Equipment
XXIO introduces XXIO9 driver, fairway woods
XXIO, leading seller of golf clubs in Japan for 16 consecutive years, revealed the details of the company’s ninth generation of woods. And from the looks of things, some truly innovative technology is about to hit the market.
The tag line from the Japanese market leader’s announcement: “Altering the head path increases head speed to achieve greater distance.”
Sounds great. But what does this mean practically?
The 9 series woods utilize a technology that facilitates longer wrist cock throughout the downswing, and thus a different club head path without a conscious alteration to the golf swing. The result of this, according to the company? A 5.5-yard increase in distance relative to the XXIO8 weaponry.
Let’s dig a little deeper into the metal wood offerings and component technology.
XXIO9 driver
The centerpiece of the XXIO9 series: Dunlop Sports’ Dual Speed Technology, which is designed to maximize distance.
Here’s how it works.
The XXIO 9 driver also features the company’s Wing Cup Face and the heaviest head in XXIO history.
And as you likely guessed, the heavier club head necessitates a lighter shaft: the new MP900, which features a balance point closer to the grip and several innovative materials, such as Toray T1100G: a graphite fiber developed for the aerospace industry.
The shaft doesn’t sacrifice strength, however, thanks to XXIO’s proprietary “hoop sandwich structure.”
With respect to the XXIO9 driver’s face, the company introduces Wing Cup Face design. And as the company indicates, “The heavier club head maximizes kinetic energy at the moment of impact, while the newly developed cup face with its expanded flare from toe to heel offers a 10 percent larger sweet spot than the previous model.”
Of course, no modern driver offering would be complete without some technology to manipulate center of gravity for the coveted high-launch, low-spin ball flight. XXIO repositions the weight in the driver’s sole this year, moving it 15 millimeters back to create a deeper, lower CG.
XXIO9 fairway woods
Similar to the driver, the XXIO9 fairway woods are equipped with the same shaft and a heavier club head. Thus, the purported results are the same: an improved club head path and longer-travelling shots.
XXIO9 fairway woods feature a new cup face of variable thickness (thicker at the sweet spot, thinner toward the edges). The face is also structured to improve COR performance in the lower regions of the face where many golfers make contact. Additionally, the sweet spot is 10 percent larger than previous models.
The sole’s “Power Wave Structure” (thinner center and thicker sides) creates the coveted lower, deeper CG to aid golfers in getting the ball into the air.
The XXIO9 series will be available starting Dec. 8. The XXIO9 driver will retail for $649.99, and the fairway woods for $429.99.
Specs
Driver
Left-handed options
- Drivers (available January 16): 9.5 (S); 10.5 (S, SR); 11.5 (R)
- Woods: 3 (S, R); 5 (S, R); 7 (R)
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Equipment
Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
Equipment
Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo
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, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
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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John
Nov 11, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Yonex was doing this 2 years ago and make their shafts in house. Very underrated woods in my opinion
Jeff
Nov 11, 2015 at 11:12 am
Would love to see these with better shaft options than the stock configuration…
Dumdum
Nov 11, 2015 at 8:30 pm
These are the better shafts, dummy!
Darren
Nov 11, 2015 at 9:16 am
Those torque properties are off the richter!
Large chris
Nov 11, 2015 at 4:36 am
What’s that club you are playing with?
A 9 wood.
A 9 wood? My Grandma players with a 9 wood.
No no it’s a driver called a number 9.
Oh.
Different weight distributions and MOIs could well change swing path and speed for the better, but I suspect it will be more helpful to 70mph swing speed senior Japanese executives than WRXers.
Joshuaplaysgolf
Nov 14, 2015 at 10:57 pm
Probably a fair statement. As we all know, those of us with fast swing speeds aren’t gaining 5 mph more just from picking up a club. The only way my swing speed is going from 113 (average) to 118 (working on it 😉 ) is with a crap load of work on strength, flexibility, quickness, and technique…just moving some weighting and aerodynamics around won’t.
Tom
Nov 10, 2015 at 10:20 pm
Yowwwwwzzzzaaa!