SRIXON 765 Initial thoughts and pics!

[J_Birdie]

Apparently my are delayed due to lack of components? Ordered 3 weeks ago with PX 6.0, but got no feedback from the store.....

 

Ordered mine Friday and was told they'd be shipped tomorrow

[specimania]

Srixzon has some issues in communicating with the stores from what I have been told. Call them and ask what's going on. Easy to work with. There are delays for a few components and heads from what I hear. Luckily it's winter or many people who have bought would have cancelled their orders based on time not quality

[cadman88]

My z745 heads that I sent back to Srixon to get reshafted with the Modus3 Tour 105s are back out for delivery to me today. Appears that the Modus3 shafts are pretty popular with them right now so there was about a week or so delay in getting those shafts back into stock for my build, I'd imagine others were delayed as well if they ordered irons with Modus3 shafts.

[ccorrada]

Anyone try Steelfibers in these?

[cadman88]

Anyone try Steelfibers in these?

 

When I owned z545's for a short time I had UST TourSPX Recoil Prototypes in them.. I had to change them out though, seriously crazy long.. my 7 iron was going 200 and my PW became my 150 yard club.. definitely not something one wants to switch to mid-season. Feel was great though..

[trumb1mj1]

I had a pretty good testing session today at PGA SS. 765s look so good next to the ball. Best shaft for me was the C Taper Lite stiff but I'm a little worried about the shaft weight coming from the S300s. Any of the Nippon shafts close to CTL? Anything else I should try? I definitely want to hit the Modus 120s before I make my final decision...

[EagleEagle]

I like the c tapered lite and the modus as well but in the end went with the Kbs tour stiff.I think it weights I at 120 g and has a nice feel to it.Maybe give it a try.

[cadman88]

I had a pretty good testing session today at PGA SS. 765s look so good next to the ball. Best shaft for me was the C Taper Lite stiff but I'm a little worried about the shaft weight coming from the S300s. Any of the Nippon shafts close to CTL? Anything else I should try? I definitely want to hit the Modus 120s before I make my final decision...

 

http://demandware.ed...tom-Catalog.pdf

 

The Modus3 Tour 105s are close @ 105g, the Modus3 Tour 120s are @ 114g

 

I've always liked the C-Taper Lite 110s shafts, but never been a fan of the DG S300's

 

Here's a video worth a watch..

[mtex22]

Man so I had a few hours to kill and I did some testing vs Ping I200. I really wanted to like the Ping but ended up walking out the door with these with modus 120. 7-8 yards further but more importantly better dispersion and that forged feel. I cancelled my Ping order and I've officially come full circle! This thread I started has become huge! Must be good sticks lol!!!

[trumb1mj1]

Man so I had a few hours to kill and I did some testing vs Ping I200. I really wanted to like the Ping but ended up walking out the door with these with modus 120. 7-8 yards further but more importantly better dispersion and that forged feel. I cancelled my Ping order and I've officially come full circle! This thread I started has become huge! Must be good sticks lol!!!

 

What other shafts have you fit into? I'm really regretting not hitting anything from Nippon especially the modus 3 120. By far my best numbers were the c taper lite but they felt a little harsh and some have complained about elbow pain.

 

Seems like within this weight range:

 

KBS Tour V

C-taper lite (S and X)

 

Modus 105

Modus 120

[beaney]

Sounds like you're similar to me so I'll see if I can give any help!?!

 

The shafts I tried were:

Nippon modus 3 120

Kbs tour

Dg s300

C taper lite 110

Project x 5.5

 

The first thing to say was that during my fitting on trackman, there was only a 3 yard difference between all shafts with a 6 iron, which suggests that they are all quite similar. However they all have a different feel.

 

For me, the dg felt too heavy and felt a bit too much for me. The project x was quite straight but felt harsh and had the most spin. The c taper felt quite harsh but was good on direction. The kbs felt very smooth but for me had the worst dispersion.

 

In my test it was the modus that was the best allrounder - felt smooth, good spin, no ballooning and good dispersion. I've had the clubs for a few rounds and this has been supported in the on course tests. I've been very impressed by them.

 

As ever I'm sure that everyone will have different choices based on their own preferences.

[cadman88]

Man so I had a few hours to kill and I did some testing vs Ping I200. I really wanted to like the Ping but ended up walking out the door with these with modus 120. 7-8 yards further but more importantly better dispersion and that forged feel. I cancelled my Ping order and I've officially come full circle! This thread I started has become huge! Must be good sticks lol!!!

 

What other shafts have you fit into? I'm really regretting not hitting anything from Nippon especially the modus 3 120. By far my best numbers were the c taper lite but they felt a little harsh and some have complained about elbow pain.

 

Seems like within this weight range:

 

KBS Tour V

C-taper lite (S and X)

 

Modus 105

Modus 120

 

Elbow pain this time of year is typically from hitting off mat's indoors as often that's the only option for many of us. This is one reason why I gamed graphite most of the last 2.5 seasons. I have found I like lighter weight shafts for my irons, that's just me.

