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Updated: Nov 7, 2026Contains affiliate links
PXG irons are expensive, so are you unsure whether you can choose one without hitting it? Fixing the order in which you compare the numbers cuts the hesitation.
PXG 0311 Gen8 irons start at ¥37,400 per iron (incl. tax) in Japan and $229 in the US, in three models: T, P and XP.
The Japan product page gives no release date. The US launch was announced on PXG's blog on Jan 15, 2026.
The models differ most in 7-iron loft: XP 27°, P 30°, T 32°. That's 5° from top to bottom.
I average 72 with a best of 68, and as a gear nerd who spends his time studying how clubs are built, I lined up the three models and the previous Gen7 on PXG's official numbers. By the end you'll know which one to look at.
What I learned holding it in a shop: In October 2026 I held the 7-iron of the PXG 0311 P and took a stance with it, alone, in front of a golf shop's counter. The air conditioning kept it at about 24°C. My impression was that the head is on the large side and easy to address, and I looked at the size of the head and the thickness of the sole. What was hard was that, since I could not hit it, I could not tell how the ball would fly. I only looked at the T and XP in a shop. I have never hit a PXG iron (I have not hit the Gen7 either). I did ask about the terms for ordering one in, and what I asked about was delivery time and warranty. I have never placed an order.
The Gear Nerd's Pick
If you can't decide between the three, I'd go and look at the middle one, the P. Its 7-iron is 30°, 37 in, with .125 in of offset. It isn't as tight as the T (32°, .075 in) and isn't as strong-lofted as the XP (27°, 37.5 in, .165 in). On top of that, the Gen8 lets you swap the heel and toe weights from 2 to 12 g and shift the left-right tendency of the ball flight afterward. PXG says weight toward the toe is meant to curb pulls and hooks, and weight toward the heel is meant to curb pushes and slices. Once you've picked the head size, the weights handle the fine tuning. So for a first pick, I'd start from the P, the middle of the range. That's how I choose.
Where to buy this product
PXG 0311 GEN8 Irons (single)
Image: Rakuten Ichiba
- PXG official store (US)RecommendedOfficial product page
- Rakuten IchibaRakuten product page
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In this article
- Bottom line
- PXG 0311 Gen8 Irons: Release Date and Price
- T vs P vs XP: 7-Iron Loft and Length Side by Side
- Gen7 vs Gen8: What Changed, on PXG's Numbers
- What Do the Heel and Toe Weights Change?
- From JPY 37,400 for 1 club: how much for how many clubs?
- Set against the irons I use now, how different are the 7-iron lofts?
- From the fitting appointment to delivery
- Which of the Three Models to Choose
- How to Buy the PXG 0311 Gen8 in Japan or from Overseas
- What I learned holding the PXG 0311 P in a shop
- About the writer and sources
- FAQ
Bottom line
One caution first.
The 7-iron lofts differ by 5°, so switching models shifts the distance gaps up to your wedges. The XP's 7-iron is 27° and the T's is 32°. Compare them with the PW loft in your current set before you decide. You can check your 7-iron distance and any gaps in the lineup with the loft diagnostic tool.
PXG 0311 Gen8 Irons: Release Date and Price
These are the numbers on PXG's Japan and US product pages. They are for the standard right-handed spec, in two finishes: Chrome and Xtreme Dark.
| Item | PXG 0311 Gen8 irons |
|---|---|
| Price (Japan, incl. tax) | 1 iron: from ¥37,400 |
| Price (US) | From $229 per iron |
| Release date | Japan: not on the product page / US: Jan 15, 2026 (official blog) |
| Models | T (Tour) / P (Players) / XP (Xtreme Performance) |
| Head | 8620 soft carbon steel, 5x forged |
| Face | HT1770 maraging steel, 0.050 in thick (the thinnest PXG has used) |
| Inside | QuantumCOR polymer. Tungsten in the toe |
| Adjustable weights | 2–12 g at the heel and toe (1 g steps) |
Can you buy it in Japan?
Yes. PXG Japan has a product page, and Rakuten Ichiba lists Japan-market singles.
The release date, though, is not on the product page. PXG Japan's product data went live on Jan 15, 2026 (Japan time), and the US launch was the same day, Jan 15. That's as far as I can go on a Japan release date.
PXG Japan sells these through a fitting: you book one and have the irons built to your spec. Prices are quoted per iron.
T vs P vs XP: 7-Iron Loft and Length Side by Side
The standard 7-iron spec of the three models. The numbers were the same on PXG Japan and PXG US.
| Model | PXG's aim | 7-iron loft | Length | Lie angle | Offset | Bounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0311 T | Compact, minimum offset. Workability and precision | 32° | 37 in | 62.5° | .075 in | 9° |
| 0311 P | A balance of distance and control | 30 deg | 37 in | 62.5° | .125 in | 9° |
| 0311 XP | Largest head, more offset, wide sole | 27° | 37.5 in | 62 deg | .165 in | 9° |
The biggest gap is loft. The XP's 7-iron is 5° stronger than the T's and 0.5 in longer (my calculation).
