PXG Lightning Driver and Woods revealed on USGA Conforming List

First Look at the PXG Lightning woods family

Everything you need to know about the PXG Lightning driver and woods lineup.

In the past decade, PXG have established themselves as a serious player in the best golf driver market. The PXG Black Ops, launched in 2024, quickly became a household name, but all signs suggest that chapter is now drawing to a close.

And while it may only be September, launch season waits for no one. The USGA Conforming List has already given us a sneak peek at what’s next.

For Parsons Xtreme Golf, that means a brand-new addition: the PXG Lightning. At first glance, the name might feel unexpected, but with a nod to the company’s military roots, it makes perfect sense. The F-35 Lightning II, a stealth fighter known for its advanced technology and all-weather adaptability, offers a clear parallel.

It also looks like PXG are joining the 10K MOI party along with the likes of Ping, TaylorMade, and Cobra

That connection hints at what PXG want golfers to expect from the Lightning: sleek looks, cutting-edge technology, and the promise of high-level performance.

And it seems we’re not just getting a driver. PXG will be releasing a full family of woods in the Lightning lineup, including four drivers, two fairway woods, and a hybrid.

From the first images, the standout detail is PXG’s focus on aerodynamics. The channel on the sole appears to have been refined across the range, reminiscent of TaylorMade’s SIM series, which famously put sole shaping at the heart of its design.

PXG Lightning: What we know

Heads and lofts

PXG Lightning Drivers

• Lightning Tour: 8°, 9°, 10.5°
• Lightning Tour Mid: 8°, 9°, 10.5°, 12°
• Lightning Max 10K: 8°, 9°, 10.5°, 12°
• Lightning Max Lite: 10.5°, 11.5°

PXG Lightning Fairway Woods

• Lightning: 15°, 17°, 18°, 21°, 24°, 27°
• Lightning Tour: 15°, 18°

PXG Lightning Hybrid

• Lightning: 17°, 19°, 22°, 25°, 28°, 31°, 34°

Weight ports

Every PXG Lightning head appears to offer some degree of weight adjustability to help golfers manipulate ball flight. The Lightning driver shows two weight ports, one fewer than the Black Ops, which had three, though a hidden rear weight may be in play. The Max Lite head shows no visible weights.

The Lightning Tour driver also has two ports, while the fairway wood mirrors the Black Ops with three weight ports. The Lightning hybrid follows suit, also carrying three.

Color

It seems PXG are sticking to their trademark dark, aggressive styling. With Titleist and Ping already committed to darker head designs for 2026, it looks like this will be the prevailing trend in next year’s driver market.

Release date

PXG have yet to announce an official release date, but based on previous launch cycles, the Lightning is likely to be unveiled in early January, with pre-orders opening soon after for February delivery.

Technology details, pricing, and availability remain under wraps, but with the Lightning already on the USGA Conforming List, a full launch is imminent. And if PXG’s recent track record is anything to go by, this could be one of the most talked-about releases of 2026.