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The 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver is even better than the original with a hotter face and more forgiveness. Tremendous adjustability and versatility. Truly a weapon off the turf and the tee.
Introduction
No matter who you listen to, the original PXG Secret Weapon [review HERE] has been a huge success. For me, it was the mini driver that got closest to full time in the bag status. At a slightly higher level, the Secret Weapon has been a fixture in the bags of PGA Tour winners Jake Knapp and Aldrich Potgieter. It’s long, versatile, and easy to hit.
When PXG’s engineers asked their Tour staff for feedback on the second generation, they were met with a very direct response: “Don’t screw this up.” Was it possible to make the Secret Weapon better without “screwing it up”? I tested the new 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver to find out.
Looks
From address, there’s something obviously different about the 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver: the matte crown. Where the original was a glossy black, the new version is stealthy and glare-reducing. From a size and shape perspective, however, the two are nearly identical. Both are 300cc with dimensions that are largely in line with most other mini drivers. To my eye, the face height is ideal: tall enough to hit comfortably off a tee without being scary looking off the turf.
The sole of the 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver has a mix of gloss and matte elements. A medium-sized, silver PXG logo is surrounded by four weight ports – the key to the Secret Weapon’s versatility. One other aesthetic change from the original version is the face. The 2027 version has a silver face with tiny stripes running from heel to toe; the original had a flat, black face.
Finally, the outstanding head cover deserves recognition. The design remains the same as the original – there was no need to change it – but the 2027 version is a vibrant orange. I never carry stock head covers, but I will make an exception for this one. [See Price / Buy]
Sound & Feel
Just as the mini driver category bridges two worlds, the impact sound of the 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver finds a unique space between two more conventional sounds. Centered strikes are not metallic, but they’re not wooden either. It’s a mid-low pitched staccato sound with a bit of bite. It’s more than a tap, not quite a thud or thump. But this all may too deep in the weeds: the sound is undeniably satisfying.
This punchy, sudden sound pairs with a feel that’s quick and solid. There’s precise feedback through the hands, but even clear mishits feel like they’re sent off with pace. You’ll know when you didn’t catch the ball dead center, but to everyone else it will be a secret.
Performance
The biggest technological change in the 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver is the new face. It’s 4.4% thinner than the previous model, which means more ball speed across more of the face. Per PXG’s data, it’s over 1 MPH faster than the original which isn’t going to change you into the aforementioned Mr. Potgieter, but it’s a huge leap given the constraints on club designs. There’s also been a meaningful bump in MOI thanks to weight savings from a redesigned sole.
One thing PGA Tour players did ask for is more spin, and PXG delivered. According to their data, the 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver spins about 170 RPM more than the original. This serves two purposes. First, it creates a slightly bigger gap between the driver and the Secret Weapon – many pros (and some non-pros, like me) weren’t seeing enough of a distance difference between the two clubs. I also found that the added spin helped to make carry distances off the turf longer and more consistent.
Speaking of hitting shots off the turf, the 2027 PXG Secret Weapon is one of the easiest mini drivers to hit off the deck. The launch angle was never high, but it was extremely consistent. For me, it was locked in between 9 and 10 degrees. With the excellent ball speed and slightly higher spin, these launch angles gave me enough carry to make the Secret Weapon a viable choice on long approaches.
The face height of the PXG Secret Weapon is, for me, just tall enough that I could access several different shots off the tee. With the ball barely above the grass, I could produce low, running shots. A slightly taller tee led to those near-optimal shots that are reflected in the launch monitor data above. Finally, I experimented with some higher tee heights and a more driver-like swing to create high launching shots that dropped and stopped at specific distances.
Regardless of tee height, the 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver produced a tight, predictable shot pattern. Distance consistency and the left-to-right dispersion were excellent. Because of the strong forgiveness, I had plenty of confidence – and success – trying to conjure up draws and fades, too.
Finally, the 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver has elite adjustability and versatility. There’s an adjustable hosel, so you can add or subtract loft to hit your preferred trajectory or distance. What puts this club in a class by itself is the Precision Weighting Technology. With four weight ports and weights ranging from 2.5 to 20 grams, you can make this club extremely draw biased or fade biased, high or low launching, and more or less forgiving. If you like to tinker, you’ll never be bored. If you haven’t ever found the perfect mix of shot shape, launch and spin, this system lets you create it. [See Price / Buy]
Conclusion
To me, the 2027 PXG Secret Weapon mini driver is the best of its kind, and it’s on its way to earning a full time spot in my bag. PXG definitely didn’t screw this up – they kept everything that was great about the original while making meaningful performance upgrades. If you want another option off the tee or a bomber from the turf, this is a club to check out. [See Price / Buy]
The secret’s out - introducing the all-new Secret Weapon Mini Driver - a winning advantage that makes you harder to play against, on any hole, in any condition, from any lie.
2027 PXG Secret Weapon Mini Driver Price & Specs Guide
Loft | 13° |
Length | 43.25" |
Shaft | Custom |
Flex | Custom |
Price | $499 |
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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