Equipment
GolfWRX Spotted: New Srixon ZX Series drivers
At GolfWRX, we are grateful to have the most intune-to-golf equipment forum on the internet. Once again thanks to member mrmikeac we have been informed of some new Srixon drivers that have recently hit the USGA conforming list: the Srixon ZX5, ZX7, and ZX7 T011.
We reached out to Srixon and the only official comment is, “Yes, it is a new driver that we have submitted to the USGA for testing, and more details for the clubs will be coming in the near future.”
Although we don’t have any official information on the technology in this driver, we can draw some conclusions based on the visual elements and markings acquired from the USGA information.
Srixon ZX5 driver
The ZX5 appears to be the most forgiving model of the hree based off of the single weight placement towards the back of the head. Generally, drivers in any OEM line designated “high MOI” only have one weight to save as much mass around the head as possible, and it’s almost always found towards the rear or slightly towards the heel. Also, Srixon uses the nomenclature to dictate the general target audience and “5” has traditionally been associated with more forgiving clubs compared to “7” and “9.”
Beyond the single weight and adjustable hosel, the only other thing we know for sure is the driver has what Srixon is calling “Rebound Frame” on the heel. We don’t know what this actually means, but if I was to speculate, it’s some type of structured shell inside of the head to brace the frame and help maintain ball speeds. The other telltale sign is that this driver comes in both 9.5 and 10.5 degrees of loft.
Srixon ZX7 driver
With the ZX7, two weight ports mean adjustability, and although it’s just a general observation, the ZX7 head also looks to be shorter front to back—potentially to lower spin. Like the ZX5, it is branded with “Rebound Frame,” and thanks to the shorter front-to-back length, the ZX7 will most likely have a deeper face. Lofts available based on USGA list are 9.5 and 10.5 degrees.
Srixon ZX7 T011 driver
The ZX7 T011 is the outlier here, but considering the available specs, we are going to assume this is the lowest spinning head of the three models, since based on the USGA information, it will only be available in a 9.5-degree head—something we have seen from other OEM’s with their models designed for faster players.
An interesting note in the ZX7 T011 is that it has dual hotmelt ports—one in both the heel and toe—not something you see very often on drivers. It could be that, since it is designed for faster swing speed players, this offers easier adjustability for heads that will be customized for tour players.
We won’t know for sure until we get more details on the newly spotted designs, but you can see what other GolfWRX members are saying about this in the forums: Spotted New Srixon driver on USGA List.
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Equipment
Snell Golf launches new 2024 Prime lineup of golf balls offering ‘performance for all’
Snell Golf has today introduced its new 2024 Prime golf ball lineup.
Per Snell, the new lineup focuses on offering urethane technology at an affordable price, while optimizing the golf ball performance based on player swing speed, or a more frequently known data point, 7-iron distance.
On the new release, Dean Snell, owner and CEO, says
“As our company has evolved over the last 9 years we continue to learn more about our customers and what we can do to make golf ball selection easy for the amateur golfer. Sometimes there is just too much data, described as ‘paralysis by analysis,’ leaving many golfers feeling overwhelmed. The new lineup is positioned to make it easy for our players to choose their model based on swing speed, or an even simpler metric of their 7-iron distance. Each model is designed to give those player profiles total overall performance and do so at a price point that makes sense for their game and their wallet.”
The release of the new models: Prime 2.0, Prime 3.0, and Prime 4.0 offer three performance levels and three price points to fit golfers of different capabilities:
Prime 2.0
A new 2-piece urethane golf ball ball designed for more leisurely swing speeds. A high speed core is designed to offer players higher spin and higher launch to promote overall carry distance, and works with the urethane cover for higher short game spin than other 2-piece balls on the market. The new XV3 Urethane cover aims to provide very soft feel, excellent durability, and superior greenside control.
Price: $24.99 per dozen.
Prime 3.0
Total performance for a wide range of golfers, a 3-piece urethane golf ball that evolves from the previous “MTB PRIME” and “MTB BLACK” models, designed to provide high ball speed and low long game spin that most players desire. The mantle layer is designed for controlling iron spin
to mid-high levels needed to execute every shot in the bag, while the brand’s NEW XV3 Urethane cover aims to provide softer feel, ultimate greenside control, and improved durability.
Price: $32.99 per dozen.
Prime 4.0
Designed for mid to high swing speed players, this model is a 4-piece urethane golf ball designed to provide golfers with leading performance. An ultra fast core and low spin aims to offer superior distance, while the mantle layers work to offer higher short iron spin and optimal launch for long
irons. The XV3 Urethane cover provides ultimate greenside control, excellent durability, and a slightly firmer feel on this model.
Price: $34.99 per dozen.
The 2024 Prime 2.0 and Prime 3.0 golf ball models will be offered in a high visibility white & optic yellow immediately shipping April 22nd on SnellGolf.com. The Prime 4.0 will also be on pre-sale in white on April 22nd, shipping May 1. Yellow 4.0 model expected to be available June 1.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/22/24): Nike Method Origin Putter “Rors”
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Nike Method Origin Putter “Rors”.
From the seller: (@dlovage): “Nike Method Origin Putter “Rors” NEW 35”: mint in box. Traded it for another putter on here and never even took it out but making space for some new putters. $900 OBO –> $875 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Nike Method Origin Putter “Rors”
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Whats in the Bag
Scottie Scheffler’s winning WITB: 2024 RBC Heritage
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (8 degrees @8.25) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X (45 inches)
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X
Irons: Srixon ZU85 (3, 4) Buy here, TaylorMade P7TW (5-PW) Buy here.
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Hybrid Prototype 10 X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (50-12F, 56-14F) Buy here, Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (60-T) Buy here.
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X Buy here.
Grip: Golf Pride Pro Only Cord
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Buy here.
(Note: Gear is the same as Scheffler’s Masters WITB, hence the video below)
Check out more in-hand photos of Scottie Scheffler’s clubs here.
The winning WITB 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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