Driver · 2022
PXG 0311 XF 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 8 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel85
- Sound85
- Looks85
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Rated highest for feel and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You want maximum forgiveness and a straight, stable flight, and will trade a little distance for it.
You want the lowest spin and most distance (the standard 0311) or a compact, workable shape.
Pros
- The most forgiving PXG of 2022 — a big, stable, high-MOI head
- Accuracy and consistency over raw distance, with a much-improved feel and sound
- Adjustable bias from three perimeter weight ports
Cons
- Mid-spin and forgiveness-first — gives up a little distance to the standard 0311
- A big footprint that better players may find bulky
- Premium price
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongThe safer-missing of the two Gen5s — a bigger, deeper head with weight pushed to the edges makes it PXG's steadiest of the year.
Distance
SolidSolid, not standout — the mid-spin, forgiveness-first setup gives up a little distance to the lower-spin standard 0311.
Workability
FairA stability-first head — three weights let you nudge the bias, but the big, deep shape wants to fly straight.
Feel
ExcellentA quick, lively strike — the ball fires off the face, with a notably better, gratifying impact.
Sound
ExcellentA big, forceful note at impact — sitting between a metal ring and a flat thud, and much better than older PXGs.
Looks at address
ExcellentA big, confidence-boosting head — a clean, pared-back sole and carbon top, though chunkier than the standard 0311.
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 XF GEN5 Driver Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 XF Gen5 Driver Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 Drivers Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 XF Gen5 Golf Driver Review (tested) | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 Drivers Review (Standard & XF) | Golf Reviews Guide
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 XF GEN5 Driver Review | Golf in the Air
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 XF GEN5 Driver — specs | 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 XF Gen5 best for?
You want maximum forgiveness and a straight, stable flight, and will trade a little distance for it.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 XF Gen5?
You want the lowest spin and most distance (the standard 0311) or a compact, workable shape.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 XF Gen5 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 XF Gen5 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0311 XF Gen5 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 XF Gen5 rates highest for forgiveness and feel, and is softest on workability.
Does the PXG 0311 XF Gen5 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0311 XF Gen5 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.