Driver · 2023
Srixon ZX5 Mk II
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 4 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel83
- Sound82
- Forgiveness80
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Rated highest for feel and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a forgiving, easy-launching driver that flies straight and long - a mid-handicap player who wants help getting the ball up.
You swing fast and need lower spin, or want to work the ball both ways - the low-spin ZX5 LS Mk II or the players' ZX7 Mk II suit you better.
Pros
- Above-average forgiveness for a game-improvement driver - a multi-material titanium/carbon build elevates MOI for straighter dispersion, with misses losing only 10-15 yards
- Very high, predictable ball speed - smash factors rarely below 1.45, with a stronger dual-zone Rebound Frame claimed to add 2mph
- A pleasing, springy feel and a solid, satisfying, tuned sound
- Won Golf Digest Hot List Gold in both 2023 and 2024
Cons
- Low workability - a large, rear-weighted forgiveness head; the ZX7 Mk II is the shaper
- A high-launching head - faster swingers wanting lower spin should take the ZX5 LS Mk II
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongAbove average for a game-improvement driver - the multi-material titanium and carbon construction redistributes weight to elevate MOI for straighter dispersion, with misses still producing good distance, losing only about 10-15 yards. A forgiving, straight option off the tee, a touch above the original ZX5.
Distance
StrongFast and predictable - very high smash factors, with only the worst swings dipping below 1.45, making distance predictable, and a stronger dual-zone Rebound Frame that adds a claimed 2 mph of ball speed. Long via consistent speed, with slightly lower spin and higher launch than the original ZX5 adding carry.
Workability
ModestLow - the forgiveness model. A large, high-MOI head built to fly straight, favouring straightness over shaping. The ZX7 Mk II is the shaper of the line.
Feel
ExcellentSpringy and lively - a springy feel from the face, almost as if the ball loads on the face for a fraction of a second at impact, an energetic, pleasing impact. A lively, satisfying sensation from the Rebound Frame.
Sound
ExcellentSolid and tuned - the tuned acoustics deliver a solid, satisfying sound that reinforces confidence at address, a pleasing, controlled note. A clear strength, and far better behaved than the louder ZX5 LS Mk II.
Looks at address
StrongBig and confident - the power machine for its large, confidence-inspiring footprint and flattened shape, a clean and reassuring head at address. A tidy game-improvement look, if a touch large for purists.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Srixon ZX5 Mk II Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Srixon ZX5 Mk II Golf Driver Review - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Srixon ZX5 Mk II Driver Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Srixon ZX5 Mk II and ZX7 Mk II Driver Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Srixon ZX5 Mk II Driver Review - The Power Machine - Golfstead
- Read the full review at ZX5 Mk II Driver - Dunlop Sports US (specs)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Srixon ZX5 Mk II best for?
You want a forgiving, easy-launching driver that flies straight and long - a mid-handicap player who wants help getting the ball up.
Who should avoid the Srixon ZX5 Mk II?
You swing fast and need lower spin, or want to work the ball both ways - the low-spin ZX5 LS Mk II or the players' ZX7 Mk II suit you better.
What handicap is the Srixon ZX5 Mk II suitable for?
The Srixon ZX5 Mk II scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Srixon ZX5 Mk II best at?
In our research the Srixon ZX5 Mk II rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the Srixon ZX5 Mk II have a shot bias?
The Srixon ZX5 Mk II is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and mid spin.