What’s new? How much do they cost? And, how do they perform? Max McVittie brings you the low down on PXG’s new iron range.
After 10 years in the making, PXG have released their 0311 GEN7 and 0311 XP GEN7 irons. PXG say that their GEN7 release are the most forgiving irons they have ever made. They also claim they are the softest feeling irons the American brand has ever made.
Which irons will best suit you? Let’s take a deep dive to find out…
PXG 0311 GEN7 Irons: The Technology
PXG’s 0311 GEN7 irons have been designed and engineered to deliver an ideal balance of workability and forgiveness. In comparison, the 0311 XP GEN7 irons are made to deliver extreme distance performance, along with added forgiveness.
A new Proprietary Internal Polymer has been developed for the irons. The new GEN7 irons feature new material which was developed together with a polymer material expert. This meant PXG were able to produce the fastest COR possible. COR, is the ‘Coefficient of Restitution’, essentially the term describing energy transferred between two objects. More COR usually means more distance. PXG say the irons have the maximum COR allowed per USGA limits.
As a result of this engineering, which was the product of a 10-year R&D phase, the GEN7 irons are able to deliver a combination of distance and forgiveness, without sacrificing one for the other. These new GEN irons have the largest distance gains from the previous GEN in PXG’s history.
The GEN 7 irons also possess a high-strength ultra-thin face design, so thin that PXG claims it’s the thinnest face in golf. Using High Strength HT1770 Maraging Grade Stainless Steel Material, they are nearly twice as strong as the widely used 17-4 Stainless Steel Material. The thin face helps to achieve high levels of forgiveness as well as enhanced feel and sound. PXG have also developed power channel technology as part of their club face design to enable players to hit a higher launching shot.
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GEN7 irons also have boosted MOI due to the lightweight titanium insert, which removes mass from the centre of the club. This again adds to the club’s forgiveness, whilst also saving five grams of mass. An internal tungsten toe weight also boosts the MOI and forgiveness. The toe weight additionally helps to balance the CG location in the club face.
PXG have incorporated added mass in the top rail of the irons. The GEN7 irons have improved forgiveness on heel and toe misses because of the higher MOI in the vertical axis. The added mass also increases the MOI in the horizontal axis of the club to improve forgiveness on high and low misses. PXG’s P irons have a 3.1% MOI increase from the GEN6 model, whilst the XP irons have a 2.5% increase from the previous generation model.
Other technological features include the forged 8620 body and precision weighting technology. This weighting technology allows golfers to use the lighter and heavier-weight configurations available. Something particularly useful when going through swing adjustments.
PXG 0311 GEN7 Irons: The Line-up
The PXG 0311 GEN7 irons range features two models: P and XP. Each model offers a different performance incentive and is suitable for different levels of golfers.
PXG 0311 P GEN7 Irons
Looks: Designed with a midsized head with a moderate amount of offset.
Main attributes: The 0311 P GEN7 irons are designed for those who want a club with a mix of forgiveness, as well as distance and workability capabilities.
Who is it for?: For low to mid handicappers.
PXG 0311 XP GEN7 Irons
Looks: Shape and style is very similar to that of the P GEN7 irons. However, the club face is less steep and has a larger-sized head with more offset.
Main attributes: Designed for maximum distance performance.
Who is it for?: For mid to high handicappers. The irons are made to be hit easier than the P model with its bigger face and higher level of forgiveness.
