Srixon ZX5 Mk II and ZX7 Mk II Driver Review
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The Srixon ZX5 Mk II and ZX7 Mk II drivers make improvements on the excellent previous models – and there’s a new low-spin Srixon ZX5 LS Mk II added into the mix.
Although Srixon don’t compete with the likes of Callaway, TaylorMade, and Ping in terms of market share, the Srixon ZX5 and ZX7 performed well against the best drivers from bigger brands and were used to great success out on tour by Shane Lowry, Ryan Fox and many others.
For 2023, Srixon are replacing the ZX5 and ZX7 – as well as the matching fairway woods and hybrids – with the new ZX MK II range.
“With ZX Mk II, we’ve built upon the foundation of success with the previous generation,” says Jeff Brunski, Srixon’s Vice President of Research and Development.
“Rebound Frame is a unique ball speed system that delivers a pure transfer of energy into the golf ball at impact. The result is an entire driver head that works in unison to deliver an unprecedented rebound effect that delivers maximum ball speed and ultimately, more distance.”
That “Rebound Frame” features two flex zones that work harmoniously to generate enhanced ball speeds and distance.
Zone 1 is the driver face itself, which deforms inwardly at impact. While Zone 2 is a ring of flexibility, offset from the face, which deforms outwardly.
These two zones quickly snap back to shape during impact, creating a powerful energy transfer that boosts ball speeds.
The new design also features a variable thickness face pattern that is 0.25mm thinner at its center and 0.4mm thicker at the perimeter than the previous generation. This creates a 10% larger high COR area (aka sweetspot) than the previous models and means ball speeds remain higher on off-center hits.
Srixon ZX Mk II: Key Technology
Rebound Frame: Rebound Frame’s Dual Flex Zones focus more energy into the golf ball at impact, creating a purer energy transfer that increases ball speed and distance on every strike.
Star Frame Crown: A complex series of ridges and latticework provides the structural integrity necessary to feature a remarkably thin titanium crown and to place discretionary mass where it best suits each ZX Mk II Driver’s ideal launch and spin characteristics.
Variable Thickness Face: An intricate variable thickness pattern expands the high COR area across the entire driver face. These unique ridges enhance high COR from heel to toe by improving how energy reflects into the ball on off-center shots.
Srixon ZX Mk II Drivers: The three models
The Srixon ZX5 Mk II Driver is designed to offer total confidence, with a larger footprint, flattened shape, and a rear weight placed low and deep for drives that launch high and straight. Expect to see the Srixon ZX5 Mk II competing with the most forgiving golf drivers on the market.
The Srixon ZX7 Mk II Driver is designed to deliver total control and workability off the tee.
As a new addition this generation, Srixon have added a third model, the ZX5 LS Mk II Driver. It features a forward-placed, adjustable 8g weight that keeps spin low for players seeking to maximize distance above all else. It’s US-only at launch, although it may make its way to Europe at a later date. The Srixon ZX5 LS Mk II will line up against the best low-spin drivers.
Video: How do the Srixon ZX5, and ZX7 compare to other leading drivers?
Verdict: Srixon ZX 5 MK II driver
In the hands of our test pro, eight yards of carry distance separated the ZX5 and our very longest forgiving drivers. Its dispersion numbers didn’t tear up any trees either. 2024 marks the ZX5’s second year in the market which means no matter how good it is I find it incredibly hard to recommend ahead of some of the very newest designs to hit the market.
All in it looks lovely, sounds great and there’s a touch of high launch draw bias built-in, which will suit a ton of reasonable club golfers. In tough economic times £499 for a Srixon driver is tough to justify, especially knowing there are other models out there like the Cobra Darkspeed X available for less.
Data comparison: How does the Srixon ZX5 MK II driver compare to competitor models?
