I am new to the srixon golf brand but once i did a little swinging, i have become a believer. The srixon z 765 driver is a great driver for the better player seeking a strong ball flight. Probably not the most forgiving driver by design, z745 is forgiving enough for midlow handicap players. 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. The slim topline and compact shape in z 745 irons provide the confidence and workability the tour player type demands. Sep 07, 2014 with the release of the z 545 and z 745 drivers, srixon hopes to attract american players who want modern performance in a classic package. If youre sick and tired of busy crowns with all sorts of complications, or the bright colored drivers, the oldschool appeal of the srixon z745 will fit you like a glove. The variable thickness face for helping the low heel shots and the big face make great features. After a thorough warmup with some bizarre stretching, our man hit five shots with each driver. The 785 features a fully adjustable hosel and, as stated earlier, the project x hzrdus black 65 handcrafted shaft is stock. I like the idea of the heavier 355 head but the little i can find on it mentions a shallower face than the 545 745 which is a concern for me.
According to srixon, the z355 was developed as a driver for massive distance, and the key technology that gives you that edge more. Sounds like with the 565 they dropped the spin, while maintaining the forgiveness. The companys z 745 driver, for example, is beautifully shaped, with a compact 430 cc head aimed at players who prefer a. By adding bounce to the leading edge and removing bounce from the trailing edge, a v is created, thus allowing an enhanced turf interaction and trajectory control. Joel tadman tests the new srixon z785 driver up against the previous z765 driver to see how they compare and whether it is a worthy upgrade. To summarize, the z 745 is a simple clean looking driver that offers the better player a quality piece which allows huge workability and versatility. Aug 17, 2014 thp tv caught up with srixon golf to discuss the latest drivers called the z 745 and z 545. Shop used srixon drivers from 2nd swing golf and hit more fairways.
We think that its time to show how well our clubs can perform in the u. Its head is compact and symmetrical, exactly what traditionalists prefer. I know these drivers are older but they can be had for super cheap. The srixon brand is about more than premium golf balls and forged irons.
Srixon z 745 is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. The compact 430cc srixon z 745 driver is for skilled tour players who like to work the ball with maximum distance and penetrating launch. It promotes the lowspin, penetrating trajectory that better players demand off the tee. There is a nod to modernity with the carbon fiber crown, but its plain black near the ball for a distractionfree appearance. Srixon z765 v z785 driver gear test golf monthly youtube. Its in the top 3 bestselling hybrid clubs and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway xr hybrid or callaway mens bertha 2019.
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. Its that extra spin which prevents players usually with above average swing speeds maximising distance. Srixon isnt new to the driver market, just new to the us. Srixon would be first to admit wider body drivers deliver extra forgiveness. Although they target different golfers, the two irons share technologies that improve turf interaction, increase spin control and enhance forgiveness in. The larger z545 driver 460cc targets golfers looking for a higher trajectory, as well as more forgiveness. Combined with thinner heel and toe sections, srixon claim a 35% larger sweet spot than previous models. The smaller z745 driver 430cc is aimed at better players looking for a lowspin head and increased. Srixon is a worldwide brand of sumitomo rubber industries, ltd. Srixon delivers awardwinning golf equipment that is built for distance. Hi guys, as a follow up to my earlier post about different fitting specs from two different fitters id love some advice on buying irons. 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.
We also had a chance to try out the srixon 745 irons as well, click the link to read more. Would love to hit one eventually, but the 2016 m1 just continues to dominate every driver i throw at it. In the important driver category, the two models srixon brings to market in 2015 are the z545 and z 745. May 16, 2017 the 545 driver was incredible and was one of my favorite drivers ever. A 64 titanium cup face is there to increase the ball speeds as the weld line is not on the face of the club. It is a big move with the current golf economy, but they did it right. The z545 resembles the 745 in fit and finish, and im going to go out on a limb and say most players are going to prefer its larger head especially since it also says player at address and is extremely solid at impact. The stock 7 gram gives it a good feel and good midrange numbers, but i went up to the 11gram weight to lower spin and launch. Review of srixons z745 driver which is a more compact head version of the popular z545 driver. Thanks to the srixon z 745s 430cc head with lower spin and launch, the srixon z 745 driver is designed for the better golfer. Sep 26, 2018 the srixon z 785 driver is going to be a hit among better players. Click to download the z 765 qts adjustability manual. Tiger woods says golf isnt about how good your good shots are.
