WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: PXG is the latest brand to add a mini driver to its lineup. The Secret Weapon offers driver-esque performance with the workability and versatility of a fairway wood. A 43.75-inch shaft makes it easier to control when compared to a standard driver at 45-plus inches in length.

AVAILABILITY/PRICING: $450 (13 degrees with a three-degree, +/- 1.5 degrees, adjustable hosel).

3 Cool Things

1. Packs a punch. At 300cc, the Secret Weapon head is smaller than a 460cc PXG driver but larger than a 180cc 3-wood, making it an ideal option for someone who requires a bump in off-center forgiveness. From a technology standpoint, the mini product more closely resembles a driver with its carbon-composite construction and high-strength titanium face. Utilizing carbon in the head allowed designers to redistribute weight within the head, raising the Moment of Inertia (MOI) and pushing the center of gravity (CG) lower and further back for added stability.

2. Customizable club. It’s possible to dial in the ball flight and spin rate through a Precision Weighting System located in the sole. The system features two heavy weights (15 grams) and two light weights (2.5 grams) that can be positioned in four locations for flight and shape purposes. While the Secret Weapon only comes in one loft (13 degrees), an adjustable hosel allows the sleeve to be turned down to 11.5 degrees and up to 14.5 degrees.

3. Immediate success. Thanks to Jake Knapp’s team win with teammate Patty Tavatanakit at December’s Grant Thornton Invitational, the Secret Weapon notched a professional victory before landing on retail shelves. Knapp, who prefers the versatility of a mini over a 3-wood, is part of a growing contingent of pros who have embraced a club that continues to grow in popularity.

“The PXG Secret Weapon has been a game-changer for me,” Knapp said. “It really made a difference at the Grant Thornton Invitational and helped my team secure the win. It’s great to have a club that is so reliable in the bag.”

While the mini was once considered a course-dependent club, Knapp, Tommy Fleetwood, Bryson DeChambeau and Tony Finau have all started carrying mini products on a regular basis.

This article was originally published on golfdigest.com