PXG Golf Irons Guide: Understanding The Differences, Similarities And How You Can Pick The Right Stick
High Performing Golf Irons - Customized To Fit Your Game
As PXG's golf iron lineup has grown, golfers now have more choices than ever — not just in technology and price point, but in head shape, skill level, and playing style. To help you make sense of it all, we've put together this guide to PXG's current iron generations, plus the legacy models still out there in golf bags across the country. If you haven't already, check out our guide on golf club fittings and learn about the importance of fittings, our process, and so much more.
PXG's Current Iron Lineup
These are the iron families PXG builds and fits today. From tour-level workability to the most forgiving super game-improvement design we've ever made, there's a stick built for every swing.
Need a quick start guide? Check out our Irons Quiz to help you find your ideal golf iron!
PXG 0311 GEN8 Irons — Explosive Distance, Unmatched Feel
Released in January 2026, PXG's 0311 GEN8 Irons are our current flagship lineup, engineered to deliver maximum ball speed, dialed-in precision, and unmatched feel across three distinct head designs.
- QuantumCOR Polymer — PXG's fastest internal polymer yet, injected into the clubhead cavity to maximize energy transfer for explosive distance while dampening vibrations for exceptional feel.
- Deep Core Recoil Technology — increases internal space behind the clubface so it flexes more efficiently at impact, boosting launch, ball speed, and distance consistency.
- Dual Perimeter Weighting System — lets your PXG fitter independently adjust heel and toe weights from 2g to 12g in 1g increments, dialing in shot shape without changing lie or loft.
- Ultra-thin maraging steel face with refined Power Channel geometry for a hotter face and a larger sweet spot.
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Available in three head shapes:
- 0311 T GEN8 — Tour Performance. Compact head, minimal offset, thinner topline, narrower sole. Built for skilled players who want workability and control.
- 0311 P GEN8 — Players. The sweet spot of the lineup — moderate offset and stronger lofts for a blend of distance, forgiveness, and workability.
- \0311 XP GEN8 — Xtreme Performance. Wider sole, stronger lofts, maximum offset. Built for mid-to-high-handicap golfers chasing more distance, forgiveness, and a higher launch.
PXG 0317 Irons — Ultimate Shot Making Clubs
The 0317 family is PXG's tour-inspired players lineup, built for golfers who want precision, workability, and control — with three head shapes players can mix and match into a single blended set.
0317 T (Tour) — a hollow-bodied, polymer-filled design with a 15-gram internal tungsten weight and S COR polymer fill for high forgiveness with tour-level distance control.
0317 CB (Cavity Back) — a solid-bodied, compact players iron with minimal offset, offering surprisingly high forgiveness and workability for a traditional cavity back.
0317 ST (Super Tour) — a solid-bodied muscle-back blade for maximum workability and shot-making control (3- and 4-irons feature a cavity back in both ST and CB models).
All three models are 3-times forged from 8620 soft carbon steel, feature PXG's Precision Weighting Technology, and share identical lengths and lie specs across the family — so golfers can blend head shapes within a single set without messing up their distance gapping.
PXG 0311 GEN7 Irons — Technology That Performs
GEN7 irons introduced QuantumCOR technology to the 0311 lineup and remain a strong, current option in two head shapes — P and XP.
- Ultra-thin face — just 0.050" thick, made from high-strength HT1770 maraging steel, 15% thinner than the generation before it.
- Titanium Bezel Technology — removes mass from the center of the club and redistributes it to the perimeter for a higher MOI.
- Internal 20-gram toe weight plus Precision Weighting Technology to balance CG and dial in swing weight during your fitting.
- Five-times forged, then milled from 8620 soft carbon steel for a tight grain structure, strong feel, and long-lasting grooves.
Black Ops Irons — Game Improvement, Redefined
Black Ops Irons are built for golfers who want maximum forgiveness and explosive distance in a game-improvement iron, without giving up the soft, forged-like feel PXG is known for.
- XCOR2 Technology — PXG's lightweight polymer core that lets more mass move low and to the perimeter of the clubhead, dramatically increasing MOI.
- Ultra-thin, high-strength maraging steel face for extreme ball speed.
- Dual Cavity Design — removes mass from the center and redistributes it to the perimeter, placing the CG lower and further back for higher launch and more forgiveness.
- Power Channel Technology — a U-shaped internal corridor that increases face deflection for more ball speed.
Wildcat Irons — Built for Beginners & Slower Swing Speeds
Wildcat Irons are PXG's easiest-to-hit, most forgiving irons, purpose-built for golfers just starting out, returning to the game, or looking for maximum confidence at address.
- XCOR2 polymer core paired with a dual cavity design — a weight-saving insert in the outer cavity and a polymer-filled inner cavity — to remove mass from the center and boost forgiveness on mishits.
- Thick, softly rounded topline and generous offset for extra confidence over the ball.
- Deep CG placement promotes a higher, faster launch and straighter results, even on mishits.
Wildcat Irons start at $149.99 and are available individually, as a set, or as part of a full bag bundle — a great option for a new golfer, someone coming back to the game, or any higher-handicap player.
PXG Legacy Irons
The models below are no longer part of PXG's current production lineup, but many golfers still play them, and PXG continues to support fittings, parts, and shaft changes for these clubs.
- 0311 GEN5 - Our most revolutionary technology to-date, these irons deliver profound performance. Watch out- excellence has a new enemy.
- 0311 GEN4 – A crowd favorite only outperformed by our GEN5 Irons, these offer exceptional feel, distance, and forgiveness.
- 0311 GEN3 – Impressively powerful irons featuring Impact Reactor Technology for a soft-yet-solid feel.
- 0311 ST – Our 100% milled Super Tour blades are designed for ultimate workability.
- 0211 ST – Triple forged, solid body irons that provide a killer feel and exceptional workability.
- 0211 XCOR2 - Powered by our patented XCOR2 technology, this progressive set delivers rich performance at a remarkable price.
- 0211 DC – Powered by DualCOR and a progressive set design, these babies deliver serious bang for the buck.
0311 GEN6 Irons
- Available in two head shapes — Players (P) and Xtreme Performance (XP) — GEN6 introduced a 15% thinner face than GEN5 using HT1770 maraging steel.
- XCOR2 polymer material inside the cavity to increase face deflection and mishit performance.
- Milled Power Channel to increase deflection on the top portion of the face, boosting launch angle and ball speed.
- Precision Weighting Technology to fine-tune swing weight while keeping the CG centered.
PXG 0311 GEN5 IRONS- LASER-LIKE ACCURACY
Released in 2022, these irons feature our proprietary, new XCOR2 technology and three breakthrough head designs to deliver formidable forgiveness, tactical accuracy, and impressive distance. Backed by industry-leading engineering, GEN5 Irons advance our original flagship forward.

