golf gear
LIGHTNING
Strikes
Another major player in the equipment space has put their 2026 collection on the South African market
BY BEN KARPINSKI
When PXG launched their new Lightning metal woods – four drivers, two fairway woods and a hybrid – they went a long way to be being rubber-stamped as a full bag company. This means they offer a range of premium golf products, including drivers, irons, wedges, and putters, as well as apparel, bags, accessories, and golf balls.
The marketing hype simply says: 'When your longest clubs deliver power-like lightning, every hole starts with possibility', which is catchy but is backed up with a further, 'the Lightning family isn't just about raw distance – it's about making the long game feel easier, more reliable, and a lot more fun.'
PXG Lightning Drivers
Lightning Tour: Low-spin, low-launch, compact, three weight ports. Built for speed-first players who want to manipulate trajectory.
Lightning Tour Mid: Adds stability and launch while keeping the workable footprint. CG flexibility increases thanks to a 15-gram weight.
Lightning Max-10K+: This one pushes MOI (moment of inertia) right up to the USGA ceiling, but still keeps PXG's adjustable weighting system – rare for a 10K head.
Lightning Max Lite: Lightweight for players who need help with clubhead speed, with simplified weighting and a rear-biased CG (centre of gravity).
Random review: 'The PXG Lightning Max-10K+ is an incredibly stable and user-friendly driver, achieving its maximum MOI target with excellent results in dispersion and delivered high launch with manageable spin. While the feel may divide opinion, this driver successfully achieves its performance goal: making the ball go straighter.' – golfmonthly.com
PXG Lightning Fairway Woods
What PXG says: 'From tee to turf, these unleash speed, precision, and control like never before. Built with a thinner, faster face design and optimized Proprietary Face Structure, Lightning Fairways are tuned to deliver explosive ball speed and tighter dispersion across every loft.'
Random review: 'Whether you're looking for more distance or greater confidence in your long game – or both – these fairway woods deliver. This club makes it easy to get the ball airborne and send it straight to your target. Dial in the right loft, shaft, and weight options, and you'll be reaching for your fairway wood more often.' – pluggedingolf.com
PXG Lightning Hybrids
What PXG says: 'These deliver explosive speed and control in one refined package.
These hybrids produce consistent ball speed and accuracy across every loft. Featuring a high-strength carbon fibre crown, squared head design, and precision weighting system, Lightning Hybrids strike the perfect balance between forgiveness and playability.'
What PXG says: 'These deliver explosive speed and control in one refined package. These hybrids produce consistent ball speed and accuracy across every loft. Featuring a high-strength carbon fibre crown, squared head design, and precision weighting system, Lightning Hybrids strike the perfect balance between forgiveness and playability.'
Random review: 'It's easy to get caught up in trying to find another five yards off the tee. But how much better would your scores be if you could tame the long approach shots required by brawny par threes and fours? Keep that in mind as you head to your next fitting, and make sure to try the new PXG Lightning hybrid.' – pluggedingolf.com
THE SA CONNECTION
Aldrich Potgieter
'Last season showed me what it takes to compete on the PGA Tour. I'm focused on getting better every week, and PXG gives me the tools and support to do that. The equipment performs, the process is straightforward, and that's exactly what I'm looking for.'
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
'The first time I put the Lightning Driver in play, the ball speed jump was immediate. What stood out even more was how stable it felt. Even my slight misses held their line. It's the most consistent driver I've had in competition.'
PXG / supplied
