BYE BYE TO CARBON!? Srixon ZX5 & ZX7 MKII Drivers

[@carwyn1843]

I bought the ZX5 Mk ii and absolutely love it. Had a Ping G425LST previously and find this one to be vastly more forgiving and longer. The sounds is no issues on the course and much less than the Ping. Strongly recommend it.

[@Rizqi1010]

Second this, I have the LS one. Coming from ZX7 I can say the sound is actually less pitched compared to MK1 which has carbon on it. MK1 is actually closer to older all titanium driver sound and hollower, the MK II is more meaty.

[@ariesnc6320]

@@Rizqi1010 Did you ever play the Z785 driver ? If so how does the new one compare to it .

[@Rizqi1010]

@@ariesnc6320 Have never come across that particular model to try, but my friend played with me using Z545 model, well that one sounds quite awful I would say. Not in a obnoxious loud sound but more like you don't hit the sweet spot, very muted and dead I'd say. But yeah that is us, mere mortal that swing with human speed, maybe those with higher swing speed find it different.

[@rancrably]

I had a driver fitting today and it came down to the zx5 and the paradigm, had to go with the Srixon. I then hit a few shots with the 3 wood and the 3 hybrid, those felt incredible as well. I’m not a brand guy at all, I had no intention to even hit the srixons but I’m glad I did. The same thing happened with my iron fitting last year, I wanted the p770s but ended up with the zx7s lol maybe I’ll stop doubting Srixon now

[@nicks.8971]

I love my ZX7s from last year. The driver and 3 wood launch absolute missiles!

[@Lth56]

Already got the zx7 mk1. Tried a callaway paradym the other week. The pro & I decided to stick with my zx7.😂

[@banditbaker1675]

That is an interesting move back to titanium from Srixon, it would be interesting to see if you get a similar jump in Ball speed with a comparison between the new & old driver models. PS I reminds me of a PING G425 (but without the turbulators)

[@allahalibaba9063]

Nice review Michael,,,I still got my Old Cobra F 9 driver and can't seem or want to change for now...Thanks..

[@JDSFLA]

3:32 Yes please I would like to see a comparison review with the former model.

[@wnfakind9197]

Can’t wait to see the TSR2 vs ST230-X , new Mizunos look fresh as hell .

[@enzy6434]

Where is the ZX5 LS version here? It's been the best one out of the 3 so far and it's not even here. TXG tested it and were raving about it.

[@inflatablemooseadventures]

My biggest pain point with the MK1 is the loud piercing metallic sound. Sadly I mishit my driver and have a horizontal crack along the carbon crown. Thought about going to the MK2 but couldn't justify the markup price wise.. decided to go with the BRNR mini at 11.5 degrees when it was onsale instead.

[@brianlhenaff383]

Can't wait to hit these. Would love to see head to head with the previous models.

[@chazsizeland2848]

Me too, I have the previous ZX7 so interested to see if it's worth an upgrade

[@spideydown-under3818]

I had the previous zx7 model and upgraded to the new zx5 this week. So far it's longer and far more forgiving the my zx7. Highly recommend

[@Mav...]

Gosh Michael. All but one of your hits went over 100+ in height. You seem to hit all your hits in the fairway. At 72 y/o my great game day is to hit the ball high and in the fairway. I have the Cleveland Halo irons and they do that for me. I'm looking for a driver now. I'll wait for all your reviews on this years brand models but Srison is in the running for me now. Thank you. I love the way your hit the ball.

[@KuKuMcKuFace]

I think the shorter distance observed for MK2 vs the Original - 2 years ago - Is the time of day/season of testing - The original looked like day-time conditions (Sep 2020-Autumn) whereas these MK2 looks like they were tested during night-time conditions (Dec 2022-Winter)? If you watch Mark Crossfield's videos - both generations done indoors - See improvement in distances for MK2

[@wkndwarrior4733]

Let's go! First driver review of the year

[@zerotohero5286]

Good looking driver, I will deffo try hitting the zx5. I have played st220z in 2022, maybe not the longest driver but I have hit so many fairways with it! I like srixon as a brand, normally high quality products

[@fidelmavdvdoshea1021]

Hdhur

[@scottfromengland2303]

Im in the market for new clubs replacing my old 17 year old clubs but im hitting an old Titleist 280 yards & it seems alot of new drivers dont go any further???

