Shop used srixon drivers from 2nd swing golf and hit more fairways. After a thorough warmup with some bizarre stretching, our man hit five shots with each driver. The srixon z585 iron is touted by srixon as being an iron that offers the distance and forgiveness of a game improvement iron, while providing the look and feel of a more compact players iron. I like the idea of the heavier 355 head but the little i can find on it mentions a shallower face than the 545745 which is a concern for me. Sep 24, 2014 mizuno jpx 850 vs srixon z545 driver duration. I was excited to get my hands on this new driver, as i actually had never hit a srixon before. The new lineup features two drivers the z 565 and 765, a fairway and hybrid offering z f65 and z h65, and three sets of irons z 565, 765 and 965. Weve already tested srixons z h45 hybrid and their z u45 utility iron and found them to be excellent, but i still had a shade of skepticism when i received the z 545 driver. The srixon z 545 driver is the larger 460cc brother of the smaller 430cc z 745 driver and a lot of the features are the same. The d5 swing weight feels like a d2 with the high balanced shaft from mitsubishi kuro kage. Ping g driver v srixon z565 driver head to head youtube. Its aimed to deliver a powerful, accurate launch for those. Srixon have been making fantastic irons over the past few years.
Would love to hit one eventually, but the 2016 m1 just continues to dominate every driver i throw at it. May 16, 2017 the 545 driver was incredible and was one of my favorite drivers ever. I have hit the mizuno mp 53s for the past four years, but this summer made the switch to the more forgiving srixon z545s. It has a substantially heavier head at 211grams, paired with a very light counter balanced shaft and swingweights at d8. Buy new and used srixon z 355 driver from the best golf shop. Ive struggled with both lightweight shafts and counterbalanced clubs. The tuning weight in the sole of the club head allows you.
Srixon s z 565 driver was, of course, mygolfspys most wanted for 2017, and its betterplayer focused sidekick, the z 765, finished fifth overall. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra golf king ltd or cobra king f8 plus. Srixon z545 driver tested by handicapped golfer youtube. Head to head comparison between the very popular ping g driver against the newly launched srixon z565 driver backed up with gc2 and. It is a big move with the current golf economy, but they did it right. The srixon z 585 driver has more technological advancement than any srixon driver ever made. Take a look at our impressive range of golf equipment as there is no better place for all the most popular deals and latest products. Although they target different golfers, the two irons share technologies that improve turf interaction, increase spin control and enhance forgiveness in.
Z585 has gone back to the look of the z545 with a more squared toe, which many players find more appealing. The quick tune system qts incorporates a 12way adjustable hosel that allows golfers to tweak the loftlie of the club as well as the face angle, while three included weights let golfers modify the cg location and swing weight of the z545 driver it has two adjustable weight ports on its sole and swing. However the srixon added about 10 yards to my drive. Z745 and 765 series went with 64 ti cup face and then they are back to super tix 51af but in a cup face form this time which i believe are also used in xxio 10 drivers. Both sold decently at retail, but srixon is aiming higher this year, and is taking some bold steps to get your attention with its two new models, the z. The result is two drivers that play more forgiving than they look. On the z545, srixon has included a fixed weight in the center of the sole close to the face, and an adjustable weight port closer to the heel of the driver. The new z 785 driver has much more shelf appeal than its predecessor thanks to the added flashes of colour and generally looking more futuristic. Having recently just tried a srixon driver for the first time in the z545, my expectations were high for the newest addition to the family. The distance aspect comes from the speed groove, which is an internal channel in the clubhead that allows the face to flex more at impact. Nov 18, 2014 on the z545, srixon has included a fixed weight in the center of the sole close to the face, and an adjustable weight port closer to the heel of the driver. Srixon staffers like mcdowell, matsuyama, russell knox and hideki matsuyama use srixon irons, ball and cleveland wedges but more often than not dont use a srixon driver. Srixon drivers provide ultimate performance off the tee with gamechanging levels of distance and ball speed. From the factory this port contains a 7 gram weight designed to lower the driver s center of gravity and deliver a mediumhigh launch with enough spin to keep the ball online and in the air.
