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PXG’s Desert Club helps get you out of trouble and keeps your irons safe

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We have all hit that wayward shot into a lie where rocks and other natural elements could make a permanent negative impact on our golf club. The desert can be especially brutal on the soft metal our irons are made out of, leaving unsightly scratches and gouges on our precious tools. And let’s be honest, golf clubs are not cheap; no one wants to inflict any damage on their set. With this in mind, PXG went ahead and built the unique Desert Club to take that abuse.

The Desert Club is a little bit of a Frankenstein build in that is the length of an 8-iron (36.5 inches) but has the loft of a pitching wedge (44 degrees). This combination gives the golfer versatility to use it in any way they see fit, from any lie they might encounter. Instead of taking a drop from that rocky lie, you can pull the Desert Club out and take an aggressive swing in order to get back into play. The longer length helps generate club head speed and the added loft allows you to elevate the shot over the obstacles in your way. PXG even created a sole with mid-bounce to allow the player to manipulate the face in order to escape such bad lies and get the ball in play or on the green.

To create a club that can take the beating, PXG engineers went with a hardened 17-4 stainless steel for the head as it is significantly harder than traditional steels used in iron heads. After the head has been made they leave it as a natural stainless steel finish so the scratches and gouges will blend in better and keep the head looking good for many, many shots.

Bob Parsons, PXG founder, said this about the new Desert Club.

“The PXG Desert Golf Club is your ‘Lord help me or God save the King’ recovery tool so you can play it where it lies without thinking twice about damaging your favorite club.”

PXG created this Desert Club at a low price point, because it is going to be treated unlike any club in your bag! The other very cool thing is that you can custom-build your Desert Club to match your PXG iron set with most of the same shaft, grip, length, lie, and loft options.

Pricing, specs, availability

PXG Desert Club

  • Length: 36.5 inches
  • Loft: 44 degrees
  • Lie: 63 degrees
  • Price: $99
  • At retail: Now

 

I have been an employee at GolfWRX since 2016. In that time I have been helping create content on GolfWRX Radio, GolfWRX YouTube, as well as writing for the front page. Self-proclaimed gear junkie who loves all sorts of golf equipment as well as building golf clubs!

10 Comments

10 Comments

  1. Karsten's Ghost

    Nov 17, 2024 at 2:45 pm

    Fun fact left out of this article. If you’re from Arizona, you know this…

    Many clubs in Arizona allow a 15th club that can be designated as a club to be played from native areas. Usually, it’s an old wedge. This is just marketing for exactly that, and frankly it’s like an inside joke / gag.

    But the reason this is a thing is that it’s literally accepted as part of the routine in the desert. Without knowing about the 15th club exemption, most people reading this would be confused.

  2. BigM

    Nov 16, 2024 at 11:35 pm

    Why do this?

  3. Roger

    Nov 15, 2024 at 4:14 am

    Tools, not Jewels. Don’t be afraid to hit your current set.

  4. Marshall

    Nov 14, 2024 at 11:22 pm

    If they increase the club limit I might think about it. Until then I’ll just hit it in the fairway and onto the green.

  5. kw

    Nov 14, 2024 at 10:06 pm

    i have the CPG XE 747 Punch Out Club for these scenarios……….

  6. Chester

    Nov 14, 2024 at 8:23 pm

    For all that thinks this is silly, then you have not played desert golf. Great innovation and marketing. These will sell?

  7. gery

    Nov 14, 2024 at 8:03 pm

    I already struggle with a 14-club limit.

  8. Bob

    Nov 14, 2024 at 12:53 pm

    How clever. And at the right price. Next time I’m in Phoenix, I’ll pick one up at Van’s.

  9. JM

    Nov 14, 2024 at 10:41 am

    And this is why I can’t take PXG seriously….

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BK’s Breakdowns: Cameron Young’s winning WITB, 2025 Wyndham Championship

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Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!

Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX

3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX

Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X

Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7

Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype

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Peter Malnati WITB 2025 (August)

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Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX

3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X

7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X

Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow

Check out more in-hand photos Malnati’s clubs here.

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GolfWRX Members Choice presented by 2nd Swing: Best driver of 2025

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We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here

What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.

Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.

Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.

Best driver of 2025: The top 5

5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%

Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.

4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%

Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.

3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%

Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”

@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.

2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%

Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”

@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.

1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%

Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”

@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.

Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote

Driver Vote percentage (%)
Cobra DS Adapt Max K 4.85%
Ping G430 Max 10K 3.85%
Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond 3.68%
TaylorMade Qi35 3.51%
Callaway Elyte 3.18%
Cobra DS Adapt X 2.34%
Cobra DS Adapt LS 2.17%
TaylorMade Qi35 LS 2.17%

 

 

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