XXIO 9 vs XXIO Prime 9
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
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.
Lofts compared
- 9
- Prime 9
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 9 is 30° and the Prime 9 is 28°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Prime 9 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 9. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Prime 9 averages 1.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (24° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 9 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Prime 9 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
The sets are built differently: the 9 runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the Prime 9 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 9 is listed as lost-wax cast body with a milled titanium face insert; five-piece head in the long and mid irons and the Prime 9 as cast, with a tungsten-nickel sole weight and a high-density tungsten-nickel inner weight in the long irons. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
The Prime 9 came out 1 year after the 9, 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 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the XXIO 9 stronger lofted than the Prime 9?
No. The Prime 9 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 30° for the XXIO 9, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the XXIO 9 and Prime 9?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the XXIO 9 and Prime 9 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 9 and Prime 9 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the XXIO 9 is 62° lie and 37 inches, the Prime 9 62.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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