Equipment

2024 PXG 0311 Gen7 irons, Sugar Daddy III wedges – GolfWRX Launch Report

Published

1 year ago

Aug 7, 2024

What you need to know: PXG is back with a quest to maximize the performance of its irons and wedges with new materials and engineering aiming to make the best, and longest, irons and wedges to date. Engineers went full throttle with the new 0311 Gen7 irons to maximize distance and forgiveness, while retaining the soft feel PXG is known for. Two iron models — 0311 P and 0311 XP — were designed to fit a very wide range of golfers from single-digit handicaps to players who need and want more help. Also: Sugar Daddy III wedges are all new with fewer screws and more sole options to fit more swings and conditions. The original Sugar Daddy DNA is still there so expect a heavy dose of milling and grooves that are up to the legal limit for creating spin.

PXG 0311 Gen7 P & XP irons: What’s new, key technology

Filling an iron with a proprietary polymer is nothing new for PXG, but this new QuantumCOR material is all new. PXG developed QuantumCOR as a way to produce the fastest C.O.R. (coefficient of restitution) possible. This new material is used inside the clubbed to help support the ultra-thin face to produce the maximum C.O.R. allowed by the USGA in an iron. QuantumCOR not only helps to create massive ball speed but also creates a very soft feeling and sounding iron in line with what you would expect from PXG. These irons average about 1 mph more ball speed than the 0311 Gen6 irons.

Speaking of that iron face, a lot of companies claim to be going thinner and thinner, but PXG has the thinnest face in golf with its 0311 Gen7 irons. The face is made from very high-strength stainless steel called HT1770 which is almost twice as strong as traditional stainless. This strength allows PXG engineers to create a 0.050-inch face that will still be durable enough for the swing speeds of the strongest players.

PXG’s Power Channel milling on the back of the face carries over and helps the face flex for a higher launching iron. Screws have always been a big part of PXG clubs, but you will notice that there is only a single screw on the back of the new 0311 Gen7 irons. You can see a ring around the screw with “titanium” etched into it. This titanium insert is used to take about five grams of weight away from the center of the club and move it to the perimeter to boost MOI. This titanium insert works with the internal 20 grams of tungsten out in the toe to move the center of gravity to the center of the face and add forgiveness.

2024 PXG 0311 Gen7 Irons: Additional model details

PXG 0311 Gen7 P

The 0311 Gen7 P irons are built for mid-to-low handicaps who are looking for a combination of distance, forgiveness, and the ability to work the ball. Reduced offset, a thinner topline, and an overall smaller head give a confident look at address and should appeal to the target players. A thinner sole with a reduced trailing edge will offer the player great turf interaction. Lofts on the 0311 Gen7 P irons are more traditional with a 44-degree pitching wedge, 30-degree 7-iron, and 20.5-degree 4-iron. PXG will offer the 0311 Gen7 P irons in the traditional satin chrome finish alongside their Xtreme Dark DLC finish.

PXG 0311 Gen7 XP

If a player is looking for maximum distance and forgiveness, then the 0311 Gen7 XP iron is the tool for the job. Moving to the XP iron will give you a wider sole, more offset, and a larger club head with higher MOI. Even though the XP is built around helping golfers, you still get the same QuantomCOR polymer and tungsten weighting as its smaller sibling. The lofts are a little stronger with the XP as the pitching wedge is 41 degrees, 27-degree 7-iron, and the 4-iron is 18 degrees to get the most out of every shot. A wider sole will help with shots that are hit slightly fat. Like other PXG irons, the Xtreme Dark finish is available on these as well.

Pricing, specs, and availability

Price: $230, $1,610 7-piece set
Price (Xtreme Dark): $239.99, $1,680 7-piece set
At retail: Now

PXG Sugar Daddy III wedges: What’s new, key technology

Sugar Daddy wedges have been known for their high performance and exceptional feel since the first version. PXG took everything it has learned and crammed it into the Sugar Daddy III wedges. This year we get a new S Grind sole option, the BP Grind welcomes a high-toe shape in the lob wedges, full-face grooves on the high-toe lob wedges, and traditional wedge grooves on the gap and sand wedges. PXG also went to a tighter groove pattern with wider grooves for the maximum spin out of any lie.

Twin pockets are milled out of the back of the wedge to move almost eight grams of weight for moving the CG location higher. A higher center of gravity will create more spin and give a player a flatter, more controlled trajectory. Like the Sugar Daddy wedges before, these are 3X forged and then milled to the final shape and grind to ensure the best feel and performance you can get.

Pricing, specs, and availability

Price: $299.99
Price (Xtreme Dark): $349.99
At retail: Now

Equipment

BK’s Breakdowns: Cameron Young’s winning WITB, 2025 Wyndham Championship

Published

3 weeks ago

Aug 4, 2025

Brian Knudson

Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!

Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX

3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX

Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X

Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7

Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype

Whats in the Bag

Peter Malnati WITB 2025 (August)

Published

3 weeks ago

Aug 4, 2025

GolfWRX Staff

Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.

Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX

3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X

7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X

Check out more in-hand photos Malnati’s clubs here.

Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow

Check out more in-hand photos Malnati’s clubs here.

Equipment

GolfWRX Members Choice presented by 2nd Swing: Best driver of 2025

Published

3 weeks ago

Aug 4, 2025

GolfWRX Staff

We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.

What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.

Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.

Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.

Best driver of 2025: The top 5

5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%

Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.

4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%

Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.

3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%

Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”

@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.

2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%

Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”

@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.

1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%

Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”

@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”

You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.

Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote

Driver	Vote percentage (%)
Cobra DS Adapt Max K	4.85%
Ping G430 Max 10K	3.85%
Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond	3.68%
TaylorMade Qi35	3.51%
Callaway Elyte	3.18%
Cobra DS Adapt X	2.34%
Cobra DS Adapt LS	2.17%
TaylorMade Qi35 LS	2.17%