The XXIO Prime Royal Edition Ladies Irons form part of the latest generation from the Japanese brand that has created a class all their own. As someone who has tested the XXIO 13 irons, I was keen to see how this more advanced Royal Edition would compare and if it would deliver a next-level experience.
Right away, the aesthetic sets these irons apart. Where the XXIO 13 irons have a modern, streamlined look with their blue tones, the Prime Royal Edition elevates luxury to a new level.
Each iron comes with a headcover and the elegant craftsmanship and detailing give these clubs a bespoke feel. The combination of gold accents, premium finishes, and featherweight shaft creates a visual promise of performance and an undeniably luxurious look and feel in your hands. Personally, I prefer the aesthetics of XXIO 13, as the gold is a bit blingy for me, but each to their own!
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These irons feature superior technology, taking the best of the XXIO 13 and refining it. The 4-piece construction allows for a higher launch and added distance thanks to its thinner, titanium face.
What separates the Royal Edition is the new 50g tungsten-nickel weight positioned further to the bottom of the sole. While the XXIO 13 also has toe-side weighting to optimise the centre of gravity, this weight placement in the Royal Edition creates a lower CG for stability and a higher trajectory.
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In addition to an L-shaped groove at the bottom, new grooves in the outer periphery of the clubhead improve face rebound for added ball speed and distance, which is similar to the Rebound Frame technology in the XXIO 13 that gives it a “spring-within-a-spring” effect.
I tested the 7-iron and 9-iron and it’s the effortless feel that provides immediate confidence. They are ultra lightweight and so nicely balanced, making them an absolute joy to swing.
Just like the XXIO 13 irons, the strike and delivery were impressive, and I felt confident with every shot. This immediate, positive feedback with the first attempt made me feel secure with the next.
I hit the ball consistently well with a high launch and distance was impressive That said, compared with the XXIO 13 and Ping G Le3 7-iron, I didn’t notice massive distance gains.
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A subtle key feature in the XXIO Prime Royal Edition iron is the Weight Plus grip, as it’s fitted with technology to stabilise your club path. This is an evolution of the counterweighting under the grip that I loved in the XXIO 13.
The Weight Plus grip is designed to help create a more powerful downswing and keep a square face at impact. I suspect the grip must have contributed to me finding noticeable accuracy from a variety of lies.
Through the latest technology, most of the best golf irons for women provide incredible forgiveness, but this model definitely made all my mishits look good! XXIO is a top of the range brand, and with XXIO Prime Royal Edition, you’re paying for a whole new level of luxury, but if you’re in the market with a moderate swing speed to make a long-term investment, they are worth considering.
