Which has more draw bias?

The XXIO Prime. Testers agree it has a draw bias that can send open-face misses sharply left. Most testers found the XXIO 12's draw tendency mild, and one found it fairly neutral.

The XXIO Prime. In the 10.5° model it weighs 254g in total with a 184g head, compared with 282g and a 199g head for the XXIO 12.

The XXIO Prime is 46.5 inches long and the XXIO 12 is 45.75 inches. Testers say the Prime's length takes some time to get used to.

XXIO 12 Driver vs XXIO Prime Driver

Mild Draw or Strong Slice Correction?

XXIO

XXIO 12 Driver

2021 model

Release date: Feb 11, 2022
MSRP at launch: $699.99

XXIO 12 Driver details →

XXIO

XXIO Prime Driver

2021 model

Release date: Feb 12, 2021
MSRP at launch: $899.99

XXIO Prime Driver details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is how hard each one fights a slice. Most testers found the XXIO 12 has a mild draw tendency, and one found its flight fairly neutral. Testers agree the XXIO Prime has a clear draw bias. That correction can be strong enough to send open-face misses well left.

The Prime is also the lighter and longer driver. In the 10.5° model it weighs 254g in total with a 184g head and is 46.5 inches long. The XXIO 12 weighs 282g with a 199g head and is 45.75 inches long. Testers say the Prime's length takes some getting used to. Both are premium-priced drivers for slower and moderate swing speeds, and reviewers say both launch high and add distance.

Choose the XXIO 12 Driver if…

you swing at a slower to moderate speed and want easy distance and launch with only a mild draw tendency, in the heavier (282g) and shorter (45.75-inch) of the two.

Choose the XXIO Prime Driver if…

you fight a slice and want the stronger draw correction and the lightest build (254g, 46.5 inches). You should also be ready to adjust to the extra length.

Common questions

Which has more draw bias?: The XXIO Prime. Testers agree it has a draw bias that can send open-face misses sharply left. Most testers found the XXIO 12's draw tendency mild, and one found it fairly neutral.
Which is lighter?: The XXIO Prime. In the 10.5° model it weighs 254g in total with a 184g head, compared with 282g and a 199g head for the XXIO 12.
Which is longer?: The XXIO Prime is 46.5 inches long and the XXIO 12 is 45.75 inches. Testers say the Prime's length takes some time to get used to.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Draw Bias: The Prime Corrects a Slice Harder

Reviewers were split on the XXIO 12. One article reviewer said it produces draws. In testing videos, one tester found a built-in draw bias that helps cut down a right-side miss, and another said extra weight low toward the heel helps a slight slicer straighten the ball out. Another reviewer didn't notice a closed face, and one video called the shot shape fairly neutral, with the ball fading in strong crosswinds. For the Prime, one video found a small draw bias that guards against a slice. Another found a clear, strong draw that brought the ball back even on late swings, but warned that its hook tendency can send open-face misses sharply left. The Prime's correction is stronger and less forgiving of a hook.

Feel and Sound: Light and Lively for Both

On the XXIO 12, one article reviewer called impact soft and pleasant, and another described a springy, lively face and a club light enough to swing faster without tiring. In one video, the tester felt the ball popped off the face rather than giving a solid, firm feel. On sound, one reviewer heard a higher-pitched, ting-like crack that wasn't especially loud, and one video called it clear and crisp. Reviewers found the Prime very light, with lively, fast or springy contact, and one video tester felt it was softer than the 12. One reviewer described its sound as a loud, higher-pitched crack and said whether you like it is a matter of taste. Both feel light, but the Prime is the lighter one on paper: 254g in total versus 282g.

Launch and Spin: Spin Only Reviewed on the 12

For the XXIO 12, one article reported added height, a medium launch and lower spin in a robot test, and another tester saw a slight increase in launch. In testing videos, one robot test at moderate swing speed showed a higher launch and lower spin than two rival drivers. Another tester felt spin was low and thought slower swingers might want more to hold the ball. One reviewer also warned that above about 100 mph the launch balloons and spin drops too low. Reviewers found the Prime easy to get airborne, even with a slower swing, with a high, nice flight. One video tester found its ball speed surprisingly high. Both launch easily, but no reviewer commented on the Prime's spin.

