PXG Lightning
PXG Lightning (2025) is a forgiveness-first fairway wood. It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. It launches high with moderate spin. It listed at $380 when it launched in 2025.
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PXG Lightning specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | PXG |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $380 |
| Loft options | 15°, 17°, 18°, 21°, 24°, 27° |
| Head size | 200 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Max forgiveness |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | Ultra |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 70 to 105 mph |
| Handicap range | 10 to 36 |
| Key technology | Thinner face, Spined Sole, carbon crown, three-port weighting, adjustable hosel |
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Where the fit profile comes from
All fit values here are our own ratings.
| Type | max-forgiveness | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | ultra | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 10-36 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 70-105 mph | Our rating |
Who the PXG Lightning suits
- Golfers who want a wood that is easy to hit from the turf.
- Above 105 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
Similar to the PXG Lightning
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Quantum Max FastCallaway2026 · $430 · 70 to 105 mph
- Cobra OPTM MAXCobra2026 · $329 · 70 to 105 mph
- TaylorMade Qi4D MaxTaylorMade2026 · $380 · 70 to 105 mph
- Callaway Elyte Max FastCallaway2025 · $350 · 70 to 105 mph
PXG Lightning: common questions
Who is the PXG Lightning for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 105 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. Golfers who want a wood that is easy to hit from the turf.
How much does the PXG Lightning cost?
It listed at about $380 at launch in 2025.
Is the PXG Lightning forgiving?
Its MOI rating is ultra.
What are alternatives to the PXG Lightning?
Similar fairway woods in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Max Fast (2026), the Cobra OPTM MAX (2026), the TaylorMade Qi4D Max (2026) and the Callaway Elyte Max Fast (2025).
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