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The PXG 0317 T irons use hollow body technology to give better players more forgiveness. High spin and excellent distance consistency. Extremely solid feel.
Introduction
While most of the OEMs are coasting into the offseason, PXG is giving golfers something new to get excited about. Their popular T iron – absent from the 0311 GEN6 launch earlier this year – has moved to the 0317 line geared toward better players. In this review, I’ll explain how the new PXG 0317 T is unlike any previous T iron and why it deserves a look from all skilled golfers.
Looks
In the bag, the look of the PXG 0317 T irons is in line with the 0317 ST [review HERE] and 0317 CB. It’s actually closer to the ST, though it is slightly thicker, particularly at the top of the blade. The back features PXG’s Precision Weighting Technology and the myriad of milled surfaces that PXG has become known for.
The PXG 0317 T irons are available in two finishes: chrome (seen here) or Xtreme Darkness.
At address, the 0317 T is slightly larger than the 0317 CB [review HERE], but it’s still a compact iron. The top line is thin and gently rounded to appear even smaller. Interestingly, the offset specs of the T irons are the same as the CB and ST in the 6-8 irons, there’s slightly more in the long irons, but there’s actually less offset in the scoring irons.
Sound & Feel
Going back to the first generation, PXG’s hollow body irons have always had a signature bouncy feel off the face. That feel is still present in the 0311 XP GEN6 irons [review HERE], but it’s absent from the 0317 T irons. The reason is a new polymer inside the head. Where the P and XP irons use XCOR2, the PXG 0317 T irons are filled with S COR material. That S stands for stability, which is evident in the feel.
At impact, nothing about the feel of these irons would let you know that they’re hollow. The feel is solid and connected, just like a traditional forged iron. Also true to their mission, these irons deliver a superb, rewarding feel on center. There is good feedback through the hands, though it doesn’t scream out for your attention.
Striking a Tour-quality ball with these irons produces a quiet “thud” that complements the feel. As with the feel, you can hear some differences between pure strikes and mishits, but they’re not glaring.
Performance
Since its introduction, hollow body iron technology has given players more forgiveness and more distance. The PXG 0317 T irons mark the first time that it’s being used purely to boost forgiveness and consistency. What drives this performance change is the material inside the head. PXG’s 0311 GEN6 P and XP irons [review HERE] use XCOR2 which is designed to make the club face more explosive. The 0317 T uses S COR to stabilize the face and improve consistency.
In my testing, the PXG 0317 T irons produced very consistent distances. Unlike the current P and XP irons, they’re not longer than my gamers, but they more frequently produce the result that I want. Also, unlike some hollow irons, I didn’t get any jumpers – those perfectly struck shots that end up flying beyond their expected distance.
Per PXG, the 0317 T irons have an MOI that’s 14% higher than the 0317 ST and 11% higher than the 0317 CB. This is due to the hollow body design pushing more weight to the perimeter of the club. The MOI is further boosted by a 15 gram internal tungsten weight. I noted in my review of the CB that it is noticeably more forgiving than the ST, and the 0317 T is a significant step up from the CB.
Another notable feature of the PXG 0317 T irons is their high spin. I saw mid-iron spin rates about 5% higher than average in my testing. Higher spin is part of what keeps the distances in a more traditional range. It’s also essential for holding firm greens and hitting controlled shot shapes.
If you’re thinking of building a combo set with two or three of the 0317 models, it’s important to note that there are some loft differences. The 0317 CB and 0317 ST share the exact same loft structure. The PXG 0317 T irons have the same length and lie specs, but the lofts are one to two degrees stronger throughout most of the set.
Finally, the 0317 T irons feature PXG’s Precision Weighting Technology. The weight in the center of the club head allows PXG fitters to dial in your swing weight. While finding the perfect swing weight is very important on its own [learn more HERE], PWT allows this to be done without moving the center of gravity. Club builders often modify swing weight by adding weight in the hosel, but this can drag the sweet spot toward the heel. PWT allows you to have a centered sweet spot and the perfect feel.
Conclusion
It’s unlikely that the PXG 0317 T irons will eclipse the 0311 P and XP among recreational players overall, but for highly skilled golfers, this is the most exciting application of PXG’s hollow body iron technology. Golfers no longer have to choose between forgiveness and a more traditional loft structure. If you’re ready for the best of both worlds, visit your PXG fitter to give these a try.
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He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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45 Comments
Wow. I’m playing the CB’s now and love them. Are the T’s producing higher ball speeds off face? More distance than the CB’s? There’s mention the T’s are slightly more forgiving than the CB’s, this accurate? My thinking is to head to my PXG location, go through the motions. Perhaps blend 6-7, maybe 8 iron in the T’s and stick with the CB’s 9-PW. I don’t want/need a super hot face in my approach shorter irons. Nice review.
