PXG 0811 X GEN5 Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

Players Distance Driver

The 0811 X GEN5 is the forgiving half of PXG's 2022 driver lineup, built for players who want distance without fighting the club to keep it in play. Where the XT model chases low spin and workability for faster swingers, the X leans toward higher launch and a bigger margin for error. At a full 460cc with a deeper face, it looks confident behind the ball and plays like it too.

PXG sells direct, so this driver skipped the retail markup and landed at a price that undercut the tour-brand flagships it competed with. GEN5 was also the generation where PXG's adjustability finally felt complete. You get an adjustable hosel for loft and lie plus movable perimeter weights, which means you can tune both launch and shot shape after you buy rather than guessing at fitting time.

This is a driver for the golfer who tends to launch it low or leak spin off center. The High Launch profile does real work getting the ball airborne, and the weighting keeps mishits from bleeding out into the trees. It is not the pick if you already spin the ball too much or need to hit knockdowns into the wind, but for the player it targets, it is easy to love.

• Mid to higher handicappers who launch the ball too low and want help getting it up in the air off the tee
• Players who miss the center of the face often and need the perimeter weighting to hold ball speed on off-center hits
• Anyone who values being able to retune loft, lie, and shot shape at home instead of paying for a second fitting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the 0811 X and 0811 XT GEN5?

The X is the higher-launch, higher-MOI, more forgiving head. The XT is lower spinning and more workable, aimed at faster swingers who deliver the club well. If you launch it low or miss the center a lot, the X is the one you want. If you need to knock spin down and shape shots, look at the XT.

Is the 0811 X GEN5 adjustable?

Yes. It has an adjustable hosel for loft and lie plus movable weights on the sole that slide around the perimeter track. You can shift weight toward the heel or toe to fight a slice or hook, or move it back for more stability and launch.

Does the High Launch design mean it spins too much?

It launches high by design, but the low-and-back weighting is meant to add height without piling on spin. If you already carry a lot of spin with a smooth transition, the XT is a safer bet. For golfers who launch low and lose carry, the extra height here is a gain, not a problem.

What size is the 0811 X GEN5 head?

It is a full 460cc, the largest allowed under the rules. The deeper face and larger footprint give it a stable, confidence-inspiring look at address and help push MOI toward the forgiving end of the range.

Is PXG's direct-to-consumer pricing worth it on the GEN5?

PXG skips retail, so the GEN5 launched below the price of comparable tour-brand flagships and dropped further once newer models arrived. For the tech you get, the adjustable weighting and the TPE-damped feel, it is one of the better values in the used and closeout market now.

Alternatives to the PXG 0811 X GEN5

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