I LOOOOOOVVVEEEE this driver, so good. so easy to handle, no surprises, very well balanced through out the swing. Weight is also quite centered in the driver. Also i can bomb drives up to 230-240m with ease using these.
Same Fellow who pushed the Orek vacuum cleaners....is selling these likely ....The last 5 years has seen little improvement in golf clubs. Its all about new and improved though the pga or usga regulates balls and clubs..
Price must be an import thing. XXIO are really popular and common here in New Zealand. Pretty sure the original retail price for this Driver here was about $1000 NZ, which is about 480 pounds, and way cheaper than the equivalent Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade etc. Golf Warehouse currently has it (being a couple of years old now), for $599. I picked up the same model 3 Hybrid for $199 NZ (down from $430ish) the other day.
Same in Australia - and Matt, don’t forget the target market. It’s not competing with Stealth, Rogue and their successors. It’s designed for us old farts with a more moderate swing speed. I love mine and am just about to upgrade to the 13 X. I also have the woods and hybrids.
XXIO is always super expensive and usually lacks in performance of the other mainstream clubs. Lots of women at the private club I worked at loved their drivers, but they never really tried anything else. I'll probably never own one of these clubs, even if I can afford it. Cobra all the way in the driver game 💪 love the honest review as always!
Considering that COR is capped by rule, meaning drivers literally are not allowed to go any faster off the center, the only attributes left to be advances are forgiveness and flight characteristics
It maybe more expensive in the UK compared to Japan because of the import charges when it arrives in the UK. From your testing, the driver seems to be a good fairway finder which is never a bad thing and at the end of the day all of these tests depend on the pilot using it.
Xxio has always positioned themselves as more premium. But also the thing to note is that they are specifically designed for slower swing speed or "average" players. So testing with someone with a decent ss isnt a great test in my opinion. They generally are designed to have more spin to get the ball up in the air for longer which is what older players generally struggle with.
Don't know where the hate is on the price. TourSpec tried to sell me a Stealth with an Accura shaft that was 1000$. Not to mention the fitter asked if I wanted to hit the Autoflex and that combination was 1300$. Decided to go second-hand.
Funny that it is mainly for the Japanese market ,, but it is 1/2 longer, makes you think as the Japanese are not as tall in stature as us , all ping drivers with there own shafts are 1/2 longer and the cobras come in longer with the across grip , ping are known for the best drivers for the ordinary club golfer
I like the review and it looks like a premium quality driver but I don't think it's fair to expect more yardage because you pay more. Obviously a human can only hit the ball so far unless you've trained as a long drive hitter. Personally I would never pay this amount for any club. But for the rich, I guess it's a nice addition to the bag. You must admit, you were hitting it awfully well AND straight !
You need your head examined if you pay that for 1 club. Insane why people get trapped into this. Fix your swing with a 2nd hand driver if you fancy a change. Jst sayin 🤷
Way to overpriced if my ball flight was bullet straight and I was gaining an extra 20 yards of carry then maybe it might be worth considering a fitting, but I am so happy with my SIM2 . Another great video Matt I always enjoy your coaching tips especially short game stuff 👍
😆you say that is overpriced when you have a SIM2?!?! You are fooled. A 5yr old driver performs EXACTLY the same as this XXIO and also your SIM2. It's a certain lofted face with exactly the same COR numbers. Shaft may be better but the clubheads have been maxed out for well over a decade. Sorry to burst your bubble but it's the truth. Your Sim is no better than a 2016-17 M2 that you could get for a third of what your Sim2 cost. Don't fall for the marketing ploys they feed you.
When will you pro’s talk about shaft instead of heads? Is there no money in it for you? Correct shaft with maximal flex to your swing is way more important then any clubhead. Thats basic!
What do you mean? Matt has made like 4 videos on shaft selection just this year. Graphite vs steel, shaft flex options, shaft weight options, and a highlight on the Fujikura Ventus shafts.
@@twinpixelatedvision4612 you might be correct. But still.. it’s not close to how many reviews of different brands for clubheads. I don’t mean to disrespect anyone just make a point of what really matters. Sorry if you got hurt!
Boll and Rulge? Lol
Another honest review. Thanks Matt for the quality content.
I got fitted with the X irons and 3 wood and utility and they are great ,but not cheap but they make the lightest shafts for irons and woods , thanks
Good review matt. I think I will stick with my speedzone extreme tho was half the price new and has helped me find more fairways.
Great honest review Matt
I love my Xxio driver. Ease of use is name of the game. If you find a used or demo for a reasonable price then snatch it up!!!
I picked up an ex demo Xxio 11 3 wood that will never leave my bag, its the easiest launching straights 3 wood I've ever owned.
What is more ridiculous is the automatic ball feeding on the T!!!
Good content and review as always.
I LOOOOOOVVVEEEE this driver, so good. so easy to handle, no surprises, very well balanced through out the swing. Weight is also quite centered in the driver. Also i can bomb drives up to 230-240m with ease using these.
Same Fellow who pushed the Orek vacuum cleaners....is selling these likely ....The last 5 years has seen little improvement in golf clubs. Its all about new and improved though the pga or usga regulates balls and clubs..
Just got a Wilson D9 demo 200.00 best I’ve hit the ball in ages. My PXG is for sale.
Great review - ludicrous price so it’ll be interesting to see how many they sell
What time are you there for there not to be a mile long cue on them steps
Price must be an import thing. XXIO are really popular and common here in New Zealand. Pretty sure the original retail price for this Driver here was about $1000 NZ, which is about 480 pounds, and way cheaper than the equivalent Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade etc. Golf Warehouse currently has it (being a couple of years old now), for $599. I picked up the same model 3 Hybrid for $199 NZ (down from $430ish) the other day.
