Srixon’s ZX Mk II line of drivers, launched earlier this year, are engineered to deliver a purer transfer of power into the golf ball at impact, while instantaneously maximizing ball speed and distance on every strike.
Of the lineup’s three models – the ZX5 Mk II, ZX7 Mk II and ZX5 LS Mk II – Srixon’s first low-spin LS model ranges from four to nine yards longer than its competitive rivals based on independent robotic testing run by Golf Labs. The ZX5 LS Mk II uses a forward-placed sole weight to reduce long-game spin, which is designed specifically for players with aggressive swing speeds.
Robot test results average the distances of 30 shots in five separate impact points using TrackMan and 10.5-degree drivers. Identical swings targeted 101-mph head speed, and each driver used stock components in its baseline settings. Golf Labs conducted testing outdoors, using Z-STAR XV golf balls.
“When we first started talking about the ZX5 LS Mk II, we knew we wanted our focus to be on ball speed and creating a ‘tour-driven’ driver model, as most of our tour staff is looking for the lowest spin possible to gain more distance based on their ball flights,” said Jeff Brunski, vice president of research and development at Srixon. “The Golf Labs results are a testament to all the testing and analysis we put into this driver and cements what we already knew, in that Srixon belongs in the same conversation as our biggest competitors.”
The ZX Mk II line, featuring a large footprint and flattened shape, incorporates a strong Rebound Frame design and Dual Flex Zones along with an adjustable hosel sleeve for dialing face angle and loft. All three models retail for $499.99.
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