TAYLORMADE SIM2 DRIVER VS SRIXON ZX5 DRIVER

[@yakkajoe1983]

In Australia the srixon driver is $570 compared to the sim2 at $899 makes the srixon look a lot better choice.

[@steve827]

Yup and buy a Ventus for the srixon and come in around a similar price point and Srixon will slaughter the taylormade ... hell it’s better anyways without the ventus, Taylormade made no improvement over Sim they actually downgraded IMO

[@josiahjones9521]

Great review. I love the muted sound of the SIM.

[@patelr2]

my dad and I just spent two hours testing the Srixon ZX5 and the TM Sim 2, and we both agreed the winner was Srixon ZX5. Just spend a half hour with each and you'll know why. ZX5 just feels crisper upon contact, and can definitely vouch for the grouping and consistency with ball lie with the ZX5.

[@Dan_BCtoAZ]

Tested eight drivers with different shafts over the past couple days, Srixon ZX5 now in the bag, did not expect that but really happy. 15 yards longer than anything else for my swing.

[@keithwalker1780]

Great comparison review. If I had to choose between the two based on your thoughts and numbers I'm going with the Srixon ZX5. I'm more of a traditionalist and the Taylormade has a little bit to much going on with the blue and white and carbon. I love the way the Srixon looks behind the ball and even with the shorter shaft it was still longer than the sim. But If i go with a new driver this year it's probably going to be the Srixon ZX7 driver. I think it's one of the best if not the best driver that has come out this year.

[@kyleericson7773]

Personally I prefer the look and sound of the Srixon (although I don’t play either one). Surprised it’s not cheaper like the corresponding Cleveland products (their sister company). I’ve never understood why even Srixon’s tour pro’s play their irons but never their drivers & fairway woods (I usually attend a couple of tour events here in the states and always like to notice what brands are hiding underneath those headcovers). Great review as always, but please remember to mention what shafts are in the clubs being tested.

[@bajabirdies9508]

Mike always love your reviews, these were closer than I thought.......but would the ZX7 be the more accurate driver vs SIM? Or the SIM Max vs ZX5 conversely? Thoughts?

[@jimsmith1125]

Totally agree, this is not the right match up at all

[@EZpar4me]

I think SIM stands for Slightly Improved Marketing 🤣

[@okimike5963]

I’ll be giving the ZX5&7 a test. Srixon offers some great shaft upgrade options at good savings too.

[@user-jc9ne5qe1q]

Definitely think the point of this is everyone needs to give srixon a chance, great comparison.

[@wnfakind9197]

I bought the Srixon ZX7 and a Callaway Epic Speed lol

[@tinhatrancher904]

@@wnfakind9197 do you like the ZX 7 over the ZX5? Was considering either of these used from 2nd swing or a Taylormade M2. I hit the M2 well. Cheers

[@wnfakind9197]

@@tinhatrancher904 if you’re a decent ball striker the ZX7 if you need forgiveness and don’t mind more of an elongated driver ZX5 I personally could use the forgiveness but won’t sacrifice the looks of my driver so ZX7 is my choice

[@wnfakind9197]

@@tinhatrancher904 but if you want an unreal value PXG drivers are good and insanely good price

[@tinhatrancher904]

@@wnfakind9197 Yes looks at address are important. I'm a decent ball striker. Currently use a 1991 Taylormade Ti bubble 2 and hit it well. Though it's small, it looks great at address. I'd probably go for the zx7 then on looks alone. Thank you

[@Hillvillager17]

Srixon = Most underrated brand out there

[@PincheSquidly]

I absolutely fell in love with their zx5 irons. They are marvelous

[@thomassullivan1207]

@@PincheSquidly Same here. Have 2 rounds into them and love them, although they're stronger lofted than my previous irons so still figuring that part out. They feel great though.

[@PincheSquidly]

@@thomassullivan1207 I noticed that as well. Even with the stronger loft compared to my cobras, I carried 15-25yds further with the zx5’s. They felt great, I was impressed.

