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What’s new? How much does it cost? And how does it perform? Jack Backhouse brings you the low down on the Srixon ZXi driver.
The Srixon ZXi is the standard head from the new driver line-up and it’s all about speed. A driver that combines an increase in ball speed with strong levels of forgiveness for low spinning strikes. So, how did we find it out in Spain at the La Cala Golf Resort? Find out in our Srixon ZXi driver review.
I loved the feel of this Srixon ZXi driver. Additionally I was impressed with the club head speed and ball speed I achieved throughout testing.
The light nature of the club head is a real positive and I felt I could swing really hard with the club in hand. Differently from Carbon driver heads this produced a more classic sound, which I also loved.
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Something I immediately loved is the new loft sleeve Srixon have included in all of their drivers in the Srixon ZXi line-up. As a result, the loft of the driver can be changed up and down half a degree as well as the lie angle, which I think is amazing and should be standard in all adjustable drivers.
There are also two weights on the head of the Srixon ZXi driver that are swappable. A 10g weight and a 4g weight. Depending on your shot shape bias you can tweak with those in search of a straighter ball flight.
The shallow is something I’m comfortable with, I do think it is confidence inspiring making you feel like you are going to get a higher launch. Srixon tend to have a classic shaping to their drivers, it is slightly elongated from last year’s model, but I have no complaints with the look of the ZXi behind the ball.
I’m a fan of the little alignment aid for club face position. The textured finish on the top makes the club look fast, which is exactly what we want from a new driver.
I was really interested in the new technology that Srixon had worked on regarding the face of the driver and the difference from the previous model. I was a fan of the ZX driver and even had in my bag for a few months this year. I found I could swing the club really fast and produced some good numbers.
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The big tech story in these new Srixon drivers is the all-new face. Specifically, Srixon have introduced this new variable thickness face which has made the centre of the face even thinner, giving us more ball speed. They have also contorted the back of the face to improve the performance of off-centre strikes.
Regarding the ZXi, I like that the head is still titanium and the feel that it gives me. Most brands have now moved towards carbon but I personal like the feedback titanium face a club head gives. You know when you’ve hit it good and you know when you’ve hit it bad.
I tend to find with the Srixon heads is that they feel a little lighter than a Callaway or a TaylorMade and ultimate feels fast in the swing. From the first strike, I was really pleased with how it felt off the face.
Srixon have added laser face milling to their driver range this year. This is designed to help stabilise spin. Normally a toe strike would spin a lot less and dip out on the sky, but these new mills are going to help spin the ball more consistently across the face ending up with more playable golf shots.
Even though the head feels light when you’re swinging the club, at impact it still feels meaty which is again something I like.
It’s quite a high pitch sound, the ping of the ball off the club face, something that seems a bit more classic in my opinion. If you are used to the carbon face sound then this is going to be a bit of a change.
Throughout testing the club head speed remained the same and I was also happy with the ball speed being in the low 160s for me and my swing.
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Overall, I was really happy with how the Srixon ZXi felt and performed. If you are in the market for a new driver then I would recommend getting out and testing this model, the combination of the light club head and thinner face will likely bring that speed up to increase distance.
Available: Pre-sale from the 1st of February
RRP: £549 / $549.99
Graphite Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360
Lofts: 9° and 10.5°
More information: Srixon website
We were fortunate enough to head out to the La Cala Resort in Spain to conduct some of our equipment reviews. A picturesque resort that is located in the Sierra de Mijas, just 30 minutes from Málaga Airport and 20 minutes from Marbella.
The place offers outstanding views of the Andalusian countryside and the Mediterranean Sea as well as three magnificent golf courses. All three were designed by Cabell B. Robinson and it’s a popular choice for players seeking variety, challenge, and stunning scenery. For more information head to La Cala Resort’s website here.
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