Looks at Address: Navy 12, Black Prime

On the XXIO 12, one video presenter said the navy finish with gold highlights sits nicely at address and inspires confidence. Another tester saw a flatter head with a deeper back and a bulkier, reassuring shape that he found more modern than earlier XXIO models. He noticed the raised Active Wing bump on the crown but felt it was normal. One article also noted its offset design. For the Prime, one reviewer liked the black head with gold accents and a silver face that stands out, calling the design traditional and uncomplicated. One video tester called it classy and liked the black finish. The main difference described is the finish: blue tones on the 12, black on the Prime.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

Lie angle: the XXIO Prime Driver is 1° higher than the XXIO 12 Driver
Head weight: the XXIO Prime Driver is 15 g lighter than the XXIO 12 Driver
Club length: the XXIO Prime Driver is 0.75″ longer than the XXIO 12 Driver
Swing weight: the XXIO Prime Driver is 3 pt lighter than the XXIO 12 Driver
Total weight: the XXIO Prime Driver is 28 g lighter than the XXIO 12 Driver

Specs side by side

XXIO 12 Driver: 10.5°; XXIO Prime Driver: 10.5° (US models).

	XXIO 12 Driver	XXIO Prime Driver
Loft	10.5°	10.5°
Lie angle	59°	60°+1°
Head volume	460 cm³	460 cm³
Head weight	199 g	184 g−15 g
Face material	Titanium	Titanium
Body material	Titanium	Titanium
Club length	45.75″	46.5″+0.75″
Swing weight	D4	D1−3 pt
Total weight	282 g	254 g−28 g

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Drivers

Compared with the reference club of every model in Drivers on golfclubase (US specs; 10.5° / 10.5°). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

Lie angleXXIO 12 Driver 59°/XXIO Prime Driver 60°

54°60°

XXIO 12 Driver ranks #14 highest of 97. XXIO Prime Driver ranks #1 highest of 97.

Head volumeXXIO 12 Driver 460 cm³/XXIO Prime Driver 460 cm³

280 cm³460 cm³

Both rank #1 largest of 95.

Head weightXXIO 12 Driver 199 g/XXIO Prime Driver 184 g

177 g208 g

XXIO 12 Driver ranks #16 lightest of 39. XXIO Prime Driver ranks #2 lightest of 39.

Club lengthXXIO 12 Driver 45.75″/XXIO Prime Driver 46.5″

43.5″46.5″

XXIO 12 Driver ranks #14 longest of 97. XXIO Prime Driver ranks #1 longest of 97.

Swing weightXXIO 12 Driver D4/XXIO Prime Driver D1

B9D5

XXIO 12 Driver ranks #5 heaviest of 68. XXIO Prime Driver ranks #15 lightest of 68.

Total weightXXIO 12 Driver 282 g/XXIO Prime Driver 254 g

245 g317 g

XXIO 12 Driver ranks #10 lightest of 20. XXIO Prime Driver ranks #2 lightest of 20.

What reviewers say

XXIO 12 Driver

What reviewers like

Very light build makes extra clubhead speed easy to find
Higher launch with a strong, carry-oriented flight
Distance gains for slower and moderate swing speeds
Forgiving on off-centre hits
Mild draw tendency helps reduce a slice

Watch out for

Premium price
Not suited to fast swingers; flight and dispersion suffer at high speed

Full overview of the XXIO 12 Driver →

XXIO Prime Driver

What reviewers like

Very light build makes it easy to swing faster with less effort
Easy high launch, even with slower swing speeds
Draw bias helps straighten out a slice
Forgiving cupface with a larger sweet spot
Classy black-and-gold look, traditional shape at address

Watch out for

Strong hook tendency can send open-face misses sharply left
46.5-inch length needs time to adjust to
Premium price
Too light for faster swingers wanting a heavier shaft

Full overview of the XXIO Prime Driver →

Lofts and clubs offered

XXIO 12 Driver: 9.5° / 10.5° / 11.5°
XXIO Prime Driver: 10.5° / 11.5°

More comparisons

XXIO 12 Driver vs XXIO 13 Driver