PXG 0311 XF GEN2 vs PXG 0311 XP GEN3
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 XF GEN2 loft | 0311 XP GEN3 loft | 0311 XF GEN2 lie | 0311 XP GEN3 lie | 0311 XF GEN2 length | 0311 XP GEN3 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | 17 | 60.5 | 60 | 39.5 | 40 |
| 4 | 20.5 | 19 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.875 | 39.375 |
| 5 | 23 | 21 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 26 | 24 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.625 | 38.125 |
| 7 | 30 | 28 | 62.5 | 62 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 34 | 32 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 9 | 39 | 37 | 63.5 | 63 | 36 | 36.5 |
| PW | 44 | 42 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 36.25 |
| GW | 49 | 48 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 36 |
| SW | 54 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 59 | — | 64 | — | 35 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 XF GEN2
- 0311 XP GEN3
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 XF GEN2 is 30° and the 0311 XP GEN3 is 28°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 0311 XP GEN3 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0311 XF GEN2. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 0311 XP GEN3 averages 1.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 0311 XP GEN3 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 0311 XP GEN3 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37" vs 37.5").
The sets are built differently: the 0311 XF GEN2 runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the 0311 XP GEN3 3-iron to GW (9 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 XF GEN2 is listed as forged hollow body with a COR2 core and the 0311 XP GEN3 as forged hollow body with a DualCOR core. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. The 0311 XF GEN2 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The 0311 XP GEN3 arrived 2 years after the 0311 XF GEN2, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 30° to 28°.
Which should you choose?
The 0311 XP GEN3 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the 0311 XF GEN2 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 XF GEN2 specs and PXG 0311 XP GEN3 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 XF GEN2 stronger lofted than the 0311 XP GEN3?
No. The 0311 XP GEN3 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 30° for the PXG 0311 XF GEN2, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 XF GEN2 and 0311 XP GEN3?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the PXG 0311 XF GEN2 and 0311 XP GEN3 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the PXG 0311 XF GEN2 and 0311 XP GEN3 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the PXG 0311 XF GEN2 is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the 0311 XP GEN3 62° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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