XXIO drivers are built to be light on purpose, aimed at golfers with moderate swing speeds who want more distance without swinging harder. The brand began as a Dunlop line in January 2000, and the 12th and 13th generations are the ones most often showing up used today.
Where the XXIO name comes from
Dunlop began selling XXIO clubs in January 2000. The name reads as 21 in Roman numerals, and it was chosen in the hope that the clubs would become a champion of the 21st century. Each new release carries a generation number, so XXIO 12 is the twelfth generation and XXIO 13 the thirteenth. XXIO Prime and XXIO X are separate sub-lines with their own numbering, which is why a used listing might say Prime 11 or X in the title instead of a plain number.
XXIO 12 and XXIO 13: what changed
XXIO 12 launched around the start of 2022 and used a design built on a few named ideas. ActivWing is a raised feature meant to stabilize the clubhead, and the company reported a 17 percent tighter impact pattern in its own testing. The Rebound Frame alternates stiff and flexible zones, and the company claimed a 28 percent larger high-COR area than the previous generation. The face is made from a titanium alloy called Super-TIX 51AF.
XXIO 13 followed in early 2024 and kept the Rebound Frame and ActivWing ideas. Golf Digest reported that the 13 drivers come in 9.5, 10.5 and 11.5 degrees, weigh as little as 286 grams, use shafts as light as 35 grams, and add a 10 gram counterweight in the grip. The driver face is a high-strength titanium alloy called TIX-51AF, and the driver launched at $700 new.
Common questions
Who are XXIO drivers meant for?
Golfers with moderate swing speeds. Both the 12 and the 13 were marketed as lightweight clubs that help that kind of player get more distance, and the very light shafts are the main reason the clubs feel different from a standard driver.
Should I buy an XXIO 12 or an XXIO 13 used?
The 13 is newer and typically costs more, but the two share the same basic approach. Check the listed flex and length, since both come in regular and stiff options, and compare the loft options before you decide.
You can browse every used XXIO driver in stock at GolfRoots and see the real flex, length and condition for each one. If you are weighing a lighter club for a slower swing, our guide to the best golf clubs for seniors covers senior flex options, hybrids and lighter sets.
