As a brand, XXIO is known for its premium lightweight golf clubs. Found in their lineup are clubs built for the golfer with the more moderate swing speed, who could potentially suffer from playing many of the current off-the-rack options. While that philosophy is not going away, two years ago, they made the step of introducing a line of clubs that still carried on their lightweight properties altered to suit the needs of players with higher swing speeds. Today XXIO is proud to build upon the success of that line with the next generation of the XXIO X.

“XXIO X has the DNA of every XXIO product – lightweight and easy to swing. However, it’s tuned to the more accomplished player,” said Brian Schielke, General Manager at XXIO. “More compact irons, lower spinning woods, and stiffer shafts make X a great choice for better players looking to increase their speed and experience the benefits of XXIO.”

Now, this isn’t just a re-hash of the previous line. Instead, XXIO has incorporated a lot of the technology we’ve seen become successful with some of their sister brands. Only this time, making those technologies live the XXIO lifestyle.

Rebound Frame is one of the cornerstone pieces of tech prevalent in the driver down to the irons. Rebound Frame represents four alternating layers of stiff and flexible zones that activate at impact and enhance the overall COR for the woods. By combining these zones of rigidity with a Flat Cup Face these metalwoods will provide more power and efficiency, leading to more distance. Last week we talked about XXIO pushing Rebound Frame into the XXIO 12 line, so it only makes sense to see it carry over to the X line.

Also coming over to the X line is XXIO’s latest take on aerodynamics known as ActivWing. ActivWing helps make the head stable on the player’s downswing. Thanks to its proper positioning, it is going to assist in keeping the clubface from flying open, creating better contact, and adding more force to the golf ball. Because of the build differences between the drivers, fairways, and hybrids, ActivWing looks different on each head. It presents as a raised pad on the heel side of the driver crown, whereas it more wraps around the heel side crown on the fairway woods and hybrid. Another stark difference is that it does a better job of blending in on the driver, only highlighted with some accent lines. For the fairways and hybrids, the crown is a complete two-tone design with a silvery look to the step crown and ActivWing. The look is quite aggressive and might not be for everyone.

One other noticeable change from the previous XXIO X driver is that this one features an adjustable hosel. Adjustable hosels are known for adding weight to golf clubs, and in some circles, that specific additional weight is not always viewed positively, so it is interesting to see XXIO take this step. Adding it to the X line is a visual differentiator between this driver and the XXIO 12 or Prime and might be enough to catch the eye of the more accomplished golfer.

Moving to the irons, which are replacing a very heavily talked about set, XXIO has jammed a bunch of technology into a player’s distance shape. This iteration of Rebound Frame helps support a thin face that measures only 2.1mm. High-Density Nickel-Tungsten is positioned in the toe of the 5-7 irons to help boost MOI and stability for those longer irons. Finally, perhaps my favorite aspect is the continued use of the V-shaped sole, which helps improve turf interaction for golfers who come in with either a level or downward impact position. On top of all of that, we also see laser micro-milling to help channel away debris and loft-specific grooves to help fine-tune spin and offer more control.

Knowing XXIO, there is no surprise that all of these clubs feature both Dual Speed Technology and Weight Plus. Dual Speed Technology features a heavier clubhead partnered with lighter weight shafts, which according to XXIO, partner together to help increase swing speed. Weight Plus tackles the grip end as it positions weight underneath the grip, enhancing the feel of where your hands are during the swing. Having a counter-balanced attack helps golfers find that ideal stopping point at the top of their swing and smooths out that transition.

Miyazaki ZX-II Shafts are featured throughout this line of metal woods. Since this is the X line, we shouldn’t expect to see shafts as light as those featured on the XXIO 12. Weights for the driver shafts are 43(R) and 46(S) grams. Fairway woods keep their shaft weight under 50 grams while hybrids top out at 55 grams. For the irons, Nippon N.S.Pro 950 GH Neo DST shafts come in 89 and 93 grams.

XXIO X is for the golfer with more speed than the golfer who needs that XXIO 12 line. Not all golfers want or need a heavier club build to find success, and that is the market that the X goes after. More information on the new generation of XXIO X irons is available at www.xxxiousa.com.
The Details
Pricing:
$699.99 for XXIO X Driver
$399.99 for XXIO X Fairway Woods
$299.99 for XXIO X Hybrids,
$199.99 Individual steel irons
$224.99 Individual graphite irons,
$1,199.99 for six-piece steel set
$1,349.99 for six-piece graphite set
Available: February 11, 2022
The driver is an interesting look as well, I kinda dig it. The look of the fairway and hybrid at address though, wow there is a LOT going on.
Good stuff Deano!
Not out of the norm for XXIO really.
super aggressive on the fairway and hybrid looks. For my tastes, the 12 line looks better in those clubs.
That was my exact thought. I kind of like the driver but I don’t know how I feel about the two tone with the marks and the stuff.
I *think* I like the driver look.
Great write up @ddec – thank you!
Hah – I went back and was re-looking:
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I didn’t dislike it a week ago, now I think I’m liking it. Give it a couple more weeks and I’ll be in love.
It’s kind of how I felt with the 12 driver in hand. The more I look at it, the more I’m good with it.
that last X driver was a really good head. I’m super curious about this one because, in my own experience, reb
und frame works. So get me rebound frame and XXIO craftsmanship? Yup, I’m in.
The fact that you can adjust it is a huge bonus as well. Great review, not looking at anything other than the driver.
i think that’s a huge addition.
Anyone compare them to the ZX5?
Anyone?
What do you think of the looks of the hybrids? I know its a bit polarizing, but I kind of like them.
I like them. They actually look pretty cool in hand, not distracting at all when you look down. I’m half blind so that way be a factor too. They are really solid and so easy to hit.
The XXIO X irons have a better feel than the ZX5 irons. I preferred the X to the ZX5.
I would love to get a set of the irons but i would have to change shafts which sounds expensive.
If you had an older set of irons laying around that you liked the shafts, you could pull those and put the XXIO heads in them. Just a thought.
Yeah, I Really like my ZX‘s but I will keep an eye out for a deal On the new irons.
According to XXIO the grips are behind in production and the demo irons arent shipping until mid/end of March.
Once I try them I could swap the shafts on the ZX5 and order the X Irons with 950 S flex and sell those.
All depends on the feel…
I have the Driver and 2 hybrids. They are legit, for me.
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it sat in the bag all night…until the last hole. Was 197 from the flag, sitting down in the rough. Took an easy swing and the ball rocketed out of that lie. It missed the green just left, but I was able to get up and down to win the match. Only 1 swing, but very impressed with what I saw from it.
That is such a great feeling, but how badly are you looking forward to hitting it again?
So much. I have a charity scramble tomorrow, so I hope it gets some use.
I expected it to be able to fly, but man I was shocked at how much oomph it came out with. Very impressive.
Glad to see you liking the XXIO line.
@Audioclyde so how did they work out? I wound up keeping my ZX5s…
They are fantastic looking in person too.