PXG 0311 ST GEN4 vs PXG 0311 T GEN5
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 ST GEN4 loft | 0311 T GEN5 loft | 0311 ST GEN4 lie | 0311 T GEN5 lie | 0311 ST GEN4 length | 0311 T GEN5 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | — | 60.5 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 4 | 23 | 22.5 | 61 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 52 | 51 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 ST GEN4
- 0311 T GEN5
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 ST GEN4 is 33° and the 0311 T GEN5 is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 0311 T GEN5 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0311 ST GEN4. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 0311 T GEN5 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (26° vs 25°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the 0311 ST GEN4 runs 3-iron to GW (9 clubs), the 0311 T GEN5 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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 ST GEN4 is listed as triple-forged, progressive cavity-to-blade with Precision Weighting Technology and the 0311 T GEN5 as forged hollow body with an XCOR2 core. The 0311 T GEN5'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 0311 ST GEN4, at some cost in feel. The 0311 ST GEN4's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
The 0311 T GEN5 came out 1 year after the 0311 ST GEN4, 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 T GEN5 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 0311 ST GEN4 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 ST GEN4 specs and PXG 0311 T GEN5 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 ST GEN4 stronger lofted than the 0311 T GEN5?
No. The 0311 T GEN5 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the PXG 0311 ST GEN4, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 ST GEN4 and 0311 T GEN5?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the PXG 0311 ST GEN4 and 0311 T GEN5 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the PXG 0311 ST GEN4 and 0311 T GEN5 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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