Srixon Z565 Driver Review
Srixon Z565: Higher launch, more forgiveness, slight draw bias
Long known for its advanced golf ball
technology, Srixon has “created a ripple effect” in
delivering its most advanced
innovation for its new Z565 and Z765 line of drivers.
The key innovations are:
- New Power Wave Sole:
Advanced multi-step design allows the lower face to
flex, which enhances COR especially on low impact
hits
- New Stretch Flex Cup Face:
Face has been extended farther around the crown
and sole to create a larger sweet spot
- New Lightweight Crown:
About 4 grams of weight have been removed from
the crown and repositioned to enhance clubhead
MOI
and lower the center of gravity
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| The New
Power Wave Sole
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What does this all mean? The recently tested
Z565 model delivers all that is promised. First off
the
looks and feel are top notch in a throwback sort of
way. A simple black gloss finish with no alignment
aides or gimmicky graphics creates a beautiful
traditional looking club with no distractions. Even
the new power wave sole is understated with a
simple Z565 silver graphic. All and all the looks are
a real confidence builder in a tour players stick
package.
One of the most important characteristics of any
driver is the sound of the ball compressing against
the club face. For the Z565, the sound is solid yet
muted, again highlighting the understated qualities
of
this high performing club. This perfectly created
sound easily translates into a very solid feel. If you
hit any driver in the sweet spot the feel will be solid
but the true litmus test comes in off center hits.
With
the Z565 off center hits still provide solid feedback
and, more importantly, minimal loss in distance, ball
flight and dispersion.
Designed with a draw bias, the Z565 delivers
consistent results particularly in windy conditions.
The flight was a little lower than I expected but the
run out was forever leading to a total distance
increase over by old gamer. Fine tuning the loft and
adjustable weight cartridges on the sole will produce
the desired flight and curvature.
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| Simple, traditional
black gloss finish
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The stock shaft is the Miyazaki Kaula MIZU 5.
Miyazaki is Srixon’s in house shaft manufacturer,
previously known for producing high performance
after market shafts. The Kaula shaft is designed to
increase distance with a lighter weight profile as the
S flex weighs in at 57 grams. Despite the light
weight, the multi-material construction is designed
to
provide the “optimal combination of stability and
bending behavior, which optimizes distance and
control.” With four different profiles and 32 total
options, the Miyazaki Kaula series of shafts is
created for golfers of all swing speeds and tempos.
Driver technology is ever changing and the
Srixon Z565 is superior alternative for golfers of all
abilities looking for a high performance game
improvement driver. Loaded with enhanced
technologies in a simply designed package, the Z565
will enable you to split the fairway as you pound it
past your playing partner. The Z565 retails for $449
and comes with a stylish, soft to the feel, head
cover.