PXG Wildcat
The PXG Wildcat is a forgiveness-first hybrid from 2025. It is meant to replace a 5-iron. It is rated for swing speeds of 55 to 95 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. It launches high with moderate spin. It listed at $190 when it launched in 2025.
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PXG Wildcat specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | PXG |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $190 |
| Loft options | 28° |
| Adjustable | No |
| Replaces | 5-iron |
| Type | Max forgiveness |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | Ultra |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 55 to 95 mph |
| Handicap range | 10 to 36 |
| Key technology | Large offset super game improvement head, fixed hosel |
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Where the fit profile comes from
4 of 8 fit values come from PXG or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | max-forgiveness | PXG says “Designed for maximum forgiveness and smooth turf interaction” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | PXG says “A deep center of gravity helps shots launch high and land soft.” |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | ultra | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 10-36 | Rule R-WD-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 55-95 mph | Our rating |
Where it ranks in our fitting
We run the same ranking as the fitting on example golfers: men, moderate tempo, mid trajectory, no budget and no usual miss, at 70 to 110 mph and 5, 15 and 25 handicaps.
- Top pick in our fitting for a 5-handicap swinging about 70 mph
- Top pick in our fitting for a 15-handicap swinging about 70 mph
Listed in Best hybrids for under 80 mph swing speed.
Who the PXG Wildcat suits
- Golfers who want an easy launch from the rough and the fairway.
- Above 95 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
Similar to the PXG Wildcat
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Quantum Max FastCallaway2026 · $380 · 55 to 95 mph
- Callaway Quantum Max OSCallaway2026 · $350 · 60 to 100 mph
- TaylorMade Qi4D Max LiteTaylorMade2026 · $300 · 55 to 95 mph
- Tour Edge Hot Launch Max DTour Edge2026 · $160 · 55 to 95 mph
PXG Wildcat: common questions
Who is the PXG Wildcat for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 55 to 95 mph and handicaps of 10 to 36. Golfers who want an easy launch from the rough and the fairway.
How much does the PXG Wildcat cost?
It listed at about $190 at launch in 2025.
Is the PXG Wildcat forgiving?
Its MOI rating is ultra.
What are alternatives to the PXG Wildcat?
Similar hybrids in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Max Fast (2026), the Callaway Quantum Max OS (2026), the TaylorMade Qi4D Max Lite (2026) and the Tour Edge Hot Launch Max D (2026).
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