Equipment
2021 Srixon ZX4 irons: The final piece of the ZX puzzle
When it comes to building the perfect set of irons, there are endless options, and to help golfers get the most from their iron games, Srixon is completing its ZX iron series with the introduction of the all-new hollow-body ZX4 for 2021.
Considering the recent success of the already popular ZX7 and ZX5 irons, which were released a few short months ago, and the growing popularity of Srixon irons on tour and with consumers, the addition of a fast hollow-body iron makes a lot of sense, given Srixon’s ability to create fast, forgiving, and beautiful looking clubs packed with technology.
“The new Srixon ZX4 irons mark a new revolution in forgiveness for Srixon. The irons include a fully hollow construction with wide soles for getting the center of gravity extremely low and providing maximum forgiveness from the turf.
The ZX4 irons accomplish this in addition to Mainframe technology, Tour V.T.Soles, tungsten weighting, and the look and feel expected with Srixon ZX irons.”
-Dustin Brekke, Director of Engineering at Srixon.
More photos of Srixon ZX4 irons in the forums.
2021 Srixon ZX4 irons: Technology
The ZX4 irons share the same face technology as the ZX5 and ZX Utility known as “MainFrame.” This MainFrame face creates a unique thickness optimization for each iron in the set based on tested strike patterns and was refined using machine learning AKA AI. These varying thickness patterns are all individually milled into the rear of each face (made up of grooves and cavities) to expand the COR.
The face itself is made from forged HT1770 maraging steel and attached to a 431 steel body for great ball speeds and soft feel. Inside of the 431 stainless steel body of ZX4 mid and long irons is high-density tungsten in the sole to lower the center of gravity, boost forgiveness, and help promote high-launching shots.
More photos of Srixon ZX4 irons in the forums.
The other key design feature that sets the ZX4 apart from other irons in the hollow-body category is Srixon’s Tour VT sole to improve the performance through the turf compared to an iron of similar sole width.
Over the years, the VT Sole has gone through some changes, which resulted in softer lines and smoother edges.
In the new ZX series, Srixon returns to its roots with a move aggressively angular VT sole, including well-defined heel and toe notches for improved turf interaction.
More photos of Srixon ZX4 irons in the forums.
Just because the ZX4’s are designed to be game improvement doesn’t mean they can’t offer “players iron-like control.” They achieve this with progressive grooves through the set. The 8-iron through pitching wedge have sharper, narrower, and deeper grooves to channel moisture and debris away more efficiently to generate more spin and shot-stopping control on approach shots.
When compared to the rest of the new Srixon iron series—which includes the ZX7 and ZX5—the ZX4 fits nicely between the ZX5 and utility and offers an extremely clean look from address. Not only that, but the blade lengths have all been configured so golfers that plan to use the ZX4 to build combo sets will see a smooth transition from one iron to the next and even into the new utility.
Price, specs, and availability
The ZX4 irons will retail for $1,299.99 (for an 8 piece set) in steel and $1,399.99 (for an 8 piece set) in graphite.
- The stock steel shaft is the Nippon NS Pro 950GH Neo.
- The stock graphite option is the UST Recoil 760/780.
The Srixon ZX4 will be available for pre-order starting February 22 and will be on retail shelves on March 5.
More photos of Srixon ZX4 irons in the forums.
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- Michael S. Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the Valero Texas Open.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X
3-wood: Ping G430 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD UB 8 TX
Irons: Titleist T200 (3, 4), Titleist T100 (5-PW)
Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 95 X (3), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 S
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (52-12F), SM10 (56-14F), WedgeWorks Proto (60-L)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300
Check out more in-hand photos of Michael Kim’s clubs here.
Putter: L.A.B. Link.1
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 1.0P 17
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Check out more in-hand photos of Michael Kim’s clubs here.
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TaylorMade is leaning in even further to the retro vibes with the 2024 edition of its BRNR Mini Driver.
