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[ GOLF EQUIPMENT ]

Available in 9 °, 10.5 ° and 12 ° in both left and right handed
models. The Alta CB 55 Red shaft is standard. The high-perfor-
mance PING Tour 65 & 75 (lower launch, low spin, stable feel),
Project X EvenFlow Black 75 (low launch, low spin) and Mit-
subishi Tensei CK Orange 60 (mid launch, low spin) are available
at no upcharge and ensure a shaft-fitting option to match the
launch conditions of all golfers.
$399.00 www.ping.com

XXIO’s Eleven Driver (11th Generation)
XXIO, pronounced ZEK-si-oh, is not only one of the bestselling
drivers in Japan, but has gained a strong foothold in the States
since their introduction about 5 years ago. Ernie Els is the brand
ambassador and the “Big Easy’s” seemingly slow, but powerful
swing encapsulates and aligns with the XXIO brand.
This 460cc niche driver is highly favored by the male baby
boomer and fits, according to Chuck Thiry VP of XXIO’s North
adjustable lofts so golfers can dial in their America headquarters, almost all women. This driver performs
optimal ball flight. The moveable weights system exceptionally well for those golfers, like myself, who really do
also produces more distance and maintains the swing slower (below 90 mph) and for Thiry, the phrase”easy does
driver’s forgiveness it” translates into high-end sales for well-heeled golfers. I per-
The 455cc G410 LST is a high-MOI model that sonally have gained between 10-15 yards with the XXIO Eleven!
generates low spin with excellent shot-shaping The XXIO Eleven 460cc driver is the one club that a golfer swing-
control which produces workable tee shots that travel a long way. ing less than 90mph will truly appreciate!
PING’s internal Dragon Fly technology contributes to higher This driver is a high handicapper, slow swinger’s dream! Fitted
MOI (Moment of Inertia) for more distance and forgiveness with the right shaft, you can start enjoying a new found smile
by saving weight from the Ti 8-1-1 ultra-thin crown (.017” the and more fairways than you ever imagined. With a wholly re-
thickness of 3 dollar bills) which are then redistributed within designed cup face structure, great sole design and profoundly
the head to optimize CG (Center of Gravity) location. lightweight shaft, there is more forgive-
Three weight positions shift the CG location to influence shot ness, an improved MOI which
direction. Each setting (Draw, Neutral, Fade) represents in itself raises your launch
10 yards of correction (20 yards between Draw and angle for maximum dis-
Fade). tance. With the XXIO
The driver includes PING”s 8-Lobe Trajectory Eleven your new ball
Tuning. Trajectory Tuning 2.0 in the G410 speed will astound
drivers utilizes a new lightweight, aerody- you!
namic hosel sleeve that provides eight posi- A proprietary rib
tions for changing ball flight through loft structure inside
(±1.5°) and lie adjustments, including up to supports a thin sole
3° flatter than standard. and helps redistrib-
By positioning the movable, 16-gram tungsten ute weight in a way that
weight (8% of the head weight) to one of three improves launch and for-
locations on the extreme boundary of the skirt, giveness. There is a uniquely
the CG location shifts 1/10" to have the desired shaped weight pad in the XXIO
affect (fade, draw or neutral) on ball flight without Eleven that resembles a cannon.
sacrificing the MOI (1% higher in the neutral position The Cannon Sole provides more
than G400 std. model). Like all PING drivers, the low/ speed and more distance, especially for
back CG delivers more distance and forgiveness. shots hit low on the face.
Many of our testing group loved the feel of the driver and with The weight is there to provide the ideal
the Graphite Design Tour AD XC 4-R2 shaft, were impressed launch characteristics for moderate swing speed
with the distance produced and “powerful” feel. golfers. But its distinctive cannon shape allows for
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