Same in Australia - and Matt, don’t forget the target market. It’s not competing with Stealth, Rogue and their successors. It’s designed for us old farts with a more moderate swing speed. I love mine and am just about to upgrade to the 13 X. I also have the woods and hybrids.
XXIO is always super expensive and usually lacks in performance of the other mainstream clubs. Lots of women at the private club I worked at loved their drivers, but they never really tried anything else. I'll probably never own one of these clubs, even if I can afford it. Cobra all the way in the driver game 💪 love the honest review as always!
performance can also mean a tighter dispersion depending on what you are looking to get out of the driver. so in my opinion the driver performed well.
Considering that COR is capped by rule, meaning drivers literally are not allowed to go any faster off the center, the only attributes left to be advances are forgiveness and flight characteristics
@@adamseidel9780 cor is not used anymore
@@edanzore pedantic, but not wrong. CT is used instead with is the same thing measured differently
Good video mate, are you selling your GC2?
Thanks for the honest review. I think they are more of a status club maker for people who like to gloat
Down to around $250 used now may be worth looking at
It maybe more expensive in the UK compared to Japan because of the import charges when it arrives in the UK. From your testing, the driver seems to be a good fairway finder which is never a bad thing and at the end of the day all of these tests depend on the pilot using it.
Xxio has always positioned themselves as more premium. But also the thing to note is that they are specifically designed for slower swing speed or "average" players. So testing with someone with a decent ss isnt a great test in my opinion. They generally are designed to have more spin to get the ball up in the air for longer which is what older players generally struggle with.
Could you try out the new honma driver as a comparison
Nearly picked up an old 2018 XX10 for £150 the other day. Would have loved to have given it a go
Don't know where the hate is on the price. TourSpec tried to sell me a Stealth with an Accura shaft that was 1000$. Not to mention the fitter asked if I wanted to hit the Autoflex and that combination was 1300$. Decided to go second-hand.
Funny that it is mainly for the Japanese market ,, but it is 1/2 longer, makes you think as the Japanese are not as tall in stature as us , all ping drivers with there own shafts are 1/2 longer and the cobras come in longer with the across grip , ping are known for the best drivers for the ordinary club golfer
I'd suggest a further test b4 concluding what you concluded. How about testing a solid gold Honma Beres driver- the club with the golden feel.😆
Great review. This is a decent driver. People will buy this to show that they can afford it. A used M2 or F9 would do fine.
Have u ever tried that pxg driver
I like the review and it looks like a premium quality driver but I don't think it's fair to expect more yardage because you pay more. Obviously a human can only hit the ball so far unless you've trained as a long drive hitter. Personally I would never pay this amount for any club. But for the rich, I guess it's a nice addition to the bag. You must admit, you were hitting it awfully well AND straight !
I feel prices are getting ridiculous now £700 is a lot of cash
Were you fitted for it?
Its like Rolex vs Timex, both accomplish the goal. One is a status symbol
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The XXIO prime driver is around 1000$ usd
I think Matt should have compared it against the ZX7, see what else you get for an extra £300.
XXIO with their light clubs seem to be aimed at seniors.
Is the price of Golf Equipment getting out of touch price wise? This drivers being the biggest culprit of it @ $694.20 USD for this one.
You need your head examined if you pay that for 1 club. Insane why people get trapped into this. Fix your swing with a 2nd hand driver if you fancy a change. Jst sayin 🤷
Id rather spend the money on lessons to be honest
Cheers
Is it any better than a 200$ driver?
Way to overpriced if my ball flight was bullet straight and I was gaining an extra 20 yards of carry then maybe it might be worth considering a fitting, but I am so happy with my SIM2 . Another great video Matt I always enjoy your coaching tips especially short game stuff 👍
😆you say that is overpriced when you have a SIM2?!?! You are fooled. A 5yr old driver performs EXACTLY the same as this XXIO and also your SIM2. It's a certain lofted face with exactly the same COR numbers. Shaft may be better but the clubheads have been maxed out for well over a decade. Sorry to burst your bubble but it's the truth. Your Sim is no better than a 2016-17 M2 that you could get for a third of what your Sim2 cost. Don't fall for the marketing ploys they feed you.
Those things are over a grand Canadian, so no thanks lol
No, I'd get a decent driver, 5 wood, rescue, irons, wedges and a good putter for far less.
Boll and rulge…😆
Sorry that’s ridiculous pricing!
I'm using a hand-me-down Taylormade M2 and I can almost guarantee I'll hit that just as good if not better than this over priced piece
i use an m2 aswell and it doesnt matter how much i spend on a driver, im in the woods half the time so it money wasted lol
@@bawbag3715 2nd that🤣
Xxio is just a brand for old people that have $$$
$699 or £699?
When will you pro’s talk about shaft instead of heads? Is there no money in it for you? Correct shaft with maximal flex to your swing is way more important then any clubhead. Thats basic!
What do you mean? Matt has made like 4 videos on shaft selection just this year. Graphite vs steel, shaft flex options, shaft weight options, and a highlight on the Fujikura Ventus shafts.
@@twinpixelatedvision4612 you might be correct. But still.. it’s not close to how many reviews of different brands for clubheads. I don’t mean to disrespect anyone just make a point of what really matters.
Sorry if you got hurt!
Defo aimed at Japanese market
Looked like they where all pulls?
Camera angle
For dbags that wanna impress other superficial dbags
Couldn't be uglier
I think a million pound driver won't help ya hit it straight all the time 🏌♂️🙂👍Well done matt 👏
Just another driver, different year. Go back 25 years and read the marketing from every Golf Club. Miracle club for $$$