A result of years of research and development, XCOR2 Technology is our revolutionary core material. Designed to be extremely lightweight, XCOR2 reduces the mass of the core. This allows weight to positioned low and back in the clubhead, which dramatically increases forgiveness. Combined with our ultra-thin face, XCOR2 helps deliver extreme face deflection and wildly fast ball speeds.
Also built into GEN5 Irons is our proprietary Power Channel Technology, a u-shaped corridor on the inner side of the face. The channel creates face movement and improved energy transfer at impact, which boosts launch angle, trajectory, and ball speed.
Made from 8620 soft carbon steel, GEN5's complex body geometry requires separate forgings using five unique sets of tooling and five hits to form each part. The clubhead's back surface is then CNC milled to create an exact, thin-walled, high-performance body design.
GEN5 Irons also integrate Precision Weighting Technology, with five heel/toe weights and one adjustable, large weight. The adjustable weight, located near the CG on the back of the clubhead, can be fine-tuned during a fitting to achieve optimal personalized performance.
PXG 0311 GEN5 Irons are available in three distinct head shapes - XP (Xtreme Performance), P (Players) and T (Tour) – and two head-turning finishes – Chrome and Black Label Elite.
- GEN5 0311 T – Tour Performance. Built for the skilled golfer seeking control and workability
- GEN5 0311 P – Players. Built for everyone seeking the ideal mix of distance and forgiveness.
- GEN5 0311 XP – Xtreme Performance. Built for the golfer seeking maximum forgiveness.
Available Lofts: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, W, G
PXG 0311 GEN4 Irons - Personalized Performance
Released in 2021, PXG GEN4 Irons introduce our proprietary new XCOR Technology. The result of a multi-year research and development project, XCOR was engineered specifically for use in PXG's GEN4 Iron lineup. The material is incredibly soft and has high C.O.R., supporting more face movement and a colossal sweet spot. Coupled with PXG's ultra-thin face – the thinnest in golf – GEN4 Irons offer a powerful combination of unbelievable forgiveness, explosive distance, and an incredible sound and feel.

Made from 8620 soft carbon steel, GEN4's complex body geometry requires separate forgings using five unique sets of tooling and five hits to form each part. The clubhead's back surface is then CNC milled to create an exact, thin-walled, high-performance body design.
GEN4 Irons also integrate new Precision Weighting Technology. The sizeable adjustable weight located near the CG on the back of the clubhead allows golfers to quickly and easily experience various head weight configurations during a fitting.
With three head designs – Xtreme Performance, Players, and Tour – PXG is taking personalized performance to the absolute extreme to ensure golfers at every level of the game get the most out of their irons.
- GEN4 0311 T – Tour Performance. Optimized for advanced workability and shot shaping.
- GEN4 0311 P – Players. The ideal mix of distance and forgiveness.
- GEN4 0311 XP – Xtreme Performance. Delivering maximum forgiveness and power.
Available Lofts: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, W, G

PXG 0311 GEN3 Irons - The Ultimate Game Changer
Released in 2020, our 0311 GEN3 Irons deliver an incredible combination of distance, forgiveness, accuracy.

