PXG 0811 XF GEN2 Driver

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PXG built the 0811 XF GEN2 for golfers who want to hit more fairways and stop worrying about the ball flight. The XF stands for Xtreme Forgiveness, and that tells you where PXG put its priorities on this one. It sits at the full 460cc limit, launches high, and holds its line even when you miss the center of the face.

This was PXG's second generation of the 0811, released in 2019, and the big change from GEN1 was the honeycomb TPE insert behind the face. It fills the space between the face and the head to control sound and vibration, so instead of the hollow ping some titanium drivers give you, this one comes off flatter and more solid. The face itself is thin and hot, which is where the ball speed comes from.

Where the XF really earns its name is the weighting. There are 16 movable weights spread around the sole and perimeter, so you or a fitter can push the center of gravity around to dial in launch, spin, and how the club sits at address. Pair that with the adjustable hosel for loft and lie, and you have a driver that can be tuned pretty precisely. The catch, as always with PXG, is the price. This is a premium product and it was priced like one.

• Higher-handicap and mid-handicap players who lose fairways to the right and want the weighting to help square things up
• Golfers who launch the ball too low and need help getting it up and carrying it
• Anyone who values a full fitting and wants to fine-tune CG with real weight adjustments rather than a single sliding track
• Players willing to pay a premium for adjustability and forgiveness over chasing the longest possible drive
• Slower to moderate swing speeds that benefit from high launch and high MOI

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the XF mean in PXG 0811 XF GEN2?

XF stands for Xtreme Forgiveness. It's the higher-MOI, higher-launching head in the GEN2 family, tuned to keep off-center hits online and get the ball in the air. The 0811 X is the lower-spin, more workable option for faster or stronger players.

How is the GEN2 different from the original PXG 0811 driver?

The headline change is the honeycomb TPE insert behind the face, which fills the space between the face and the head to control sound and vibration. It gives the GEN2 a flatter, more solid feel and sound than the first 0811. The thin, fast face and 16-weight adjustability carried through and were refined.

Can you adjust the PXG 0811 XF GEN2 to fix a slice?

Yes. With 16 movable weights around the sole and perimeter, you can shift mass toward the heel to promote a draw and help square the face. Combined with the adjustable hosel for loft and lie, there's enough range to meaningfully reduce a slice, though a proper fitting gets you there fastest.

Is the 0811 XF GEN2 good for high-handicap golfers?

It fits well for higher and mid handicaps who want forgiveness and a high launch. The large 460cc head and heel-toe weighting make mishits more stable, and the high MOI helps hold your line. The main downside is cost, since PXG prices its drivers well above most brands.

How much loft adjustment does the hosel offer?

The adjustable hosel lets you change loft and lie to fine-tune launch and ball flight. Used together with the 16 weights, you can raise or lower launch and spin and tweak the face angle at address, which is why this driver is best set up during a fitting.

Alternatives to the PXG 0811 XF GEN2

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