XXIO 9 Driver Review
The XXIO 9 Driver truly makes the game easier for players with slow to moderate swing speeds. The XXIO 9 Driver is a great club that is perfect for a senior player or a mid to high handicap player looking for incredible distance and forgiveness when on the tee box.
The XXIO 9 Driver is one the most powerful drivers on the market today that is made by a company that you may have never of before. So, who is XXIO? Well the first place to start is with the pronunciation, it is ZECK-SEE-OH, and it is the premium priced brother brand of Srixon and Cleveland, under Dunlop Sports Co. Ltd. Of Japan.
First introduced in Japan in 2000, the name itself is not some ancient Japanese phrase, rather the XXI is for the roman number 21, as in the 21st century, and the “Oh” sound means king. So, put the XXIO sound all together and the name represents the king or leader of the golf industry in the 21st century. XXIO has been the #1 golf brand in Japan for the past 18 years, and it is easy to see why. XXIO golf clubs are one of the most technically advanced clubs in the world, and are designed to offer incredible distance and forgiveness regardless of a player’s handicap or skill level. The XXIO 9 Driver is the ideal club for players with high handicaps or with slow to moderate swing speeds looking to improve their performance when on the tee box.
Key Features
- The XXIO 9 Driver utilizes technology that helps players have a longer wrist cock during their downswing. This technology allows players to change their club head path without consciously altering their golf swing, thereby allowing for longer and straighter drives.
- The XXIO 9 Driver key design feature is its proprietary technology called “Dual Speed” which is aimed for maximizing club head speed and overall distance. This technology combines an ultra-lightweight shaft with a very heavy club head. Working together in unison the Dual Speed helps to create more centrifugal force during the down swing, and more kinetic energy at impact, thereby resulting in faster swing speeds and greater impact.
- The XXIO 9 Driver incorporates a new cup face design that provides a 10% greater hitting area. This adds more forgiveness, and increases the “Sweet Spot” on the club. Additionally, the weight of the XXIO 9 Driver is positioned in the heel of the club which not only lowers the center of gravity, but also helps to promote straighter and higher launches.
XXIO 9 Driver Detailed Review
Design and Technology
The XXIO 9 Driver incorporates the very best in technology and design, and was created to provide for a high amount of club head speed, making it the perfect combination for players wanting to get greater distance off the tee.
The XXIO 9 Driver marque feature is its Dual Speed Technology. The Dual Speed Technology is made up of a combination of an ultra-light weight shaft and a heavy club head. Working in unison this technology helps to generate more lag, rotational speed in the arms, and greater acceleration through impact. The theory behind this design is that the increase in lag helps to keep the club closer to the players body longer when starting their downswing. When the players arms begin to speed up during the downswing the aerodynamic design of the clubhead allows for even greater acceleration of the club through the impact. This design not only results in a more consistent swing path, but also creates higher ball speeds and longer drives.
In order to achieve greater performance gains, the XXIO 9 Driver incorporates a lightweight and low density titanium crown. By reducing the weight of the crown, it allows for more weight to be relocated to other areas of the club, including the sole. The XXIO 9 Driver has a 7 gram weight placed low and back in the sole of the club. By increasing the weight in the sole of the club it helps to generate a lower the center of gravity, which helps players drive the ball higher and further when on the tee box.
The XXIO 9 Driver also incorporates Cup Face Technology, which provides for more forgiveness and ball speed even on mis-hits. This technology has been brought about by reforming the head and toe section of the club, making the Cup Face almost 10% wider than earlier models. This Cup Face Technology also helps to increase the clubs “Sweet Spot” thereby allowing players to hit the ball higher and farther without compromising the accuracy or direction of the ball flight.
The XXIO 9 Driver truly makes the game easier for players with slow to moderate swing speeds. The XXIO 9 Driver is a great club that is perfect for a senior player or a mid to high handicap player looking for incredible distance and forgiveness when on the tee box.
- Large sweet spot that helps to reduce sidespin
- Impressive distance regardless of where you hit the ball on the club face
- Very forgiving driver that allows for better performance
- The lack of adjustability can be a turn off to some players
- The launch angle might be a little too steep for some players
- Some players may want greater feedback on mis-hits
Specs
There is quite a variety of lofts you can get choose from with the XXIO 9 Driver. These lofts include the 9.5 degree, 10.5 degree, and 11.5 degree. The XXIO 9 Driver sports a 460cc titanium club head that weighs 272 grams, and measures out to 45.50 inches in length.
The XXIO 9 Driver is paired with the lightweight MP900 Carbon shaft. As what has become their standard, XXIO offers a variety of flexes available for the 9 Driver, including Regular, Stiff and Extra Stiff.
Conclusion
The XXIO 9 Driver is an amazing club, and it is easy to see why XXIO is the #1 golf brand in Japan for the past 18 years. The XXIO 9 Driver simply makes the game a lot easier for players with slow to moderate swing speeds. XXIO has proven that performance can be achieved without having lots of gadgetry and adjustability, but with a simple design made to increase swing speed and ball speed. The XXIO 9 Driver is a moderately priced driver, that is an ideal club for a senior player that has lost some club head speed, or a mid to high handicap player looking for incredible distance and forgiveness on the tee box.
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How Does the XXIO 9 Driver Compare?
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