Powered by our Patented Impact Reactor Technology and the world’s thinnest club face, these 5-times forged then milled irons are the ultimate game changer.
Compared to our GEN2 Irons, PXG GEN3 Irons deliver faster ball speeds (+3mph), a lower spin rate (5767 vs. 5887), and a 5-6yard increase in carry distance.
- GEN3 0311 T– Tour Performance. Maximum workability and distance control. Designed for highly skilled golfers.
- GEN3 0311 P – Players. Ideal balance of playability and forgiveness. Appeals to a wide range of golfers.
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GEN3 0311 XP – Xtreme Performance. Optimized for distance and forgiveness.
Sweet spot larger than Texas.
You can find more information on the difference between our GEN3 Iron models right here.
Available Lofts: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, W, G
PXG 0311 St Blades - A Pure Tour Blade
Designed to support the needs of advanced golfers, 0311 ST Irons deliver lower launch, higher spin, and more control while surprisingly easy to hit.
A pure tour blade, 0311 ST Irons feature PXG's signature Perimeter Weighting Technology, a narrow sole design, and compact blade length. These attributes support the performance characteristics desired by better players.
Each clubhead is NiCr plated for corrosion resistance and presents an anti-glare finish to eliminate distractions at address.
Triple-forged billet of 8620 soft carbon steel, the strong, yet "soft" alloy helps prolong the life of the grooves and enhances the appearance of the irons over time. Using a CNC mill, every surface, curve, and angle are produced to exacting specifications for consistent performance and advanced shot-making.
Available Lofts: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, W


PXG 2021 0211 St Irons - The Ultimate In Club Control
Ideal for better golfers looking for the ultimate in club control at a killer price – our PXG 2021 0211 ST Irons are triple forged, solid-body blade irons that provide exceptional feel and workability in a clean blade design.
"We couldn't help it. We had to see if we could develop a pure tour blade that packs a punch at a killer price tag," said PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons. "Good enough for the tour, but designed for the average Joe, 0211 ST Irons feel as good as they look and perform like a car on rails."
Even though 2021 0211 ST Irons are blades by design, the mass's strategic repositioning throughout the clubhead results in an increased overall moment of inertia (MOI). A tapered sole and back-bottom flange design add mass towards the toe side of the clubhead, while additional material is removed from the upper mid-section and repositioned to the high toe. These strategic attributes make 0211 ST Irons surprisingly forgiving for a solid-bodied blade.
Available Lofts: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, W, G
PXG 0211 XCOR2 IRONS – ELITE PERFORMANCE. UNBEATABLE VALUE.
Built for the everyday golfer, these built-to-spec irons employ some of our flagship technologies to meet the needs of a wide audience of golfers. PXG 0211 XCOR2 Irons were engineered as an innovative progressive set, offering greater forgiveness in harder-to-hit long irons and maximum control in the short irons. Rich in performance, they deliver terrific distance, enhanced spin characteristics, and exacting accuracy.
PXG XCOR2 Irons share innovative technology with our flagship GEN5 Irons. Both models feature XCOR2, our revolutionary polymer core technology that allows more mass to be positioned low and to the perimeter or the club head which drastically helps to increase MOI and forgiveness while delivering big on feel.
The XCOR2s also feature Power Channel Technology which creates face movement and transfers energy to increase launch angle, trajectory, and ball speed.
PXG 0211 DC Irons - Precision And Distance For Golfers Of Every Skill
PXG 0211 DC Irons deliver extreme precision and insane distance for golfers at every skill level.
We cut our margins to the bone on these incredible golf clubs to give everyone a reason to experience PXG's killer patented technology.

Featuring a progressive offset makes it easy to square up the iron's face, and a progressive bounce helps the clubhead glide through the turf. An angled top rail positions the CG closer to the clubface's center, high MOI, more forgiveness, and excellent consistency.
Made from 431 stainless steel and powered by PXG's proprietary DualCOR System (the same system as found in our GEN3 Irons).
Available Lofts: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, W, G, S, L
Find The Right PXG Iron For Your Game: Online, In-Store Or Over The Phone
We offer several ways to help players find their ideal golf club set up. Our online fitting tools are built by PXG Engineers and provide a simple way to fast fit your equipment.
If you need a little extra help making your selection or have questions about which might be the right club for you, PXG Player Support is here is assist at 1.844.PLAY.PXG. Not only are they on hand to answer questions, but our team of Fitting Specialists can also fit you over the phone.
For the ultimate experience – our PXG Fitting Specialists are equipped with a complete matrix of premium shafts, head models, and TrackMan® data to support the decision-making process. Find and get fitted at a location near you.
Last updated 2026 to include current product offerings. Prices accurate at time of publication.