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 29 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks87
- Sound85
- Feel84
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Rated highest for looks and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You want PXG's GEN5 looks, feel and adjustability with extra forgiveness - a wider, higher-MOI, mid-spin head that inspires confidence.
You want the lowest spin, the most workability or the most compact shape - the standard 0311 GEN5 is the move.
Pros
- More forgiving than the standard GEN5 - a wider face with about 6% more MOI, developed to inspire ultimate confidence
- Inherits the GEN5's hot feel and excellent, explosive sound
- Class-leading adjustability via interchangeable sole weights, plus a matte-black, premium look
- A mid-spin, high-confidence head that keeps the ball in play
Cons
- Less workable and a touch shorter than the low-spin standard GEN5
- Mid spin and a wider profile give up a little to the standard in wind and outright distance
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongThe standout, and clearly above the standard GEN5 - a wider face with 6% more MOI than the standard, developed with a mid-spin design to inspire ultimate confidence, a genuinely stable, forgiving head. The forgiving counterpart to the lower-MOI standard.
Distance
StrongStrong, if a touch behind the low-spin standard - a mid-spin design rather than the standard's lower spin, with strong ball speed on and off centre. Long and consistent, with the higher MOI aiding retention, but not the outright low-spin distance of the standard.
Workability
FairLower than the standard - the wider, higher-MOI head is built for stability and confidence rather than shaping, the forgiveness-first option. The weight system still tunes bias, but the wider profile resists working the ball more than the compact standard.
Feel
ExcellentHot and informative, shared with the GEN5 platform - the ball feels like it jumps off the face, hot but with plenty of feedback, an energetic impact. A lively, fast sensation.
Sound
ExcellentExcellent, shared with the GEN5 - explosive, full and resounding, between a tink and a thunk but leaning toward the latter, a satisfying and powerful note. A real step up from earlier PXG drivers.
Looks at address
ExcellentPremium, if a touch larger - the matte-black, full AV-carbon crown is arguably the best-looking of 2022, and the XF carries the same premium aesthetic in a wider, more confidence-inspiring footprint. Gorgeous, though less compact than the standard.
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 - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Gen5 Golf Driver Review - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5: Built for Speed, Baby... And Forgiveness - WiscoGolfAddict
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN5 Driver Review - The Golf Bandit
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 XF Gen5 best for?
You want PXG's GEN5 looks, feel and adjustability with extra forgiveness - a wider, higher-MOI, mid-spin head that inspires confidence.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 XF Gen5?
You want the lowest spin, the most workability or the most compact shape - the standard 0311 GEN5 is the move.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 XF Gen5 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 XF Gen5 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the PXG 0311 XF Gen5 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 XF Gen5 rates highest for looks at address and forgiveness, 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 high launch and mid spin.