PXG 0311 XP GEN3 vs PXG 0311 XP GEN4
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 0311 XP GEN3 loft | 0311 XP GEN4 loft | 0311 XP GEN3 lie | 0311 XP GEN4 lie | 0311 XP GEN3 length | 0311 XP GEN4 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | 16 | 60 | 60 | 40 | 40 |
| 4 | 19 | 18 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39.375 | 39.375 |
| 5 | 21 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 24 | 23 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.125 | 38.125 |
| 7 | 28 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 32 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 37 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| PW | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| GW | 48 | 47 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 0311 XP GEN3
- 0311 XP GEN4
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 0311 XP GEN3 is 28° and the 0311 XP GEN4 is 27°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 0311 XP GEN4 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 0311 XP GEN3. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 0311 XP GEN4 averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (17° vs 16°). The pitching wedges are 42° and 41°; the stronger one leaves a 9° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
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 XP GEN3 is listed as forged hollow body with a DualCOR core and the 0311 XP GEN4 as forged hollow body with an XCOR core. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The 0311 XP GEN4 arrived 1 year after the 0311 XP GEN3, 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 28° to 27°.
Which should you choose?
The 0311 XP GEN4 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 0311 XP GEN3 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 XP GEN3 specs and PXG 0311 XP GEN4 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the PXG 0311 XP GEN3 stronger lofted than the 0311 XP GEN4?
No. The 0311 XP GEN4 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 28° for the PXG 0311 XP GEN3, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the PXG 0311 XP GEN3 and 0311 XP GEN4?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (28° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the PXG 0311 XP GEN3 and 0311 XP GEN4 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 XP GEN3 and 0311 XP GEN4 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.5 inches long.
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