XXIO 10 vs XXIO Prime 10
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 10 loft | Prime 10 loft | 10 lie | Prime 10 lie | 10 length | Prime 10 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | — | 61 | — | 38.75 | — |
| 5 | 23 | 22 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26 | 25 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 29 | 28 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 33 | 32 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 48 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 10
- Prime 10
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 10 is 29° and the Prime 10 is 28°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Prime 10 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 10. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Prime 10 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the 10 runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the Prime 10 5-iron to SW (8 clubs).
Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The most forgiving category — very wide soles, maximum perimeter weighting and the strongest lofts. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The 10 is listed as cast body with a titanium face and tungsten-nickel sole weighting and the Prime 10 as cast body with a thin, forged Super-TIX PLUS titanium face insert and a CNC-milled speed groove. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The Prime 10 came out 2 years after the 10, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Prime 10 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 10 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: XXIO 10 specs and XXIO Prime 10 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the XXIO 10 stronger lofted than the Prime 10?
No. The Prime 10 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 29° for the XXIO 10, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the XXIO 10 and Prime 10?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (29° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the XXIO 10 and Prime 10 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the XXIO 10 and Prime 10 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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