Driver · 2022
PXG 0311 Gen5
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 8 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks86
- Feel85
- Sound85
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a stable, adjustable, low-spin all-rounder with a premium feel and the option to fine-tune it.
You chase maximum ball speed, or want the most forgiveness (try the XF Gen5).
Pros
- A big jump in stability over the Gen4 — a steady, adjustable all-rounder
- Genuinely tuneable — three sole weights, a loft sleeve and adjustable length
- A much-improved sound, feel and premium carbon look
Cons
- Distance is only decent — accuracy comes ahead of raw speed
- Premium price for the standard head
- The wider XF version forgives more, if that's your priority
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongA big stability jump — a much higher MOI than the previous PXG makes it a genuinely steady, all-round performer.
Distance
StrongLong enough, but not its calling card — a low-spin flight where accuracy and consistency come ahead of raw speed.
Workability
SolidProperly adjustable — three sole weights and a loft sleeve let you tune spin, bias and even the length to taste.
Feel
ExcellentA fast, punchy strike — the ball fires off the face, with clear feedback on where you caught it.
Sound
ExcellentA big, forceful note at impact — a clear step up on older PXGs, sitting nearer a solid thud than a metallic ping.
Looks at address
ExcellentA tidy, classic shape — an all-over carbon top, dialled well back, that looks a cut above earlier PXG heads.
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 GEN5 Driver Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 Driver Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 XF Gen5 Driver Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Gen5 Golf Driver Review (tested) | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5: Built for Speed and Forgiveness | WiscoGolfAddict
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 Driver Review | The Golf Bandit
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 Driver — specs | 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 Gen5 best for?
You want a stable, adjustable, low-spin all-rounder with a premium feel and the option to fine-tune it.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 Gen5?
You chase maximum ball speed, or want the most forgiveness (try the XF Gen5).
What handicap is the PXG 0311 Gen5 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 Gen5 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0311 Gen5 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 Gen5 rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on workability.
Does the PXG 0311 Gen5 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0311 Gen5 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and low spin.