PXG · Irons · 2022
0311 P Gen5
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
Single-digit to mid handicaps (5-15) at 80-105 mph swing speeds who want PXG hollow-body players-distance forgiveness with the new XCOR2 polymer sublime feel.
Buyers who want fully forged feel, or anyone shopping the current GEN8 platform with materially improved technology.
Pros
- ~4 yards more distance than predecessor while spinning nearly 400 rpm less per OEM robot testing.
- ~5% MOI increase vs predecessor via XCOR2 mass redistribution to perimeter.
- Feel of impact is sublime due to XCOR2 polymer technology.
- New XCOR2 material has a lighter density and higher COR than previous models, saving 5-7 grams of mass from the core.
Cons
- Reduced spin (400 rpm loss) may not suit firm turf courses — lower-spin profile trims stopping power vs predecessor.
- Premium pricing relative to competitors — $349/club launch price.
- Now superseded by newer generations with materially improved tech.
By dimension
Forgiveness
Reviewer testing: about a 5% increase in MOI vs the predecessor. Editorial coverage: XCOR2 material immediately behind the ultra-thin clubface has a lighter density and higher COR than previous models, saving between five and seven grams of mass from the core, which is then moved to increase the perimeter weighting and boost MOI. Step up vs predecessor via the new XCOR2 polymer architecture.
Distance
Reviewer testing: GEN5 produces approximately 4 yards more distance than the predecessor while spinning nearly 400 rpm less per OEM robot testing. Same 30° 7-iron loft preserved + XCOR2 polymer enables face speed gain — meaningful generational distance step up. HT1770 stainless steel face + hollow body + five-times forged body geometry.
Workability
Editorial coverage: P is designed for low to mid handicap golfers who'll benefit from a good blend of distance, workability and forgiveness, with blade length that is longer than the tour sibling but not quite as long as the game-improvement sibling and with extra hosel offset. Compact players-distance silhouette with neutral CG allows some shape shaping. Same caliber as predecessor.
Feel
Reviewer testing: the feel of impact is sublime due to XCOR2 polymer technology. New lighter-density XCOR2 material immediately behind ultra-thin HT1770 stainless steel face + hollow body + five-times forged construction. Step up vs predecessor's XCOR baseline.
Sound
XCOR2 polymer tunes hollow-body acoustic — refined vs the predecessor's XCOR baseline. Hollow body construction with HT1770 face produces typical players-distance acoustic. Editorial coverage's qualitative praise consistent with the XCOR2 refinement.
Looks at address
Reviewer testing: attractive, player-preferred aesthetics. The brand's hallmark perimeter weighting screws + Precision Weighting Technology back weight preserved. Refined hollow-body silhouette — marginal aesthetic uplift vs predecessor.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.