[@stevedietrich8936]

Big Mike, what shafts are available? Looking forward to a comparison between the Mk II version and the previous model. New fairways as well?

[@dirtyoffroader2093]

Hi Michael, did you ever do the Mk1 ZX5 vs the Mk2 ZX5 video?

[@pgilly5192]

So I went in to get fitted for a triple diamond paradigm and came out with this bad boy…. All I can say is this driver added confidence to boost my club head speed from 107 average to 113 and increased my ball speed from 157 to 168 so yea get this if you bomb it.

[@iketriantafyllakis2105]

Happy New Year! Really enjoy the reviews Michael, not sure if it is the shaft but I remember you crushed the previous models much further? Seems to be a step back for Srixon, they normally make great products again maybe just the shaft but you hit the previous versions much longer

[@lucaimwinkelried2276]

Can you also make a review of the zx5 ls mkii driver?

[@lkae4]

I love all-titanium for the reliability, not so much for the spin. This is why I'm looking at moving from my TSr3 to Callaway. Just too much spin, even with a Ventus TR Black X.

[@gavinkh6658]

Tested the Stealth, Darkspeed and the ZX7. Wanted to get something with carbon in it because it is "tech". However, landed up with the ZX7 MKII. Sounds better and feels more crisp....

[@HeffHeff-cx8gf]

Are these really 30/40 yards behind the previous models that you reviewed ? Your carry was 301 and overall was 331 with previoys zx5 and zx7 drivers ?

[@JonBingham]

Just checked your old video for ZX drivers. Your numbers were better with those.

[@MichaelM-to4sg]

Just an issue I’d like to see you add in your reviews of clubs w/adjustable hosels; please clarify exactly how adjustments are executed. By that I mean, the brilliant Titleist SureFit allows independent adjustment of loft & lie, in .75* increments for both; up to +/- 1.5* for each. My previous Mizuno ST220G employs a single plane hosel thus a change in loft resulted in change in lie and visa versa. For me, that’s a significant difference in the drivers, especially if the standard setting loft and lie are not ideal. One other issue on this video in particular, I don’t like when oe’s and reviewers claim moveable weights in heads is for shot shaping. Yes, moving weights fore-aft in head does affect MOI and thus spin. Move them toe to heel or visa versa is not for shot shape, it’s to improve performance on off center strikes. You want greatest mass, the CG as it were, to be directly behind ball. If your misses are toward toe, put the heavier sole weight at toe and you’ll find much better ball speed on those toe strikes. If your misses are toward heel, place heavier weight toward heel. The weights are simply to improve results on mishits, creating a more forgiving clubhead for your particular strike pattern

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Your right, I mention that many a times in my videos 👍 done separate videos on how adjustable drivers work, too much info to put across on top of other info in a review video

[@bigjohny8446]

If they could somehow get these drivers at the 300 -340 price range I think they'd fly But at that price they're just in that callaway ping taylormade price bracket and most folk will not even look at it

[@briangalleger3826]

$299 right now for last year's model

[@jetro7349]

Nice review, aesthetically much improved from the previous generation.

[@uwrossl]

Thank god. Tired of seeing the frankenstein looking Callaway drivers. Been waiting for the Srixon releases. Was hoping you'd have the LS version too.

[@pasquilu]

Great video as usual Michael, but my question is: For golfer with NOT your ball speed (Impressive 160MPH) is carbon or titanium making any difference ?

[@ryanwalters694]

Swing speed and strike efficiency greatly impact ball speed. If you’re swinging titanium and only muster 101mph then perhaps going carbon and a lighter shaft weight to increase swing speed and if your smash factor is is around 1.41 or higher, you should see an increase in ball speed. Hope this helps

[@mvansb23]

Would love to see the head to head with the prior model

[@JamesRinaldi]

I tested last version against new zx5 MkII. Both we very good. I bought the newer mkii because it was a hair better in sound and length.

