Equipment
XXIO introduces new forged irons
Japanese equipment manufacturer XXIO has introduced a new forged iron offering that seeks to offer both feel and forgiveness at a high level.
The XXIO Forged Irons have bodies that are forged from S25C steel, but they use high-strength HT1770 steel face inserts that work with the irons’ enlarged cavities to create more forgiveness, particularly on shots hit low on the face.
The multi-piece design also includes a cavity that is structured to both suppress sound and maintain a soft feel at impact — both innovations that will appear to feel-oriented golfers.
The XXIO Forged irons are available with two stock Nippon shaft options: the N.S. PRO 940GH DST (steel) and MX-5000 (graphite).
Both shafts have a center of gravity closer to the butt end of the shaft. This counterbalancing effect in said to increase club head speed.
Both the shafts also have softer tips in the long irons, which increase launch angle, and firmer tips in the short irons, which create more consistency.
The irons will sell for $959.99 with steel shafts, $1,199.99 with graphite shafts.
See what GolfWRX members are saying about XXIO’s irons in the forums.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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gloomis4me
Mar 20, 2015 at 1:14 pm
Youtube video of the manufacturing of XXIO golf clubs
XXIO makes high quality golf clubs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYlL1xSJJnM
dcorun
Mar 19, 2015 at 1:43 pm
If they are made by Srixon/Cleveland then they’re a quality club. $1200 for a set with graphite shafts means they won’t be in my bag anytime soon.
Neil
Mar 18, 2015 at 8:16 pm
Any body knows were the be sold at in the usa
kloyd0306
Mar 18, 2015 at 5:44 pm
I wonder how many readers know that XXiO is Srixon-Cleveland with a higher price tag……
smallball
Mar 18, 2015 at 1:58 pm
Will they be available in left handed ?
Charlie
Mar 18, 2015 at 1:46 pm
What do they look like from the address position?
kloyd0306
Mar 18, 2015 at 5:41 pm
Yes, you’d think that with all the pics taken, there would be at least one of what the golfer sees at address.
The pics were probably taken by some pimply-faced Harvard grad who thinks that golf is just another marketing opportunity. The product is irrelevant.
Nolanski
Mar 20, 2015 at 8:42 am
What is the first thing you do when looking at new club?. You get in your stance and look down at it. Charlie had a great question.
Mark
Mar 22, 2015 at 9:50 am
That was my first question as well. Doesn’t matter what it looks like from any other angle.
Hiduce
Mar 18, 2015 at 1:23 pm
I tried out these irons at my local pro shop. To me they feel better than anything TM has put out recently but no better than a well struck mizuno forging. I did pick up a dozen of thier balls in Japan last year for about $42 and they are the best ball I have played with yet. They are less “clicky” than pro-v1x and lighter off the face than a srixon z-star. I have one more left that I just used for 18 holes and it is still in fairly good shape. My LPS also started carrying these and they are selling them for……….. $89.99 a doz!!!
Fran
Mar 18, 2015 at 1:02 pm
What golf outlets sell these irons and what handicap range are these clubs made for?
David
Mar 20, 2015 at 5:25 pm
I was talking to a srixon rep on Wednesday, the xx10 brand is designed for players with swing speeds in the 75-80mph range. They are designed to get the bask airborne
Hiduce
Mar 18, 2015 at 12:39 pm
I’ve hit these at my local pro shop. They feel great compared to anything TM is offering now, but no better than a well-struck Mizuno forging. I picked up a dozen of thier balls for about $42 at a pro shop in Japan. They are by far the best ball I have used- the only ball I like better than z-stars. They feel like a “less clicky” pro-v, a little firmer than a Wilson Duo and lighter off the face than z-stars. I was pretty excited when I found out they started selling them at my LPS until I saw the price….. $89.99 a doz!!!! What a joke.
Golfraven
Mar 18, 2015 at 8:31 am
Can’t really fall in love with those.
slider
Mar 18, 2015 at 12:22 am
ugly give me the rsi any day
kalervo
Mar 18, 2015 at 3:58 am
So you want cheap ass marketing crap over quality forging? WHATEVER