Nov 04, 2016 you might feel like theres some special trick to adjusting the srixon z545 driver. The srixon z765 driver is designed for the better player, but if you generate the club head speed and like the 445cc driver, you are going to really like the on course results. Both drivers feature a full menu of the best technology srixon has to offer. Srixon golf drivers new 2020 drivers clubhouse golf. The srixon z 765 driver delivers the brands most advanced driver to date in terms of innovation and performance. Srixon s newest line of irons, the z745 and z545 irons, seek to offer golfers the best of both worlds softfeeling, forged irons created with modern technologies that makes them playable for a wide range of golfers. Combined with thinner heel and toe sections, srixon claim a 35% larger sweet spot than previous models. I know these drivers are older but they can be had for super cheap. Apr 12, 2016 5 out of 5 srixon z545 driver 28 january 2015. Conclusion the srixon z545 driver looks great and delivers incredible results in distance, forgiveness, and accuracy. I have hit the mizuno mp 53s for the past four years, but this summer made the switch to the more forgiving srixon z545 s. Srixon z 545 is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range.
There are two adjustable features on the z545 driver. An improvement in almost every category adds clarity to srixons confidence level in their new woods line. All good looking stuff, as youd expect from srixon. The srixon z 585 driver is 460cc with shaping and weighting that promote higher, straighter drives plus added forgiveness on offcenter impacts. We were keen to see which one was going to perform best for our big hitter. Srixon offers stock and custom driver options, so you can build your ideal driver with srixon. Like the larger z545, the face is constructed of variable thickness material, which srixon says creates a larger sweet spot. Adjusting the z 545 driver is easy thanks to srixon s quick tune system, which allows anyone to easily adjust the loft, lie, face angle and centre of gravity settings. One thing you can definitely say about srixon s 2017 product line the changes are clearly not cosmetic. According to srixon, the z355 was developed as a driver for massive distance, and the key technology that gives you that edge more. Bumping this thread to give this driver some more love and declare it my driver for the remainder of 2017at least ive been using it as my gamer since getting it in early june and was very satisfied with the ball flight, but honestly didnt feel it was giving me a whole lot more yards than the 917 d3 i had been playing, but i liked the higher and straighter flight.
By all accounts, the new z series divers should be hitting shelves very soon. Buy the srixon z 585 driver and other srixon golf clubs at the lowest price, with free shipping from just say golf. Its easy on the eyes, but can it make it easy for you to be on the fairway. Dial it in to your specs with adustable weighting, hosel and custom shafts from just say golf. Taylormade m3 8 driver taylormade m3 3 wood taylormade m3 hybrid srixon z765 4aw modus 125x cleveland rtx3 5560 scotty cameron pro platinum newport milspec. The srixon z 785 driver replaces the two z 65 drivers and focuses on a 460cc head shape. Srixon golf drivers clubhouse golf is the leading supplier in the uk and europe of golf equipment at the lowest uk prices. I am looking for any direct user comparisons of the z355 driver vs. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as. Dec 18, 2014 the srixon z 545 driver may be the best undertheradar driver of 2015. Theyll also say such bodies add more backspin, too. From the factory this port contains a 7 gram weight designed to lower the drivers center of gravity and deliver a mediumhigh launch with enough spin to keep the ball online and in the air.
Both sold decently at retail, but srixon is aiming higher this year, and is taking some bold steps to get your attention with its two new models, the z 585 and z 785. But its quite easy once you break down the club into its components. Taylormade 2017 driver m2 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. Driver basics for longer straighter golf shots duration. I got this thing on my local desert course here in tucson, az and was really impressed by both accuracy and distance. If you pick up the z565 you dont have much choice in the way of shafts, a lot will have the stock ns pro 980gh which was a shaft made by nippon specifically for srixon. Get a deal on that driver youre looking for or on any new or used clubs. Oct 06, 2016 srixons z 565 is the game improvement driver in their current line up. The sole loses the official ripple design but still has some of the contouring in the centre and behind the face that should enable the sole to flex a little to enhance the ball speeds.
As previously mentioned, i brought my old srixon z585 driver along for comparison purposes. I like how the extra thickness on the heel gives you confidence that those misses are still. Sell or trade your used golf clubs online with 2nd swing golf, and put that trade credit toward your purchase. Nov 09, 2015 srixon has introduced its newest driver, the z355. Srixon s z 565 is the game improvement driver in their current line up. With the z785 it seems srixon have a driver that tour players feel is competing with the callaway, taylormade and ping products out there. The look, sound and feel in particular have all been very impressive. The z 745 is one of the best complete drivers in terms of performance, adjustability and aesthetics. The power wave sole features a multistep design that. With two different golf drivers to fit a variety of skill sets, srixon woods are the perfect choice when searching for a new driver. This driver is consistent, however the standard regular shaft is a little bit too whippy for me. The srixon z 565 driver is a super forgiving driver with a 460cc head and a stretch flex cup face for a larger sweet spot for added distance and longer carries.
