Product Spotlight: Srixon

Srixon has developed very tidy, yet efficient lineup of drivers, fairways, irons, and hybrids. The new Z 355 series of drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons are geared mainly towards Game Improvement players. However, they still offer some other great options that cover players of all abilities. The Z 945 Irons and the Z 745 Driver tend to be a bit more Tour driven, while I found that their fairways and hybrids will cover players all abilities. Srixon chose a high gloss black colorway as the theme which give these clubs a clean and rich look. It is worth giving a try to the High Balanced Shaft Technology.

Srixon Z 745 Driver


Z 745 Driver Address
Z 745 Driver
Z 745 Driver Face
Z 745 Driver Toe

Club Tested: Z 745 Driver Shaft: Mitsubishi Kuro Kage HBP Black 60; Flex: Stiff; Loft: 9.5°

The Takeaway

The Z 745 Driver is a compact 430cc head. It features Dual Speed Technology which maximizes a player’s rotational efficiency while delivering more kinetic energy at impact. The advanced construction of the titanium face creates a larger sweet spot, increased COR and maximizes ball speeds. The larger sweet spot is due in part to the thinner heel and toe sections in all the Srixon Z series Woods. Srixon says the sweet spots are up to 35% larger than the previous generation. A 12-way hosel and an adjustable sole weight give players the ability to tune this driver to your optimal launch and spin.

Who’s It For?

This compact driver is for skilled players who like a penetrating launch and to work the ball with maximum distance.

Final Take

The Z 745 Driver is definitely more of a player’s club. The ball flight is very penetrating with a mid-launch angle. The gloss black head sports a slightly deeper face giving this club head a compact look. The feel was not quite as good as the shots were. Meaning, the ball went much better than the feedback to my hands felt. The ability to change the weight will help stronger players dial in their spin and launch angle numbers.

Srixon Z 545 Driver


Z 545 Driver Address
Z 545 Driver
Z 545 Driver Face
Z 545 Driver Toe

Club Tested: Z 545 Driver Shaft: Mitsubishi Kuro Kage HBP Black 60; Flex: Stiff; Loft: 9.5°

The Takeaway

The Z 545 Driver has a 460cc head featuring Dual Speed Technology which maximizes a player’s rotational efficiency while also delivering more kinetic energy at impact. The advanced construction of the titanium face creates a larger sweet spot, increased COR and maximizes ball speeds. The larger sweet spot is due in part to the thinner heel and toe sections in all the Srixon Z series Woods. Srixon says the sweet spots are up to 35% larger than the previous generation. A 12-way hosel and an adjustable sole weight give players the ability to tune this driver to your optimal launch and spin.

Who’s It For?

The Z 545 is for the “all-ability” players that demand maximum distance in a mid-high launch driver from a full size, more forgiving shape.

Final Take

I prefer the 460cc head shape over the 430cc because it provided me a lot more confidence at address. I also enjoyed the more low-back CG on the Z 545 compared to the low-forward CG on the Z 745. The CG of the Z 545 increased the launch angle and provided me with more forgiveness on mishits. However, the feedback off the strike did not confirm what I saw with my eyes, which was excellent distance from a mid-high penetrating launch.

Srixon Z F45 Fairway Wood


Z F45 Fairway Wood Address
Z F45 Fairway Wood
Z F45 Fairway Wood Face
Z F45 Fairway Wood Toe

Club Tested: Z F45 3 Wood Shaft: Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Black HBP 60; Flex: Stiff; Loft: 15°

The Takeaway

Like the drivers the fairway woods offer Dual Speed Technology. This maximizes the player’s rotational efficiency while also delivering more kinetic energy at impact. Steel Cup Face made of an ultra-hot HT1770 maraging steel raised the C.O.R. by 15 points maximizing ball speeds. The larger sweet spot is due in part to the thinner heel and toe sections in all the Srixon Z series Woods. Srixon says the sweet spots are up to 35% larger than the previous generation.

Who’s It For?

The Z F45 fairway wood will fit the needs of a very large range of players, but it is more on the players side than higher handicapper.

Final Take

The Z F45 head shape is on the smaller more rounded side, but with a larger face area from heel to toe has that same rich look. With the more forward CG, the 15 degree head produced shots that looked more like 13 degrees of launch and with stunning distance. Those that have any issues getting the ball up might opt for a higher loft and play that as your 3 wood. I definitely found myself surprised by the demo with this club. Might be one of the lowest launch, and longest 3 woods that I have ever tested!

Srixon Z H45 Hybrid


Z H45 Hybrid Address
Z H45 Hybrid
Z H45 Hybrid Face
Z H45 Hybrid Toe

Club Tested: Z H45 Hybrid Shaft: Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Black 70; Flex: Stiff; Loft: 19°

The Takeaway

Similar to the drivers and fairways, the hybrids incorporate much of the same technology. Dual Speed, Variable Face Thickness, Maraging Steel Face, along with a lower CG to promote a higher, more penetrating launch. Srixon redesigned the hybrid club head shapes for smoother turf interaction and a more confident look at address.

Who’s It For?

Like the Z F45 fairway wood, this hybrid is for all abilities of players, but it falls more on the players side of the spectrum than the higher handicap side.

Final Take

This nonadjustable hybrid presents a very nice shape and size. At address I could see a slight offset which gave me the typical impression of a slightly closed face angle as most nonadjustable hybrids do. The ball flight was more on the mid to mid-high trajectory with a very solid feel. I really like when hybrids are simple and easy to swing. The Z H45 is all of that.

Srixon Z 945 Irons


Z 945 Irons
Z 945 Irons Address
Z 945 Irons Face
Z 945 Irons Toe

Club Tested: 6 Iron Shaft: KBS Tour 120; Flex: Stiff; Loft: 29°

The Takeaway

Forged from 1020 Carbon Steel (with a lower Carbon Content compared to many key competitors) the Z series irons are high–strength while also exceptionally responsive and smooth at impact. Tour V.T. sole enhances turf interaction and trajectory control by increasing leading bounce and decreasing trailing bounce. A “V” is created in the sole profile that has been proven to reduce the turf resistance and tighten shot dispersion. The tungsten weight in the toe moves the CG to a more centeral location. Laser milling on the face ads surface roughness for additional spin and trajectory control in all conditions.

Who’s It For?

The traditional muscle back design, thin top line and more compact shape is for the most demanding and high level players who want control and workability.

Final Take

This classic players club was a bit demanding for me even though I did find the sweet spot often. When looking for a players iron, the Z 945 Irons have the looks (compact, thin top line) and a soft feel that I found very workable. As with most players clubs, I saw increased launch angles due to a higher degrees of loft compared to the larger cavity back clubs. The Tungsten weight insert is becoming more common in these types of irons and has given engineers the ability to move weight to a more central CG location.


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