XXIO 14 vs XXIO 14+
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 14 loft | 14+ loft | 14 lie | 14+ lie | 14 length | 14+ length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 22 | 23 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 25 | 25.5 | 62 | 61.5 | 38 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 28 | 28.5 | 62.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 32 | 33 | 63 | 62.5 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 37 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| PW | 42 | 43 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 35.75 |
| AW | 48 | 49 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 35.75 |
| SW | 56 | — | 63.5 | — | 36 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 14
- 14+
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 14 is 28° and the 14+ is 28.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 14 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 14+. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 14+ averages 0.9° 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 14+ 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 14 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.5" vs 37.25").
The sets are built differently: the 14 runs 5-iron to SW (8 clubs), the 14+ 5-iron to AW (7 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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.
Both heads are listed as multi-piece cast body with a bonded titanium face. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
Both sets were introduced in 2025, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: XXIO designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The 14+ is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the 14. 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 14 specs and XXIO 14+ specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the XXIO 14 stronger lofted than the 14+?
Yes. The XXIO 14 7-iron is 28° against 28.5° for the 14+, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the XXIO 14 and 14+?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (28° vs 28.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the XXIO 14 and 14+ aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the XXIO 14 and 14+ have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the XXIO 14 is 62.5° lie and 37.5 inches, the 14+ 62° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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