Srixon would be first to admit wider body drivers deliver extra forgiveness. The ztx drivers 1st gen and 2nd gen as well as z725 series used the same material but it was not a cup face design back then. The srixon z545 driver comes with a stock mitsubishi kuro kage graphite shaft and is available in regular, stiff, and xstiff flexes, with a weight range of 61 to 65 grams. My previous driver only carried the ball to 245 and rolled to 250.
Z 355 driver custom torque wrench part names and features p04 how to install and remove qts sleeve p05 qts sleeve performance guide p09. Srixon z 585 driver srixon drivers with custom shafts. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through. Srixon delivers awardwinning golf equipment that is built for distance. Weve already tested srixon s z h45 hybrid and their z u45 utility iron and found them to be excellent, but i still had a shade of skepticism when i received the z 545 driver. Sounds like with the 565 they dropped the spin, while maintaining the forgiveness. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway mens xr pro 16 or taylormade r15 460. The srixon z545 driver was by far one of the hottest drivers in 2015, and was awarded a silver rating in the annual golf digest hot list.
Sep 25, 2014 adjusting the z 545 driver is easy thanks to srixons quick tune system, which allows anyone to easily adjust the loft, lie, face angle and centre of gravity settings. The quick tune system qts incorporates a 12way adjustable hosel that allows golfers to tweak the loftlie of the club as well as the face angle, while three included weights let golfers modify the cg location and swing weight of the z545 driver it has two adjustable weight ports on its sole and swing weight in. The larger z545 driver 460cc targets golfers looking for a higher trajectory, as well as more forgiveness. The srixon z 545 driver may be the best undertheradar driver of 2015. Although they target different golfers, the two irons share technologies that improve turf interaction, increase spin control and enhance. The feel, sound, and numbers were entertaining to see. Apr 30, 2015 srixons newest line of irons, the z745 and z545 irons, seek to offer golfers the best of both worlds softfeeling, forged irons created with modern technologies that makes them playable for a wide range of golfers. Tg pro ben frost tests srixon s new z785 driver against the three biggest selling drivers of 2018 callaway rogue, taylormade m4 and ping g400 max. Jan 16, 2015 srixon, the parent company of cleveland golf, is huge in japan.
Its that extra spin which prevents players usually with above average swing speeds maximising distance. Aug 27, 2015 mizuno jpx 850 vs srixon z545 become a free subscriber to rick shiels now become a free subscriber to peter finch now. In the important driver category, the two models srixon brings to market in 2015 are the z545 and z745. A 64 titanium cup face is there to increase the ball speeds as the weld line is not on the face of the club. Srixon has introduced its newest driver, the z545, which according to srixon, is for all ability players that demand maximum distance and midhigh launch in a larger, more forgiving shape.
Its a 460 cc head geared toward a higher launch and a slight draw bias. Srixons new z745 and z545 drivers aim to provide players with two decidedly different options, both of. Srixon s new driver is different from just about every other driver on the market. Jan 27, 2015 srixon has introduced its newest driver, the z545, which according to srixon, is for all ability players that demand maximum distance and midhigh launch in a larger, more forgiving shape. Its spun a but too much for me and launched a little low, so it cost me distance. Mar 31, 2016 srixons new z355 driver is designed for mid to high handicappers, or players with slower swing speeds, seeking a few extra yards off the tee peg.
Srixon s new z355 driver is designed for mid to high handicappers, or players with slower swing speeds, seeking a few extra yards off the. At address, the bulge and roll are visible giving the z745 a bit of a retro feel. Its hard to find a driver more compact than the z745, and the jetblack finish against the titanium cup face is striking. We are an authorised stockist for all the major brands in golf with the largest selection of golf drivers. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our. Srixon isnt new to the driver market, just new to the us. First hit straight and carried the ball 250 yards on an inclined slope. Jun 12, 2017 bumping this thread to give this driver some more love and declare it my driver for the remainder of 2017at least ive been using it as my gamer since getting it in early june and was very satisfied with the ball flight, but honestly didnt feel it was giving me a whole lot more yards than the 917 d3 i had been playing, but i liked the higher and straighter flight. But the ball speeds perhaps just fell a little bit behind the callaway, taylormade and ping drivers we have tested. When i received my driver in the post, i couldnt wait to go to the driving range. The new models combine traditional shape and appearance with three technological innovations that ramp up ball speed compared to the companys previous models. In anticipation of the upcoming release of the 20182019 z series drivers from srixon, this week we are taking a quick look at the mygolfspy 2017 most wanted driver awardwinning srixon z565 and z765 drivers.
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