Srixon pledges more power at impact with its new ZX Mk II line of woods, backing it up with the second generation of ZX Mk irons that are aimed at golfers who demand the feel and control for which the company is renowned.

The drivers use a system called “Rebound Frame” to create pure energy transfer into the ball, while the irons promise increased distance and improved feel. “With ZX Mk II, we’ve built upon the foundation of success with the previous generation,” said Jeff Brunski, Vice-President of Research and Development.

ZX7 and ZX5 Mk II Driver and LS, Fairway Woods, Hybrids

Key technologies

Rebound Frame

Srixon improves upon a key technology utilized in its first-generation driver. Rebound Frame features two flex zones that work harmoniously to generate enhanced ball and distance. The first zone, the driver face, deforms inwardly, while the second zone is a ring of flexibility from the face and deforms outwardly. The result is the two zones snap back into shape after impact, making the energy transfer into the ball more powerful. The Rebound Frame features a 10 percent larger COR area, making it easier on off-center strikes.

Star Frame Crown

The thin titanium crown uses a series of latticework to provide the structural integrity. This allows Srixon’s engineers to move discretionary weight on the driver head.

Variable Thickness Face

The goal of every variable-thickness face is to create better strikes when the ball isn’t hit in the center of the clubface. Srixon says unique ridges enhance forgiveness from heel to toe. The variable face pattern is .25 mm thinner at the center and .4 mm thinner at the perimeter.

Cannon Sole

This is a floating weight pad in the fairway woods that moves the weight without reducing forgiveness. It also improves launch the helps the face flex at impact.

Deeper center of gravity:

Srixon’s hybrids have a new shape that allowed engineers to move the weight deeper into the clubhead, making it easier to launch high shots. A new face radius, which encompasses the leading edge to the crown, makes spin more consistent, regardless of whether the ball is hit high or low.

Is it for me?

A well-rounded driver, there are three versions of the ZX series: The ZX7 will appeal to golfers who really need to dial in their driver and want to work the ball off the tee with ideal launch conditions; the ZX5 has a larger head and instills confidence, with more forgiveness. It’ll appeal to the average golfer. The LS model is a low spin version with an 8-gram weight placed forward to take off spin and increase distance.

ZX MKII Irons

The second generation of Srixon’s ZX iron series offers three lines—ZX7, aimed at better golfers who demand feel over distance; the ZX5, a more distance-oriented iron that has many of the attributes of the ZX7, and the ZX4, which is a new addition and aimed at pure distance. The line is concluded with Z-Forged II, a muscle back blade preferred by low-handicappers and tour pros. “The technologies driving the exceptional performance of the ZX Mk II Irons are really exciting to launch and get into golfer’s hands,” said Srixon’s General Manager, Brian Schielke . “Longer distances, improved feel, more control, and greater consistency are seen throughout each new iron set, and they provide a seamless transition for building a combo set.”

Key Technologies

PureFrame

Exclusive to the ZX7, PureFrame improves the feel and reduces vibrations. PureFrame is forged into the body of the iron behind the sweet spot, creating the soft feel better golfers expect.

MainFrame

Used in the rest of the ZX line, MainFrame is a variable thickness pattern of grooves, channels, and cavities carefully milled into the backside, that maximize flex at impact for great distance and forgiveness.

Tour VT Sole

Srixon’s Tour V.T. Sole maintains clubhead speed through impact for a clean, precise strike, and lessens drag when the club comes in contact with the ground.

Progressive Grooves

The 3 to 7 iron feature wide grooves, ideal for longer shots in all conditions, while the 8 iron to wedge has deeper, closer grooves to better interact with turf and improve spin.

Which ones are for me?

The line is essentially divided into three groups. The ZX7 and Forged II are aimed at the better golfer who is seeking feel over distance. The goal is to ensure flight, consistency, workability and feel. The ZX5 has many of those characteristics but is aimed at the better player seeking more distance. Finally, the ZX4 is a new addition aimed at a broader base of players who might not have gravitated to Srixon in the past. These players are seeking a great-looking iron where distance is the key.

Available for pre-order here.