The default red grips also add to the visual appeal and its nice to have the ability to change the look of the club by substituting out grip color given the muted appearance of the club heads. Use only the torque wrench and tuning weights provided. The srixon z545 clubs come in 3 pw and come stock with true temper dynamic gold shafts and lamkin grips. Srixons new z355 driver is designed for mid to high handicappers, or players with slower swing speeds, seeking a few extra yards off the. Sell or trade your used golf clubs online with 2nd swing golf, and put that trade credit toward your purchase. Srixon isnt new to the driver market, just new to the us. 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. The white and red head cover is really well done and has a lot of visual pop. The z 545 driver is a midhigh launch fully adjustable driver with low spin suitable for all abilities. Its surprising what a difference 20 cc makes in the size of a club head. Its got a clean black crown, and its noticeably large from front to back.
Due to the action mass thingy, the srixon z 355 driver is able to deliver consistently ultrahigh ball speeds shot after shot, round after round. Z 355 driver custom torque wrench part names and features p04 how to install and remove qts sleeve p05 qts sleeve performance guide p09. However, it is against the rules to modify club performance during a round by changing the qts. Nov 09, 2015 srixon has introduced its newest driver, the z355. Led drivers also known as led power supplies are similar to ballasts for fluorescent lamps or transformers for low voltage bulbs. I was excited to get my hands on this new driver, as i actually had never hit a srixon before. Differences between led drivers and low voltage transformers. 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. 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. After a thorough warmup with some bizarre stretching, our man hit five shots with each driver. Oct 18, 2016 the z 765 driver is one of those clubs with a sub460cc club head and a piercing ball flight. Srixon released those lines with the better player in mind, and if you fit into that player profile theyre definitely two lines that youll want to take a serious look at.
Apr 12, 2016 srixon say their 355s action mass technology improves club speed organically, which we definitely have to agree with, as all three testers saw a rise in club speed over srixons z 545 driver. Shop used srixon drivers from 2nd swing golf and hit more fairways. Led bulbs require a constant current to work properly. We were keen to see which one was going to perform best for our big hitter. The muscle cavity is designed for better players who are looking for a more penetrating ball flight and increased workability. Key technology a feature across srixons new z 355 family is action mass. It has a substantially heavier head at 211grams, paired with a very light counter balanced shaft and swingweights at d8.
Srixon s new z745 and z545 drivers aim to provide players with two decidedly different options, both of which offer plenty of loftlie settings to dial in desired ball flight. Able to adjust swing weight and precisely set depth of center of gravity cg by adjusting weights. Tuning weight 01 02 this product is only available in. 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. Get a deal on that driver youre looking for or on any new or used clubs. Tuning weight 01 02 this product is only available in selected areas countries due to limited quantities. I have hit the mizuno mp 53s for the past four years, but this summer made the switch to the more forgiving srixon z545s. At 460ccs, this driver will inspire confidence at every tee box.
My plan with the srixons is 46 in the z545 and then 7pw in the 745. 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. The 430cc head along with lower spin and launch mean that a more accomplished golfer will see greater results from this driver. Nov 30, 2015 the srixon z545 clubs come in 3 pw and come stock with true temper dynamic gold shafts and lamkin grips. Theres a golf shop in san diego that caters to those with exotic tastes. Im in the market for 4pw and have had fittings for pings new g irons and also the srixon z745545 as a combo. The tuning weight in the sole of the club head allows you. Just started using this club even after 34 rounds still cant dial in best settings, the hosel settings are a bit confusing and for some reason weights when unlocked can be tricky to remove having said all that i have hit some real bombs its a strange impact sound and a few times ive thought id mishit it but it was. Ive struggled with both lightweight shafts and counterbalanced clubs. 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. Feb 16, 2015 what caught my eye about several of these pricey irons is exactly what grabbed me the first time i picked up a srixon z545. The compact srixon z545 driver, with 460cc has a sleek, aggressive design and is for players that demand maximum distance and midhigh launch in a larger, more forgiving shape. Both drivers feature a full menu of the best technology srixon has to offer.
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. The key technology incorporated into their built is a mixture of high strength steel into the face and a softer, forged. Thats why the fullsize, higherlaunching, slightly drawbias 565. Sri, a golf equipment company with a 70year tradition of designing, producing and marketing high performance golf equipment. So this isnt the most forgiving driver by design, but certainly forgiving enough for many midlow handicap golfers.
