Equipment
GolfWRX Launch Report: 2023 Srixon ZX5 Mk II, ZX7 Mk II irons, Z-Forged irons
What you need to know: PureFrame and MainFrame are the two most important terms in regards to the 2023 Srixon ZX Mk II family of irons. The players iron ZX7 Mk II features PureFrame: an 80-percent thicker portion of 1020 carbon steel forged behind the sweet spot in the body of the iron for soft-yet-solid-feeling impact. Z-Forged has PureFrame as well. The rest of the lineup features second-generation MainFrame technology — a variable thickness pattern of grooves, channels, and cavities carefully milled into the back of the clubface for maximum ball speed-boosting flex and greater forgiveness.
What’s new, key technology
MainFrame v2: Developed with an Automated Intelligence process, flex-maximizing variable thickness pattern of grooves, channels, and cavities carefully milled into the backside of ZX4, ZX5, and ZX Mk II Utility Iron faces for high ball speeds.
Not only does MainFrame boost COR, but it also repositions mass away from the face and into the toe and sole for a lower CG for easier launch, more consistency, and forgiveness.
PureFrame: Reducing unwanted vibrations at impact, PureFrame enhances feel in ZX7 Mk II irons. The 80-percent thicker portion of 1020 carbon steel is strategically placed behind each iron’s sweet spot.
Tour V.T. Sole: Proprietary sole widths, bounce angles, and notches in the heel and toe of the club aid clean contact from a variety of lies.
Progressive Grooves: Laser milling between each groove for enhanced friction. 3i-7i feature wide grooves. The 8i-AW have deeper, closer set grooves that cut through grass and debris to enhanced spin on approach shots.
Forged Multi-Piece Construction: ZX Mk II Utility is equipped with a forged SUP10 face for maximum face-flexing at impact. A forged 1020 carbon steel body offers softer feel thanks to vibration dampening.
Also notable: New for Mk II, every ZX Iron model now features the same topline thickness, so uniform combo sets are a possibility.
Additional product photos
Z-Forged
ZX7 Mk II
ZX5 Mk II
ZX Utility
What Srixon says
“The technologies driving the exceptional performance of the ZX Mk II Irons are really exciting to launch and get into golfer’s hands,” said Brian Schielke, General Manager of Srixon. “Longer distances, improved feel, more control, and greater consistency are seen throughout each new iron set, and they provide a seamless transition for building a combo set.”
“While we’ve improved these irons in so many ways over the first generation of ZX Irons, we’ve also kept the sleek looks, pure feel, and core DNA of Srixon Irons that golfers have come to expect,” Schielke said.
Price, specs, availability
Price
- ZX7 Mk II Irons ($1,199.99, 7-piece steel)
- ZX5 Mk II Irons ($1,199.99, 7-piece steel)
- ZX4 Mk II Irons ($1,199.99, 7-piece steel)
- Z-Forged II Irons ($1,199.99, 7-piece steel)
- ZX Mk II Utility Irons ($239.99)
At retail: January 20, 2023, April 19, 2023 (Z-Forged II)
Stock shafts
- Z-Forged: Nippon N.S. PRO Modus3 Tour 120
- ZX7: Nippon N.S. PRO Modus3 Tour 120
- ZX4, ZX5: KBS Tour Lite
- UST Mamiya’s Recoil Dart shafts now come standard as a graphite offering for ZX5, ZX4, and ZX Utility Irons.
Stock grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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Why Tiger never liked traditional rainwear ahead of new Sun Day Red launch
On Tuesday, Tiger Woods debuted his new rain suit from Sun Day Red at Royal Troon.
Woods has been critical in the past of traditional rain gear, so he and Sun Day Red designed a product that he in comfortable wearing in the rain.
“Tiger never liked traditional rainwear because it tends to billow or bend out at the wrong moments, like when he’s lining up a putt. So, we created an innovative knit technology that provides plenty of stretch, making it easy to slip on and off without any restrictive bulk. And the closer, more tailored fit means it stays put, never billowing out and disrupting his swing or focus. In fact, Tiger called this the best rain gear he’s ever worn.”
Woods wore the 3L Half-Zip Rain Jacket and Pant, which Sun Day Red described to us as:
“Designing rain gear is a challenge; it’s usually loud and doesn’t fit well. But when Tiger asked us, ‘How quiet can you make it?’ we knew we could create something incredibly quiet with a low-profile look and feel by using soft, stretchy knits instead of woven fabrics. Of course, Tiger had a few additional must-haves. He wanted a narrower cut to the pants, a cargo pocket to keep his glove dry between shots, and pockets that could zip through to his internal pant pockets. The end result was rain gear engineered to Tiger’s exacting standards for battling the elements without sacrificing his swing.”
Today, it’s available for purchase, along with Sun Day Red’s entire “Weather Collection” to get golfers through those not-so-sunny days on the course.
RELATED: Tiger Woods WITB 2024 (July)
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Whats in the Bag
WITB Time Machine: Shane Lowry’s winning WITB, 2019 Open Championship
A surprise winner bolted ahead of the pack in 2019 at Royal Portrush. Entering the tournament on the heels of four missed cuts, all Irishman Shane Lowry did was better his nearest competitor (Tommy Fleetwood) by six strokes at the first Open in Northern Ireland in 68 years.
Here’s what Lowry had in the bag for his absolutely clinical drubbing of the field on the County Antrim coast five years ago.
Driver: Srixon Z 585 (9.5 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 70 X (45.25 inches, tipped .75 inch, D3 swing weight)
3-wood: TaylorMade M4 (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X
Irons: Srixon ZU85 [2 (18 degrees), 3 (20 degrees bent to 21)] Buy here, Srixon Z585 [4 (23 degrees], 5 (26 degrees)] Buy here, Srixon Z785 (6-PW) Buy here.
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White Hybrid TX (2), KBS Tour 130 X (3-PW)
Wedges: Cleveland RTX 4 (50 @51, 58) Buy here.
Shafts: KBS Tour Wedge X
Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab Exo 2-Ball Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Traxion Pistol GT 1.0 (custom shamrock)
Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Buy here.
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 58R (logo down)
See more in-hand photos of Shane Lowry’s 2019 WITB here.
WITB Time Machine is presented by 2nd Swing Golf. 2nd Swing has more than 100,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
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Scotty Cameron unveils new B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters
Titleist has today announced the launch of its new Scotty Cameron B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters, a special run of classic, playable blade designs crafted in a Tour Black finish.
Inspired by convertible car culture – where a black paintjob, black interior and black soft top signifies a “triple black” color combination – these special release putters feature four of Scotty’s most popular blade configurations, revisited with his own “triple black” design format: a black finish, black shaft, and black grip.
In select Titleist golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, July 26th, the new B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters will be offered in four models: the Newport 2 (available in right-hand and left-hand), Newport 2 Long Neck, Santa Fe and Catalina. The lineup blends classic setups with modern head shapes and tour-inspired dual-milled face technology.
“Our Triple Black putters have always been a popular option on Tour with players who not only like a stealthy, cool-looking design, but also want an extra solution for reducing sun glare. We created the B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters to give dedicated golfers that tour-quality experience in four classic configurations.” – Scotty Cameron
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