PXG 0311 XF Gen6 Driver Review

PXG 0311 XF Gen6 Driver Review

As impressed as we were with its affordable 0211 range, PXG’s bread and butter has always been in creating premium, highly adjustable and expertly fitted clubs since it was founded eight years ago. The latest iteration of this, the Gen6 range of metalwoods and irons, boasts new materials and manufacturing techniques that claim to offer sizeable performance gains over the Gen5 range – something I was keen to put to the test.

The 0311 XF Gen6 is one of two new drivers for 2023 and beyond. The XF stands for Xtreme Forgiveness, so we know it designed for a wider range of golfers that prefer a slightly larger profile and stability and straightness versus workability. It is also a model aimed at players who fight a slice and need a helping hand to square the face up at impact. There are a number of improvements from the predecessor, starting with the robotic polishing process used during the manufacturing process which creates tighter CT tolerances, generating faster ball speeds across the entire face. The faces are also taller, creating 12 percent more surface area, and the MOI measures in at over 5500 cm2, close to the legal limit of 5900cm2 and 3.3 percent higher than the Gen5 driver.

At address, the XF model has more of a symmetrical, C-shape to it versus the compact, tear drop profile of the standard 0311 Gen6 driver. There isn’t a whole lot of alignment assistance but the X marks the spot graphic certainly helps position the ball centrally. The carbon fibre crown reinforces that premium look and feel, helped by the subtle white graphics around the perimeter.

When I first hit the 0311 XF Gen6 driver, what instantly impressed me was the rapid repulsion off the face. My shots were all traced by the Trackman launch monitor in calm conditions on the range and my ball speed gain, and resulting distance, was amazing. The 0311 XF gave me a 10 yard boost over my current driver, instantly placing it among the best PXG golf clubs on the market. At my ability level this is a real game-changer. Of course, extra distance alone is useless if you are missing fairways left or right and that’s where this particular model really comes into its own. 

It has a high strength yet lightweight crown that’s made from carbon fibre in multiple layers, which increases the overall stiffness of the clubhead. This saves mass, allowing it to be redistributed low and to the perimeter, delivering…