A stronger loft makes it easier to get distance from each club. The trade-off is a bigger distance gap down to the PW. If you choose the XP, you'll want to revisit the lofts of the wedges below it as well.
Offset (how far the face sits behind the line of the shaft) is .165 in on the XP and .075 in on the T. The gap is .090 in (my calculation).
Bounce is 9° on all three. That isn't a reason to pick one over another.
Gen7 vs Gen8: What Changed, on PXG's Numbers
PXG has not published a document comparing Gen8 and Gen7 performance in numbers. So I lined up the numbers on both US product pages.
| Item | 0311 Gen7 | 0311 Gen8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (US) | From $189.99 per iron | From $229 per iron |
| 7-iron (P) | 30° / 37 in | 30° / 37 in |
| 7-iron (XP) | 27° / 37.5 in | 27° / 37.5 in |
| Face thickness | 0.050 in | 0.050 in |
| Tungsten in the toe | 20 g (internal) | Internal (weight not listed) |
| Heel and toe weights | Not listed | 2–12 g (1 g steps, two 5 g weights standard) |
| Deep Core Recoil | Not listed | Yes |
The 7-iron loft, the length and the face thickness are all the same numbers.
What changed is how the weights work. The Gen7 page says there is a 20 g weight in the toe. The Gen8's selling point is that the heel and toe weights can be swapped freely. PXG calls it its most adjustable iron yet.
Then there's Deep Core Recoil. It puts more of the QuantumCOR polymer behind the spot where the ball hits the back of the face. PXG says the aim is to increase how much the face flexes and hold ball speed on off-center hits. No measured figures have been published.
The price is $39.01 higher on the US “Starting at” figure (my calculation). That compares only what the pages show, not identical shaft and grip builds.
What Do the Heel and Toe Weights Change?
There is one weight at each end of the head, heel side and toe side. Two 5 g weights come standard, and you can swap in anything from 2 g to 12 g in 1 g steps.
That's a range of 10 g per weight (12 − 2, my calculation).
Here is PXG's explanation. Weight toward the toe makes the head harder to rotate, which curbs pulls and hooks. Weight toward the heel helps the face close sooner, which curbs pushes and slices. The lie angle doesn't change.
According to PXG, changing the position and mass of the weights is a fitter's job. I read that as meaning the value of this system depends on whether you get fitted when you buy.
From JPY 37,400 for 1 club: how much for how many clubs?
PXG irons are priced 1 club at a time. The total is hard to see, so I multiply the Japanese official 'from JPY 37,400 for 1 club' and the US official 'from USD 229' by the number of clubs.
| Number of wedges | Japan (tax included, from) | US (from) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ¥149,600 | USD 916 |
| 5 clubs | ¥187,000 | USD 1,145 |
| 6 clubs | ¥224,400 | USD 1,374 |
| 7 clubs | ¥261,800 | USD 1,603 |
| 8 clubs | ¥299,200 | USD 1,832 |
A set of 7 comes to about JPY 260,000 at the Japanese floor. Single clubs are sold, so before fixing a total you can also buy by holding just the 7-iron first. I find about JPY 260,000 for 7 clubs expensive. The ZXi5 is enough for me, so I have no plan to buy now, and when I find a shop where I can hit them, I will compare the carry and spin of the 7-iron on a TrackMan.
When you compare with other irons, put them at the same number of clubs and work out the total first, and you are less misled by the per-club price.
Set against the irons I use now, how different are the 7-iron lofts?
The irons I use now are the ZXi5, with a 31° 7-iron and a measured carry of 160 yards. I line them up against the Gen8 7-iron lofts and subtract the degrees.
| Model | 7-iron loft | Difference from the ZXi5 (31°) | Rough gap judged by loft alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0311 T | 32° | +1° (higher loft) | About −2 to −3 yards |
| 0311 P | 30 deg | −1° (stronger loft) | About +2 to +3 yards |
| 0311 XP | 27° | −4° (stronger loft) | About +8 to +12 yards |
The P is only 1° different from the ZXi5, an ordinary loft. The XP stands 4° stronger, so it is a shape that goes after distance, but a gap to the PW is likely to open. I had no chance to hit it, so I have not confirmed the distance.
Where to buy the PXG 0311 GEN8 Irons
- Rakuten IchibaRecommendedRakuten product page
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
Ad. Links go to each store’s product page. Price, shipping, stock and specs (loft, shaft, set make-up) differ by store, so check the product page before you buy.
From the fitting appointment to delivery
At the shop where I held the P in October, the clerk taught me that in Japan it is sold by deciding the specs at a fitting appointment and ordering it in. I was told the lead time is about 6 weeks. I asked whether the warranty is treated the same for ordered-in clubs, but I did not ask the amount of any extra fee.
My impression is that you end up deciding the specs without hitting it, so you should look for a place where you can hit it first.
