H2H: PXG Black Ops driver vs PXG 0311 Gen6 driver

 
This will be the driver I’ll be playing in 2024, which is a ringing endorsement of it. It’s clear that this is PXG’s most advanced driver yet, and all that technology really helps to help this perform on the golf course.  

Firstly, you’ve got the AMF technology. That stands for Adanced Material Face technology and it essentially is designed to keep ball speeds high, while keeping mishits moving in the right direction. Not only is this titanium face stronger, making it more durable, but also features more elasticity, helping you to keep ball speeds up. PXG wanted to create a driver that doesn’t compromise on distance for mishits, and they’ve done a great job of it. 

Initially, the AMF technology was used in the 0311 Gen6 driver, and the ball speeds increased, but PXG’s engineers knew that in a more aerodynamic head, this could be improved even more. To achieve that, the Black Ops range features a carbon fibre crown and sole. This allows PXG to improve their overall weight distribution, and that helps you swing it faster. 

Another key component in this driver comes in the adjustability and forgiveness that’s offered by the weights on the extreme perimeter of the clubhead. Precision Weighting Technology means that this driver comes with two light weights (2.5grams) and one heavy weight (12.5grams) as standard. However, you can customise that driver in any way you would like, with weights in two gram increments all the way from 2.5 grams to 20grams. Weight around the perimeter adds forgiveness and the option to change the weights offers adjustability. 

This driver is already fairly popular in the professional ranks, with the likes of Eric Cole, PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, putting it in the bag. I’ll be joining him in relying on it for 2024. Absolutely one of the best drivers for 2024.

PXG’s 2023 model of driver is still up for grabs and there’s no doubt it’s a fantastic option.
 
Just like the Black Ops, the main tech story lies in the face of this driver. The strong Ti42 Titanium face offers fantastic ball speeds, thanks to technology that gives the club a decent spring off the face. That face is very tall, which will inspire confidence behind the ball, but also help eliminate some of the damage caused by mishits. While PXG now has more up to date tech, this driver is still going to perform very strongly.  

This driver has a very traditional shape behind the ball. The looks are one of the biggest differences between this and the new Black Ops driver, with the matte finish in the Gen6 different to the gloss finish in the Black Ops. This look might actually appeal to some, so if you prefer a more muted design, this could sway you in this direction.
 
What this driver also features is the Precision Weighting Technology, which we see in the Black Ops. However, it’s worth noting that the heavy weight in the Black Ops is four grams heavier than the heavy weight in the 0311 Gen6 driver. However, you do still have the option to move these weights around and get heavier ones at your custom fitting. 

Overall, this is a very strong option. Again, it’s in the hands of several players on tour, including Solheim Cup player Megan Khang, so clearly it still works for her.