PXG
0311 GEN3
The PXG 0311 GEN3 is a players cavity iron released in 2020, designed for low to mid handicappers (typically 0–12 HCP) who want a players' look at address with a touch more forgiveness than a full blade. The cavity provides perimeter weighting that supports slightly off-centre strikes. The 2020 model's 7-iron is lofted at 31.5°, sitting in the moderate range that balances distance and gapping.
Loft Specifications
| 4i | 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0° | 24.0° | 27.5° | 31.5° | 36.0° | 40.5° | 45.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Technology
About the PXG 0311 GEN3
The PXG 0311 GEN3 features a classic cavity back construction that redistributes weight to the perimeter for improved MOI while maintaining the look and feel preferred by lower-handicap golfers. At impact it delivers a blend of feedback and forgiveness, with a slightly softer sensation than a blade on well-struck shots.
Loft Analysis
The PXG 0311 GEN3's 7-iron is lofted at 31.5° — near-traditional — close to the classic 32–34° benchmark. For a golfer with an 85–95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 145–155 yards. The 5-iron (24°) to 7-iron gap of 7.5° is spread across a wide range, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 45° provides a conventional loft window that pairs cleanly with a 50–52° gap wedge.
Who Should Play the PXG 0311 GEN3?
- ✓Low to mid handicappers (0–12 HCP) looking for a refined address profile
- ✓Players who want some perimeter weighting without a game-improvement look
- ✓Improving golfers moving down from a game-improvement set
- ✓Golfers carrying a 7-iron in the 145–165 yard window
Frequently Asked Questions
What loft is the PXG 0311 GEN3 7-iron?
The PXG 0311 GEN3 (2020) 7-iron has a loft of 31.5°. This sits in a moderate range that provides a good balance of distance and traditional gapping.
What handicap are the PXG 0311 GEN3 irons suited for?
The PXG 0311 GEN3 is a players cavity iron, designed for low to mid handicappers (typically 0–12 HCP). Golfers with a handicap above 12 would typically find more benefit in a game-improvement design.
What gap wedge should I use with the PXG 0311 GEN3?
The PXG 0311 GEN3 pitching wedge is 45°. A 50° gap wedge and 54° sand wedge would create clean separation. If you play a 60° lob wedge, a 46° and 52° pairing also works.
How do the PXG 0311 GEN3 irons feel at impact?
The PXG 0311 GEN3 is designed to feel a blend of feedback and forgiveness, with a slightly softer sensation than a blade on well-struck shots.
Are the PXG 0311 GEN3 irons still available?
The PXG 0311 GEN3 (2020) represents the an earlier generation of this model. Newer versions may be available — use our iron finder to compare this set against the latest releases.
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