PXG 0311 irons have a long tradition of combining distance, forgiveness, and soft feel since their introduction 10 years ago. Bob Parsons started PXG with irons that were built differently and performed differently, and since then, his team has strived for more and more with each generation. Now we get the latest from the PXG engineering team in the 0311 Gen8 iron, and they could be the best this Arizona-based company has made.

“With Gen8, we focused on elevating every performance variable without compromise,” said Mike Nicolette, Sr. Director of Irons Research & Development. “From the polymer to the face architecture to the weighting system, every element works together to maximize energy transfer, tighten dispersion, and deliver the soft, responsive feel golfers expect from PXG.”

Each iron, including the 0311 X Utility, has a body that is 5x forged from 8620 steel for a soft and responsive feel. Forging each head 5 times enables the forging press to produce a more precise, detailed part. It is more expensive, but when you are building multi-piece heads like PXG, you need that precision to get the weight exactly where you need it.

During that forging process, there are internal voids designed to accommodate high-density tungsten weights. This internal tungsten is out in the toe section and varies from 15g to 25g, depending on the iron, to help boost MOI and create launch conditions specific to each iron. That forged body is then attached to a very thin and flexible maraging steel face so each iron has the ball speed it needs to perform at the highest level. But PXG has done its research, and to help eliminate flyers or inconsistent speeds off the face, its Power Channel is designed into the back of the club face. Power Channel runs along the top and sides of the face to control how the face flexes and optimize launch conditions.

PXG has been known for being one of the pioneers in hollow body iron design, and the new 0311 Gen8 irons keep that alive with QuantumCOR polymer inside. QuantumCOR was developed to produce the fastest ball speeds while working in stride with the ultra-thin maraging steel face. This polymer material is the softest PXG to create a great feel and sound, but it also has to be lightweight and rebound quickly to create speed. The third part of this performance trifecta is called Deep Recoil technology, and it is how PXG engineered more space between the face and the back of the iron where the polymer is compressed further for more energy transfer and extra distance.

This year’s irons also feature two weights on the back of the club head that will allow your fitter to really tailor these irons to your swing. The Dual Perimeter Weighting System can be used in several ways to help golfers. The simple part is changing out weights to get the perfect swing weight for a custom build or feel preference. Fitters can also swap out a heavy weight in the heel to allow a player to release the club more easily and get the ball on a straighter starting line. Moving a heavy weight out towards the toe can help slow the iron rotation down during the swing and help create more consistent center-face contact.

0311 Gen8 P

The 0311 P is the bread-and-butter iron that packs a ton of performance into a mid-sized head. From scratch players to mid handicap, the 0311 P creates longer shots with control and higher peak height. A medium thickness topline and a small amount of offset look good in the bag and from the address. This is the iron that will offer the best blend of distance, forgiveness, and looks.

0311 Gen8 T

PXG went with a short blade length and slightly taller face for a more players look. But the looks didn’t take away any performance that the 0311 T produces. While the face is thin, it is slightly thicker than the other 0311 irons to offer more control and increase spin for hitting different shots into the green. The 0311 T gives you a thinner topline, sole, and less offset for confidence at address.

0311 Gen8 XP

If you are looking for maximum performance, then the 0311 XP is the larger-sized club head that will do it all. The thinnest face and strongest lofts in the line will create massive ball speed and distance, while the internal tungsten weighting will get the ball in the air quickly. Mid- to high-handicap players who need some extra forgiveness will love the high MOI and extended sweet spot, which creates good shots when shots are off-center.

0311 Gen8 X Utility

PXG 0311 Gen8 Iron Specs & Pricing

• Chrome: $229 Per Iron($1,603  7-piece set)
• Xtreme Dark: $249 Per Iron ($1,743  7-piece set)
• X Utility: $229 (Chrome), $249 (Xtreme Dark)