Irons · 2021
PXG 0311 XP Gen4
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
- Distance86
- Forgiveness85
- Feel84
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Rated highest for distance and forgiveness; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a mid-to-high handicapper who's played game-improvement irons and wants maximum distance, easy high launch and forgiveness - with a surprisingly soft feel.
You want workability or a compact head (the T or P), the lowest controlled flight, or you already strike it well.
Pros
- The longest and most forgiving Gen4 - the biggest head with the highest MOI for mid-to-high handicaps
- Faster and longer than Gen3 - the new XCOR polymer adds 2.1 mph ball speed and 5.6 yards of carry on its own
- Maximum distance with additional height - easy to launch for slower swings
- A buttery-soft feel rare for a game-improvement distance iron
Cons
- The least workable Gen4 - a distance-and-forgiveness iron, not a shot-shaper
- The largest head in the Gen4 line
- Premium-priced
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentThe most forgiving Gen4 - the longest and most forgiving of the Gen4 line, the biggest head with the highest MOI, the largest Gen4 iron, well suited to mid-to-high handicaps. Elite, game-improvement forgiveness.
Distance
ExcellentThe longest Gen4 - the new XCOR material switch alone adds 2.1 mph of ball speed and 5.6 yards of carry to the XP, the longest of the line, Gen4 gaining over 2 mph and 5 yards versus Gen3. Elite distance.
Workability
FairDistance over shaping - the biggest, most game-improvement head, built for distance and forgiveness rather than shaping, a max-distance iron rather than a shot-shaper. Low workability, by design.
Feel
ExcellentSurprisingly soft - the XP Gen4 feels great, with a buttery-soft feel rare for a game-improvement iron, the new XCOR polymer enhancing feel. Excellent feel for a distance iron.
Sound
StrongSolid and clean - a solid, lively note off the XCOR-filled head, a clean acoustic. A refined sound for a game-improvement iron.
Looks at address
StrongBig but clean - the largest head in the Gen4 line, with a clean PXG finish despite the game-improvement size. A reassuring, surprisingly tidy game-improvement footprint.
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 XP GEN4 Irons Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Gen4 irons Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 GEN4 Irons: The XCOR Factor - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PXG 0311 Gen4 Iron Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at 2021 PXG Gen4 irons: Precision-driven performance - GolfWRX
- Read the full review at Gen4 Iron Comparison - PXG (specs)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0311 XP Gen4 best for?
You're a mid-to-high handicapper who's played game-improvement irons and wants maximum distance, easy high launch and forgiveness - with a surprisingly soft feel.
Who should avoid the PXG 0311 XP Gen4?
You want workability or a compact head (the T or P), the lowest controlled flight, or you already strike it well.
What handicap is the PXG 0311 XP Gen4 suitable for?
The PXG 0311 XP Gen4 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the PXG 0311 XP Gen4 best at?
In our research the PXG 0311 XP Gen4 rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.
Does the PXG 0311 XP Gen4 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0311 XP Gen4 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and mid spin.