Driver · 2023
PXG 0311 Gen6
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 29 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks89
- Sound85
- Feel84
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Rated highest for looks and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a do-everything, endlessly fittable driver with a strong distance-and-forgiveness balance, mid spin and premium looks - across almost any skill level.
You need the absolute lowest spin or want a dedicated max-forgiveness head - look to a more forward weight setting or the wider XF Gen6.
Pros
- A clear generational gain over the GEN5 - about +0.9 mph ball speed, ~489 rpm less spin and 11.2 yards more total distance at 100 mph
- Dispersion shrank by nearly a third - a taller, 12% larger T1412 face and ~5,500 MOI make it far more forgiving than the GEN5
- Nearly unlimited fitting - three movable weights from 5 to 20g in 2.5g increments tune spin, bias and head mass
- A beautiful matte-black, tear-drop head with a satisfying, robust staccato sound
Cons
- A mid-spin head, not a spin-killer - dedicated low-spin players may want a more forward-CG setting
- The adjustable hosel remains limited to about +/-1.5 degrees of loft
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongHugely improved over the GEN5, addressing its main weakness - dispersion shrank by almost a third, with a taller face creating 12 percent more surface area to preserve ball speed on mishits, and MOI over 5,500 cm2 (close to the 5,900 legal limit) with 36% tighter dispersion. Now one of the more accurate heads in its class.
Distance
StrongA genuine gain - at 100 mph the GEN6 produces about 0.9 mph more ball speed, 489 rpm less backspin and 11.2 yards more total distance than the GEN5, from the new T1412 face. A clear step up on an already-fast predecessor.
Workability
SolidEndlessly tuneable - three movable weights ranging from 5 to 20 grams in 2.5-gram increments let golfers set draw bias, fade bias, lower spin or extra forgiveness. A do-everything head that can be dialled to almost any shape.
Feel
ExcellentRobust and distinctive - a satisfying staccato impact that's mid-pitch and robust, with a sound likened to the thwack of a typewriter. A firm, confident sensation.
Sound
ExcellentSatisfying and improved - a satisfying staccato impact sound that's mid-pitch and robust, with perfect strikes adding a slight metallic overtone, likened to a typewriter's thwack. Distinctive and refined.
Looks at address
ExcellentA class leader - a beauty at address, with a traditional tear-drop shape and a matte-black carbon crown. A clean, premium aesthetic and among the best-looking drivers of its year.
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 GEN6 Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN6 Drivers - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN6 Drivers Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN6 Driver Review - Built For All - Golfstead
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN6 Drivers Review - GolfReviewsGuide
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Gen 5 vs Gen 6 Driver Review - The Golf Bandit
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 Gen6 best for?
You want a do-everything, endlessly fittable driver with a strong distance-and-forgiveness balance, mid spin and premium looks - across almost any skill level.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 Gen6?
You need the absolute lowest spin or want a dedicated max-forgiveness head - look to a more forward weight setting or the wider XF Gen6.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 Gen6 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 Gen6 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0311 Gen6 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 Gen6 rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the PXG 0311 Gen6 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0311 Gen6 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.