PXG 0311 P GEN2 vs PXG 0311 XF GEN2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 P GEN2 loft | 0311 XF GEN2 loft | 0311 P GEN2 lie | 0311 XF GEN2 lie | 0311 P GEN2 length | 0311 XF GEN2 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 | — | 54 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
| LW | — | 59 | — | 64 | — | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 P GEN2
- 0311 XF GEN2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 P GEN2 is 31° and the 0311 XF GEN2 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 GEN2 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0311 P GEN2. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 0311 XF GEN2 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 sets are built differently: the 0311 P GEN2 runs 3-iron to GW (9 clubs), the 0311 XF GEN2 3-iron to LW (11 clubs).
The 0311 P GEN2 is a players distance iron and the 0311 XF GEN2 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 0311 XF GEN2 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 0311 P GEN2 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.
Both heads are listed as forged hollow body with a COR2 core. 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2018, 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 XF GEN2 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 0311 P GEN2 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 P GEN2 specs and PXG 0311 XF GEN2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 P GEN2 stronger lofted than the 0311 XF GEN2?
No. The 0311 XF GEN2 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 31° for the PXG 0311 P GEN2, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 P GEN2 and 0311 XF GEN2?
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 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the PXG 0311 P GEN2 or the 0311 XF GEN2?
The 0311 XF GEN2. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The PXG 0311 P GEN2 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 P GEN2 and 0311 XF GEN2 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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