Which of the Three Models to Choose
0311 T. For golfers who want to shape the ball with a compact head
The 7-iron is 32° with .075 in of offset, the tightest shape of the three.
Great for you if you
- You want to hit different heights and curves on purpose
- A large head bothers you at address
The P and XP are built to be more forgiving on off-center hits. While you still miss a lot, comparing from the P makes the decision easier.
0311 P: the one in the middle, my pick chosen from the official numbers
The 7-iron is 30°, the same band as the Mizuno MX FORGED (30°).
Great for you if you
- You want both distance and control
- You want to match the ball-flight tendency later with the weights
The head is mid-size. If you like a small shape, the T may suit you; if you want the easiest launch, the XP may fit better.
0311 XP. For golfers who want forgiveness and distance
The 7-iron is 27° and 37.5 in. It has the largest head and the most offset of the three.
Great for you if you
- You want to launch it easily and gain distance
- You tend to slice
With a 27° 7-iron, the gap to the PW opens up. It's safer to revisit your wedge setup at the same time.
How to Buy the PXG 0311 Gen8 in Japan or from Overseas
In Japan, you buy through a PXG Japan fitting or a Japan-market single listed on Rakuten Ichiba. Because singles are available, you can also look at just the 7-iron first.
If you want to buy from outside Japan, see how to buy Japanese golf clubs from overseas.
For other 2026 new irons, see New Irons 2026. For how the domestic forged irons compare, see Srixon ZXi5 vs ZXi7. For a ranking, see the iron rankings.
When the official Japan release date becomes clear, I'll add it to this article.
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Update history
What I learned holding the PXG 0311 P in a shop
I only held the 7-iron of the 0311 P. In October 2026 I held it and took my stance in a golf shop, alone. The head was large and felt easy to address. The sole felt thicker than on the ZXi5 I normally use.
The only thing I checked is how easy it is to address. I did not hit it, so I do not know how the ball flies or how far it goes. I have not measured the carry, spin or peak height of the 7-iron.
What I hesitated over was price and how to obtain it. What decided it was not to buy, and to compare by the official numbers. So my pick, the P, was chosen from the official numbers. If I chose again, I would hit it first.
Even if you are looking for an iron that is forgiving of misses, please do not decide without hitting it. Before I recommend it, I would urge you to try it.
About the writer and sources
Written by a gear nerd who studies golf equipment, averages a 72, and plays about 150 rounds a year.
I re-read the figures from the sources below on Oct 20, 2026. What I held and checked is in the section 'What I learned holding the PXG 0311 P in a shop'. Last updated Nov 7, 2026.
FAQ
PXG 0311 Gen8 Irons: Release Date and Price
From ¥37,400 (1 iron, incl. tax) in Japan and from $229 in the US. The Japan product page gives no release date; the US launch was announced on PXG's blog on Jan 15, 2026 (checked Oct 20, 2026).
What are the differences between the T, P and XP?
7-iron loft and head size. The T is a compact head at 32° with .075 in offset, the P is the middle model at 30° and .125 in, and the XP has the largest head at 27°, 37.5 in and .165 in. Bounce is 9° on all three.
What changed from the Gen7?
On PXG's US numbers, the 7-iron loft and length and the face thickness (0.050 in) are unchanged. What changed is the heel and toe weights, which can be swapped from 2 to 12 g, and Deep Core Recoil.
Can I change the weights myself?
According to PXG, a fitter changes the position and mass of the weights to tune ball flight. Two 5 g weights come standard, and you can choose anything from 2 to 12 g in 1 g steps.
How much does the PXG 0311 Gen8 cost for 7 irons?
The Japanese official page lists JPY 37,400 (tax included) per club and up, so 7 clubs start at JPY 261,800 (37,400 × 7). It can go higher depending on the shaft and grip, so treat it as a floor. In the US it starts at USD 229, so 7 start at USD 1,603.
Of the PXG 0311 T, P and XP, which 7-iron goes the farthest?
PXG does not publish the carry of the 7-iron, so I cannot give a number. The XP has the strongest loft at 27°, then the P at 30° and the T at 32°. The XP is also longer at 37.5 inches, while the others are 37 inches. A stronger loft and a longer shaft lean toward more distance, but they tend to leave a gap to the PW, so review your wedge lofts together.
Can I try the PXG 0311 Gen8 before buying?
In October I only held the P's 7-iron in a shop and could not hit it. The shop clerk told me that in Japan it is sold by deciding the specs at a fitting appointment and ordering it in, with a lead time of about 6 weeks. You end up deciding the specs without hitting it, so it is safer to find a place where you can hit it first.
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Sources for this article
- PXG Japan: 0311 GEN8 Irons product page
- PXG US: 0311 GEN8 Irons product page (price and 7-iron specs)
- PXG US blog: New PXG 0311 GEN8 Irons (Jan 15, 2026)
- PXG US blog: Built to Adjust (weight adjustment)
- PXG US: 0311 GEN7 Irons product page
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