Martin Hopley
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When PXG were developing their ground breaking 0311 iron they used screws in the back of the head to vary the weight. These evolved to become part of the final design and are the ideal solution to moveable weights in wood heads too.

The PXG 0317 hybrid exemplifies this approach with 7 weights across the back of the head made up of 4 heavy silver tungsten screws and 3 lighter black titanium ones.

PXG 0317 Hybrid

This not only gives the 0317 hybrid a dramatic look, but also enables you to move the heavier screws towards the toe to create a fade bias or towards the heel for a draw bias.

The two different weights of screws and the seven positions gives you 35 possible ways to fiddle with the flight of the club and this makes it easy to fine tune without any complex systems that would only take up extra weight or space.

PXG 0317 Hybrid

The 0317 hybrid is named after the US Marine Core career code for a scout sniper, who would deliver long range fire on selected targets from concealed positions. Sounds an apt name for a hybrid and at address it also bears a slight resemblance to a Ping i20 hybrid.

PXG 0317 Hybrid

This is maybe not altogether surprising given that PXG designer Mike Nicolette was formerly at Ping for many years and the toothless adjustable hosel has a familiar look about it too.

PXG 0317 Hybrid

It works very well and offers a wide range of lofts from 17° to 28° which can be adjusted +/- 1.5° in 0.75° increments, so there should be a loft for every situation.

PXG 0317 Hybrid

Both the weights and the hosel are subtle but effective ways of adjusting the 0317 hybrid to suit your game and it is a commendable achievement that PXG has done this with the minimum of disruption to the overall shape of the club.

The mid-sized head is compact and not too deep, so anyone from single figures up to around 20 handicap will be able to get the 0317 going easily.

PXG 0317 Hybrid

With premium materials to hand PXG has done a great job in creating a hybrid that not only looks great, but sounds and feels excellent at impact.

In testing the 0317 felt like it wanted to play more like an iron than a hybrid as it went into the turf a little more than most. The rounded leading edge still bounces through it fine, so it just depends if this will suit your style of play and the types of courses you play on.

PXG 0317 Hybrid

The flight was middle of the road for a hybrid and delivered exactly the trajectory most players will prefer.

Our version came with an Aldila RIP shaft which is quite low torque, but was ideal for a hybrid as it keeps things straight for higher swing speed players. However each PXG club has to be custom fitted so your local approved retailer, of which there are just a few, will be able to match the shaft and weights to get the most from your game.

PXG 0317 Hybrid

They will also most likely get the most from your wallet too as the PXG 0317 hybrid is almost twice the price of most other premium hybrids. Therefore unless you find that it's significantly better, or you have the resources not to care, then opting for it over something else is going to require some heart over head stuff.

That said, the PXG 0317 hybrid looks and feels great and delivers consistent performance from a highly adjustable head, so it is worth trying out if your heart is strong.

Golfalot Rating: 4 stars
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PXG 0317 Hybrid - Product Details

UK LaunchNovember 2015
UK Launch RRP£360
USA LaunchNovember 2015
Handicap Range
Low
High
GolferMens
Hand AvailabilityRight
Right Handed Lofts17°, 19°, 22°, 25°, 28°
MaterialSteel
Swing WeightD2
AdjustabilityLoft, Weight
Shaft NameAldila Rogue Black HB, Fujikura Pro HB
Shaft TypesGraphite
Shaft FlexRegular, Stiff
Manufacturer's WebsitePXG Website

User Reviews

April 2017

I went after the irons because of their ability to absorb shock and vibration, loved them, but after the fitting, I had to have it. It's not my best hybrid ever, it's my best club ever, period. I even had to name it. Couldn't afford, but bought it anyways, and happy I did.

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