PXG 0311 P GEN6 vs PXG 0317 CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 P GEN6 loft | 0317 CB loft | 0311 P GEN6 lie | 0317 CB lie | 0311 P GEN6 length | 0317 CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20.5 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 3 | — | 21 | — | 60.5 | — | 39.5 |
| 5 | 23 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 30 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 49 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 P GEN6
- 0317 CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 P GEN6 is 30° and the 0317 CB is 33°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 0311 P GEN6 should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0317 CB. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 0317 CB averages 2.9° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 46°; 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 GEN6 runs 4-iron to GW (8 clubs), the 0317 CB 3-iron to GW (9 clubs).
The 0311 P GEN6 is a players distance iron and the 0317 CB a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 0311 P GEN6 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The 0317 CB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The 0311 P GEN6 is listed as forged hollow body with an XCOR2 core and the 0317 CB as forged solid-body cavity back with CNC-milled face and back. The 0311 P GEN6's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the 0317 CB, at some cost in feel.
Both sets were introduced in 2023, 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 0317 CB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 4° weaker than the 0311 P GEN6. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: PXG 0311 P GEN6 specs and PXG 0317 CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 P GEN6 stronger lofted than the 0317 CB?
Yes. The PXG 0311 P GEN6 7-iron is 30° against 33° for the 0317 CB, 3° stronger, which is worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 P GEN6 and 0317 CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (30° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 5-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the PXG 0311 P GEN6 or the 0317 CB?
The PXG 0311 P GEN6. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The 0317 CB is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the PXG 0311 P GEN6 and 0317 CB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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