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The PXG Black Hawk putter is a modern mallet with strong forgiveness. Pick Up Pocket works just as promised, picking up balls with ease. Face technologies provide a soft, premium feel.
Introduction
Introduced alongside the new PXG Wildcat golf clubs [review HERE], you might think the PXG Black Hawk putter is the targeted only toward newer golfers. However, with all of PXG’s premium technology and their unmatched customization options, the Black Hawk is a great option for any golfer – regardless of your putting style – who wants more forgiveness on the greens.
Looks
The dominant feature on the PXG Black Hawk putter is the wide alignment feature down the middle. My brain immediately recalled the PING Ketsch [review HERE] from several years ago, though there are similar features on more contemporary putters – feel free to call them out in the comments section. Regardless, this alignment aid provides strong contrast against the black putter which allows you to focus on your line. While I don’t really like traditional sight lines, I’ve always liked big alignment features like this as they give me the feeling of freedom with my aim rather than trying to be perfect.
Beyond this alignment tool, the PXG Black Hawk putter has the dimensions of a modern mallet with a fairly traditional shape. There are no “wings” or weird outgrowths, just a softly tapered trapezoidal body. In the bag, the Black Hawk has moderately sized PXG branding on the sole, face, and back. The sole also calls out the “Pick Up Pocket” and features two adjustable weights. And if you were expecting any colors beyond black and silver on a PXG putter, keep dreaming.
Sound & Feel
The PXG Black Hawk putter produces a premium, medium-soft feel when rolling a urethane-covered golf ball. This feel pairs well with the quiet “thud” sound.
If you’re a fan of PXG putters, you’ll note a similarity with several of the Battle Ready II putters like the Apache [review HERE]. This makes sense as they share key technologies like the Pyramid Face Patterns and S COR polymer supporting the face.
Given that this is a putter built to promote forgiveness, you won’t feel much twisting on mishits. You’ll need a truly off-center strike to make the sound change, and locating impact through your hands requires some attention.
Performance
Several technologies work together to make the PXG Black Hawk putter very forgiving. That starts with the multi-material construction – an aluminum body married with a stainless steel weight plate to push more mass to the rear. Additionally, the Pick Up Pocket removes mass from the center of the putter, boosting MOI further. Finally, the S COR polymer and Pyramid Face Patterns provide consistent ball speed across the face. All this adds up to make sure that every putt rolls out to its intended distance and mishits don’t cause the putter to twist and send the ball offline.
As with all of their other flat sticks, PXG offers golfers important customization options in the Black Hawk putter. The most critical is the choice among four necks. Shown in these photos is the double bend neck. This makes the putter face balanced, best for players with a straight putting path. The heel shafted option provides the most toe hang for players with a strong arc. If you’re somewhere in the middle, the plumbers neck is a great choice. On top of that, PXG offers an Armlock hosel for players that use an anchored stroke.
Once you’ve chosen a neck, you can dial in the basic specs like loft, lie, and length. If you want more stability, you can add PXG’s proprietary M16 shaft [review HERE]. PXG also offers thirteen grip options. Finally, there are adjustable weights in the sole, so you can alter the swing weight to suit your preference. All these options mean that virtually every golfer can design a Black Hawk to fit their stroke.
Finally, the Black Hawk’s Pick Up Pocket works just as advertised, lifting the ball off the green with only modest pressure. Is this the reason to put the Black Hawk in your bag? Probably not, but it’s a nice bonus that adds a little more style when you’re picking up your gimmes.
Conclusion
Whether you make it the capstone to your Wildcat set or purchase it on its own, the PXG Black Hawk putter will not disappoint. This club offers premium feel and strong performance. Take advantage of PXG’s fitting and customization options to get the most out of it.
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