Irons · 2022
PXG 0311 T Gen5
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 5 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel88
- Looks87
- Sound84
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're an elite or low-handicap player who wants a compact, workable Tour iron with a buttery-soft yet explosive feel - blade looks and shot control with a dose of forgiveness.
You need maximum forgiveness or distance (the P or XP), easy launch, or a true one-piece blade (the ST).
Pros
- A blade-like Tour iron with added forgiveness - high MOI without sacrificing the buttery-soft feel
- A soft yet explosive feel unique to PXG - the XCOR2 polymer fills the cavity behind an incredibly thin face
- Long, precise and workable - extra workability versus the P and XP, with steady spin and ~1 mph more ball speed than Gen4
- Carried on the PGA Tour by Zach Johnson
Cons
- More compact and slightly less forgiving than the P and XP - you need to find the middle
- Premium-priced
- Purists may still prefer a one-piece forged blade (the ST)
By dimension
Forgiveness
ModestBlade looks, added forgiveness - a blade for skilled golfers that adds forgiveness without sacrificing the buttery-soft feel, with high MOI for a compact head. Strong forgiveness for a compact Tour iron, if you find the middle, behind the P and XP.
Distance
ExcellentLong and efficient - the new tech adds about 1 mph of ball speed and a yard of carry over Gen4 while keeping spin steady, with exceptional distance and fast ball speed. Strong distance for a compact players' iron.
Workability
StrongThe shaper of the line - the T is long, precise and workable, with extra workability versus the more forgiving P and XP, and easy workability and trajectory control. The most workable Gen5 hollow-body.
Feel
ExcellentSoft yet explosive - the XCOR2 polymer filling the cavity behind an incredibly thin face gives a soft yet explosive feel that is satisfying and unique to PXG, with outstandingly soft and crisp impact. One of the best-feeling players' irons of its era.
Sound
ExcellentSoft and crisp - a satisfying, soft-yet-crisp note from the XCOR2-filled head, a satisfying sound. A refined acoustic matching the soft feel.
Looks at address
ExcellentThe most compact Gen5 - the most compact head in the Gen5 line, a blade for skilled golfers that draws envious glances. 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 GEN5 Irons Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 iron Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 Irons (0311 T, 0311 P, 0311 XP) - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 T GEN5 Iron Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 Irons Review - T, P & XP - GolfReviewsGuide
- Read the full review at PXG 0311T Gen5 Iron Tour Players - PGAClubTracker
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 T Gen5 best for?
You're an elite or low-handicap player who wants a compact, workable Tour iron with a buttery-soft yet explosive feel - blade looks and shot control with a dose of forgiveness.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 T Gen5?
You need maximum forgiveness or distance (the P or XP), easy launch, or a true one-piece blade (the ST).
What handicap is the PXG 0311 T Gen5 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 T Gen5 scores strongest for low-handicap golfers, and also suits scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0311 T Gen5 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 T Gen5 rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the PXG 0311 T Gen5 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0311 T Gen5 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.