PXG Secret Weapon Mini Driver

PXG Secret Weapon Mini Driver 2027 is a versatile performance club designed to bridge the gap between a conventional driver and a fairway wood. Built for golfers who want powerful ball speed, impressive distance and greater directional control on demanding holes, it combines a compact 300cc head, 13° loft and a shorter standard playing length to offer an attractive alternative from both the tee and fairway.

Its greatest strength is versatility off the tee and off the deck. A full-size driver prioritises maximum driving distance, while a fairway wood is generally better suited to shots directly from the turf. The Secret Weapon combines aspects of both categories, offering players a strategic option when accuracy and keeping the ball in play matter just as much as outright distance.

The latest generation features an ultra-thin, high-strength face that PXG states is 4.4% thinner than its predecessor. Engineered to flex more efficiently at impact, it is designed to generate fast ball speeds across a greater portion of the hitting area. The face construction approaches the permitted USGA characteristic time limit, helping deliver powerful energy transfer and impressive distance potential.

Behind the face, reinforced sole geometry strengthens key areas while allowing the face to deflect effectively. This approach combines structural strength with efficient energy transfer, supporting the powerful ball speeds expected from a modern distance-focused golf club.

Optimised moment of inertia (MOI) plays a central role in forgiveness and consistency. Weight saved through the sole structure is repositioned around the perimeter of the head, helping to reduce twisting on off-centre strikes. The intended benefits include tighter dispersion and more consistent ball speed, spin and overall distance.

A lightweight carbon-fibre crown enables more weight to be positioned low and deep in the head. This supports launch, stability and forgiveness. Together with optimised face and sole geometry, the compact design also makes the club more practical for powerful fairway shots than a traditional full-size driver.

The Precision Weighting Technology system features four interchangeable sole weights: two 7.5g weights and two 2.5g weights. Their placement allows golfers and club fitters to fine-tune balance and influence ball flight characteristics. An adjustable hosel provides additional loft and lie adjustment, creating more opportunities to match launch and trajectory to an individual swing.

At a standard length of 43.25 inches, the Secret Weapon is shorter than a conventional driver. Together with the smaller head, this can help golfers improve their sense of control over strike location and direction. It is particularly attractive on narrow fairways, doglegs, exposed holes and strategic tee shots where placement matters more than absolute maximum yardage.

From our perspective, the Secret Weapon is best viewed as a strategic addition to the golf bag. It can serve as a controlled tee-shot alternative, bridge a distance gap between driver and 3-wood, or provide extra reach from a favourable fairway lie. Its ideal role depends on swing speed, strike quality and the results of a proper club fitting.

Who we recommend this club for

• golfers seeking a more controlled alternative to a full-size driver,
• players frequently facing tight fairways, doglegs and strategic tee shots,
• golfers looking for driver-like distance with fairway-wood-style control,
• more experienced players comfortable hitting longer clubs off the turf,
• players who value adjustable weighting, loft and lie,
• golfers who prefer a compact head and shorter playing length,
• players interested in a professionally fitted specialist club.

Who we would not recommend it to as a first choice

• beginners seeking the easiest possible club to launch from the turf,
• golfers who prefer the full-size 460cc driver profile,
• players requiring a higher-lofted fairway wood for softer landing approaches,
• golfers who struggle to launch lower-lofted clubs,
• players who have no practical need for an additional club between driver and fairway wood.

Main benefits

• compact 300cc mini driver profile,
• versatile performance from the tee and fairway,
• face 4.4% thinner than the previous generation,
• reinforced sole geometry for effective energy transfer,
• high MOI design and perimeter weighting for stability,
• lightweight carbon-fibre crown and low centre of gravity,
• four interchangeable precision weights,
• adjustable loft and lie via the hosel,
• 43.25-inch standard length for added control,
• right-handed and left-handed availability.

Disadvantages to consider

• may not replace a full-size driver when maximum distance is the priority,
• 13° loft can demand a confident strike when hitting from the fairway,
• a higher-lofted fairway wood may be better for high, soft-landing approaches,
• the best results depend on shaft, hosel and weight fitting,
• players need to consider which existing club it will replace in a 14-club setup.

Our recommendation

We recommend the PXG Secret Weapon Mini Driver 2027 to golfers who want more confidence and tighter dispersion off the tee while retaining substantial distance. Its combination of fast-face engineering, a stable head and extensive adjustability makes it especially attractive to players who find a full driver difficult to control.

A professional fitting and direct comparison against your current driver and fairway wood are strongly recommended. If the Secret Weapon delivers more consistent distance and improved accuracy for your swing, it could become one of the most useful strategic clubs in your bag.

Technical specifications

• Type: golf mini driver
• Brand: PXG
• Model: Secret Weapon Mini Driver 2027
• Loft: 13°
• Standard lie: 58.5°
• Standard length: 43.25"
• Head mass: 215g
• Head volume: 300cc
• Dexterity: right-handed / left-handed
• Face: ultra-thin high-strength design, 4.4% thinner than the previous generation
• Crown: lightweight carbon-fibre composite
• Sole: optimised reinforced geometry
• Stability: optimised MOI with perimeter weighting
• Adjustable weights: 4 – 2 × 7.5g and 2 × 2.5g
• Hosel: adjustable loft and lie
• Use: powerful, controlled shots off the tee and fairway

PXG Secret Weapon Mini Driver 2027 combines exceptional ball speed potential, adjustability and directional control in a versatile compact club designed for smarter, more confident golf.