Srixon z545 driver tested by handicapped golfer youtube. Youre probably familiar with the z 545 from our recent most wanted gameimprovement iron test. The key technology incorporated into their built is a mixture of high strength steel into the face and a softer, forged carbon steel into the body, for providing increased distance and consistency, round. To view full loft, shaft and spec options please visit uk. Before you read more, bear in mind that its a very elegant bomber, designed to improve. Get the best deals on srixon golf club heads when you shop the largest online selection at. Feb, 2015 both drivers feature a full menu of the best technology srixon has to offer. The srixon z 545 driver is a club designed for the golfer of any ability. Nov 04, 2016 you might feel like theres some special trick to adjusting the srixon z545 driver. 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. So do you know that srixon makes irons is, sadly, a fair question. According to srixon, the z355 was developed as a driver for massive distance, and the key technology that gives you that edge more.
Led drivers also known as led power supplies are similar to ballasts for fluorescent lamps or transformers for lowvoltage bulbs. Dec 18, 2014 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 forgiveness in. The z745 features dual speed technology which helps to maximize rotation efficiency and deliver more club head speed and distance. Leds, or light emitting diodes, are low voltage, directcurrent lights that require special power supplies to optimize their light output and life. 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. You get to try it when, where, and how you want for two weeks before deciding if you want to buy it or not. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through. The look of the srixon z 545 immediately brought to mind the cleveland 588 custom driver. I have been looking for some new irons this season and late last night i made an impulse bid on a set of very good srixon z545 irons 4ipw. Srixon launch z series driver fairway hybrids and irons in. Srixons new driver is different from just about every other driver on the market. But its quite easy once you break down the club into its components. The z545 and z745 are old schoollooking drivers packed with the latest technology.
Srixon z545 for sale in uk 56 secondhand srixon z545. Sometimes you can make the face more flexible by looking beyond the part of the club that actually hits the ball. According to srixon, the z355 was developed as a driver for massive distance. Magnetic transformers will generally work with all mr16 led lights, albeit at the cost of. The loft on the srixon pw is only 44 degrees, so i will most likely be in the market for a gap wedge. Callaway epic sub zero driver v srixon z565 driver head. In the important driver category, the two models srixon brings to market in 2015 are the z545 and z745. Sri is a leading japanese manufacturer of tires, sporting goods and industrial products. 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 z745 onepiece forged irons, made from 1020 carbon steel, have a smaller profile than the z545 irons. More weight in the head and an ultrahigh balance point miyazaki shaft help increase ball speed and promote a more consistent, stable swing. There are two adjustable features on the z545 driver.
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. 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. Z765 driver z565 driver z765 limited model driver able to adjust swing weight and precisely set depth of center of gravity cg by adjusting weights on toe and heel. Srixon s new driver is different from just about every other driver on the market. Srixon say their 355s action mass technology improves club speed organically, which we definitely have to agree with, as all three testers saw a rise in club speed over srixons z 545 driver.
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. Sep 09, 2015 srixons new z 355 line is geared to those of you that couldnt fit into the z 735 or the z 545, which happens to be the majority of weekend golfers. Sometimes a normal 12v transformer will work correctly with led bulbs, but in some. The driver itself looks pretty good, it has a heavy feel and lots of. Changing the sole weight alters the cg, launch angle and spin on the z 545. The srixon z 745 driver is designed for the better golfer. Srixon is a worldwide brand of sumitomo rubber industries, ltd. As the main driver in srixons 2015 range both myself and dan murphy 4 handicap tested this product. Whats the difference between magnetic and electronic power drivers. Theres a sense of substance and a balance between high tech design and old school craftsmanship that begs the question will they feel as good as they look. The explosive and versatile srixon z f45 fairway has a midsize design engineered to. Get the best deals on srixon driver golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. Srixon z 545 irons are midtohigh launching which will help players get the ball in the air, which in turn will increase distance. The srixon z 355 driver will also feature the qts adjustability with 12 different settings to fine tune the loft, lie, and face angle.
Im hoping most of you are staring at the page right now wondering if the guy who wrote this is an idiot, because frankly, i feel stupid for asking. Apr 12, 2016 4 out of 5 srixon z545 thoughts 16 july 2015. 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. Just started using this club even after 34 rounds still cant dial in best settings, the hosel settings are a bit confusing and for some reason weights when unlocked can be tricky to remove having said all that i have hit some real bombs its a strange impact sound and a few times ive thought id mishit it but it was still out there. Featuring the latest innovations in the golf industry, such as adjustable weighting and an adjustable hosel. But since you already know that srixon makes irons, let me reask with greater relevancy to a wellinformed golfer such as yourself. The srixon z 355 fairway wood features the same great technologies as the driver and is very similar to the srixon z f45 fairway wood but has a shallower head profile to promote an easier launch with greater. The z 745 is one of the best complete drivers in terms of performance, adjustability and aesthetics. The z 765 driver is one of those clubs with a sub460cc club head and a piercing ball flight. 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, the parent company of cleveland golf, is huge in japan.