Watching this late as looking at the XXIO brand. Great review and enjoyed the fact you are an 'average' golfer, so much better than a pro level striker hitting clubs in a way can't possibly hope to copy.
I am a 73 year old, very high handicapper, with low flexibility. I have been playing a few years with Adams irons. I'm not sure if it's my age or the age of my irons, but I need help. A few players I know have recommended XXIO so I enjoyed your review. I plan on going out to my local Golf Galaxy and try them out. I see that there are XXIO 12 Irons now. Any thoughts on the 12's? I am retired and don't have a lot of money, but for whatever number of years I have left to play, I'd like to finish out playing better than I have been.
I have a set of Wishon 770CFE's with a thin milled titanium face that only click when you hit them square. I always wondered about XXIO. BTW like the midhandicapper review.
Smack bang on review. I've got these and everything you said is exactly right. About the distance, par 3's at my home course used to cause me no end of problems as they have small greens with run offs. I just couldn't hold the greens. Not anymore. I club down one or even two clubs and wham! By the way you should try their fairway woods, they are something else! Just under 200 yards with the 7 wood, and i have a driver speed of 90mph. Expensive yes, but wow!
The 7 iron is 28°, which is the same as most current SGI irons. I have the XXIO X irons and 7 iron is 31° and flies passed everyone. Great clubs, too expensive, but phenomenal.
I have played the driver and 3 wood for a year. They will work well for swing speeds up to around 100 MPH. Just ordered a set of black forged irons. I did not hear you mention but, the added distance comes from increased club head speed too from lightweight. I picked up 5 MPH on first driver swing compared to my lightweight custom Cobra driver. They are really good clubs if you are willing to spend the money.
You’re absolutely right, the lightweight technology applied to these clubs is a major selling point for XXIO. I did mention it, but briefly. So I’m not surprised it was missed. Sorry about that, I should’ve focused more on it. And you picked up 5 mph??? That’s huge!
No need to go with new expensive clubs from XXIO. I have a set of their original irons from 2000 and they rock. They are called XXIO Tour Special (claw undercut) I got a full set 3-S including gap wedge for less than $100. I love all these irons but the A(gap wedge) is my favorite club ever around the green. These irons all have some very special features, way ahead of their time. They have some offset, they have huge heads, they have beveled leading edges. They are super light graphite shafted, but the R flex is quite Stiff, and I like a Stiff shaft. The soles of these irons are very special, quite wide and with low bounces the way I like them. At first I thought the offset was weird but it just works! The balance on these clubs is incredible. I also have a few XXIO drivers, woods, and hybrids. I live in Japan and buy all my clubs used from Yahoo auctions.
You are so lucky to be in Japan! The used clubs from Japanese brands in the stores there are so much cheaper than anywhere online or here in the US. I've scored some great deals on clubs during trips to Japan that I never would have found anywhere else. Glad you're enjoying the content here!
Great video. What shaft flex did you use and did it feel compatible with other brand shafts? From a flex perspective. I was told the Japanese shafts were more flexible so if I'm using a regular flex shaft with 85 - 95 speed, I should use a Stiff Japanese shaft. Thank you.
I have found that to be true for clubs purchased in Japan. But if you purchase these clubs here in the US I would try them out first. I had regular flex shafts for these clubs and they didn't feel too whippy for me.
Hi thanks for the good review. Did you use the Graphite shaft or steel shaft XXIO 11 irons? what are the key difference for the performance please? thank you Chiang
I wouldn't be surprised, honestly. As I mention in the video, I flew a bunch of greens when I took them out on the course by about 15+ yards and as I got used to the clubs they seemed to carry further and further.
Hi Julia, thanks for the question. The shaft flexes for XXIO clubs are the same as any other brand. So if you've been using senior flex, then you could continue to do so with XXIO clubs. As for recommending men's or women's clubs, I'd say the best way to decide is to get fitted for XXIO clubs. Or at the very least, try hitting the men's and women's clubs for yourself to see how the feel differs for you. Sorry if that wasn't the answer you're looking for. But everyone is so different with what feels good to them, how differences in clubs affect their swing, etc. So I think the best option would be to see for yourself. Hope that helps!
Yes, Xxio irons are only offered with graphite shafts. I personally didn't find them to be whippy. But everyone's feel is different. I'd suggest trying them out at a retailer/fitter if you have the chance to see for yourself.
I've heard the same as well. I've played R flex shafts from Japan that feel more whippy than normal so that does make sense. I've found that SR or S shafts work best for me regarding Japanese shafts.
Well everyone's distances will be different right? For example my 7 iron carries about 150 yards. Yours could be more or less than that. What I can tell you with certainty is that all my distances were an average of 10-15 yards longer per club.
Watching this late as looking at the XXIO brand. Great review and enjoyed the fact you are an 'average' golfer, so much better than a pro level striker hitting clubs in a way can't possibly hope to copy.
I am a 73 year old, very high handicapper, with low flexibility. I have been playing a few years with Adams irons. I'm not sure if it's my age or the age of my irons, but I need help. A few players I know have recommended XXIO so I enjoyed your review. I plan on going out to my local Golf Galaxy and try them out. I see that there are XXIO 12 Irons now. Any thoughts on the 12's? I am retired and don't have a lot of money, but for whatever number of years I have left to play, I'd like to finish out playing better than I have been.
I have a set of Wishon 770CFE's with a thin milled titanium face that only click when you hit them square. I always wondered about XXIO.
BTW like the midhandicapper review.
