PXG 0211 XCOR2 vs PXG 0311 XP GEN5
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0211 XCOR2 loft | 0311 XP GEN5 loft | 0211 XCOR2 lie | 0311 XP GEN5 lie | 0211 XCOR2 length | 0311 XP GEN5 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19 | 18 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39.375 | 39.375 |
| 5 | 21 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 24 | 23 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.125 | 38.125 |
| 7 | 28 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 32 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 37 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| PW | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| GW | 48 | 47 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| SW | 54 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.75 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0211 XCOR2
- 0311 XP GEN5
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0211 XCOR2 is 28° and the 0311 XP GEN5 is 27°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 0311 XP GEN5 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0211 XCOR2. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 0311 XP GEN5 averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (19° vs 18°). The pitching wedges are 42° and 41°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the 0211 XCOR2 runs 4-iron to LW (10 clubs), the 0311 XP GEN5 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
The 0211 XCOR2 is a players distance iron and the 0311 XP GEN5 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 0311 XP GEN5 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 0211 XCOR2 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The 0211 XCOR2 is listed as cast hollow body with an XCOR2 core and the 0311 XP GEN5 as forged hollow body with an XCOR2 core. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
Both sets were introduced in 2022, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: PXG designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The 0311 XP GEN5 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 0211 XCOR2 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: PXG 0211 XCOR2 specs and PXG 0311 XP GEN5 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0211 XCOR2 stronger lofted than the 0311 XP GEN5?
No. The 0311 XP GEN5 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 28° for the PXG 0211 XCOR2, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0211 XCOR2 and 0311 XP GEN5?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (28° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the PXG 0211 XCOR2 or the 0311 XP GEN5?
The 0311 XP GEN5. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The PXG 0211 XCOR2 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the PXG 0211 XCOR2 and 0311 XP GEN5 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.5 inches long.
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