Patterned after the Carlsbad-based company’s iconic late 1990s Burner driver design, the 2024 BRNR Mini features similar copper styling and a retro version of the TaylorMade logo.
Featuring the same technology as its 2023 BRNR Mini Driver, the 2024 edition continues to play the hits that saw the unique club land in the bag of tour pros, such as Tommy Fleetwood and Jake Knapp.
- Check out details on the technology in our 2023 BRNR launch story.
- See more in-hand photos and read what GolfWRXers are saying in the forums.
Why play a mini driver?
In general, TaylorMade finds two types of golfers gravitate toward a mini driver. In the first case, it’s an addition to a standard driver: Players looking for a “fairway finder” driver without giving up too much distance that can also be hit off the deck. Second, TaylorMade recommends giving a mini a go to golfers who struggle to hit 460 cc drivers, particularly choppers. It’s a better alternative than a 3-wood off the tee.
Tommy Fleetwood’s endorsement of playing a mini driver
“For me, if I HAD to hit a fairway, I’m more comfortable hitting a driver than a 3-wood. I would tee the driver down, and I would hit a little cut, or a neck-y cut in the fairway. The 3-wood isn’t for that. The 3-wood, generally, is a pretty hot club that I’ll hit from 270 or 280 in the fairway on a par 5. You get some courses where a 3-wood is not always necessary. [With the BRNR] you put a normal swing on it, and I’m more comfortable hitting it straight. It’s a replacement for a 3-wood, basically.”
Pricing, specs, availability
TaylorMade’s new BRNR Mini Driver Copper clubs will sell for $449.99 in 11.5 (RH/LH) and 13.5 (RH) degree options, and they will be available for custom orders.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/5/24): I think I ‘Blacked Out’ trying to love these irons
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 set of blacked out P770 irons
From the seller: (@hammertime1515): “Just one single iron set up for grabs today. Got these right before they quote selling them at the end of February. Only played 3 full rounds with them and a couple short range sessions. 7 iron shows the most wear and 8 iron has a sandy mark on the toe (ball striking out of winter wasn’t the strong suit) Just not right for me no matter how much I wanted them to be. Price is shipped and OBO……
P770 Black Out irons. 4-PW. —New Tour Velvet Align Midsize Grips —1/2” over TM standard —2 degrees upright —Standard Lofts —Dynamic Gold 105 X100 shafts —PW has never been hit, most of them have been hit sparingly. Tried to capture the wear on the 7 iron and the toe mark on the 8 iron the best I could. Soles have virtually no scratching from use and no bag chatter. -If more pics are needed just ask ——PRICE: $1000 OBO” & Shipped
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Blacked out P770 irons
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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Steve O
Feb 9, 2021 at 10:20 pm
Come on doubters — there’s a reason for variable gaps. Engineers with months of testing to come up with a complete set have 10,000% more cred than the unseeing and unbelieving.
k
Feb 9, 2021 at 4:01 pm
i’m turned off by the lofts. first thing i do is look at the pw. if its anything less than 45 the irons are out in my book.
DB
Feb 9, 2021 at 8:50 am
These are cool but 2-degree and 2.5-degree gaps in the long irons is practically useless for most people. Especially amateurs, they probably need at least 3.5-4 degree gaps in the long irons. Even lots of pros have 3-4-degree gaps in the long irons.
Arthur L
Feb 8, 2021 at 8:28 pm
The lofts are a joke. Too bad cause they look very sweet
8 iron bomber
Feb 8, 2021 at 3:05 pm
I’m not that offended by like lofts, but this gapping is a joke.
gwelfgulfer
Feb 8, 2021 at 2:15 pm
2* of difference at the top of the bag, but 6* at the bottom… Come on…
Jordan
Feb 8, 2021 at 9:23 am
lol what is “player’s iron like control” on a 28* 7-iron? I’d be trying to control that thing on its way to the Moon.
Daniel Whitehurst
Feb 8, 2021 at 10:57 am
Next year these irons will have MCT or Moon Control Technology.