PXG 0311 P GEN8 vs PXG 0311 XP GEN8
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 P GEN8 loft | 0311 XP GEN8 loft | 0311 P GEN8 lie | 0311 XP GEN8 lie | 0311 P GEN8 length | 0311 XP GEN8 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20.5 | 18 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 39.375 |
| 5 | 23 | 20 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 26 | 23 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 38.125 |
| 7 | 30 | 27 | 62.5 | 62 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 34 | 31 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 9 | 39 | 36 | 63.5 | 63 | 36 | 36.5 |
| PW | 44 | 41 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36.25 |
| GW | 49 | 47 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
| SW | — | 54 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.75 |
| LW | — | 60 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 P GEN8
- 0311 XP GEN8
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 P GEN8 is 30° and the 0311 XP GEN8 is 27°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 0311 XP GEN8 should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0311 P GEN8. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 0311 XP GEN8 averages 2.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 44° 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 GEN8 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 0311 XP GEN8 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37" vs 37.5").
The sets are built differently: the 0311 P GEN8 runs 4-iron to GW (8 clubs), the 0311 XP GEN8 4-iron to LW (10 clubs).
The 0311 P GEN8 is a players distance iron and the 0311 XP GEN8 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 0311 XP GEN8 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 0311 P GEN8 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 QuantumCOR core and interchangeable perimeter weights. 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 2026, 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 XP GEN8 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the 0311 P GEN8 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 GEN8 specs and PXG 0311 XP GEN8 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 P GEN8 stronger lofted than the 0311 XP GEN8?
No. The 0311 XP GEN8 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 30° for the PXG 0311 P GEN8, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 P GEN8 and 0311 XP GEN8?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (30° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 5-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the PXG 0311 P GEN8 or the 0311 XP GEN8?
The 0311 XP GEN8. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The PXG 0311 P GEN8 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 GEN8 and 0311 XP GEN8 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the PXG 0311 P GEN8 is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the 0311 XP GEN8 62° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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