PXG 0311 P GEN3 vs PXG 0311 P GEN4
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 P GEN3 loft | 0311 P GEN4 loft | 0311 P GEN3 lie | 0311 P GEN4 lie | 0311 P GEN3 length | 0311 P GEN4 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 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 P GEN3
- 0311 P GEN4
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 P GEN3 is 31° and the 0311 P GEN4 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 P GEN4 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0311 P GEN3. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 0311 P GEN4 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.
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The 0311 P GEN3 is listed as forged hollow body with a DualCOR core and the 0311 P GEN4 as forged hollow body with an XCOR core. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The 0311 P GEN4 arrived 1 year after the 0311 P GEN3, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 31° to 30°.
Which should you choose?
The 0311 P GEN4 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 0311 P GEN3 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 GEN3 specs and PXG 0311 P GEN4 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 P GEN3 stronger lofted than the 0311 P GEN4?
No. The 0311 P GEN4 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 31° for the PXG 0311 P GEN3, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 P GEN3 and 0311 P GEN4?
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.
Are the PXG 0311 P GEN3 and 0311 P GEN4 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the PXG 0311 P GEN3 and 0311 P GEN4 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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