XXIO XXIO Forged vs XXIO 12
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
XXIO XXIO Forgedforged body with a high-strength face insert · S25C soft carbon steel body with an HT1770 steel faceXXIO 12cast body with a Super-TIX titanium face plate · High Strength Super-TIX-51AF titanium face on a stainless body with tungsten-nickel weighting
Specification comparison
| Club | XXIO Forged loft | 12 loft | XXIO Forged lie | 12 lie | XXIO Forged length | 12 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 12 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the XXIO Forged 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 XXIO Forged specs and XXIO 12 specs.