Irons · 2021
PXG 0311 P Gen4
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
- Feel84
- Looks84
- Distance82
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Rated highest for feel and looks; 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 with the new XCOR System soft feel + Precision Weighting fitter tuning.
Buyers who want fully forged feel, or anyone shopping the current GEN8 platform with materially improved technology.
Pros
- Launch monitor: 112 mph 7-iron ball speed / 175yd carry / 4,000 rpm spin.
- 2.1 mph more ball speed with the 7-iron + 8 yards more carry distance vs predecessor.
- Soft buttery feel as good as the best blade irons, but unlike blades, these are very forgiving.
- New Precision Weighting Technology adds fitter-adjustable back weight for tuning head weight + CG.
Cons
- Hollow body + XCOR System construction caps absolute feel ceiling vs forged blades.
- Premium pricing typical of brand — substantially more expensive than budget alternatives.
- Now superseded by multiple newer generations with materially improved tech — 2021 vintage.
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidEditorial coverage: great height and backspin as well as distance from the hollow-body construction. New Precision Weighting Technology adds a sizable adjustable weight located near the center of gravity on the back of the clubhead allowing for various head weight configurations during a fitting — fitter-tunable forgiveness. Reviewer testing: soft buttery feel as good as the best blade irons, but unlike blades, these are very forgiving. Same caliber as predecessor.
Distance
ExcellentEditorial coverage: ball speed of 112 mph resulted in shots in the 175-yard range with backspin around 4,000 rpm on 7-iron. Manufacturer testing: 2.1 mph more ball speed with the 7-iron, adding eight yards of carry distance vs predecessor. 7-iron loft strengthened 1° vs predecessor (30° vs 31°) + new XCOR System polymer = meaningful distance step up. Gained over 2 mph ball speed versus predecessor, which with the same club head speed resulted in more than 7 yards of additional carry.
Workability
SolidManufacturer: medium to compact package intended for mid to lower handicap golfers. Compact players-distance silhouette with neutral CG allows some shape shaping for skilled players. Hollow body construction + strong 30° 7-iron loft cap absolute workability ceiling. Same caliber as predecessor.
Feel
ExcellentReviewer testing: new proprietary XCOR System, engineered specifically for the new iron lineup, consists of a new polymer material that's injected into the hollow part of the clubhead to give it a soft feel and enhance ball speed at impact. The combination produces a soft buttery feel as good as the best blade irons. Editorial coverage also flags the soft impact character. Step up vs the predecessor's DualCOR baseline.
Sound
ExcellentXCOR System polymer tunes hollow-body acoustic — refined vs the predecessor's DualCOR baseline. Hollow body construction produces typical players-distance acoustic. Editorial coverage's qualitative praise consistent with the XCOR refinement.
Looks at address
ExcellentManufacturer: just right bowl of porridge in iron form, medium to compact package. Hallmark perimeter weighting screws + clean hollow-body silhouette. Same caliber as predecessor with marginal refinements via Precision Weighting Technology back-of-head weight.
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 Gen4 irons Review — Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 P Gen4 Iron Review — Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 P GEN4 Irons Review — Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 P GEN4 Iron Set — 2nd Swing specs
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN4 Irons: The XCOR Factor — MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at 2021 PXG Gen4 irons: Precision-driven performance — GolfWRX
We paraphrase and synthesise these sources; we don't republish them. Publishers can read how we use reviews or request a change.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 P Gen4 best for?
Single-digit to mid handicaps (5-15) at 80-105 mph swing speeds who want PXG hollow-body players-distance forgiveness with the new XCOR System soft feel + Precision Weighting fitter tuning.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 P Gen4?
Buyers who want fully forged feel, or anyone shopping the current GEN8 platform with materially improved technology.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 P Gen4 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 P Gen4 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0311 P Gen4 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 P Gen4 rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the PXG 0311 P Gen4 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0311 P Gen4 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.