PXG 0311 T GEN5 vs PXG 0311 XP GEN5
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 T GEN5 loft | 0311 XP GEN5 loft | 0311 T GEN5 lie | 0311 XP GEN5 lie | 0311 T GEN5 length | 0311 XP GEN5 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22.5 | 18 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 39.375 |
| 5 | 25 | 20 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 28 | 23 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 38.125 |
| 7 | 32 | 27 | 62.5 | 62 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 36 | 31 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 9 | 41 | 36 | 63.5 | 63 | 36 | 36.5 |
| PW | 46 | 41 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36.25 |
| GW | 51 | 47 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 T GEN5
- 0311 XP GEN5
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 T GEN5 is 32° and the 0311 XP GEN5 is 27°, a 5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 0311 XP GEN5 should carry roughly 15 to 20 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0311 T GEN5. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the 0311 XP GEN5 averages 4.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (25° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 46° 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 GEN5 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 0311 XP GEN5 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37" vs 37.5").
The 0311 T GEN5 is a players iron and the 0311 XP GEN5 a game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The 0311 XP GEN5 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 0311 T GEN5 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.
Both heads are listed as forged hollow body with an XCOR2 core. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
Both sets were introduced in 2022, 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 GEN5 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 5° stronger than the 0311 T GEN5 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 T GEN5 specs and PXG 0311 XP GEN5 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 T GEN5 stronger lofted than the 0311 XP GEN5?
No. The 0311 XP GEN5 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 32° for the PXG 0311 T GEN5, 5° stronger and worth roughly 15 to 20 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 T GEN5 and 0311 XP GEN5?
At the 7-iron the difference is 5° (32° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 5° at the 5-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the PXG 0311 T GEN5 or the 0311 XP GEN5?
The 0311 XP GEN5. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The PXG 0311 T GEN5 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the PXG 0311 T GEN5 and 0311 XP GEN5 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the PXG 0311 T GEN5 is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the 0311 XP GEN5 62° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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