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PXG launches limited-edition Darkness Operator Putter

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7 years ago

Nov 23, 2018

PXG has announced the release of a new limited-edition Darkness Operator Putter, which features new variable-sized, pyramid pattern face design.

Speaking on the innovation from PXG, Bob Parson, the company’s founder and CEO stated

“This year, the introduction of PXG’s limited-edition Darkness Putter is more than the reveal of a sleek new, murdered-out finish with a sick insignia. It is the introduction of our game-changing new face technology.”

The new variable-sized, pyramid face pattern, features small pyramid structures on the putter head which are designed to bite into the face of the golf ball to create a more consistent roll and launch, as well as improve overall sound and feel, according to the company. The size of the pyramids varies across the putter face, with the center of the putter head featuring the greatest density pattern, in order to offset ball speed loss thus creating improved ball speed control.

The new PXG Darkness Operator Putter comes with five 10-gram weights at the sole, with a finished head weight of 375 grams. The purpose of this weight kit is to help golfers offset either a push or pull miss tendency through adjusting the head weight, and it is also designed to help to finely tune the dynamic close rate of the putter.

The new edition from PXG will also feature an emblazoned Darkness skull insignia and the number 26, which represents the 26th Marine Corps Regiment that Bob Parsons served with during the Vietnam War. As well as this, the Darkness Operator Putter arrives with an exclusive Darkness grip by SuperStroke, a signature PXG Darkness head cover, and is uniquely numbered according to the order it was milled.

The new limited-edition PXG Operator Putter is available now on PXG’s website at a price of $700.

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24 Comments

Leopard Shrubs

Dec 11, 2018 at 4:34 pm

I miss the old days of the heaven wood and the divine nine…now it’s all about darkness and Diablo. This is the devil’s putter for sure.

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Tom

Nov 24, 2018 at 4:40 pm

This “Clown Show” is about done! Ka Boom Baby!

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Distance Compression Dude

Nov 24, 2018 at 11:32 am

What do we have here? An overpriced TM Spider wannabe?

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Rich Douglas

Nov 24, 2018 at 10:30 am

800 bucks? For what? A semi-adjustable putter personalized for someone else?

PXG has created a luxury brand. You’re not paying for better technology or performance.You’re paying for the brand and your association with it. I’m not saying the marginal costs outweigh the marginal benefits. I’m saying there ARE NO marginal benefits.

If you want a truly adjustable putter, get the Happy Putter from Brainstorm. If you want real technological performance, get a putter with a lot of MOI and a CG set back, like a Spider or a Craze-E. But if you want to shell out a bunch (a huge bunch) of bucks for no real improvement–but to have a “prestige piece,” go for this. In fact, Bob has some irons he’d like to show you, too.

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chuck

Nov 23, 2018 at 8:20 pm

my daughter who is a artist and every painting she sells she donates 10 percent to the marine dark horse battalion, I bet not a cent from the 600 dollars goes to any military unit.

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- Rich Douglas
  
  Nov 24, 2018 at 10:22 am
  
  Was there a claim that it did? If not, you’re creating a strawman argument.
  
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Curt

Nov 23, 2018 at 6:56 pm

Taylormades turn to sue P.E.G. Pretty sure Taylormade will win Parsons doesn’t even know how to spell English.

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albert

Nov 23, 2018 at 6:33 pm

$700 is peanuts for flaunting military reputation on the golf course. Just imagine all the oohs and aahs you’ll get on the putting practice green when you pull out this beauty… worth every U$D… soooo impressive… it’ll knock the cleats off yer golffing buddies.

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Kevin

Nov 23, 2018 at 5:54 pm

Why is there 2 PXG logos on the same bottom side? They must love there logo more than the aesthetic look.

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Inter

Nov 23, 2018 at 4:12 pm

Appropriately made for human murderers from the military who have nothing but hate in their hearts for the foreign person.

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- The dude
  
  Nov 23, 2018 at 7:52 pm
  
  …ugh…another bleeding heart lib who still has his / her head in the sand…it’s sad that our military still defends the right for you to believe that….and express it…the irony is cruel, but necessary….
  
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  - Inter
    
    Nov 24, 2018 at 2:47 am
    
    No, it isn’t. You can change your life today, and everybody else’s, by love, and reaching across, shaking their hands.
    You think you do because you have hate in your heart, but you can, change that. It’s up to you.
    
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- Rich Douglas
  
  Nov 24, 2018 at 10:35 am
  
  Not quite.
  
  I’m both a “bleeding heart liberal” AND a retired military officer. Military members carrying out their duties are not “murderers.” You weaken any pacifist argument you’d like to proffer by using such outrageous rhetoric.
  
  Military leaders understand that the best war is the one you don’t have to fight. Civilians without our experience sometimes don’t understand that, while others (like you) mis-characterize us. Please don’t. It’s both wrong on the facts and rude.
  
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  - Inter
    
    Nov 24, 2018 at 4:41 pm
    
    They’re killers. Don’t be fooled. But then you’re not. Because you’re a killer.
    It’s a shame. Every minute is another opportunity to reach out and send love and make friends with everybody in the world.
    I guess you’re still stuck in hate.
    I still offer my hand. If you kill me it still proves my point.
    
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- Lance
  
  Nov 24, 2018 at 11:34 am
  
  You are a idiot and can’t play golf worth a shit
  
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ogo

Nov 23, 2018 at 2:59 pm

WICKED!!! PURE WICKED!!!!!! …. a real man’s big putter… ouch!!!!

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- roger
  
  Nov 23, 2018 at 3:28 pm
  
  It comes with a weight kit, but does it come with an instruction book too, for $700 USD ?!!
  
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Bark of Charles

Nov 23, 2018 at 2:48 pm

I’m gonna save myself $656 by grabbin’ my Taylor Daddy Long Legs, painting it gunmetal gray, designing a skull template, and painting my birth year ’64 on the bottom!! I did sign up for Selected Service in ’82, so maybe that’ll be better than ’64. Oh jeez, back to da drawing board!

But hey BP, I do thank you and your courageous brothers and sisters for your service to our country as well. Semper Fi!! I also can not hate
on you having cajones to design golf equipment out of the blue, charge unconscious prices, AND GET IT!!

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JCAMN

Nov 23, 2018 at 12:48 pm

Like everything else in the golf world, just a combination of someone else designs…Oh and that price VS value…No thank you.
But B.P. Thank you for your service!!

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Ben Ross

Nov 23, 2018 at 12:21 pm

This is copying The Odyssey Big T and the Spider at the same time ????

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Steve

Nov 23, 2018 at 12:14 pm

Not into personality cults. I should want a putter with Parsons number from Vietnam on it? Don’t think so.

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JP

Nov 23, 2018 at 10:00 am

No spank you….!

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Brian McGranahan

Nov 23, 2018 at 8:54 am

Lol. It’s like a 16 year old into heavy metal is in charge of their design.

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Nack Jicklaus

Nov 23, 2018 at 8:30 am

I have always wanted a putter with a “Murdered-out finish with a sick insignia”. Hella sick, bro.

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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1 day ago

May 12, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules