Irons · 2020
PXG 0311 P Gen3
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 24 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks84
- Feel82
- Sound80
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
Single-digit to mid handicaps (5-15) at 80-105 mph swing speeds who want PXG hollow-body players-distance forgiveness in a clean muscle-back silhouette.
Buyers who want fully forged feel, or anyone shopping the current GEN8 platform with materially improved technology.
Pros
- Top 3 ball-speed protection + top 4 backspin protection in 2021 Players Distance test.
- 174 yd 7-iron carry — joint 5th in 2021 PD test + 3 yds longer than the tour sibling.
- DualCOR Impact Reactor with soft + hard polymer combination — feel softer than predecessor with incredible performance.
- Muscle-back look despite hollow-body construction — players-iron aesthetic with PD-class head shape.
Cons
- Hollow body + dual-density polymer construction caps absolute feel ceiling vs forged blades.
- Premium pricing typical of the brand — substantially more expensive than budget alternatives.
- 2020/21 generation now several generations behind the current platform — superseded by significantly improved tech.
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidEditorial coverage: among the top three irons for protecting ball speed, and top four for protecting backspin in the 2021 Players' Distance Irons Test. Comes down to the hollow-body construction, DualCor filling inside the head and how the expensive tungsten perimeter weights all work in unison. Manufacturer testing: 13% higher MOI than the tour sibling. Class-leading PD forgiveness for the 2020/21 generation.
Distance
StrongEditorial coverage: 174 yards of carry distance, joint fifth in a comparative test on 7-iron + the P delivered three yards extra carry compared to the tour sibling. 31° 7-iron loft + DualCOR Impact Reactor + hollow body construction deliver class-competitive PD ball speeds. Manufacturer testing: 2 MPH more ball speed and 5 yards more carry distance than the tour sibling.
Workability
SolidEditorial coverage: though a hollow-bodied club, the muscle back look gives off a player appearance that's somewhat reminiscent of a blade even in the P heads. Compact players-distance silhouette + neutral CG allow some shape shaping for skilled players, but the hollow-body construction caps the absolute workability ceiling vs forged blades.
Feel
ExcellentEditorial coverage: DualCOR tech creates an Impact Reactor, improving ball speeds and distance. For GEN3, two different materials in the head — one soft and one hard. The result is a feel that's softer than the predecessor with incredible performance. Hollow body + dual-density polymer construction caps absolute feel ceiling vs forged blades; meaningful step up vs predecessor baseline.
Sound
StrongHollow-body construction with DualCOR polymer produces typical players-distance acoustic — hotter than a forged blade but tuned via the polymer system. Same general acoustic character as the broader Gen3 family.
Looks at address
ExcellentEditorial coverage: though a hollow-bodied club, the muscle back look gives off a player appearance that's somewhat reminiscent of a blade even in the P heads. The brand's hallmark perimeter weighting screws + clean muscle-back silhouette. The P model balances players-iron aesthetics with PD-class head shape — appealing to single-digit to mid-handicap eyes.
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 Gen 3 irons Review — Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 P GEN3 Irons Review — Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN3 Iron — MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 P GEN3 Iron Set — 2nd Swing specs
- Read the full review at New 2020 PXG 0311 Gen 3 P, T, and XP irons — GolfWRX
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Gen 3 Irons Review — Driving Range Heroes
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 P Gen3 best for?
Single-digit to mid handicaps (5-15) at 80-105 mph swing speeds who want PXG hollow-body players-distance forgiveness in a clean muscle-back silhouette.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 P Gen3?
Buyers who want fully forged feel, or anyone shopping the current GEN8 platform with materially improved technology.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 P Gen3 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 P Gen3 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0311 P Gen3 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 P Gen3 rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the PXG 0311 P Gen3 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0311 P Gen3 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.