Irons · 2023
PXG 0311 P 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 24 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance88
- Feel88
- Sound86
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Rated highest for distance and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
Single-digit to mid handicaps (5-15) at 80-105 mph swing speeds who want PXG hollow-body players-distance forgiveness with class-leading dispersion + soft XCOR2 feel.
Buyers who want fully forged feel, or anyone shopping the current GEN8 platform with materially improved technology.
Pros
- Dispersion boosted by 35% compared to predecessor via more mass in top rail + toe/heel.
- 1 MPH of extra ball speed + 3.5 yards of extra distance compared to predecessor.
- Clubface 15% thinner than predecessor — thinnest face in golf at 1.27mm HT1770 maraging steel.
- Very soft in the hands + extremely quiet impact sound via XCOR2 polymer.
Cons
- Slightly higher launch and lower spin — low-spin profile trims stopping power for firm greens.
- Sits on the border of players and game improvement — too forgiving for pure tour players.
- Premium pricing typical of brand — superseded by newer generations with materially improved tech.
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidReviewer testing: dispersion boosted by 35% compared to the predecessor via more mass in the top rail + more weight in the toe and heel regions. Editorial coverage: 2.2% higher moment of inertia (MOI) than predecessor per manufacturer testing data. New XCOR2 polymer + 15% thinner face combine for class-leading PD forgiveness. Major step up vs predecessor.
Distance
ExcellentEditorial coverage: 1 MPH of extra ball speed, slightly higher launch and lower spin, and 3.5 yards of extra distance compared to the predecessor. Reviewer testing: remain among the fastest and longest in the game. Clubface is 15% thinner than the previous model, making it the thinnest face in golf — HT1770 maraging steel at 1.27mm base thickness. Same 30° 7-iron loft preserved.
Workability
SolidReviewer testing: 0311 P GEN6 iron sits in the middle of the line up, and is described as a midsize iron with moderate offset. Compact players-distance silhouette + neutral CG allow some shape shaping. Same caliber as predecessor.
Feel
ExcellentReviewer testing: across the face, the irons are very soft in the hands. Same XCOR2 polymer architecture as predecessor but refined with 15% thinner face + additional mass repositioning. XCOR2 is a proprietary polymer filling that is injected behind the face. It's very soft. Step up vs the predecessor's sublime feel baseline.
Sound
ExcellentReviewer testing: extremely quiet impact sound. XCOR2 polymer dampens impact acoustic — refined vs the predecessor baseline. Hollow body construction with HT1770 maraging steel face produces premium players-distance acoustic.
Looks at address
ExcellentReviewer testing: midsize iron with moderate offset sits on the border of players and game improvement. Hallmark perimeter weighting screws + Precision Weighting Technology preserved. Refined hollow-body silhouette — marginal aesthetic uplift vs predecessor.
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 P GEN6 Irons Review — Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Launch Monitor Tested: PXG 0311 GEN6 P and XP Irons Review — Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG GEN6 0311 irons: What you need to know — Golf Digest
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 P GEN6 Irons Review — Golfalot
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 P Gen6 Iron Review — Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 P GEN6 Iron Specs — PXG
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 Gen6 best for?
Single-digit to mid handicaps (5-15) at 80-105 mph swing speeds who want PXG hollow-body players-distance forgiveness with class-leading dispersion + soft XCOR2 feel.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 P Gen6?
Buyers who want fully forged feel, or anyone shopping the current GEN8 platform with materially improved technology.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 P Gen6 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 P Gen6 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0311 P Gen6 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 P Gen6 rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on workability.
Does the PXG 0311 P Gen6 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0311 P Gen6 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid-high launch and low spin.