 

This is what I have found to work very well.. matter of fact I am going next week for a session.. I can not stop praising how well it worked for me. I typically go once maybe twice in a season and I am good for the season (May-Sept)

 

http://www.golfwrx.com/134765/elbow-and-wrist-pain-how-to-get-rid-of-it/

[hurricanes7]

Sounds like you're similar to me so I'll see if I can give any help!?!

 

The shafts I tried were:

Nippon modus 3 120

Kbs tour

Dg s300

C taper lite 110

Project x 5.5

 

The first thing to say was that during my fitting on trackman, there was only a 3 yard difference between all shafts with a 6 iron, which suggests that they are all quite similar. However they all have a different feel.

 

For me, the dg felt too heavy and felt a bit too much for me. The project x was quite straight but felt harsh and had the most spin. The c taper felt quite harsh but was good on direction. The kbs felt very smooth but for me had the worst dispersion.

 

In my test it was the modus that was the best allrounder - felt smooth, good spin, no ballooning and good dispersion. I've had the clubs for a few rounds and this has been supported in the on course tests. I've been very impressed by them.

 

As ever I'm sure that everyone will have different choices based on their own preferences.

 

i tried out every shaft on your list and came to the same conclusion on all of them. other shaft i tried was steelfiber 110s but that was boardy.

do yourself a favor and demo the 105s modus, i tried it the other day and liked it better then the 120. i didnt love the 120s, but really liked the 120x ss1x, but the 105 was better then both

[trumb1mj1]

Great info guys. This is the most planning, research and demoing I've put into a set of irons. I'm really thinking this could work out and be a significant upgrade once I finally pull the trigger.

[linkerpan]

Sounds like you're similar to me so I'll see if I can give any help!?!

 

The shafts I tried were:

Nippon modus 3 120

Kbs tour

Dg s300

C taper lite 110

Project x 5.5

 

The first thing to say was that during my fitting on trackman, there was only a 3 yard difference between all shafts with a 6 iron, which suggests that they are all quite similar. However they all have a different feel.

 

For me, the dg felt too heavy and felt a bit too much for me. The project x was quite straight but felt harsh and had the most spin. The c taper felt quite harsh but was good on direction. The kbs felt very smooth but for me had the worst dispersion.

 

In my test it was the modus that was the best allrounder - felt smooth, good spin, no ballooning and good dispersion. I've had the clubs for a few rounds and this has been supported in the on course tests. I've been very impressed by them.

 

As ever I'm sure that everyone will have different choices based on their own preferences.

 

i tried out every shaft on your list and came to the same conclusion on all of them. other shaft i tried was steelfiber 110s but that was boardy.

do yourself a favor and demo the 105s modus, i tried it the other day and liked it better then the 120. i didnt love the 120s, but really liked the 120x ss1x, but the 105 was better then both

 

That is why professionally fitting is so important. I have been fitted and my ideal shafts are Steelfibers i95 and Nippon 1150, that on paper are not similar. And the Modus 105 was not gving me the best results.

[tigerfan23]

how do they compare to the AP2 716s fellas?

[beaney]

I'm probably not the best to answer that question as I've tried the AP2 a number of times and always reached the same conclusion, which is that I hate them!

 

Ap2 have a lot more bounce on the sole, whereas the 765 are slimmer and more akin to a mizuno mp series. Actually that's quite a good way to describe the z765 - a forgiving mp!

[mtex22]

Sounds like you're similar to me so I'll see if I can give any help!?!

 

The shafts I tried were:

Nippon modus 3 120

Kbs tour

Dg s300

C taper lite 110

Project x 5.5

 

The first thing to say was that during my fitting on trackman, there was only a 3 yard difference between all shafts with a 6 iron, which suggests that they are all quite similar. However they all have a different feel.

 

For me, the dg felt too heavy and felt a bit too much for me. The project x was quite straight but felt harsh and had the most spin. The c taper felt quite harsh but was good on direction. The kbs felt very smooth but for me had the worst dispersion.

 

In my test it was the modus that was the best allrounder - felt smooth, good spin, no ballooning and good dispersion. I've had the clubs for a few rounds and this has been supported in the on course tests. I've been very impressed by them.

 

As ever I'm sure that everyone will have different choices based on their own preferences.

 

I tested the modus 105, 120 and kbs tour. I was getting better dispersion with the 120 and kbs tour maybe due to them being mid weight but I chose the modus 120 because I preffered the swingweight and lower ball flight. They both felt great but the swingweight with kbs tour felt a little light. You cant go wrong with any of these shafts, it just comes down to minor preferences.

[LagIV]

I now have 2 rounds under my belt with my new 765's. First thing, turf interaction. The "V" sole lives up to the hype. Rips through everything. Very cool. The feel is fantastic. I'm coming from some old TM R7 irons. Night and day difference honestly. I was fit into the Modus 120 stiff. My normal shot shape is a draw, but over the last 2 rounds, I've been hitting a little cut with these. Not sure if it's the shaft or less offset? I like it though.

