether PXG or another brand, is about finding clubs that inspire confidence. But that’s only half the battle. Your confidence also comes from having a clear strategy and knowing how to handle any situation the course throws at you. For that, we turn to smart course management. With Caddie AI, you can get instant, tour-level advice on how to play a hole or what shot to hit from a tough lie by simply taking a photo. We give you that expert second opinion so you can commit to every swing, knowing you’re making the smartest play.

Spencer has been playing golf since he was a kid and has spent a lifetime chasing improvement. With over a decade of experience building successful tech products, he combined his love for golf and startups to create Caddie AI - the world's best AI golf app. Giving everyone an expert level coach in your pocket, available 24/7. His mission is simple: make world-class golf advice accessible to everyone, anytime.

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