As I continue lose a few MPH off the ole fastball this line intrigues me. Not a fan however of the closed look of the fairways and hybrids.
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I think the thing that stand out to me when you hold as how detailed the clubs.
The paint and finish on the heads looks just a little better along with the shafts.
It cost a little more however I'm sure the QC that goes in it is above and beyond normal club manufacturing.
Fantastic and very informative write up! I think that driver would be absolutely perfect for me! Thanks for the info!
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I appreciate that!
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Great article… I’m always intrigued by their gear.
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Nice write-up! How much for just the cannon sole?
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Have you tried anything from XXIO in the past? I think I like the color scheme on the ladies line better than the mens. Definitely dig the head covers. I didn't see any of it in person, but here are some details if you're interested in more info.
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Some testing done by Golf Partners USA on XXIO 13 Driver:
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Dennis Vicars
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In the past, XXIO driver shafts marked R were actually Senior while those marked S were actually R. I got that info directly from their engineering department. Is that true if the new 13 as well?
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Hi Dennis. There's nothing in their product sheets saying that specifically, but the shafts are definitely light and soft.
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Seriously, with so many manufacturers now offering a lightweight option - Ping G430 HL, Taylormade QI10 HL, Callaway AI Smoke Max Fast - is there really any advantage that the XXIO brand offers? Asking for a friend.
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Lightweight is only one part of the story (the article highlights a lot)
But is that really any different than saying why have all these brands releasing drivers when Srixon has three heads.
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Your friend must not like options.
Sorry - minus the sarcasm, I think the biggest benefit is that XXIO is 100% invested in this player. It's really their only focus.
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yes, it's not something new for them. This is their wheelhouse.
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We've all walked by the driving range. This line could/should get all kinds of play.
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I remember my first time reviewing a set...fall 2015ish. Gave the driver and irons to my dad after becuase he hits the mark. A bunch of his golf buddies have mixed in some XXIO stuff since then. The X line, yeah that's a different venture for them, the regular and prime lines...man we all know people who can play that stuff and see the benefits.
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I love turning people on to new things like that.
It hasn't really been commented on, but these irons have a Ti face. Pretty wild.
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that is wild. XXIO isn't shy on using those materials
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Regarding lofts on the driver, I found the XXIO 9 10.5 degree launched high with high spin. I am not someone who needs help with higher launch but with a 78 mph swing speed I am in the target audience. Did the 9.5 degree exhibit a lower launch than the 10.5 degree?
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Hey there. Unfortunately I didn’t test both lofts.
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From the TourSpec website on the XXIO 13 Driver:
47m/s to mph is 105
39m/s to mph is 87.25
36m/s to mph is 80.5
I don't think this isn't too far off.
Awesome article, thank you. I am really liking the irons in this release (visually). I once played a XXIO 9 driver ( 9 or 10 I think) for testing on course. It was said to be a regular shaft but too 'floppy' for me, I guess I may have been off with the swing speed. Like the driver on this release as well, but it's tough to try these out around here.