XXIO 9 vs XXIO Prime 9
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
XXIO 9lost-wax cast body with a milled titanium face insert; five-piece head in the long and mid irons · Super-TIX PLUS titanium face on a SUS630 stainless body with tungsten-nickel weightingXXIO Prime 9cast, with a tungsten-nickel sole weight and a high-density tungsten-nickel inner weight in the long irons · 630 stainless steel body with a mirror, satin and high-gloss bead-blast finish
Specification comparison
| Club | 9 loft | Prime 9 loft | 9 lie | Prime 9 lie | 9 length | Prime 9 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | — | 60.5 | — | 38.5 | — |
| 5 | 24 | 22 | 61 | 61.5 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 27 | 25 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30 | 28 | 62 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 32 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 48 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Prime 9 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the 9 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 9 specs and XXIO Prime 9 specs.