[@wessims3412]

I just watched your first edition ZX5 and ZX7 drivers video and yes, the very 1st ball you hit carried 307.2 and total of 331 yards! This video although clubhead speed was maybe less that 1 mph slower no shot comes close. Even your bad hits went much longer than 315 yards. I’ll buy the older version, for a 30+ yard gain and a better price by now.

[@EdReed20DB]

He is hitting from his bay to an outdoor range, so it's hard to compare separate videos because he could've hit straight down wind that day and into wind in this video, which would account for the difference. He said he'll do a head to head comparison of the models, so when he does that he'll be hitting in the same conditions.

[@markushayes]

When do we get to see Cobra Aerojet?

[@GRIFF22]

Mikey, what's the time frame for Stealth 2, have you been given a heads up?

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Embargo lifts 10th Jan, in store availability early/mid Feb

[@jvelez1998]

Would you play put this driver in your bag? In your opinion after hitting this club, how does it compare to the TSR?

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Not as good as Titleist

[@wessims3412]

Interesting, but not one drive went over 300 yards? Im used to seeing you carry most drives 280-295 and total of 305-325 or more. This is considerably shorter. Based on this I wouldn’t consider it, the older versions went further. Happy New Year!

[@CountMackula]

You don't understand what's going on here

[@ericharvey7704]

Michael, 2 years ago you tested the first generation of these clubs and they performed better (at least 30 more yards). Reasons for that difference?

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

I’ve lost quite a bit of distance over the last few years…..back issues unfortunately.

[@ericharvey7704]

Ok. Thanks Michael for your answer. 290 still quite respectable.

[@texaspride7556]

Here is what is interesting: your previous Srixon video ZX 5 -7 with carbon crown you were hitting over 300 and carrying to 331 , the video This newer model you never even reach 300 yards so it sounds like they have dialed back the driver ?? Can’t say it’s a better club when 30 yards shorter consistently… per your video …. Still think Srixon ZX 5 and 7 from 2021 is hotter … everyone watch that great video

[@stuartmacdonald305]

apart from srixon making good drivers I think it’s very clever from srixon. For the people who like the perform of ping and look of a ping but can’t see past the turbulators which I hear a lot of times this is the perfect driver for them.

[@HansoloOne]

Interesting that this head looks just like the Callaway XHot Driver from over a decade ago. Top profile and geometry is exactly the same with almost the same matte paint scheme and graphics but in black vs. grey for the XHot. Even bottom and rear geometry is similar minus the adjustable weights. I guess these companies will just recycle each others designs as the patents expire. And of course XHot was all titanium.

[@willcapaldi9618]

Looks a lot like the cleveland launcher driver and sounds like the Ping G425.

[@DanB-]

I like the look of these but the ZX7 should come with 2 6g weights aswell so you dont have to have a bias in there at all, I know people will say custom fit blah blah, im just saying as they offer the weights they should include the 2 equal weights with it as standard aswell so you can have a neutral weight setup. I also wonder how many uk custom fit centers will have all the extra weights to test, I guess I know the answer, non of them.........

[@josiahjones9521]

So ready for the Mark II iron reviews

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Coming in a few weeks 👍

[@chrissellings]

I bought the Stealth Plus last year Michael. Loved the concept of a full carbonwood. I like it but something wasn't quite right. So I tried the TSR3 which I now have in the bag. I think Srixon are on the same lines of thinking as Titleist. The Titleist is possibly the pinnacle of all titanium and the Stealth still seems to be lagging because essentially it's still only a concept. I'd be happy to put the ZX7 in play too with the right shaft.

[@John_Wood_]

the TM carbon face is in reality a few mm of 'carbon' stuck on to a metal face behind. A marketing con.

[@cameronloveless1751]

@@John_Wood_ I’ll just preface this by saying I am no TM fanboy, have never played their drivers as I hated the look with the white/grey section at the front of the crown. But your statement is just not true. A carbon-fiber face REPLACES the titanium construction. It’s in writing all over the web. The face weighs 40% less, and there’s no way you can get that weight saving if there’s titanium behind the carbon.

