PXG 0811 X GEN2 Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

Players Distance Driver

The 0811 X Gen2 is PXG's answer to a question most players distance drivers dodge: can you get real forgiveness out of a 460cc head without turning it into a boat that only goes one distance? This is the standard X head, which sits between the low-spin tour builds and the max-forgiveness XF. It launches high, holds its line, and gives better players enough adjustability to actually dial it in.

PXG built its reputation on charging a lot and backing it up with engineering, and the Gen2 line is where that started to feel earned rather than just expensive. The head uses a lightweight internal structure to move mass low and back, which is a big reason this thing gets up in the air the way it does. Pair that with the adjustable hosel and movable weights and you have a driver that can be tuned to a specific swing instead of sold as one-size-fits-all.

Where it lands: this is for the mid-handicapper who swings decently and wants distance without giving up the ball flight that keeps drives in play. It is not a game-improvement driver pretending to be a player's club. It is a player's-leaning club that happens to be forgiving, and the price tag means you should demo it before you commit.

• Mid-handicappers who make solid contact most of the time and want extra distance without a low, spinny ball flight to manage.
• Players who struggle to get the ball up with a driver and would benefit from the built-in high launch.
• Anyone willing to go through a real fitting to take advantage of the movable weights and adjustable hosel.
• Golfers who want a player's-style head that still forgives mishits, not a full game-improvement driver.
• Buyers who can stomach PXG's premium pricing and want the tuning options that come with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the 0811 X Gen2 and the 0811 XF Gen2?

The X is the more player-oriented head with a slightly more workable, penetrating flight, while the XF is tuned for maximum forgiveness and higher launch across the face. If you want a bit more shot control and swing decently, the X fits. If you miss all over the face and want the biggest safety net, the XF is the pick.

Is the 0811 X Gen2 a high-launch driver?

Yes. The head places mass low and deep, and it carries a high-launch profile, so it gets the ball up more easily than a typical low-spin players distance driver. That makes it a good match for golfers who tend to hit the driver too low and lose carry.

How adjustable is the 0811 X Gen2?

Quite adjustable. It has an adjustable hosel for loft and lie plus movable perimeter weights you can position to shift the ball flight and center of gravity. You can bias it to fight a slice, add forgiveness, or fine-tune launch and spin, which is why a proper fitting pays off with this one.

Is the 0811 X Gen2 worth the PXG price?

It depends on how much you value the adjustability and the ball flight. The engineering is legitimate and the tuning range is wide, but PXG charges a premium and the 2019 Gen2 is now an older model you can often find used for far less. Demo it against current drivers before deciding the price is justified for your game.

Who should not buy the 0811 X Gen2?

High-handicappers who spray the ball badly may be better served by a more forgiving max-game-improvement driver or the XF version. Players chasing the lowest possible spin for a tour-style flight will also find this head launches higher than they want.

Alternatives to the PXG 0811 X GEN2

Other players distance driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.