Kyle,
I didn’t see a big difference in ball speed, but the T is more forgiving.
Best,
Matt
Matt, how was the gapping on the long end? I see PXG has just a 2.5 degree loft difference between the 4 and 5 iron, and just 3 degrees between 5 and 6 — but they seem to have tried to offset that loft bunching by going with longer-than-usual differences in the lengths of those clubs. I think that’s an approach PXG takes with lots of their irons. And if I remember correctly, you praised the gapping of the Ping i525s, which took a similar approach. Just curious if you noticed any bunching or anything that would concern you?
Eric,
Good question. On quality strikes, I had no issue with the distance gapping. I think some players may see bunching if A) they have a bit less speed B) they don’t get fit or C) they’re borderline in terms of their ball striking.
Best,
Matt
Did you think these played/felt much different iron to the GEN3 that you gamed
Mike,
Yes to both.
-Matt
Great write up, Matt!
I’m currently gaming the Cobra King Tours, which are really playing like a bigger iron for me. How would you compare those to the 0317T in terms of feel, forgiveness, and playability ?
Thank you!
Jourdan,
Matt Meeker reviewed the King Tour irons here: https://pluggedingolf.com/2023-cobra-king-tour-irons-review/
-Matt
Thanks for another great review Matt. I recently bought the CB’s and find this a weird realease pretty quickly after.
Would you say the T’s are targeting the same players as the CB’s?
Tim,
The T is more forgiving, but overall, yes, they’re targeting similar players.
Best,
Matt
I currently play Srixon Zx7’s.
How would you describe the soles of T’s? Did you like the turf interaction?
You commented on increased spin, were you satisfied with the spin and flight of the long irons (4 & 5)?
Would you place these irons in the same category as a Zx7 a zx5 or somewhere in between?
Thanks!!
Rudy,
The soles are fairly thin; I liked the turf interaction, very player-ish.
Yes, the flight of the long irons is excellent.
These are easily as compact as the ZX7 and as forgiving, possibly more forgiving.
-Matt
Matt, for those who keep their clubs for 8-10 years at a time before changing them out how would you compare the forgiveness of these irons to a set of better-player irons from 5 years ago/10 years ago/20 years ago/30 years ago? This may seem like a dumb question to many but I suspect there are quite a few of us who have a 10-year-old set of irons that even though our games may not be quite what they were could still play a set like these T’s due to the increase in forgiveness in modern-day clubs. Say an old set of AP2’s compared to the PXG T’s.
Mark,
Comparing the T to a similarly sized iron from 10 years ago, you’re going to notice a significant jump in forgiveness.
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt,
Is there any similarities between the T and p790s? I last played the gen 4 p model as well but went to the p790 due to head size. Felt the p model was a little chunky.
Thank you
Curtis,
“Any similarity” – yes, sure. Do I think they’re similar clubs? No. The P790 is built for distance, the 0317 T is not.
-Matt
Matt,
I should’ve phrased it as, if I play 790s would I see a big difference in distance and forgiveness? Could someone who plays the 790s, play these? Thank you
Curtis,
You’re likely to see a substantial difference in distance.
-Matt
Matt,
I have noticed the 790s loft is 2.5 degree less than the 0317Ts. Could this makes the distance better than the 0317Ts?
Thanks,
Song
Songchun,
Yes, for most players the 790s will be longer through most of the bag than the 0317 T, but it’s important to recognize that every player has a “loft limit” where they will stop hitting the ball farther and may actually lose distance.
Best,
Matt
Hi Matt,
Lovely write up…
And, of course…How would you say these 0317T irons compare to the Apex TCB regarding forgiveness, flight, distance, feel….
Many thanks!
DR
David,
The 0317 T is much more forgiving.
-Matt
Hi Matt,
Wondering how you’re feeling about these irons, 0317T, after playing them for a while.
Thanks!
David,
They’re fantastic; I’m happy I made the change.
Best,
Matt
Nice! I know that you are very serious reviewer. It’s nice to see you are also a happy reviewer👍.
Best!
Question: I’m thinking about purchasing the 0317 T irons. They feel wonderful and consistent in my fitting. However; I have a fall off in distance as my swing speed is about 80-82 mph consistently. Subsequently, I am thinking about strengthening the loft by a degree or two. Does “messing” with the loft negate the advantages of spin and height? I’m assuming it will and thus reduce the advantages that come with this iron. My other option would be to simply “club up”. Or else, just pass on these beauties as my swing speed is too slow. “If it ain’t got he swing it don’t mean a thing”.