Smack bang on review. I've got these and everything you said is exactly right. About the distance, par 3's at my home course used to cause me no end of problems as they have small greens with run offs. I just couldn't hold the greens. Not anymore. I club down one or even two clubs and wham! By the way you should try their fairway woods, they are something else! Just under 200 yards with the 7 wood, and i have a driver speed of 90mph. Expensive yes, but wow!
Yeah, they are really something else. I'll have to check out the woods, thanks for the recommendation. And glad you enjoyed the review!
The 7 iron is 28°, which is the same as most current SGI irons.
I have the XXIO X irons and 7 iron is 31° and flies passed everyone.
Great clubs, too expensive, but phenomenal.
Never heard of this brand but tried a 7 iron today and it felt amazing. I'm a beginner who's looking for new clubs
They definitely make some great clubs. I'd be interested to see if you end up with a XXIO set!
Excellent review, good information and well presented.
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
I have played the driver and 3 wood for a year. They will work well for swing speeds up to around 100 MPH. Just ordered a set of black forged irons.
I did not hear you mention but, the added distance comes from increased club head speed too from lightweight. I picked up 5 MPH on first driver swing compared to my lightweight custom Cobra driver.
They are really good clubs if you are willing to spend the money.
You’re absolutely right, the lightweight technology applied to these clubs is a major selling point for XXIO. I did mention it, but briefly. So I’m not surprised it was missed. Sorry about that, I should’ve focused more on it. And you picked up 5 mph??? That’s huge!
I use the XXIO 9s and feel no need to change them. I think Inbee Park and Ernie Els have used some of this make.
No need to go with new expensive clubs from XXIO. I have a set of their original irons from 2000 and they rock. They are called XXIO Tour Special (claw undercut) I got a full set 3-S including gap wedge for less than $100. I love all these irons but the A(gap wedge) is my favorite club ever around the green. These irons all have some very special features, way ahead of their time. They have some offset, they have huge heads, they have beveled leading edges. They are super light graphite shafted, but the R flex is quite Stiff, and I like a Stiff shaft. The soles of these irons are very special, quite wide and with low bounces the way I like them. At first I thought the offset was weird but it just works! The balance on these clubs is incredible. I also have a few XXIO drivers, woods, and hybrids. I live in Japan and buy all my clubs used from Yahoo auctions.
You are so lucky to be in Japan! The used clubs from Japanese brands in the stores there are so much cheaper than anywhere online or here in the US. I've scored some great deals on clubs during trips to Japan that I never would have found anywhere else. Glad you're enjoying the content here!
Just picked up a set of these XXIO Tour Special (claw undercut). Appreciate your review and looking forward to trying them out!
@@TWSUF-JI they are awesome clubs, still playing mine, nothing else is so consistant
Great video. What shaft flex did you use and did it feel compatible with other brand shafts? From a flex perspective. I was told the Japanese shafts were more flexible so if I'm using a regular flex shaft with 85 - 95 speed, I should use a Stiff Japanese shaft. Thank you.
I have found that to be true for clubs purchased in Japan. But if you purchase these clubs here in the US I would try them out first. I had regular flex shafts for these clubs and they didn't feel too whippy for me.
Hi thanks for the good review. Did you use the Graphite shaft or steel shaft XXIO 11 irons? what are the key difference for the performance please? thank you Chiang
what do like better XXIO eleven or Titleist VG3s?
Is it normal to fly an xxio pitching wedge 150 yards, because that’s what’s been happening to me
I wouldn't be surprised, honestly. As I mention in the video, I flew a bunch of greens when I took them out on the course by about 15+ yards and as I got used to the clubs they seemed to carry further and further.
For a woman who normally uses senior shafts would you recommend men’s or women’s XxIO
Hi Julia, thanks for the question. The shaft flexes for XXIO clubs are the same as any other brand. So if you've been using senior flex, then you could continue to do so with XXIO clubs. As for recommending men's or women's clubs, I'd say the best way to decide is to get fitted for XXIO clubs. Or at the very least, try hitting the men's and women's clubs for yourself to see how the feel differs for you. Sorry if that wasn't the answer you're looking for. But everyone is so different with what feels good to them, how differences in clubs affect their swing, etc. So I think the best option would be to see for yourself. Hope that helps!
Great review. How would you assess the XXIO Prime 9 Irons compared with the XXIO Eleven irons? Same question with the driver. thanks!!
Unfortunately, I've never hit the Prime 9 irons or driver so I can't comment. Sorry!
Xxio Prime is for old guys. Weeker shaft.
My understanding is that Xxio only offers these in graphite shafts. Are they whippy? I was told to go to stiff if I buy Xxio.
Yes, Xxio irons are only offered with graphite shafts. I personally didn't find them to be whippy. But everyone's feel is different. I'd suggest trying them out at a retailer/fitter if you have the chance to see for yourself.
Do you use R flex or stiff? I heard that if you are using R flex in USA, then you should use Stiff in Japan, it is true?
I've heard the same as well. I've played R flex shafts from Japan that feel more whippy than normal so that does make sense. I've found that SR or S shafts work best for me regarding Japanese shafts.
Is there a difference between xxio 10, xxio Eleven, and xxio 12 series in your opiion? If so, is it worth the money difference. thanks
Apologies for the late reply. I honestly haven't hit the different versions so I couldn't tell you. Sorry.
Have you played XXIO 10? If so, can you compare 11 to 10?
I'm sorry, I have not played the XXIO 10 clubs. The 11 clubs were the first ones I've ever hit.
can you or somebody say the distances?
Well everyone's distances will be different right? For example my 7 iron carries about 150 yards. Yours could be more or less than that. What I can tell you with certainty is that all my distances were an average of 10-15 yards longer per club.