Equipment
XXIO unveils all-new XXIO 12 series
XXIO has today introduced the all- new XXIO 12 and XXIO 12 Ladies family of clubs which officially launches in North America on February 11, 2022.
The XXIO 12 woods and irons are a super lightweight family of clubs featuring a specialized suite of technologies that are designed to amplify performance for the moderate swing speed golfer.
Speaking on the new XXIO 12 range, Chuck Thiry, Vice President at XXIO, said
“Having a 20-year head start in lightweight technology has been a real plus for us. It has allowed our engineers to focus on incremental improvements and on technologies that best accompany that performance. We are certain that our players will continue to see big advancements in performance and distance as soon as they hit XXIO 12.”
One of the new technologies featured across XXIO 12 is ActivWing, which stabilizes the clubhead and helps square up the face angle at impact in a bid to provide players with a clubhead that consistently hits the sweet spot to increase ball speed for maximum distance. ActivWing is featured on the driver, fairway woods and hybrids.
Per XXIO, in-house testing data showed that XXIO 12 with ActivWing delivered a 17% tighter impact pattern on average than previous generations without it. The new XXIO 12 driver also features a 28% higher COR area than the previous generation.
The new clubs also feature Rebound Frame, a new technology that delivers a four-layer structure (on the woods) that alternates between stiff and flexible zones, enhancing overall COR, putting more energy into the golf ball in design for increased ball speed and distance.
On the irons, a thinner face allows the entire face to flex more extensively while grooves etched deep into the interior of the iron body further aim to enhance flexibility.
A new Super-TIX 51AF Flat Cup Face allows for a strong, flexible face in a bid to increase ball speed, especially on off-center strikes on the new clubs, while the latest additions also include Weight Plus – a counterbalancing technology that is designed to allow for an easier takeaway and a more consistent club path to help square the face at impact.
Ladies XXIO 12 Driver
In addition, the new XXIO blade putter features tungsten weights for increased MOI and stability.
Availability & Pricing
XXIO 12
- Pricing: $699.99 for XXIO 12 Driver, $399.99 for XXIO 12 Fairway Woods, $299.99 for XXIO 12 Hybrids, $219.99 for individual XXIO 12 Irons, $999.99 for five-piece iron set, $299.99 for the XXIO Blade Putter.
- U.S. Retail Launch Date: February 11, 2022
XXIO 12 Ladies
- Pricing: $699.99 for XXIO 12 Ladies Driver, $399.99 for XXIO 12 Ladies Fairway Woods, $299.99 for XXIO 12 Ladies Hybrids, $219.99 for individual XXIO 12 Ladies Irons, $999.99 for five-piece iron set, $299.99 for the XXIO Ladies Blade Putter. $2,999.99 for XXIO 12 Ladies Package Set
- U.S. Retail Launch Date: February 11, 2022
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.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
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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ericsokp
Jan 5, 2022 at 12:01 pm
$649.99 for XXIO 12 Driver? Nice to know there’s an OEM more expensive than TM!