Driver · 2021
PXG 0811 XT 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 29 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Sound83
- Feel82
- Looks81
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Rated highest for sound and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're a 105 mph-plus swing speed player who finds the centre consistently and wants a compact, workable, aerodynamic tour head built for pure ball speed.
You're not a high-speed, consistent striker - you'll leave forgiveness on the table; the 0811 X (low spin) or XF (max forgiveness) are better fits.
Pros
- Pure ball-speed gain via an aerodynamic, low-drag tour head - built for 105 mph-plus swing speeds
- The most compact, workable PXG GEN4 head - a clean tour tear-drop shape
- Full weight-port adjustability and the GEN4's solid, slightly metallic sound
- Rewards the consistent centre-striker with extra distance
Cons
- The least forgiving GEN4 head - a smaller face leaves little room for error
- Only high-swing-speed players need apply, plus the same divisive silver crown
By dimension
Forgiveness
FairThe least forgiving GEN4 head, by design - only high swing speed players need apply, otherwise you're leaving forgiveness on the table, and the smallest footprint and shallower face leave less room for error than the X or XF. A tour head that demands a centre strike.
Distance
StrongPure speed, for the fast swinger - a new aerodynamically optimized, low-drag tour head whose purpose is flat-out ball speed gain for 105 mph-plus players, not low-spin CG trickery. Maximizes ball speed for high swing speeds, long for its target striker.
Workability
SolidThe most workable GEN4 head - the tour-inspired, smallest, most compact model, a distinct compact tear-drop tour shape. The smaller head gives a good striker the most control to shape shots, plus the weight ports for bias.
Feel
ExcellentGood, with less margin - it feels good off the face, but there's a bit less room for error because of the smaller clubface, helped by the Honeycomb TPE insert. A quality tour feel that rewards precision.
Sound
ExcellentConsistent with the line - a solid mid-range, slightly metallic crack from good strikes, the result of the Honeycomb TPE insert damping vibrations. Confident and non-harsh.
Looks at address
StrongClean tour shape, divisive crown - a distinct, compact tear-drop tour shape with the crown more parallel to the sole, but the aluminum-infused silver hybrid crown divides opinion. A sharp, sleek address profile let down for some by the busy finish.
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 0811 XT GEN4 Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0811 X, XT & XF Gen4 Drivers Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at PXG 0811 GEN4 X, XF and XT Drivers - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at PXG 0811 GEN4 Driver Review - XT, X & XF - GolfReviewsGuide
- Read the full review at The PXG 0811 GEN4 driver comes under friendly fire! - Worldwide Golf
- Read the full review at PXG 0811 XT GEN4 Driver - 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the PXG 0811 XT Gen4 best for?
You're a 105 mph-plus swing speed player who finds the centre consistently and wants a compact, workable, aerodynamic tour head built for pure ball speed.
Who should avoid the PXG 0811 XT Gen4?
You're not a high-speed, consistent striker - you'll leave forgiveness on the table; the 0811 X (low spin) or XF (max forgiveness) are better fits.
What handicap is the PXG 0811 XT Gen4 suitable for?
The PXG 0811 XT Gen4 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the PXG 0811 XT Gen4 best at?
In our research the PXG 0811 XT Gen4 rates highest for distance and sound, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the PXG 0811 XT Gen4 have a shot bias?
The PXG 0811 XT Gen4 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.