Why We Like It
The XXIO brand continues to gain traction in the United States as a highly viable alternative for the swing-speed challenged. The X iron (the company’s 13th generation) produces gains in swing and ball speed through two sources: a lightweight, high-balance-point graphite shaft and a face made out of titanium. The weight savings from the titanium face allowed the XXIO team to use 31 grams of tungsten (up to the 7-iron) to get mass low and back to help get the ball airborne. Also, because the average hand size in North America is 10 percent larger than in Japan, larger grips are used.
Characteristics
- Heel and toe grooves allow the face to flex more at impact.
- L-groove low on the face assists strikes hit in that area.
- MP 1300 graphite shaft is the lightest ever for a XXIO iron at 47 grams.
- 7-iron: 28 degrees; PW: 42 degrees
Highlights
- Top 5 best-looking super-game-improvement irons, high-handicaps
Price
$220 per iron
HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK
Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.
Reviews
Really easy to hit. Feels light, swings quick and effectively cuts through turf. Fast ball flight with a soft landing. Expect to hit the ball straight every time
Ryan, 48, Handicap: 10The offset allows me to hit nice five-yard draws on repeat. High, powerful ball flight that stays on line. Makes a firm knock at impact. Narrow sole cuts through the turf.
Gary, 36, Handicap: 13If you’re having a bad day on the course, these will make up for it. Gets the ball up quick. Super forgiving. Shots stay in play, even on mis-hits.
Sándor J., 35, Handicap: 9Why Impact Is Critical to Your Iron Play
Consistent shot shape requires one skill above all others: the ability to make flush contact with the ball. It’s the No. 1 fundamental in golf, and without it, this game can be an eternal mystery. Here, Sean Hogan, one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Florida, helps you improve your impact from tee to green.
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