Equipment
TECH TALK: Srixon’s new Z-785 and Z-585 drivers
In the videos below, Jeff Brunski, the Vice President of R&D for Srixon, teaches GolfWRX Editor Andrew Tursky absolutely everything you need to know about both of Srixon’s new Z-585 and Z-785 drivers, the replacements for the Z-565 and Z-765 drivers released in 2017.
The relationship between the 785 and the 585 models will remain the same as their predecessors; the Z-785 will offer a lower-spinning, more penetrating trajectory with a tour-preferred look, according to Srixon, while the Z-585 will promote a bit more forgiveness with a larger profile. Both drivers have a new Ti51AF Cup Face to improve ball speeds across the face and carbon composite crowns. Also, the Z-875 driver has a Quick Tune System for hosel adjustments.
The Z-785 driver ($499) and the Z-585 driver ($399) will each be available starting on September 14.
Srixon Z-785 driver
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Srixon Z-585 driver
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That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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John M
Aug 27, 2018 at 1:36 pm
I have the Z565 and it’s a rocket. If they had a trade up program, I might pull the trigger. My issue is the shaft… you own Miyazaki, which is a premium shaft ( my opinion ). But you don’t use them in your clubs. What does that say about your confidence in your brand.?
Sterling A
Aug 30, 2018 at 7:48 pm
The Handcrafted Hzrdus shaft as stock shaft offering is a game changer. Seems Like Srixon upped the bar.
Sean Connery Jr
Aug 27, 2018 at 11:24 am
Andddddddd zero tour players on their staff will be using these drivers.
jgpl001
Aug 27, 2018 at 2:32 pm
ABSOLUTE ZERO, cos they just ain’t good enough
BD
Aug 27, 2018 at 5:05 pm
How in the world do you know that? Do you have inside information or something. Your statement is just garbage.
jgpl001
Aug 28, 2018 at 4:49 am
Obviously hit a raw nerve here with a Srixon fan
I play z765/z965 combo and they are brilliant, absolutely brilliant
But Srixon woods never perform and neither will theses
Stevo
Aug 27, 2018 at 5:15 pm
Ryan Fox is one of the longest drivers on tour and he uses the 765
Dan
Aug 28, 2018 at 5:35 am
Ryan Fox uses a Rogue…
Sterling A
Aug 30, 2018 at 7:52 pm
Ryan Fox used the 785 in the irish open
@LivenearPar_Golf
Aug 27, 2018 at 9:40 am
And yet again. Irons are beautiful and drivers are fugly….Shame cause their equipment performs better than it looks.
Brian
Aug 27, 2018 at 9:34 am
Can you do the next interview with the lights on please? Thanks!
Derek
Aug 27, 2018 at 9:33 am
The looks remind me of the Nike VRS driver