We put the ZX5 MK II in the hands of TG Test Pro Neil Wain at Keele Golf Centre. Our test data below shows how the best forgiving drivers of 2024 compare in numbers.
| Driver | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Backspin | Height | Descent Angle | Carry Distance | Shot Area |
| Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (Ventus Blue S) | 161 MPH | 11.9º | 2246 RPM | 34 YDS | 38.6º | 275 YDS (1) | 406.8 SQYDS |
| Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (Tensei S) | 161.5 MPH | 11.4º | 2212 RPM | 32 YDS | 37.9º | 272 YDS (T2) | 210.6 SQ YDS (1) |
| Cleveland Launcher XL 2 | 162.6 MPH | 9.3º | 2033 RPM | 25 YDS | 31.4º | 272 YDS (T2) | 384 SQ YDS |
| Ping G430 Max | 162.8 MPH | 10.2º | 2397 RPM | 31 YDS | 37.4º | 271 YDS | 509 SQ YDS |
| Titleist TSR 2 (10º Tensei Blue S) | 161.1 MPH | 10.3º | 2266 RPM | 29 YDS | 35.7º | 271 YDS | 792.3 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi10 Max (8.5º Diamana X) | 162.4 MPH | 9.6º | 2201 RPM | 27 YDS | 34º | 270 YDS | 337.5 SQ YDS (2) |
| Ping G430 Max 10K (9º) | 163.1 MPH | 9º | 1993 RPM | 23 YDS | 30.1º | 270 YDS | 542.4 SQ YDS |
| Cobra Darkspeed X (Front Weight) | 161.6 MPH | 9.7º | 2161 RPM | 27 YDS | 33.7º | 270 YDS | 667.5 SQ YDS |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 161.2 MPH | 11º | 2556 RPM | 34 YDS | 34º | 268 YDS | 506 SQ YDS |
| Cobra Darkspeed X (Back Weight) | 161 MPH | 9.9º | 2375 RPM | 29 YDS | 36.2º | 268 YDS | 370.8 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi10 | 159.2 MPH | 10.6º | 2338 RPM | 30 YDS | 36.8º | 267 YDS | 385 SQ YDS |
| PXG 0311 XF GEN6 | 160 MPH | 9.9º | 2226 RPM | 27 YDS | 34.5º | 267 YDS | 564.2 SQ YDS |
| PXG 0211 | 160.6 MPH | 9.9º | 2185 RPM | 27 YDS | 34.2º | 267 YDS | 953.7 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi10 Max (8.5º Tensei S) | 161.9 MPH | 8.6º | 2215 RPM | 24 YDS | 31.7º | 266 YDS | 630.5 SQ YDS |
| Wilson DynaPWR Ti | 161 MPH | 10.7º | 2532 RPM | 32 YDS | 39.1º | 266 YDS | 1001.3 SQ YDS |
| Cobra Darkspeed Max (Mid Launch Shaft) | 159.4 MPH | 11.5º | 2372 RPM | 33 YDS | 39.1º | 265 YDS | 342 SQ YDS (3) |
| Srixon ZX5 MK II | 158.2 MPH | 10.9º | 2300 RPM | 30 YDS | 37º | 264 YDS | 669.2 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi10 Max (Tensei S) | 161.2 MPH | 9.8º | 2823 RPM | 32 YDS | 39.5º | 263 YDS | 404 SQ YDS |
| Mizuno ST Z | 157.8 MPH | 9.6º | 1954 RPM | 23 YDS | 30.5º | 262 YDS | 750.5 SQ YDS |
| Mizuno ST X | 160 MPH | 8.6º | 1956 RPM | 26 YDS | 28.4º | 262 YDS | 609.6 SQ YDS |
| AVERAGE | 160.9 MPH | 10.1º | 2267 RPM | 28.8 YDS | 35.3º | 267.8 YDS | 551.8 SQ YDS |
*All lofts at 10.5º unless otherwise stated.
Verdict: Srixon ZX7 MK II
Srixon have really stepped up their driver game over recent years, so much so the 1st generation ZX family chalked up 18 driver wins across the globe. As lovely simple-looking players’ drivers go the ZX7 is right up there alongside the very best.
The numbers it produced aren’t ground-breaking but they are solid and it’s important to remember 2024 sees the driver enter its second year of life cycle, so alongside the very latest models it does feel a bit old hat.
