Srixon ZX Mk II metalwoods £239-£499

The all-new Srixon ZX Mk II woods are said to provide even more power in 2023, largely down to a stronger Rebound Frame design.

- Joel Tadman

It comprises two flex zones that work together to generate enhanced ball speed and distance. Zone 1, the driver face, deforms inwardly at impact, while zone 2, a ring of flexibility offset from the face, deforms outwardly. When they snap back to shape just after impact, the energy transfer is more powerful and efficient than standard designs. The brand says that overall, it creates a face with a ten per cent larger high-COR area, helped by being thinner in the centre and thicker at the perimeter.

The ZX7 Mk II driver allows golfers to produce the launch conditions they desire via interchangeable weights in the heel and toe, as well as an adjustable hosel. The ZX5 Mk II driver, meanwhile, has a larger footprint, a flattened shape and a rear weight placed low and deep for drives that launch high and straight. There's also a new ZX5 LS Mk II driver, which features a forward-placed, adjustable 8g weight that keeps spin low for players seeking to maximise distance with an element of forgiveness.

Also in the range are fixed-hosel ZX Mk II fairway woods and hybrids, which feature Srixon's new Rebound Frame design, while the compact, square-toe hybrids have a new face radius for spin consistency. The Srixon ZX Mk II metalwoods go on sale on March 1 with the following RRPs: driver £499, fairways £279, hybrids £239.

GM says

The performance alongside notable Major wins means Srixon drivers should no longer be classed as underrated. If these improve on the prior versions, they're a serious contender, helped by the addition of the ZX5 LS Mk II model.