[@chrissellings]

I'm confused. Every YT reviewer reviews fairly low lofted Sim2 drivers. Finchy hated the Sim2 but he had it set to 7 degrees i believe. Big Al did the same. I see Michael that you left it set to standard loft. Yet DJ, Tiger, Rory all gaming the Sim2 with higher lofts and lower flight/spin shafts. I've gone that way too. So why if a driver is designed to be used that way, why do most reviewers insist on testing the package with virtually no loft?

[@joseenriques5791]

SPIN makes the difference in each player. Lower the loft = take off spin. Higher the loft, more spin, so at the end, depends on each golf swing.

[@PaulCornish]

I'd go Srixon just because I prefer the road less traveled :) Something I find interesting is that when a club beats the Sim2 you say there isn't much in it, when the Sim2 edges out another club by a couple of yards carry or consistency, it's "the obvious choice". Methinks you are in love with the Sim2... Not a criticism though, still love your videos.

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[@callanbentlee3357]

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[@tightlinesbassfishing]

Mike - to take out the variables of length, would you consider doing like for like in length to get better side by side comparison. Also if you could mention the exact shafts being used

[@garyporteous7338]

Srixon looks more consistent with its spin the TM seems to have quite a wide range despite the averages being close

[@midlifebiker7424]

Have both the SIM 2 and Z785 drivers. Srixon is in the bag. Only criticism is some small carbon chipping on top edge of face. Dotted some super glue to stop it getting worse...

[@roberthudson3571]

Interesting video. I intend getting fitted for a new driver when it’s allowed. As a mid handicap golfer, I was thinking sim 2, cobra rad or ping g425. Haven’t really considered the Srixon. Got me thinking now. Ha ha.

[@BIG-GRIZZLY-GAMING]

I'm running the g425 irons with the srixon zx5 myself. Love the zx5 as a first year golfer who isn't that great with form or handicap, that srixon just cranks the ball. Can only imagine what it will do once I know what I'm doing

[@MK355]

Got a zx7 driver on the way, it’s significantly cheaper then the competition in Aus and fit me really well! Great video

[@chadblackwood579]

Do you get the stock shaft or fitted into something else?

[@MK355]

@@chadblackwood579 in the fitting the best result was from the stock hzrdus for me

[@ariesnc6320]

@@MK355 Did you play a previous Srixon driver ? I currently have the Z785 driver and it’s great but thinking about going ZX7 next golf season

[@MK355]

@@ariesnc6320 no I didn’t have a srixon previously , I switched from a cobra f9. Quite a different feel but enjoying it so far.

[@wnfakind9197]

Shouldn’t it be the ZX7 vs sim and ZX5 vs sim max ? :/

[@jimsmith1125]

100%

[@malcolmfawcett8012]

Totally

[@williambryngnas840]

Yes

[@michaelcurtis4302]

Wow, just tested the ZX5 &7. I’ve gone to the 5 after using a Mavrik driver for the past year. Great distance, feel, sound and forgiveness. Have also gone into a blended set of ZX4, 5 & 7 irons. For the price point, they are just as good as the major brands, if not better. An underrated brand which is definitely worth a try.

[@BayouHotBoy1]

I also changed from the Maverik to the ZX5. Love the sound and feel of the ZX5. What was/is your shaft choice?

[@michaelcurtis4302]

@@BayouHotBoy1 the Nippon modus 120’s in the irons and the HZRDUS black shafts in driver and 5 wood. Have also gone into the Zip Core wedges with 52,56, 60 for gapping. Absolutely loving them.

[@SpencyP92]

Got a set of Srizon ZX today. Driver, 3 wood and hybrid! Golf town had a 50% off promotion for them all this weekend so I got them all haha

[@stephencollomosse906]

I have an older srixon driver, the tinnier it sounds the better I've hit it. Not much to choose between these two, and when you throw in the other big brand 2021 drivers, there doesn't seem to be much to choose between them. Really want to try the new ping one though..

[@wayneatplay]

Srixon Costs less than TM here in Australia.....i've hit TM Sim2 Max & it's very good, but very expensive. Looking forward to hitting the Srixon ZX7.

[@nigelfrancis6350]

I am a huge Srixon fan and that is the best test of the driver I have seen so far. I'm not a fan of the looks of the Sim2 and would prefer the look of the Srixon. If my driver fit for the Srixon 5 or 7 doesn't go too well , I would then consider the Mizuno.