Thanks Matt
David,
I’m generally not a fan of altering iron lofts because it affects sole interaction as well as the engineering of the loft/CG combination. I would advocate for clubbing up or getting into some speed training. Alternately, you could look to the PXG GEN6 irons for more distance.
Best,
Matt
Thank you!
Hey Matt
How would you compare the forgiveness, feel, distance of these with TM P770? Thank you
-Joe
Joe,
I have a full review of the P770 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/2023-taylormade-p770-irons-review/
-Matt
Hi Matt, thanks for the review. I’ve read the reviews on the new Titleist T150 but I’m curious to hear your answer. Comparing the 0317T to the T150, would you say they’re about equal in terms of forgiveness? Would you say they have a very Similar feel as well?
Alec,
I think the 0317 T is more forgiving, though they’re not worlds different.
Best,
Matt
Dear Matt,
I kinda wish you were my stockbroker! I listened to your “tips”….I am now playing PXG 0317 T irons, no modifications, AND, SWAG “The BOSS” putter…my score has never been this low of my shots feel so good and accurate!. I imitated your “portfolio” and wow!
I thank you for doing all of this work. I went through 3 fittings…They were all just “OK” Truth, IMO, is on the course. At 73 they immediately put me in GI clubs…thick soles, strong lofts, etc. In truth, the Hot Metals worked well and I’m glad I used them and got my confidence back. I then tried the PXG at the center…it didn’t go well. BUT, I knew that these were the clubs for me. I found a beautiful set…all standard loft and lies on EBay with MMT 70 gm shafts.
I hit them on the range, got my numbers and then went off to my two favorite course. The distance numbers were exactly the same as the Hot Metal despite the difference in loft. The dispersion was excellent and the loft with the shaft was a good 15% higher. The feel was, IMO, much softer, the sound, much better, and the stopping power muc. The improved.
On the HM I was fit for 95 gm Recoil.
I’m hitting my 7 iron at 80+ mph, and distance in the air is about 155. My gapping is excellent. I’m using a 54 and 58 wedge, a 7 wood and a driver. I’m able to hit my 5 iron about 180 AND I can actually hit it consistently! No 4 iron. & wood 180-210, driver 215 to 245…sometimes even further with a good backwind : )
I opted for the BOSS as I just need that extra bit of stability…Handsome TOO looks better, IMO, but The Boss ain’t too shabby.
Your reviews are my favorite and I’m pretty critical being an ex English teacher and Licensed psychologist. Golf is my passion and I get from your reviews that it is yours as well.
Thanks sooo much. Know that you are appreciated.
Best,
David
Thank you, David.
-Matt
Sorry for the errors…didn’t proof prior to sending.
I currently have the 0211 ST irons, how will these compare ?
Mike,
The 0317 T is much more forgiving.
Best,
Matt
How would you rank: foregiveness, accuracy and distance between the following three (3) choices: PXG 0317T, Callaway Apex Pro 24’ and Srixon ZX7 mii? Any spin data between these three, most to least (variance)? Thanks!
Kurt,
The 0317 T is easily the most forgiving of those three.
-Matt
Appreciate the response, thanks Matt! Do you have any current/up-to-date spin numbers? Any chance or thought of doing an article on shaft selection at some point? I would be interested to see how a shaft compare, once a set of irons has been selected. For example: PXG 0317T tested with Nippon Modus 115, Nippon Modus 120 and Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 120. Seems like everyone always compares irons against one another, but very little comparison of how shafts perform within a specific iron.
No, I don’t publish comparative spin numbers for irons.
We do in-depth shaft reviews, but we will not be doing comparative reviews because we want golfers to get fit. Internet fitting is not the way to play better golf.
Best,
Matt
Did you ever considering a mixed set of 0317T and 0317CB? Some of the information appears to indicate the 0317CB may be the “same” in 7-PW with better dispersion, compared to the 0317T while the 0317T really separate themselves with ball speed in 4-6? Is there a consistency/dispersion/accuracy factor in the low irons when comparing 0317T to O317CB?
Kurt,
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that idea, but I found the 0317 T more consistent throughout the set, and it didn’t give up any control to the CB, so there is no benefit to mixing the sets for me.
Best,
Matt
How would you compare the forgiveness of the 0317 T to the PXG 0311 P Gen 6? Thanks!
Marc,
The P models are always going to be a bit more forgiving than the T, but I don’t think the gap is very large.
Best,
Matt