XXIO 12 vs XXIO X 2022
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 12 loft | X 2022 loft | 12 lie | X 2022 lie | 12 length | X 2022 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 22 | 23 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38 |
| 6 | 25 | 26 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 28 | 29 | 62.5 | 62 | 37.25 | 37 |
| 8 | 32 | 33 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 37 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36 |
| PW | 42 | 43 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| AW | 48 | 49 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.75 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 12
- X 2022
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 12 is 28° and the X 2022 is 29°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 12 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the X 2022. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the X 2022 averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (22° vs 23°). The pitching wedges are 42° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the X 2022 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 12 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.25" vs 37").
The sets are built differently: the 12 runs 5-iron to SW (8 clubs), the X 2022 5-iron to AW (7 clubs).
The 12 is a super game improvement iron and the X 2022 a players distance iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The 12 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The X 2022 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The 12 is listed as cast body with a Super-TIX titanium face plate and the X 2022 as cast body with a bonded high-strength face. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The X 2022 came out 1 year after the 12, 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 X 2022 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the 12. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: XXIO 12 specs and XXIO X 2022 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the XXIO 12 stronger lofted than the X 2022?
Yes. The XXIO 12 7-iron is 28° against 29° for the X 2022, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the XXIO 12 and X 2022?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (28° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the XXIO 12 or the X 2022?
The XXIO 12. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The X 2022 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the XXIO 12 and X 2022 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the XXIO 12 is 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches, the X 2022 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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