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XXIO 13 R25 000

SILVER

SILVER

OVERALL RATING ★★★★

OVERALL RATING ★★★★

• The set features a

• These irons use a

6-hybrid then 7-iron through sand wedge. All are designed with a large amount of offset and a bigger overall profile – perfect for the player looking for a club that’s easy to hit.

titanium face plate that is thinner for greater face flexing. • An L-shaped internal groove etched deep into the interior of the iron’s stainless-steel body further enhances spring, particularly for shots struck low on the clubface. • In the clubs down to the 7-iron, 31 grams of tungsten are used to drive the centre of gravity lower and further back, fostering a high ball flight to optimise carry distance.

PERFORMANCE ★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★

PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★ ½ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★ ½

• The irons have a

hollow body filled with a polymer for feel and rebound. The outer cavity badge has a weight-saving insert. The mass saved is relocated to the perimeter for improved forgiveness.

‘The contrasting finishes on the face allow for an easy frame up. The ball stays on line like it’s on a string. It had a Velcro-like landing.’ – 10-HANDICAP

‘This just felt like a typical iron, not like I was using a training-wheel club. You get a lot of towering height. It was a little more explosive at impact, even on toe hits.’ – 15-HANDICAP

• Top 5 in Sound/Feel, high-handicaps • Specs: 7-iron: 32 degrees; PW: 48 degrees

• Specs: 7-iron: 28 degrees; PW: 42 degrees

AESTHETICS

AESTHETICS

Plain

Elaborate

Plain

Elaborate

ACOUSTICS

ACOUSTICS

Quieter

Louder

Quieter

Louder

SENSORY

SENSORY

Softer

Firmer

Softer

Firmer

LAUNCH

LAUNCH

Lower

Higher

Lower

Higher

FORGIVENESS

FORGIVENESS

Least

Most

Least

Most

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