 

Weather in south Louisiana has been abnormally warm this time of year. It was almost 80 yesterday. Little colder this weekend but forecast looks to be warm again next week, so hopefully I'll be able to get out there a couple more times and have more thoughts to add. So far I'm very pleased with them. They have exceeded my expectations.

[J_Birdie]

Apparently my are delayed due to lack of components? Ordered 3 weeks ago with PX 6.0, but got no feedback from the store.....

 

Ordered mine Friday and was told they'd be shipped tomorrow

 

Did not ship today :/

 

Maybe they are BO

 

Edit: they did ship. Come Wednesday.

[rackemroller]

Finally received my set. They'll get their first test at Streamsong!

[pjc]

Man so I had a few hours to kill and I did some testing vs Ping I200. I really wanted to like the Ping but ended up walking out the door with these with modus 120. 7-8 yards further but more importantly better dispersion and that forged feel. I cancelled my Ping order and I've officially come full circle! This thread I started has become huge! Must be good sticks lol!!!

 

What other shafts have you fit into? I'm really regretting not hitting anything from Nippon especially the modus 3 120. By far my best numbers were the c taper lite but they felt a little harsh and some have complained about elbow pain.

 

Seems like within this weight range:

 

KBS Tour V

C-taper lite (S and X)

 

Modus 105

Modus 120

I would give the True Temper XP 115's a try, maybe even the XP 105 depending. I remember a fitting I did where I was pretty much striping the XP 115 S300 and they felt so solid in a MP 15. The fitter wanted to try another shaft based on numbers and it was the C Taper lite stiff. Man, that felt like hitting a telephone pole to me and the ball went up in the air way to quick. He seemed a little confused, but said that does happen with that shaft for some people. I think I read somewhere else that the XP 115 and C Taper lite are somewhat close to each other in fittings, but I didn't see it or feel it. Anyway, off topic now sorry.

 

I believe if I had the cash right now, I would buy a set of the 765's without even hitting them. I've had a few Srixon irons in the past, I've hit the 745's, so I pretty much know what to expect...great things! Again though, I really think the XP shafts don't seem to generate a lot of hype, but they really do feel and perform great. Seems as though folks who like DG, but feel they are a bit too much nowadays, either too heavy or too low a ball flight would flock to them.

[MMB1500]

Finally received my set. They'll get their first test at Streamsong!

 

Please post pics of clubs and course. Have fun!

[28tosssweep]

Anyone try Steelfibers in these?

 

Had SteelFibers in my 745s last year and they were butter. Now gaming 765s with project x LZ. Also butter. These people know how to make an iron. I'm

[mflores]

I am on my second set, first set was with a combo 565/765 with Modus 105S, I felt the dispersion was too loose and unpredictable. I had great flight and length. Sold that set and reordered the combo after a fitting and went with the Modus 125 S. Feels much better for me. Last year i played a full set of 545's with aero 110s and the year before that I played the 745 full set with Nippon Super Peening Orange.

 

The soles on these are so money, Srixon makes the best ions out there. Super soft and dense feeling.

 

MTEX - good to see you back in!

[trumb1mj1]

More testing today. The Modus 3 120s were easily the best shaft I tested--maybe ever? The feel was outstanding and it was tightest dispersion. I think this weight class is just perfect for me.

 

I could easily play c-taper lite based on performance but the feel is harsh and elbow pain crept in.

 

A close 2nd was the PX LZ but I preferred the slightly lighter modus 120 and was getting slightly better dispersion. Not really a knock on the PX LZ but the modus 3 120 was just that good.

 

Time to order!

[gsrjc]

Anyone try Steelfibers in these?

 

Had SteelFibers in my 745s last year and they were butter. Now gaming 765s with project x LZ. Also butter. These people know how to make an iron. I'm

 

I have steelfibers i95 stiff in mine. They are great and dispersion and distance is unbelievable.

[JaySallemi]

I was also fit with the 765 w/ modus3 120 stiff shaft. I have now played two rounds with these and I am in love. I came from the Ping Ie1 w s/300. The feel the of modus is sooo much smoother without give up stiffness. I was afraid they were not going to be stiff enough, but I was hitting dead straight darts both of my rounds. For me, the flight has been penetrating and was cutting through the wind w/o losing distance. It was 48* and windy the first 2 rounds I played with these irons. I was using the same club that I normally hit in the summer and was pin high almost all day. I also really like the V grind. I highly recommend these irons.

[Stonewalled]

I have some 745's but like the look of the 765's. Little more meat out on the toe.

 

Surprized to see Golf World Digital release a glimpse of Golf Digest Hot List and it looks like the 765's got a Silver rating.

 

Seems odd.

[hurricanes7]

why is that odd