Irons · 2020
PXG 0311 T 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 4 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks86
- Feel84
- Sound82
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're a skilled, low-to-mid handicapper who wants a compact, workable, forged players' iron with surprising forgiveness and a soft feel.
You need maximum forgiveness or distance (the P or XP), easy launch, or you don't strike it consistently.
Pros
- Impressive forgiveness for a compact head - at the top of its class among similar-sized players' irons
- Significantly faster than Gen2 - 2.8 mph more ball speed (~113.8 mph) without changing lofts
- Plenty of workability - it controls distance and trajectory for shot-shaping
- A softer feel than Gen2 from the dual-material Impact Reactor core, in PXG's best-looking heads to date
Cons
- More compact and slightly less forgiving than the P and XP - a better-player iron
- Premium-priced
- Several generations old now - superseded by later Gen4-Gen8 0311 T irons
By dimension
Forgiveness
ModestImpressive for a compact head - the forgiveness is impressive, at the very top of its class compared to other similar-sized players' irons, the hollow-body construction adding stability to the compact Tour head. Strong forgiveness for a compact better-player iron, if behind the P and XP.
Distance
StrongFaster than Gen2 - 2.8 mph more ball speed than Gen2, around 113.8 mph average, up to 117 mph, without changing lofts, the dual-material core driving the speed gain. Strong distance for a compact players' iron.
Workability
StrongThe shaper of the line - the T offers plenty of workability, controlling distance and trajectory, the T head offering workability for shaping the ball versus the straighter-flying P and XP. The most workable Gen3 hollow-body.
Feel
ExcellentSofter than Gen2 - the Impact Reactor dual-material core gives a feel softer than Gen2 with incredible performance, a premium forged sensation. A soft, satisfying strike.
Sound
ExcellentCrisp and refined - a solid, crisp note off the dual-material face, a clean, premium acoustic. A refined sound to match the soft feel.
Looks at address
ExcellentPXG's best yet - the Gen3 is PXG's best-looking models to date, the back shape calling to mind the ST muscle-back, a clean, compact Tour shape with a thin top line. One of the best-looking players' irons of its era.
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 T GEN3 Irons Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Gen 3 irons Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN3 Iron - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 T Gen 3 Iron Set Review - Golf Club Guru
- Read the full review at New 2020 PXG 0311 Gen 3 P, T, and XP irons - GolfWRX
- Read the full review at 0311 T GEN3 Irons - PXG (specs)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 T Gen3 best for?
You're a skilled, low-to-mid handicapper who wants a compact, workable, forged players' iron with surprising forgiveness and a soft feel.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 T Gen3?
You need maximum forgiveness or distance (the P or XP), easy launch, or you don't strike it consistently.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 T Gen3 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 T Gen3 scores strongest for scratch and tour players, and also suits low-handicap golfers.
What is the PXG 0311 T Gen3 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 T Gen3 rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the PXG 0311 T Gen3 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0311 T Gen3 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.