Just snagged one a week or two ago and have hit some balls into my woods and got 27 holes under my belt with it. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. The groove cross section area for the new srixon z series irons is 5 percent larger than the previous generation. 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. Sep 22, 2014 srixon have announced the launch of the new z series range of metal woods, utility clubs and irons will launch in the uk from october 2014. Sep 10, 2018 sound is critical to the success of any new driver and the z785s new carbon crown not only removes inefficient weight from high in the driver, but also dampens vibration and gives a lovely, muted impact sound, just as srixon promise. Dec 18, 2014 the srixon z 545 driver may be the best undertheradar driver of 2015. Apr 03, 2015 srixon z545 driver tested by handicapped golfer. The key technology incorporated into their built is a mixture of high strength steel into the face and a softer, forged. It has a substantially heavier head at 211grams, paired with a very light counter balanced shaft and swingweights at d8. 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. So besides the most wanted driver results i have not seen much out there on this driver. Apr 30, 2015 srixons z745 onepiece forged irons, made from 1020 carbon steel, have a smaller profile than the z545 irons.
Additionally, there is an adjustable weight near the back of the head. Srixon z545 irons have also caught my eye in the past. I love the driver and its been in the bag since last year, the 4 wood has only been around for the last month and its starting to be solid. The z745 is great at lowering spin, while the z545 offers more forgiveness. 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 distance aspect comes from the speed groove, which is an internal channel in the clubhead that allows the face to flex more at impact.
Srixon launch z series driver, fairway, hybrids and irons in. Jun 12, 2017 so besides the most wanted driver results i have not seen much out there on this driver. Taylormade rsi1 irons more info on the srixon z 545 irons. 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.
It is a big move with the current golf economy, but they did it right. However the srixon added about 10 yards to my drive. We were keen to see which one was going to perform best for our big hitter. Its not tingy or loud, its just a nice dull sound at impact whether catching it out the middle or slightly out the toe.
The larger grooves allow more debris to be channeled away from the face at impact, which improves contact for better friction and more consistent spin. I swing in the 105110 range more often than not, but have a tendency to flip with the driver p. According to srixon, the z355 was developed as a driver for massive distance, and the key technology that gives you that edge more. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Featuring a range of new technology including a cupface to increase the size of the sweetspot, the z545 is srixon s most advanced driver to date. They can be found on ebay for pretty cheap and some of the stock shafts are great. I was pleasantly surprised to find that its very similar to its brother acoustically. This 450cc titanium head features srixons impact power body construction which deforms at. Weve been hearing lots of good things about these drivers so it was long overdue that we got them in the.
Srixon packages the weight kit with the driver thumbs up, srixon. 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. At 430cubiccentimeters, the z745 will prove difficult to hit for all but the best amateurs. After a thorough warmup with some bizarre stretching, our man hit five shots with each driver. I would 110 % recommend trying any of the srixon range. Its evident that srixon is tired of sitting on the sideline watching, in the game of market share. 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. Srixon has produced a superb game improvement iron in its z 545.
A little lighter than some other models but pretty pleasing at impact. The muscle cavity is designed for better players who are looking for a more penetrating ball flight and increased workability. Srixon z545 driver tested by handicapped golfer youtube. I have hit the mizuno mp 53s for the past four years, but this summer made the switch to the more forgiving srixon z545s.
This structure deforms at impact and springs forward to contribute to the flexing of the face. The new z series offers golfers tourinfluenced performance, real innovation and stunning design, in the shape of z 545 driver, z 45 fairway wood, z 45 hybrid and the z series irons. The z545 is the newest addition to my bag, and while not even the z can turn me into a long driver, im betting it can at least keep me on the grid. Nov 04, 2016 you might feel like theres some special trick to adjusting the srixon z545 driver. They have produced some of the best products in their companys evolution over the past couple of years, and they want you to know it. This 450cc titanium head features srixon s impact power body construction which deforms at impact to transfer more energy back to the ball. Sound is critical to the success of any new driver and the z785s new carbon crown not only removes inefficient weight from high in the driver, but also dampens vibration and gives a lovely, muted impact sound, just as srixon promise. My previous driver only carried the ball to 245 and rolled to 250. Think about what has more impact on launch the head or the shaft. This driver is consistent, however the standard regular shaft is a little bit too whippy for me. Impact is quiet, midpitched, and slightly metallic. The face angle goes from 2 open to 2 closed and the lie angle can be adjusted as much as 2 upright. However, it is against the rules to modify club performance during a round by changing the qts.
Feb, 2015 both drivers feature a full menu of the best technology srixon has to offer. I was excited to get my hands on this new driver, as i actually had never hit a srixon before. Ive struggled with both lightweight shafts and counterbalanced clubs. There are two adjustable features on the z545 driver. But its quite easy once you break down the club into its components. Perfect for the entry level or occasional player, there is a heap of forgiveness on offer with distance thrown in as well.
Tg pro ben frost tests srixons new z785 driver against the three biggest selling drivers of 2018 callaway rogue, taylormade m4 and ping g400 max. Srixon isnt new to the driver market, just new to the us. The ball speed from srixon z 785 driver is faster than callaway epic flash by 3. The tuning weight in the sole of the club head allows you.
First hit straight and carried the ball 250 yards on an inclined slope. It seems like nothing gets the masses excited like a driver release. Srixon s new driver is different from just about every other driver on the market. The combination of good looks, adjustability, and forgiveness in the srixon z545 makes the toughest part of my game easier. Firstclass ball speeds, launch conditions and adjustability. May 19, 2015 titleist 716 ap1 vs srixon z545 irons im beginning to think about getting something a bit easier to hit and quite like the look and feel of these irons. Oct 09, 2018 as the more forgiving driver in srixons new line up, i was expecting the z 585 to deliver a louder impact sound than the z 785. Results from robotic test averaging 5 impact locations on each driver. Dual speed technology dst maximizes a players rotation efficiency while also delivering more kinetic energy at impact for more head speed, more ball speed and, more distance.