Srixon ZXi Max
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Why We Like It
- This new shape for the Srixon line offers moderate-swing-speed players the most forgiving driver in company history.
- The ZXi Max produces a higher launch with a slight draw.
- A 14-gram weight in the deep-center perimeter enhances stability on off-center hits.
- The face’s variable-thickness pattern uses a thinner (not thicker) middle section surrounded by thicker heel and toe sections to maximize ball speed across a wider area.
- This unique pattern required the development of a new titanium alloy that is stronger, lighter and more flexible.
- The crown and sole’s alternating rigid and flexible regions provide a power boost.
- The lightweight and thin titanium crown uses a lattice pattern of thicker, supporting bands that allow much of the crown to be thinner than a credit card.
- The face’s laser milling pattern stabilizes spin and adds an element of forgiveness in wet conditions.
- Top 5 in Forgiveness, middle-handicaps
- MOI rating: High
- 9, 10.5, 12 degrees (with a 12-way adjustable hosel)
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Hot List panelists observed explosive ball speed from a very hot face, producing high-launching drives with long carry and strong roll. Strikes felt consistently powerful—mis-hits often cleaned up—and the club’s weight distribution made it easy and reliable to use. Dispersion tended toward wider lateral spread but forgiveness preserved distance. Impact is loud and attention-grabbing (popcorn/sonic‑boom), and one tester disliked the matte finish.
Hot List panelists observed explosive ball speed and a high-launching flight that delivered long carry and controlled roll. Testers praised consistent dispersion, strong forgiveness on mis-hits, a powerful yet soft feel, and balanced weight distribution for easy swings. Several noted an attention-grabbing, booming impact sound—some called it high-pitched and loud.
Hot List testers noted a hot face and strong ball speed that delivered excellent distance, particularly on center strikes. Strikes were consistently solid, producing reliable launch and surprisingly straight flight for many golfers. The club’s distinctive “popcorn” metallic sound made it fun to hit. One caveat: forgiveness leaned toward distance rather than left‑to‑right dispersion, so misses could spread more. Overall, it would noticeably boost off‑the‑tee performance.
Range Results
We tracked 20,000 shots through player testing and then had them analyzed by our team of scientists. These graphics reflect the relative performance our players saw for each club in the category.
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