I switched to the new z 765s for a bit, but im back to my old gamers. This years most wanted driver test took months to complete. Get a deal on that driver youre looking for or on any new or used clubs. Srixon s z 565 driver was, of course, mygolfspys most wanted for 2017, and its betterplayer focused sidekick, the z 765, finished fifth overall. At address, the bulge and roll are visible giving the z745 a bit of a retro feel. Incorporated in this highly effective club, srixon gives it a newly developed sole. A muscle cavity that features a thinner top line and more compact shape which srixon say is ideal for tour players. Then if you go to the titleist page they say the opposite and that a tour ball is good for your game.
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. In the top 5 largely off the strength of its accuracy score, the z745 put. Srixons new z745 and z545 drivers aim to provide players with two decidedly different options, both of which offer plenty of loftlie settings to. To start from the beginning, what impressed me the most about the srixon z745 at first sight was its looks. Srixon z 355 driver the srixon z 355 driver was developed for massive distance, and the key technology that gives you that edge is action mass. If freakishly repeatable results from one swing to the next are your thing, the d2 may just be your driver. I recently hit a demo of the srixon z745 irons here at fairway golf. So the ts2 is very much a grip it and rip it driver no nonsense, simple and seriously fast off the face.
The z585 and z785 will be released later this year, but it remains to be seen how many come to retail. Im in the market for 4pw and have had fittings for pings new g irons and also the srixon z745 545 as a combo. Each member had to be playing a titleist 915 driver. Even in our own golfwrx forums, players of all abilities seem to still love and hold onto their srixon z 745 irons. The srixon z 745 driver is designed for the better golfer. Sure there are 20 plus drivers on the market, but 2 or 3 companies seem. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as. Reviews by mike chwasky, mark dee and brendan mohler. We were keen to see which one was going to perform best for our big hitter. Sure there are 20 plus drivers on the market, but 2 or 3 companies seem to dominate the buzz, the tour, the sales and the bags of golfers.
Srixon z765 v z785 driver gear test golf monthly youtube. Last up in round 1 was srixon s z745, which he said felt dead and not stable. Heres william mcgirt on why he still bags the 745s from golf digest mag. This strength allows the face to be designed thinner so it can flex more. It is a big move with the current golf economy, but they did it right. Starting with a series of outstanding golf balls, they added a highly regarded line of irons and utility clubs. For a steep swinger, those 765s are great at sliding through the turf.
Theyll also say such bodies add more backspin, too. For the most part this is a range aimed at the better player but the larger of. The 915 drivers are surprisingly long on mishits, especially the 915d2. The srixon z 745 iron set features a forged muscle cavity club head designed for scratch and low handicap golfers. Get the best deals on srixon driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Both head shapes will be familiar to golfers who have hit previous versions of titleist drivers and the sound at impact for both drivers. 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. I play miura cb57 irons, but wanted to try the new ns pro modus3 105 in xflex. I find it strange that the big 2 srixon and titleist have such different views. 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. More weight in the head and an ultrahigh balance point miyazaki shaft help increase ball speed and promote a more consistent, stable swing. Srixon z785 driver test ncg verdict there are pros and cons to both drivers so hopefully you will find this test useful if they. They basically say that most of us should use a non tour ball. May 19, 2012 i was always told that as srixon say tour balls hurt your game.
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. Jan 16, 2015 its hard to find a driver more compact than the z745, and the jetblack finish against the titanium cup face is striking. After a thorough warmup with some bizarre stretching, our man hit five shots with each driver. Srixon did a little tungsten weight in the toe of the club that really helps balance the long irons so that the golfer can get solid shots from those clubs. It resulted in the lowest cg ever in a titleist driver. May 16, 2017 the 545 driver was incredible and was one of my favorite drivers ever. The new srixon z785 irons are the latest update to the companys cavity back offering in a better players shape. This driver test is great for showing the head adjustment capabilities of both the titleist ts3 and srixon z785, using realworld numbers, to improve your game. Srixon has 5 new drivers on the usga conforming list. For me it starting back with the 910 drivers, when they added one of the best adjustable hosel systems on the market. Both sold decently at retail, but srixon is aiming higher this. I was a fan of the 917 driver and had it in my bag for a while. Theres a reason that top ball strikers such as keegan bradley and hideki matsuyama choose to game srixon. Over the last few years, srixon has seen its star rise in the golf equipment world.
The result is two drivers that play more forgiving than they look. Thanks to the srixon z 745s 430cc head with lower spin and launch, the srixon z 745 driver is designed for the better golfer. 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. Titleist s best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver every 2 years, they spend that time making improvements over the previous model. Srixon would be first to admit wider body drivers deliver extra forgiveness. Newer models, like the z565 and z765 add an adjustable hosel to the shaft, letting you change the loft and lie angle to produce your best drives. 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. Shop used srixon drivers from 2nd swing golf and hit more fairways. Sell or trade your used golf clubs online with 2nd swing golf, and put that trade credit toward your purchase.
Titleist s wide variety of lofts, two distinct heads and impressive array of premium stock shafts makes fitting easy. There are pros and cons to both drivers so hopefully you will find this test useful if they you are wondering which to go for. The srixon z 565 driver packs the forgiveness and draw bias that most players need into a beautiful, traditional package introduction. Get incredible feel and total control with the performance technologies inside srixon. Get the best deals on srixon driver graphite shaft golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. When youre in search of ball speed, it helps to have the exclusive use of a superstrong titanium alloy. For me it starting back with the 910 drivers, when they added one of the best adjustable hosel systems on. With a thinner topline and more compact head design, skilled players are provided with the ultimate iron to work the ball left or right. Titleist s excitement about its new 917 drivers exists on multiple levels and started as engineers discovered upon completion of the new design that they had created a product that compared to its predecessor, the 915 driver, was more forgiving, generated less spin, produced faster ball speeds, and offered enhanced customization features. Golfwrx sent six members to the titleist s oceanside test facility on october 19 to get fit for the companys new 917 drivers. What you need to know about the titleist 917 drivers the.