[@brianmcallister7127]

Used to game the SIM driver, now use the ZX7 - feels and sounds much better, and gained average 7 yards carry.

[@keithwalker1780]

A lot of people don't realize how long these new Srixon ZX drivers are because Srixon puts money into their R+D and into making top quality equipment instead of the tour players bank accounts and advertising.

[@chadblackwood579]

Do you have the stock shaft or did you get fitted for something else ?

[@brianmcallister7127]

@@chadblackwood579 I swapped the tensei orange pro shaft over from the SIM and added 4 grams to the zx7 to match the SIM head weight at 200 grams

[@MrAki1960]

Like the look of both clubs... I don't think I could seperrate one from the other without trying them. Two great looking drivers.

[@tonyc1437]

Great review thanks, I just purchased the Srixon ZX5 did my humble testing over the weekend. No doubts for me...

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Great to hear!

[@CR-wf7po]

Again - Just shows - There really no such thing as a "bad driver" these days....Take your pick from anyone of about 8/10 out there..... I really do think in a blind test most people would find very little between them....it generally comes down to looks, brand affinity and maybe price but overall there isn't any "bad" ones out there in 2021.

[@MsGman598]

Getting the correct shaft is key and then which head you prefer the look, sound and feel of.

[@emerysnap]

Honma?

[@JC-gf2eo]

Epic gladiator intro music😂👍💯

[@ewheel1629]

The srixon is the better driver for me but the problem is trade in value when you upgrade to the newest models....something like 175 dollars for the sim and 40 dollars for the srixon it’s hard to spend that amount of money on the less popular driver when the more popular models dictate your trade in value....so you lose when you buy and trade.

[@davead6578]

I like the Sim’ sound - however- the typical number of times during a game you would hear it is only around 15 (assuming three par 3’s). For the price, spin consistency, and grouping, I would take the Srixon.

[@wolfyand1]

Video got a like 10 seconds in for the epic intro music.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

😃

[@jcgolf159]

Agreed. I was going to comment on that too :-)

[@goamber2162]

Srixon retails $200 cheaper than Sim2 in Australia

[@GolfAfter50]

I pulled the trigger on the Srixon zx7 irons (straight money this year from Srixon in the irons) but I feel if Srixon could have dropped their price a bit, I think they could have pulled in a lot more new driver buyers -- if both basically the same price (+/- 50), I'd see which one matches my shot shape the most and go with that -- most likely the SIM -- but I'd love to see the zx7 against the SIM instead.

[@aaronjohnston9285]

It's weird that they are the same price in the UK when here in Australia the Sim2 is $870 and the ZX is $670. But I've seen the ZX for sale as low as $500. At that price point I'd 100% go the Srixon.

[@KWCabs]

Can't quite understand seeing this always compared as a price point difference or a value... in the US they both retail at 529 (zx7, zx5 499) it seems so should really just be a matter of which performs better for YOU

[@if829]

Taylormade marketing wins again, is my conclusion

[@justinwang7582]

My kid just got his driver fitted yesterday. The finalists were rouge max and srixon zx5. The numbers were neck to neck but srixon was $250 cheaper. It was a no brainer.

[@serenityinsilence]

I bought a Srixon hybrid recently and I love it. Might have to give the zx5 a try here soon. I’ve been playing a Srixon z star ball for some time now too. I might have to go full Srixon bag 😂

[@stuartjames1971]

Tough one to call. Taylormade more popular make but great effort from Srixon. ⛳️😃👍🏻

[@petter284]

Thanks for all great reviews. Have you done one yet for Callaway Epic FWs? Couldn't find it. Just Callaway epic vs Cobra.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Yes, check out my Callaway 2021 Review playlist 👍

[@petter284]

@@MichaelNewtonGolf I can see two videos there 😊 But both are driver reviews, can't find the FW videos. (Watching outside UK)

[@robmatthews4680]

Lifting that front heal to get a better turn on the backswing?

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Yes, gained 2mph clubhead speed doing so

[@hbyrdut]

It would be nice if the srixon was more adjustable. Why not the zx7?

