Srixon Z785 Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

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Srixon isn't the first name most golfers think of when they shop for a driver. The company built its reputation on golf balls and tour irons, so the Z785 flew under the radar when it landed in late 2018. That's a shame, because it's a genuinely good driver for the player it targets: someone who wants a cleaner, more compact look at address and a ball flight they can control.

This is the more workable of Srixon's two 2018 drivers. Next to the Z585, the Z785 sits a touch smaller and more pear-shaped behind the ball, and it rewards you for finding the middle of the face. The 460cc head keeps it legal and stable, but Srixon aimed the shaping and internal weighting at better ball strikers rather than the crowd that needs maximum help on off-center hits.

The adjustable Quick Tune System hosel is where a lot of the value hides. You can move loft and lie to shift launch and spin, so a player who wants a higher window can dial it up rather than fighting a fixed setup. Stock, the flight tends to run penetrating and stout, which is exactly what a stronger swing usually wants off the tee.

• Better ball strikers who want a compact, workable head and don't need a massive forgiveness bias.
• Players with enough speed to benefit from a penetrating, lower-spin flight off the tee.
• Anyone who wants to tune launch through the adjustable hosel rather than settle for a fixed loft.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Srixon Z785 forgiving enough for a mid handicapper?

It's more forgiving than its compact look suggests, but it's not built to be a max-forgiveness driver. If you catch the center consistently, you'll love the flight and feel. If you miss all over the face, the larger and more draw-biased Z585 or a modern game-improvement head will treat you better.

What is the QTS hosel and how much can you adjust the Z785?

QTS stands for Quick Tune System, Srixon's adjustable hosel. It lets you change loft and lie to raise or lower launch and nudge your shot shape. There's no movable sole weight, so all the tuning happens at the hosel. It's a simpler setup than sliding-weight drivers, which some players prefer.

How big is the Srixon Z785 driver head?

It's a full 460cc, the legal maximum. The shaping is more compact and pear-shaped than a lot of oversized drivers, so it looks smaller at address even though the volume is standard.

Should I choose the Z785 or the Z585?

The Z785 is the more compact, workable, lower-spin option aimed at stronger, more consistent strikers. The Z585 is slightly larger with a bit more help built in. If you shape shots and strike it well, go Z785. If you want more forgiveness and easy launch, the Z585 is the safer pick.

Is the 2018 Srixon Z785 still worth buying used?

For the right player, yes. Driver tech has moved on since 2018, so newer heads may edge it on ball speed and forgiveness, but the Z785 holds up on feel, adjustability, and a controllable flight. On the used market it's often a strong value because Srixon drivers don't carry the resale premium of bigger brands.

Alternatives to the Srixon Z785

Other players distance driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.