For all of the various iron models PXG has released since its inception, there has never really been a pure game improvement iron offering. That is until now. Today sees the release of the PXG Black Ops iron, which completes the family alongside the Black Ops driver, and Black Ops fairway woods. I was curious to see whether these could sit alongside the best game improvement irons, so I took them out on the course for a thorough workout…
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The technology story here is a fairly comprehensive one. Firstly, to significantly boost MOI, PXG Black Ops irons introduces a Dual Cavity Design that is engineered to remove mass from the center of the club and redistribute that weight to the perimeter. The weight-saving insert on the outer cavity allows the CG to be placed lower and further back in the quest for optimal launch and forgiveness properties.
The inner cavity is filled with the proprietary XCOR2 Technology, which we have become familiar with on other PXG irons. This lightweight polymer is designed to increase forgiveness on heel-toe and high-low mishits. The Black Ops irons also feature a high-strength maraging steel face that allows the face geometry to be extremely thin and as such bolster ball speeds. Additionally, the face employs PXG’s flagship Power Channel Technology which is basically a U-shaped corridor built into the internal surface of the club face to increase deflection.
The PXG 0311 Black Ops Iron has a large forgiving face
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In terms of the looks, I thoroughly enjoyed what the Black Ops iron had to offer. From a shelf appeal point of view, this is my favorite iron of the latest PXG releases, which includes the 0311 P Gen 7 iron. The brushed steel finish is fantastic and the carbon effect badge on the rear (that forms part of the dual cavity design) adds a really premium feel to the aesthetic like so many of the best golf irons.
Down behind the ball, it is difficult to feel anything but extreme confidence from the Black Ops. The footprint is fairly substantial, the top line is chunky and there is plenty of offset, but it all comes together well to produce an attractive iron for the higher-handicap player. I would say that the short irons do feel a little cumbersome to me just in terms of the look, but the target player may well still appreciate the extra size on short approach shots.
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