At this price, with a more carbon fiber-rich chassis on offer from the Cobra Darkspeed X for less, you’ll need to be a serious Srixon fan to buy in.
Data comparison: How does the Srixon ZX7 MK II driver compare to competitor models?
We put the ZX7 MK II in the hands of TG Test Pro Neil Wain at Keele Golf Centre. Our test data below shows how the best low-spin drivers of 2024 compare in numbers.
| Driver | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Backspin | Height | Descent Angle | Carry Distance | Shot Area |
| Titleist TSR4 (10° – Tensei Blue) | 162.4 MPH | 10.8° | 1921 RPM | 28 YDS | 32.8° | 277 YDS (1) | 589 SQ YDS |
| Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke TD (Denali S – Back Weight) | 161.9 MPH | 11.2° | 2099 RPM | 31 YDS | 36.2° | 276 YDS (2) | 424.5 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi10 LS (Tensei Blue S) | 163.6 MPH | 10.7° | 2338 RPM | 32 YDS | 37.8° | 275 YDS (T3) | 1148.4 SQ YDS |
| Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke TD (Denali S – Front Weight) | 161.7 MPH | 10.2° | 1896 RPM | 25 YDS | 31.5° | 275 YDS (T3) | 553.8 SQ YDS |
| TaylorMade Qi10 LS (Diamana X) | 160.4 MPH | 12.5° | 2260 RPM | 36 YDS | 39.9° | 274 YDS | 179.2 SQ YDS(2) |
| Cobra Darkspeed LS (Lin-Q Blue) | 159.9 MPH | 11.8° | 2007 RPM | 31 YDS | 35.7° | 273 YDS | 1089 SQ YDS |
| PXG 0311 GEN6 (Aldila NV Green) | 161.1 MPH | 10.5° | 2240 RPM | 30 YDS | 36.9° | 271 YDS | 147.6 SQ YDS (1) |
| Titleist TSR3 (10° – Tensei Blue) | 162 MPH | 10.5° | 2435 RPM | 32 YDS | 38.2° | 271 YDS | 566.8 SQ YDS |
| Ping G430 LST | 161.4 MPH | 9.7° | 2301 RPM | 28 YDS | 35.1° | 270 YDS | 246.4 SQ YDS (3) |
| Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke TD (Ventus Blue – Back Weight) | 161.7 MPH | 9.9° | 2006 RPM | 26 YDS | 32° | 270 YDS | 800.8 SQ YDS |
| Srixon ZX7 MK II | 159.8 MPH | 11.4° | 2313 RPM | 32 YDS | 38.2° | 269 YDS | 1036.5 SQ YDS |
| Wilson DynaPWR Carbon | 158.5 MPH | 11.2° | 1828 RPM | 27 YDS | 32.9° | 269 YDS | 509.6 SQ YDS |
| Mizuno ST-G (9.5° – Back Weights) | 162 MPH | 9.1° | 2109 RPM | 24 YDS | 31.3° | 268 YDS | 442 SQ YDS |
| AVERAGE | 161.3 MPH | 10.7° | 2135 RPM | 29.4 YDS | 35.3° | 272 YDS | 595 SQ YDS |
*All lofts at 10.5° unless otherwise stated.
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Product Information
Srixon ZX5 Mk II Driver
RRP: £499 / $499
Lofts: 9.5° / 10.5°
Stock shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black Gen 4 / Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX shafts.
Adjustable hosel: Yes (+/- 1° of loft)
Srixon ZX5 LS Mk II Driver
RRP: £499 / $499
Lofts: 8.5° / 9.5° / 10.5°
Stock shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black Gen 4 / Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX shafts.
Adjustable hosel: Yes (+/- 1° of loft)
Srixon ZX7 Mk II Driver
RRP: £499 / $499
Lofts: 9.5° / 10.5°
Stock shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black Gen 4 / Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX shafts.
Adjustable hosel: Yes (+/- 1° of loft)
