PXG 0317CB Irons

PXG 0317 CB Irons 5–GW are a premium seven-club iron set designed for skilled and competitive golfers who prioritise precision, distance control and shot-shaping versatility. The CB (Cavity Back) model combines the compact appearance of traditional players' irons with an added degree of forgiveness from its cavity-back construction. The result is an iron offering responsive feedback, refined impact feel and outstanding control over ball flight.

Each clubhead is triple forged from soft 8620 carbon steel, with precision milling applied to the face and rear surfaces for accurate geometry and consistent manufacturing tolerances. Robotic polishing further refines the shape, while a large rear weight enables PXG fitters to optimise swing weight. The selected seven-club set includes 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 irons, plus a pitching wedge (PW) and gap wedge (GW), providing a versatile setup for approach play.

Technology and Performance Features

• 3X Forged Construction: triple forging of 8620 soft carbon steel creates a refined grain structure, supporting strength, groove durability, excellent feel and sound.


• Solid-Bodied Cavity Back: a solid metal clubhead with a rear cavity combines precise feedback and shot-making control with moderate forgiveness.


• Precision Milled Face and Back: high-precision machining ensures accurately controlled head geometry and material thickness.


• Robotic Precision: robotic polishing delivers consistent sole geometry and face perimeter shaping from club to club.


• Precision Weighting Technology: a large centrally positioned rear weight allows swing-weight optimisation during a professional PXG fitting. Adjustments are intended to be performed by PXG.


• High Spin Performance: promotes reliable spin characteristics for precise distance control and stopping power on approach shots.


• High Workability: the compact profile gives accomplished golfers the ability to shape shots and manage trajectory.

Who We Recommend These Irons For

• Low-handicap and skilled golfers with relatively consistent ball striking.


• Players who value precision and predictable distance control more than maximum forgiveness.


• Golfers who want to shape draws and fades and vary their ball flight.


• Players who prefer a compact head, responsive feel and clear impact feedback.


• Golfers interested in professional fitting for loft, lie, shaft and swing weight.

Who May Prefer Another Option

• Beginners or higher-handicap golfers with inconsistent ball striking.


• Players seeking maximum forgiveness and the easiest possible launch.


• Golfers whose main priority is maximum distance from strongly lofted irons.


• Players who prefer larger game-improvement heads with more offset and wider soles.

Key Advantages

• Premium triple-forged 8620 carbon steel construction.


• Precision-milled face and rear surfaces.


• Excellent impact feel, sound and feedback.


• High workability and refined trajectory control.


• Strong spin performance and dependable distance control.


• Additional forgiveness compared with a traditional muscle-back blade.


• Custom fitting and swing-weight optimisation options.

Potential Drawbacks

• Moderate forgiveness makes mishits more demanding than with game-improvement irons.


• The compact head may not inspire confidence in every golfer.


• High spin characteristics may not suit players who already generate excessive spin.


• The rear weighting system is not intended for at-home adjustment.


• Premium manufacturing and materials come at a higher price.

Our Recommendation

We recommend the PXG 0317 CB irons primarily to accomplished golfers who value precision and shot-making control. In our view, their main strength is the combination of a compact players' profile, refined forged feel and dependable feedback, with the cavity-back design offering an additional margin of forgiveness compared with a traditional blade.

Players who need more forgiveness should also test the PXG 0317 T. Before ordering the 5–GW configuration, we recommend a professional fitting and checking the distance gaps between the 50° gap wedge and the remaining wedges in the bag.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: PXG


• Model: 0317 CB Irons


• Category: Players Cavity Back irons


• Set composition: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW, GW – 7 clubs


• Material: Triple-forged 8620 soft carbon steel


• Construction: Solid-Bodied Cavity Back


• Manufacturing: 3X Forged, Precision Milled Face and Back, Robotic Precision


• Weight optimisation: Precision Weighting Technology during professional fitting


• Launch: Mid


• Spin: High


• Forgiveness: Moderate


• Workability: High


• 5 Iron: loft 27°, length 38.25", lie 61.5°, offset 0.105", bounce 6°


• 6 Iron: loft 30°, length 37.625", lie 62°, offset 0.090", bounce 7°


• 7 Iron: loft 33°, length 37", lie 62.5°, offset 0.075", bounce 8°


• 8 Iron: loft 37°, length 36.5", lie 63°, offset 0.060", bounce 10°


• 9 Iron: loft 42°, length 36", lie 63.5°, offset 0.045", bounce 12°


• Pitching Wedge (PW): loft 46°, length 35.75", lie 64°, offset 0.030", bounce 14°


• Gap Wedge (GW): loft 50°, length 35.5", lie 64°, offset 0.020", bounce 14°


• Shaft and grip: available options depend on the selected configuration and fitting

PXG 0317 CB Irons 5–GW are a premium forged iron set for golfers seeking traditional players' looks, precise modern engineering, consistent distance control and the ability to shape a wide variety of shots.