Wedge · 2020
PXG 0311 Forged
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 9 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks88
- Feel87
- Sound85
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a soft-feeling forged wedge that excels on partial and greenside shots, with hidden forgiveness in a clean, classic head - strongest from 100 yards and in.
You need a grind menu for varied turf, or you want your best performance on full-swing wedge shots rather than partials.
Pros
- Golf Digest 2020 Hot List Silver - the panel praised the weighting and serious greenside grab
- Top of the partial-swing metrics and a top-three consistency pick in 2021 robot testing
- Outstanding forged feel from 8620 carbon steel, with powerful feel and good distance control
- Tungsten-and-titanium weighting raises MOI and weight position for control on open-face shots
Cons
- Less impressive on full shots than on partial and greenside shots in robot testing
- Just one sole grind - limited lie and condition customisation
- Premium launch price (around £250) for a forged, non-milled wedge
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongHidden forgiveness in a clean head - the 2020 Hot List panel said the weighting was really perfect and credited the raised weight position for control, with 2021 robot testing ranking it a top-three consistency pick where it sat at the top for the majority of partial-swing metrics. Forgiveness and feel are hidden within a relatively benign appearance. Forgiving for a forged wedge, especially on the shorter shots.
Distance
StrongStrong distance control on partials - 2021 robot testing placed it at the top for the majority of partial-swing metrics, a top-three consistency pick, though it wasn't quite as impressive on full shots. A powerful feel with good distance control. Dependable yardage control on the scoring shots, a little less so on full swings.
Workability
SolidVersatile but single-grind - only one sole design is available, but it is versatile, allows creativity and fits most players reasonably well, with a moderate heel-toe taper that lets the face open. The panel praised how you can hit little 40-yard shots high or low so easily. Good greenside shot-shaping, but no grind menu for varied turf.
Feel
ExcellentOutstanding forged feel - among the wedges offering outstanding feel, a powerful feel with good distance control. A medium-soft feel from the 8620 carbon steel, with centered contact very solid and satisfying, though firmer than the milled version. One of the better forged wedge feels of its era.
Sound
ExcellentClean forged note - a crisp snap on contact with premium balls and a low-pitched click, the sound turning duller on mishits for feedback. The tight grain structure of the forging gives a pure resonance and an outstanding feel and sound experience at impact. A satisfying, understated forged acoustic.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and premium - a nice rounded look with a sweet satin finish, a compact size and traditional shape. The hidden technology sits behind a benign, classic profile. A polished, understated tour look.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Forged Wedge Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Forged - Golf Digest Hot List (Wedges)
- Read the full review at 2021 Most Wanted Wedge - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at ClubTest 2021: PXG 0311 Forged wedge - GOLF.com
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Forged Wedge Review - Today's Golfer
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 Forged best for?
You want a soft-feeling forged wedge that excels on partial and greenside shots, with hidden forgiveness in a clean, classic head - strongest from 100 yards and in.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 Forged?
You need a grind menu for varied turf, or you want your best performance on full-swing wedge shots rather than partials.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 Forged suitable for?
The PXG 0311 Forged suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0311 Forged best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 Forged rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on workability.