XXIO is the Japanese brand renowned for crafting lightweight golf clubs specifically for moderate swing speeds, designed to boost distance. Their newly launched XXIO 14 range of woods and irons are engineered under the theme ‘Crafted for Effortless Play’ and use revolutionary materials that, the company says, make it easier than ever for women to swing faster, hit straighter, and enjoy the game more.
In the US, XXIO has collaborated with luxury brand Vessel and you can purchase a XXIO 14 package set that comes with a beautiful white golf bag. There’s also a putter option to accompany the set, so women have every club they need to hit the golf course straight away.
First off, let’s talk about aesthetics. I’m biased as my favorite color is blue, so I’m pleased that XXIO has stuck with this colorway. However, compared with the XXIO 13 driver, which has a deep blue crown, I would describe XXIO 14 as an attractive light blue, in fact a little purplish, and complemented with a silvery color shaft that has a flowery pattern at the top half.
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In fairness, the differences between XXIO 13 and XXIO 14 are very subtle, but they are there if you look closely. The clubhead is more rounded, slightly less bulbous, and the shape does instil confidence when you address the ball. It has a small alignment aid on top of the crown, and if I’m being really picky, it isn’t always easy to see, especially in bright sunlight.
There’s a couple of ridges on top of the crown, which are more obvious on this model than XXIO 13, and reminds me of the Ping’s G Le3 driver, designed in this way to improve the way air flows around the clubhead to help deliver faster ball speeds.
One of XXIO’s biggest advancements in technology for this new range is ULTIFLEX, which is powered by a VR-Titanium. This is a world first, a titanium alloy that is stronger and thinner for maximising ball speed with minimal effort.
I must admit, I often try to hit the ball harder when I want to gain more distance, and it…
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