Equipment
The fairway finder
We're never short of competitive golf at this time of year.
Whether it's the summer knockouts, club matches or monthly medals, now is when we all want to be playing well. It's that momentum and unwavering confidence that golf can bring. Win one match or shoot a few under your handicap in a competition and it won't be long until your expectations on the course change.
Finding the fairway
Hitting a poor tee shot on the first can easily be blamed on feeling a little stiff. It's happened to all of us and - we hate to say it - it will happen again in the future too.
But when you're playing well and on the final stretch, it's important to keep going and finish the round with confidence.
Whether you're feeling the pressure in a tight match or have a good score going, having an option in your armoury that almost guarantees you'll find the fairway off the tee is a godsend.
How the pros play
Taking a club off the tee that you know you’ll be able to find the fairway with 9 out of 10 times is massive, and directly elevates your confidence as well as your scoring ability. Just ask the pros how important finding the fairway is.
Skilled players often choose to hit a cut shot off the tee, methodically striking the ball with a soft fade to gain more control over the ball at the expense of distance.
When striking a cut shot, Rickie Fowler explained to Golf Digest that he needs to be relaxed and mentally committed to the shot rather than trying to force the result.
A big thing is making sure you don't slice into it. Staying behind it is important, but continuing to release it. When I'm trying to hit a cut, I'm thinking cut, I'm not trying too hard to cut it.
Rickie Fowler | Golf Digest
Finding your fairway-finder
The ZXi range features three distinct models, the standard ZXi, the ZXi Max, and the ZXi LS. The standard model is the driver most golfers will get on well with.
The crown on top of the ZXi driver head is made of a light titanium that lowers mass to give you better launch on your strikes. The Rebound Frame provides a more efficient energy transfer between club and ball, and the i-FLEX face is thinner than previous models for faster ball speeds. A 1.5˚ degree hosel allows you to change up your loft and lie settings.
If you regularly hit your shots to the right, you’d benefit from playing with the ZXi Max driver. This model has been engineered by Srixon to include a single adjustable weight placed low in the rear of the club that allows the player to maximise the driver’s MOI benefits to boost accuracy and stability.
If you’re a skilled player looking to get the most out of your driver, you’ll feel at home playing with the LS model. The ZXi LS has a smaller, more compact clubhead shape that allows for greater workability. This low-spin variation from Srixon has a lot of the same great tech found in the standard model, but the two adjustable sole weights placed in the front and rear of the head allow you to dial in your ideal spin characteristics.
Maybe it's a case of putting the driver away when you really need to find a fairway, opting for a trusty fairway wood instead? Smaller and more wieldy than a driver, this ZXi fairway wood offers greater overall control whilst still being very easy to hit.
If you’re thinking it’s time to add a new driver or fairway wood to your bag but you’re uncertain of which one would best suit you, we’re available in the pro shop to consult you.
