Equipment

Srixon unveils all-new ZXi woods featuring i-Flex technology

Published

1 year ago

Jan 13, 2025

Today, Srixon announced the launch of their all-new ZXi woods, which features the company’s exclusive i-Flex technology.

At the heart of the new ZXi woods lineup is Srixon’s exclusive i-FLEX technology – a completely redesigned face thickness pattern that optimizes energy transfer from the club face to the ball, designed to result in maximum efficiency and enhanced ball speed.

ZXi driver

To achieve the flexibility and ball speed goals set for certain ZXi drivers, Srixon engineers utilized an all-new titanium, Ti72S. The material is not only stronger and lighter but also extra durable. The thin face center, supported by thickened areas on the heel and toe, forms the unique shape of i-FLEX, creating optimal performance on every swing.

ZXi driver

“With i-FLEX technology inserted into the ZXi Woods, we were able to unlock an extra level of performance we’ve never had before. The flexibility of these clubs enables a more efficient transfer of energy, which in turn, generates more power at impact. With every swing, golfers will be able to feel the added strength and responsiveness of these new Woods and see their shots go farther.” – Jeff Brunski, Vice President of Research and Development at Srixon

ZXi driver

Drivers

The ZXi driver lineup is made up of three distinct models:

The ZXi driver is designed to combine excellent ball speed and high MOI to provide players with consistent drives, forgiveness, and relatively low spin.

ZXi driver

On the other hand, the ZXi LS driver features a low spin profile, making it an excellent choice for players with aggressive swings who seek lower ball flights and added distance.

ZXi LS driver

Lastly, Srixon is introducing a completely new offering in the ZXi Max driver. This new model is the brand’s highest MOI Driver to date, offering an easy swing feel and maximum forgiveness.

ZXi Max driver

A standout feature of the new ZXi drivers is their advanced adjustability options. With various weight port locations, players can effortlessly adjust the flight path or spin, allowing for greater control and precision on the course. Additionally, an all-new 1.5-degree hosel sleeve offers 12 different positions to fine-tune loft, lie, and face angle.

In addition to the upgrades made in face flex and energy transfer, ZXi drivers feature a brand-new visible Laser Face Milling pattern. This was added to the surface to help stabilize spin and add forgiveness in wet conditions for consistent performance.

Fairway Woods and Hybrids

In certain ZXi fairway woods, a strong, lightweight carbon crown positions mass low and maximizes COR, while the stepped crown design lowers the CG, resulting in higher, longer shots. Additionally, both the ZXi fairway woods and ZXi hybrids boast progressive new footprints, improving sole shape and increasing overall forgiveness.

Also noteworthy: For the first time ever, Srixon’s fairway woods and hybrids feature new adjustability options.

“Having full adjustability options available in our Fairways and Hybrids has been a long time coming. Now, players have every option available to make their ZXi Woods truly their own based on how they like to play and what ball flight they prefer to see.” – Jeff Brunski, Vice President of Research and Development at Srixon

Additional Features & Benefits

Rebound Frame: Amplifying energy transfer at impact through its unique two-zone system, Rebound Frame maximizes flex across the face to increase power, ball speed, and distance.

Star Frame Crown (Drivers): Complex latticework creates the structural integrity necessary to support an ultralight, remarkably thin titanium crown, allowing discretionary mass to be set where it best suits each ZXi Driver’s ideal launch and spin characteristics.

Refined Tour Shaping: Progressive new footprints for ZXi Fairway Woods feature leading edge shape changes and an improved sole shape for increased forgiveness. Meanwhile, ZXi Hybrids feature a larger head size and volume, while the toe and back sides are also slightly larger than the previous generation to add forgiveness and inspire more confidence at address.

Price & Availability

ZXi, ZXi LS, ZXi MAX Drivers: $549.99

ZXi Fairway Woods: $329.99

ZXi Hybrids: $279.99

At Retail: January 24, 2025

Equipment

Slab city on the Korn Ferry Tour — Lead Tape Report

Published

20 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

This week, we have our Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, on the ground at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, for the 14th event of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season. With that, we see some great things in the Lead Tape Report as we roll into Amarillo.

Joel Thelen

Monday Qualifier, Joel Thelen is in the field this week. He has played on the Korn Ferry Tour for a full season in 2023, and he is back in action this week. A couple of clubs caught my eye this week in his bag.

First off: His trusted Titleist 816 H2 hybrid. This club came out in October of 2015, and it still remains strong in the bag. Also, take a look at this Odyssey White Hot OG 7, putting a capital S in the 7S model. This custom neck has some impressive lean for an arm-lock-style putter. The bottom of the putter is covered in tape for optimal weighting.

Mitchell Meissner

Taking a look at Mitchell Meissner’s bag this week, we have some great lead tape coverage. Top to bottom working from fairway metals, irons, and wedges. We can see on the short irons and wedges that there is tape at the base of the grip, adding a little counterbalance. Along with that, some tape on the short irons and wedges as well. Moving to his putter, he rolls the Odyssey 7 Bird putter. Meissner putts left-handed and strikes the ball right-handed.

Whats in the Bag

Bud Cauley WITB 2026 (June)

Published

20 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist GTS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 70 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 80 TX

Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist 620 MB (4-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 8 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K*)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putters: Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron GOLO 6.3 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

See more in-hand photos of Bud Cauley’s clubs here.

Equipment

Name every set of irons you’ve owned – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

20 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has offered up a prompt for the true sickos, inviting fellow forum members to share every set of irons they’ve ever owned. As to be expected, this is a lengthy forum topic.

@Lamosteve began:

Can you name every set of irons you’ve owned? Here’s mine

Spalding Dots
Spalding Eclipse
Ram Lazer FX
Lynx Parallax
Mizuno EZ Comp
Ben Hogans
Cleveland CG Red
Taylor Made R9s
PING i20
PING iE1
Taylor Made M6

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own collections. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

macedan: “Started with a hand-me-down Golden Bear set from my brother when I was in high school, never really played more than once a year or got into the game until about summer of 2017. First purchased a set of Cleveland CG4’s (I actually really miss this set sometimes, soft & not terribly large for a GI iron), moved into Nike Vapor Fly’s by the end of the year. Those lasted until spring of 18 when I decided I wanted new, so I traded them in for TM Rbladez. Honestly, although I liked the Rbladez, poor decision on my part, I think this was really about the only time so far that after a week or two I was kicking myself for not staying with what I had. Rbladez stayed with me until late last summer when I switched to P790’s and (knock on wood) I am hoping this will be my longest lasting set.”
JimmyC59: “MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Triple Crown. Palmer The Standard. Still play these.”
jgrzask: “Tommy Armour 845u
Mizuno MP-32
Mizuno MP-33 (2 sets)
Bridgestone J33cb – still own
Srixon i-302 (2 sets) – still own
Tourstage X-Blades – still own
Mizuno Hot Metal – still own
Nike Forged Blades – still own
Titleist 714 AP1 – still own
Cobra Forged SS – still own”

Entire Thread: “Name every set of irons you’ve owned.”