PXG 0311 ST GEN4 vs PXG 0317 ST
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 ST GEN4 loft | 0317 ST loft | 0311 ST GEN4 lie | 0317 ST lie | 0311 ST GEN4 length | 0317 ST length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.875 | 38.875 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.625 | 37.625 |
| 7 | 33 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 52 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 ST GEN4
- 0317 ST
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 ST GEN4 is 33° and the 0317 ST is 33°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the GW (52° vs 50°). 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 0311 ST GEN4 is a players iron and the 0317 ST a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 0311 ST GEN4 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 0317 ST trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The 0311 ST GEN4 is listed as triple-forged, progressive cavity-to-blade with Precision Weighting Technology and the 0317 ST as triple-forged solid muscle-back blade with CNC-milled face and back. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The 0317 ST 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 0317 ST is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the 0311 ST GEN4. 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 ST GEN4 specs and PXG 0317 ST specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 ST GEN4 stronger lofted than the 0317 ST?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 33°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 ST GEN4 and 0317 ST?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (33° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the GW, and 5 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the PXG 0311 ST GEN4 or the 0317 ST?
The PXG 0311 ST GEN4. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 0317 ST is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the PXG 0311 ST GEN4 and 0317 ST have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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