PXG 0311 GEN1 vs PXG 0311 XF GEN1
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 GEN1 loft | 0311 XF GEN1 loft | 0311 GEN1 lie | 0311 XF GEN1 lie | 0311 GEN1 length | 0311 XF GEN1 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 18 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 21.5 | 20.5 | 61 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 31 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 59 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 GEN1
- 0311 XF GEN1
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 GEN1 is 31° and the 0311 XF GEN1 is 30°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 0311 XF GEN1 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0311 GEN1. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the 0311 XF GEN1 averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (19° vs 18°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The 0311 GEN1 is a players distance iron and the 0311 XF GEN1 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 0311 XF GEN1 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 0311 GEN1 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 0311 GEN1 is listed as CNC-milled hollow body with TPE injection and tungsten perimeter weighting and the 0311 XF GEN1 as forged hollow body with TPE injection and tungsten perimeter weighting. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The 0311 XF GEN1 came out 1 year after the 0311 GEN1, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The 0311 XF GEN1 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 0311 GEN1 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 0311 GEN1 specs and PXG 0311 XF GEN1 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 GEN1 stronger lofted than the 0311 XF GEN1?
No. The 0311 XF GEN1 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 31° for the PXG 0311 GEN1, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 GEN1 and 0311 XF GEN1?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and all 11 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the PXG 0311 GEN1 or the 0311 XF GEN1?
The 0311 XF GEN1. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The PXG 0311 GEN1 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the PXG 0311 GEN1 and 0311 XF GEN1 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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