[@John_Wood_]

@@cameronloveless1751 Go cut a stealth in half and you will see the truth - or its easier to research stealth defects and you will see the reality.

[@cameronloveless1751]

@@John_Wood_ I’ve seen the pics too. It’s just the red “Nanotexture” polyurethane layer that’s come off. It’s supposed to be bonded (glued?) to the actual carbon face to help control spin. At first it looks like titanium underneath, cos it’s silver/grey in colour but it’s definitely carbon fibre. Look closely and you can see the multiple carbon layers weaving in many different directions.

[@ChildoftheMostHigh1]

@@cameronloveless1751 the face insert keeps falling off. Do yourself a favor and save up your $1,300 for the new technology in three years from Taylormade or Callaway... You should get another 6 or 7 mph ball speed also!

[@caddiebill]

Where is the ZX5 LS? That driver seems the most interesting.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Launching later so no samples currently to test

[@shaneWARs1]

Amazing driver it really shows that carbon heads for me are bs the sound and feel is way better the carbon heads

[@awp7662]

Won't be going near these but definitely interested to see how the new utility iron performs.

[@iamdavidbwchen]

Good looking head, but, not in performance compared last year models 300 yard

[@Rustoization]

Impressive looking

[@mikebarnard2689]

Quality product but will depreciate like the Titanic sinking.. so a great buy in a year and a half !!!

[@sitaylor]

This. Srixon make great clubs but they never hold their value as they aren't seen as a Titliest or Taylor Made. I love their stuff.

[@jimhowell4282]

where is the ZX5 LS review???????

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Will come as soon as Srixon decide to send me the club!

[@HeffHeff-cx8gf]

5:59

[@lilvfr400boy]

Looks like if wish made a copy of the titleist driver 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@any1younger]

SRIXON make the best irons (better than mizuno) but the worst woods……

[@clayearth8287]

Sounded like the Ping drivers. I dont care for it.

[@laurencedaubney9918]

Couldn’t live with the sound

[@bamit1515]

Sounds horrible! Ping G425 like sound 🤮🤮

[@robscherer]

Looks incredible, sounds meh. #subjective

[@lavrentievv]

Big step backwards. As predicted: a heavy top makes CG higher, making it a high spin driver, at the same MOI. I doubt tour pros will put this in their bag.

[@september7917pm]

These are poor numbers compared to what you normally get with similar club head speed…can’t imagine many people will be looking at the srixon driver…even Kopeka took it out of the bag and put his Taylormade back in the bag

[@spawn7144]

Does it sound like a titliest??

[@JD-767]

I wouldn’t be counting on Srixon to be market leading in technological trends. Their drivers have always been and always will be okay or meh. Never going to be market leaders in the driver department.

[@scottschairer110]

Thanks Nostradomus

[@JD-767]

@@scottschairer110 just stating the facts. It’s actually very obvious. Taylormade and Callaway call the shots with driver tech, the others are followers.

[@bobbyjohnson9799]

L A F A

[@markpogson3799]

Listened to the first two swings and immediately stopped watching. The sound is atrocious. I understand the clubs may be awesome, but couldn't live with that sonic vomit, lol.

[@cameronloveless1751]

Reminded me of Ping G425. 😱

[@JasonSmith-gy2mr]

Im hitting the ZX7. Mine doesn’t sound anything like that. It has a very solid feel and solid sounding contact.

[@Your_Mailman_Grows_7121]

That's a silly statement 😆 2 swings on YT video and its ruled out. Man, I don't miss clubfitting 😂 🤣

[@JasonSmith-gy2mr]

@@Your_Mailman_Grows_7121 his reviews usually sound terrible. Even irons. I think it’s the acoustics of the bay he tests in.

[@cameronloveless1751]

@@JasonSmith-gy2mr the new Mk2 version? To be fair, I thought the 5 sounded slightly worse than the 7. But, I’m not sure how much of this is due to no carbon, as previous models didn’t sound great either IMO