Equipment
SPOTTED: PXG “0317 ST” milled blade prototype irons at the 2022 Rocket Mortgage
PXG offers a range of irons for different skill levels, but it’s the “ST” (Super Tour) blade-style irons that are the most widely used on the PGA Tour.
On Tuesday at the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic, GolfWRX spotted PXG “0317 ST Milled 3X Forged” prototype irons in Henrik Norlander’s bag. Norlander said he’s been playing the irons for three weeks.
Here’s the rest of what Norlander told GolfWRX on Tuesday at Detroit Golf Club:
“They have a little bit more bounce than the old ones. [PXG] presented them to me that these are the new blades. I tried ’em and put ’em in. They go through the turf a lot better. I’m pretty steep. I love the way they look. They look really good…a little more offset. I like that. That’s what I like. [Offset is] normally pretty hard to get, because when you get the offset out, you add bounce, usually. They are really good. I mean, I love the old ones, but these are really good.”
The most notable differences we can see when analyzing the irons are, of course, the milling marks all over the back portion of the clubs, but also the nomenclature. Typically, PXG reserves its “0317” numbers for hybrids, whereas the irons have historically been named with “0311.” In military terms, 0311 is code for a United States Marine Corps infantry rifleman, while 0317 is a U.S. Marines Scout Sniper.
Norlander’s irons are stamped with “0317 ST” on the hosels.
Very interesting.
We’ll be on the lookout for more information and details from PXG on these new irons. Until then, check out more photos and conversation around the irons in our GolfWRX Forums.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
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5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
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Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
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Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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scott
Sep 8, 2022 at 5:28 pm
Saw and hit it in person today with my local rep………damn good! Time to replace the 0211 ST’s!
Edward
Jul 28, 2022 at 3:28 pm
UGLY.
Tom K.
Jul 27, 2022 at 3:46 pm
Only one weight? Back to the drawing board.
Stanley
Jul 27, 2022 at 8:17 am
I hate to admit this. They are cool
Peter
Jul 27, 2022 at 11:54 am
sorry but this is just Another poor attempt from PXG