[@CanadianBiPolarBear]

Best thing i did was trading my sim driver an sim max 3wood a mizzuno mb sel 3 iron an 4iron i used b4 getting fit for zx7irons for a zx7 driver and zx 3wood an zx5wood...sure i lost some distance an ball speed but i doubled my fairways hit per round

[@norville79]

For me you can not over look the srixon having been a top 3 manufacturer gamer they have defo made me think again there drivers and fairways are top draw n would defo recommend people to get a fitting against there current clubs 100% 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mikebarker9910]

Interesting review as usual, the shorter shaft length on the Srixon would attract me ...... also interested that the dispersion and carry seemed to favour the Srixon. I’ve never had either of them as drivers but would certainly give the Srixon a go. As you’re 6’ 5”, did you notice much difference in shaft length?

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Slightly

[@danielfrancoeur8345]

definitly not the same price in Canada. 699$ vs 649$

[@mrwoo33]

Think srixon wins for me. They have really stepped up to the mark with both irons and woods. If they were £50 cheaper, I think they would fly off the shelf. Taylormade is a bit to bling and I've never been a twist face fan even though I still game an m4 myself 😂

[@LarsThingholm]

Tried the ZX5 today with a Miyazaki shaft I have never heard of. Boy did it feel good, look good and was very easy to hit..

[@tinhatrancher904]

Imagine putting a Ventus Red or Tensei shaft on it...

[@whenmullet2674]

Going back to your reviews of the M 2 you were hitting around 275/295, is the SIM 2 that much better or has your swing gotten better?

[@andrewdesrosiers5658]

It’s gotten be the swing.

[@bazzamartin5304]

I think if the Srixon was a bit cheaper then it would be more attractive offer

[@davidpoulsen1257]

Just put the ZX5 in the bag - hard to beat especially at $540. AUD.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Awesome!

[@mattymitch3273]

Why not compare the ZX7 to the SIM2? The ZX5 would be a better comparator to the SIM2 Max.

[@markbrookes6915]

Callaway sub zero triple diamond 🔥🔥 Hit the srixon was extremely good nice shape ok distance ,pears for pears

[@hansidelk6604]

haha, funny start of the video!! great!!

[@FullContactDrummer]

Where I live the Srixon is only $50 cheaper than the Taylormade.

[@kenmosimann35]

I like the look of the Srixon better.

[@georgejuniorwalton9355]

Both seem fade bias, that being left to right?

[@matts.689]

Getting a SIM2

[@simonsez39]

Srixon is the winner, obviously 😁⛳

[@jasonlewis6914]

I just tested the srixon and sim. I couldn't believe how awesome the srixon was my swing and ball speed was faster than the new sim

[@davidchipman7612]

srixon for me

[@firstnamelastname6038]

Test against the new tour edge driver only £399💪!

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Waiting for it to arrive 👍

[@krisdale5472]

Srixon is for real.

[@jcgolf159]

SIM2 for the overall win. My slices are gunna sound real nice~

[@Hongrockcity]

I Like It Srixon!

[@thomasking3359]

Sim2

[@Ghost-Of-Kyiv-]

Srixon even over the stealth

[@johncooper4209]

Srixon has to be tested if you are looking for a new driver.

[@73henny]

At some point people will realise all drivers are now the same.

[@josiahjones9521]

Pretty much. Comes down to look, feel and sound. They all perform pretty damn close.

[@simondent2996]

Wilson .......

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

😂

[@ww-oo7ic]

I think the only thing Srixon is missing on is the price. Clearly they have a product that at worse keeps up with the big boys and in many cases is better. BUT, mentally I wouldn't be able to pay the same for their driver as I would for say Callaway. and that's not a marketing thing it's reputation and a history of results. I'm sure the KIA K900 is a great car but if they priced it the same as a S550 there's just no way I buy the KIA.

[@georgejuniorwalton9355]

Can Taylor Made make a draw bias driver? The future for them possibly 2022. Ahhhh......

[@davidmayo3368]

The TXG guys just tested one. Search YT for Slice Killers.

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

They have one

[@zacarich]

Sim2 is flat out junk. Don't waste your money. So many returns already. Tons of cracking problems

[@frankielambardo9268]

The look of the SIM will be dated in 2 years and look ridiculous.

[@jimsmith1125]

These aren't the comparable drivers, should be X7 versus Sim 2