Equipment
2021 PXG Gen4 irons: Precision-driven performance
After teasing us for weeks PXG is delivering all the tech details of their new Gen4 irons featuring the 0311 XP, 0311 P, and 0311 T irons, and we’re here to break it down.
Gen4 iron goals
- Utilize all available technology to improve performance.
- Optimize internal material to increase distance and feel.
- Make them easier to dial in for each individual golfer.
2021 PXG Gen4 irons: Technology
PXG irons have always been about pushing the envelope of technology and performance without sacrificing looks or feel. Now with the release of the PXG Gen4 series—featuring the 0311 XP, 0311 P, and 0311 T irons—PXG is taking things even further with improved technology and construction methods.
“Our goal is always to excel at the process of building the best clubs possible. We start with a target and we’ll do anything to reach that performance goal – we’ve actually overachieved with the new Gen4 iron.”
– Bob Parsons, Founder PXG
Technology and design keys
Let’s start with the body, where PXG is once again utilizing a high-end, five-times forging process to shape the 8620 soft carbon steel to within tight tolerances of its final spec. This five-step process requires multiple forging dies, and unlike with casting, where molds have a much longer life-cycle, the forging dies to need to be replaced more often to keep production parts in-spec. It costs more, but the end result is a better final component.
Now to the faces of the PXG 0311 irons, which are made from HT 17170 high-strength maraging steel. This is the same steel used in the construction of the faces for PXG fairway woods and hybrids and is designed for flex and speed. This material allows the engineers to stretch the limit of face thickness and increase ball speed and save mass to be repositioned around the head to increase MOI (forgiveness).
Finally, when it comes to technology, it wouldn’t be a PXG iron if it wasn’t filled with a material to support the super-thin face, and for the Gen4 irons, engineers are using a softer more compressible material to allow the face to flex while still maintaining structural stability. More flex means more rebound, and more rebound equals more distance from shots hit around the face.
One big change – One big weight
The PXG Gen4 series is a total design departure from anything PXG has done before, and the most noticeable element—especially in the irons—is the signature smaller weight screws have been mostly removed in favor of a single larger one.
This larger centrally located weight screw in the rear of the irons eliminates the need for swing weight to be dialed in using tip weights located in the hosel. Yes, hosel tip weights are still standard in most irons in the industry and don’t generally have an effect on performance, but at a very very finite level, they alter the CG (center of gravity), and when your goal is perfection, you don’t cut corners.
Just heads up for you tinkerers though, the weights will be factory-installed and are not intended to be changed after the final build, but they will be used by fitters during the fitting process to offer another level to the PXG custom fitting experience.
Meet the PXG Gen4 iron models
0311 XP
The 0311 XP is the largest iron in the Gen4 0311 family and is intended for mid-to-higher handicap golfers who are looking for additional height and distance from their irons. The XP also features the greatest amount of offset, but can still be easily blended with other irons in the series to build combo sets if requested.
0311 P
The 0311 P is Goldilock’s “just right” bowl of porridge in iron form. It offers the perfect blend of playability and forgiveness in a medium to compact package intended for mid to lower handicap golfers. The 0311 P has a moderate amount of offset that transitions through the set which makes it the perfect candidate to combo with the XP longer irons or the T short irons…
0311T
The 0311 T’s are the smallest “hollow body” iron in the PXG lineup and offer all the same technology but in a compact profile. If you want something smaller than this, it’s going to have to be the 0311, or 0211 ST ( Super Tour ) blades.
With the 0311T, you get workability and ball speed from a blade-like club, without the worry of coming up way short if you miss it outside of the sweet spot. Thanks to the small amount of progressive offset they also combo very nicely with the 0311_ longer irons.
Pricing and availability
The entire PXG Gen 4 line of clubs are now available to be custom ordered from PXG through PXG.com, and all three new 0311 iron models are priced at $349.99 a club, in-stock configurations with additional shaft and grip options available with an upcharge.
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
- 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
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
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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% |
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Ned
Mar 11, 2021 at 5:38 am
There is no way any iron is two plus times the price of any other golf iron. Side by side stats will prove that.