The z 745 is one of the best complete drivers in terms of performance, adjustability and aesthetics. Taylormade m3 8 driver taylormade m3 3 wood taylormade m3 hybrid srixon z765 4aw modus 125x cleveland rtx3 5560. Srixon, golf, tour, drivers, irons, fairways, rescue, balls, putters, wedges, golf accessories, z 585, z 785, tour preferred, golf equipment, golf gear, number one on tour, golf pros, tour pros play, golf pros play, what do golf pros play, what do tour pros play, the best drivers, the best golf drivers, the best golf equipment, the hottest golf drivers, the hottest golf equipment, most popular. A solid offering allowing maximum workability and control. The smaller z745 driver 430cc is aimed at better players looking for a lowspin head and increased workability. Theyll also say such bodies add more backspin, too. Also, srixon uses the nomenclature to dictate the general target audience and 5 has traditionally been associated with more forgiving clubs compared to 7 and 9.
I got this thing on my local desert course here in tucson, az and was really impressed by both accuracy and distance. Srixon drivers provide ultimate performance off the tee with gamechanging levels of distance and ball speed. Both drivers feature a full menu of the best technology srixon has to offer. Tour extreme vsole the tour extreme vsole is a newly developed sole grind from srixon. The srixon z 745 driver has an adjustable sole weight low and forward to reduce spin and launch going from the lightest weight to the heaviest. Srixons z 565 driver was, of course, mygolfspys most wanted for 2017, and its betterplayer focused sidekick, the z 765, finished fifth overall. Get a deal on that driver youre looking for or on any new or used clubs. Taylormade m4 srixon 785 driver compared and tested on course and with dry ball data by mark crossfield and dan from torquay. Srixon 745 or 765 irons i wanted some feedback from anyone who ishas gamed the 745 or new 765 irons. Sri is a leading japanese manufacturer of tires, sporting goods and industrial products. Beyond the single weight and adjustable hosel, the only other thing we know for sure is the driver has what srixon is calling rebound frame on the heel.
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. It promotes the lowspin, penetrating trajectory that better players demand off. 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. 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. The z 745 irons feature a double laser milled face for better spin control in all conditions. Thp tv caught up with srixon golf to discuss the latest drivers called the z 745 and z 545. Sep 29, 2014 fresh off testing the new cleveland 588 rtx 2. When you look at their club offerings, its easy to understand how srixon has put together such a stacked pga tour roster over the last couple years. Dual speed technology dst maximizes a players rotation efficiency while also. Srixon, the parent company of cleveland golf, is huge in japan. Sell or trade your used golf clubs online with 2nd swing golf, and put that trade credit toward your purchase. We were keen to see which one was going to perform best for our big hitter. 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.
Its spun a but too much for me and launched a little low, so it cost me distance. Its surprising what a difference 20 cc makes in the size of a club head. Aug 27, 2018 the srixon z 785 driver replaces the two z 65 drivers and focuses on a 460cc head shape. Nov 09, 2015 srixon has introduced its newest driver, the z355.
Srixon say their latest driver face preserves ball speed, controls spin and maximises carry distance when shots are hit off centre. Sri, a golf equipment company with a 70year tradition of designing, producing and marketing high performance golf equipment. With two different golf drivers to fit a variety of skill sets, srixon woods are the perfect choice when searching for a new driver. Im in the market for 4pw and have had fittings for pings new g irons and also the srixon z745545 as a combo. Jan 16, 2015 srixon, the parent company of cleveland golf, is huge in japan. Become a free subscriber to golf monthlys youtube page. See what these two drivers can do for your golf game and if they could. Experience the ultimate in ballstriking with srixon z 745 irons. Learn all about the new srixon z 745 driver from our clubtesters. The muscle cavity design features a thinner topline and more compact shape for a pleasing, traditional look that encourages workability. Srixon golf drivers, fairways, irons, hybrids, utilities.
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. I am looking for any direct user comparisons of the z355 driver vs. Srixon 745 4pw nippon modus 120x titleist vokey sm5 tvd 50 dynamic gold tour issue s400 bettinardi 54 and 60 s200 dynamic gold. 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. Srixon s z 565 driver was, of course, mygolfspys most wanted for 2017, and its betterplayer focused sidekick, the z 765, finished fifth overall.
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