PXG 0311 P GEN3 vs PXG 0311 XP GEN4
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 P GEN3 loft | 0311 XP GEN4 loft | 0311 P GEN3 lie | 0311 XP GEN4 lie | 0311 P GEN3 length | 0311 XP GEN4 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 16 | 60.5 | 60 | 39.5 | 40 |
| 4 | 21.5 | 18 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 39.375 |
| 5 | 24 | 20 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 27 | 23 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 38.125 |
| 7 | 31 | 27 | 62.5 | 62 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 35 | 31 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 9 | 40 | 36 | 63.5 | 63 | 36 | 36.5 |
| PW | 45 | 41 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36.25 |
| GW | 50 | 47 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 P GEN3
- 0311 XP GEN4
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 P GEN3 is 31° and the 0311 XP GEN4 is 27°, a 4° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 0311 XP GEN4 should carry roughly 12 to 16 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 XP GEN4 averages 3.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (24° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 41°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 0311 XP GEN4 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 0311 XP GEN4 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37" vs 37.5").
The 0311 P GEN3 is a players distance iron and the 0311 XP GEN4 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 0311 XP GEN4 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 0311 P GEN3 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 P GEN3 is listed as forged hollow body with a DualCOR core and the 0311 XP 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 XP GEN4 came out 1 year after the 0311 P GEN3, 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 XP GEN4 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4° 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 XP GEN4 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 P GEN3 stronger lofted than the 0311 XP GEN4?
No. The 0311 XP GEN4 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 31° for the PXG 0311 P GEN3, 4° stronger and worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 P GEN3 and 0311 XP GEN4?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (31° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 5-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the PXG 0311 P GEN3 or the 0311 XP GEN4?
The 0311 XP GEN4. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The PXG 0311 P GEN3 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 GEN3 and 0311 XP GEN4 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the PXG 0311 P GEN3 is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the 0311 XP GEN4 62° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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