Wedge · 2025
PXG 0311 V3 Forged Wedge
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 9 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks88
- Distance86
- Feel86
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Rated highest for looks and distance; its softest dimension is workability.
You want the latest forged PXG wedge with a choice of two grinds, tons of greenside and bunker spin, and forgiving full swings - around £170.
You need a 62° lob wedge or the very softest milled feel - look at the Sugar Daddy line or a multi-grind tour wedge.
Pros
- Golf Digest 2026 Hot List Silver - the panel found full swings very forgiving, with minimal loss on off-centre hits
- Two sole grinds (BP with 13° bounce, S with 10°) plus excellent bunker performance in both firm and soft sand
- Tons of spin, especially greenside and from the bunker, from wider, tighter-spaced grooves
- Shapes anything - high, low, left, right, flop or runner
Cons
- Feel split testers - soft for some, firmer for others
- Six lofts only (50-60°) - no 62° lob option
- Premium forged pricing around £170+ without the 100% milling of the Sugar Daddy line
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentSurprisingly forgiving for a forged wedge - the 2026 Hot List panel called the full swings very forgiving with minimal loss on off-center hits, with high-toe weighting and progressive CG raising the moment of inertia and aligning the CG with open-face shots. Strong miss-tolerance in a clean, compact head.
Distance
ExcellentStrong, controllable distance - high launch with good distance and tons of spin, especially greenside and from the bunker, the wider, tighter-spaced grooves designed for more reliable spin generation and improved trajectory control. Dependable yardage control across the scoring shots.
Workability
StrongA clear step up on grind choice - two sole grinds now offered, the BP with 13 degrees of bounce and a wider sole and the S with 10 degrees and heel-toe relief, the panel saying it could shape anything: high, low, left, right, flop, runner. Far more shot and lie versatility than the single-grind 3X, if still short of a full tour grind menu.
Feel
ExcellentSoft, refined forged feel with a caveat - the three-times forging gives a tighter, more uniform grain that delivers a softer feel at impact, with a clean, crisp feel and solid feedback, though feel split testers between soft and firm. The medium-soft 8620 carbon steel feel of the forged line carries through. A very good, if not unanimous, forged feel.
Sound
ExcellentConfident, crisp note - a confident sound with good distance and a great sound with upbeat control, with the forged line's crisp snap on contact and low-pitched click. A clean, satisfying forged acoustic.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and premium - a clean head and easy-to-shape look, with a compact size and traditional shape. Offered in Chrome or Xtreme Dark. A polished, classic PXG profile.
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 V3 Forged Wedge best for?
You want the latest forged PXG wedge with a choice of two grinds, tons of greenside and bunker spin, and forgiving full swings - around £170.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 V3 Forged Wedge?
You need a 62° lob wedge or the very softest milled feel - look at the Sugar Daddy line or a multi-grind tour wedge.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 V3 Forged Wedge suitable for?
The PXG 0311 V3 Forged Wedge suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0311 V3 Forged Wedge best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 V3 Forged Wedge rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on workability.