These drivers are made for players looking to work the ball with a penetrating flight. Hearing pros havent made the switch mainly due to the vsole on the 765s being slightly narrower and easier to dig. Be sure to check out the used srixon irons we have available too. The variable thickness face for helping the low heel shots and the big face make great features. Like the larger z545, the face is constructed of variable thickness material, which srixon says creates a larger sweet spot.
Titleist 716 ap1 vs srixon z545 irons if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Srixon z 745 driver discount golf drivers hurricane golf. 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 compact 420cc srixon z 745 driver is for skilled tour players who like to work the ball with maximum distance and penetrating launch. Sounds like with the 565 they dropped the spin, while maintaining the forgiveness. The srixon z785 irons are the latest evolution of in the 700 series of irons. The 440cc deepface pear profile provides confidence to manage your trajectory, so the 915d3 produces a lower. The srixon z 785 driver has a traditional shape but very modern performance.
I want to know if the vt sole is as good as srixon says same goes for titleist. Its that extra spin which prevents players usually with above average swing speeds maximising distance. The 430cc head along with lower spin and launch mean that a more accomplished golfer will see. Srixon z 745 drivers feature the qts adjustability system that allows for 36 unique settings for loftlieface angle and center of gravity. The 917 d3 driver comes in slightly smaller at 440ccs and in titleist s words, its pear profile inspired.
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. The srixon z785 is a more compact players iron that is designed to enhance workability for the better player. Interesting that i hit longer shots with a driver shorter in shaft length. Nov 09, 2015 srixon has introduced its newest driver, the z355. We also had a chance to try out the srixon 745 irons as well, click the link to read more. These irons look stunning and for me they are where srixon really excel.
Dual speed technology dual speed technology dst maximizes a palyers rotation effieiency while also delivering more kinetic energy at impact. 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. 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. Sole that increases leading bounce and decreases trailing bounce for better shot dispersion and less turf. Apr 30, 2015 srixons z745 onepiece forged irons, made from 1020 carbon steel, have a smaller profile than the z545 irons.
Titleist may be most famous for its golf balls, but titleist drivers are every bit as capable of delivering high performance as their renowned golf balls each series of drivers aims to deliver greater ball. With the more centered mass in the cavity a looks thing and a less rounded toe and topline profile from address, its easy to see the inspiration. Workable and forgiving, the titleist 915d3 driver delivers distance with trajectory control. Looked like they might be difficult to hit but were surprisingly forgiving. The muscle cavity is designed for better players who are looking for a more penetrating ball flight and increased workability.
Titleist 9d2 driver righthanded golf club graphhite 9. 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. Srixon 565765 combo vs titleist 716 ap2 general equipment. The ball speed from srixon z 785 driver is faster than callaway epic flash by 3. The srixon z 745 irons are an incredibly workable, forged iron that is designed for tour caliber players. Notable features over the irons history include tour v. Its spun a but too much for me and launched a little low, so it cost me distance. Feb, 2015 both drivers feature a full menu of the best technology srixon has to offer. In terms of looks, feel, and performance, these irons deliver. Probably not the most forgiving driver by design, z745 is forgiving enough for midlow handicap players. The srixon brand is about more than premium golf balls and forged irons. The titleist ap2 718 irons have a players iron look. Would love to hit one eventually, but the 2016 m1 just continues to dominate every driver i throw at it.
Both drivers feature a full menu of the best technology srixon has to offer. Titleists best driver yet titleist doesnt rush drivers to the market, but has a calculated plan to introduce a better driver. Considering the epon 703 tested indoors quite well, new 2014 titleist vg3 have no knowledge of this club, is it. The round 1 winner was pings g ls tec with the tour 80x shaft, which he hit farther than titleist s 915d3.
Dec 18, 2014 the srixon z 545 driver may be the best undertheradar driver of 2015. The z 745 is one of the best complete drivers in terms of performance, adjustability and aesthetics. Those who want a bit more finetuning can opt for the ts3 driver. Sep 11, 2014 new guy question, currently gaming 714 ap2s with ust recoil 95 proto. The srixon z 745 driver is designed for skilled players looking for a tour feel in their driver. Srixon isnt new to the driver market, just new to the us. So this isnt the most forgiving driver by design, but certainly forgiving enough for many midlow handicap golfers. I havent got a driver since the 910 and still use it but think it might be time for a change. The srixon z 785 irons compact players shape provides a bladelike address profile while updated weighting maximizes versatility and shot shaping. Srixon z545 irons have also caught my eye in the past. Srixon driver graphite shaft golf clubs for sale ebay.
Srixon came to play and win over the last few years, it kind of feels like the driver race has been between a couple companies. I had initially thought of getting a m1m2 but being more of a traditionalist couldnt bear the look of the clubhead. The 430cc head along with lower spin and launch mean that a more accomplished golfer will see greater results from this driver. I currently game mp14s and love the feel but dislike the punishment on those bad days. In the address position, the ts2 clearly has a lot more weight dragged towards the back of the clubhead. Incorporated in this highly effective club, srixon gives it a newly developed sole grind, rightly named tour extreme vsole. According to srixon, the z355 was developed as a driver for massive distance, and the key technology that gives you that edge more. Titleist 917 d2 vs d3 driver austads golf the leader.
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