The emergence of mini drivers throughout almost all main manufacturers has turn into one of many surprises of the 2025 gear season.
In case you’re simply catching up, TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist and PXG every have a mini providing out there at retail. COBRA has a USGA-approved “Deuce” 2-wood that might be launched earlier than the season is over, but it surely’s doable Srixon might be subsequent to convey a mini to retail.
Touchdown on the USGA record this week is the Srixon ZXi LS Mini. As is the case with most issues USGA record, particulars are sparse at finest, so we don’t understand how massive this significantly mini is, however we will inform you {that a} 13.5-degree mannequin has been permitted for play. Past that, all we will say is that the ZXi LS Mini options Srixon’s REBOUND FRAME expertise, whereas the “LS” moniker suggests low spin—or not less than a chassis design based mostly on Srixon’s low-spinning ZXi LS driver.
Will it make it to retail?
As a challenger model within the metalwood area, Srixon must be selective about what it brings to retail. With that in thoughts, there’s a great probability that the ZXi LS+ driver that additionally appeared on the USGA record this week gained’t be out there outdoors of the Srixon tour truck.
As for the mini? It stays to be seen.
On one hand, there does seem like rising curiosity within the class as golfers study concerning the accuracy advantages mini drivers can present on tight par 4s and unreachable par 5s. The mini driver candy spot—someplace between a standard driver and a powerful 3-wood—is proving enticing to golfers who need distance with out sacrificing management.
Alternatively, mini drivers are nonetheless very a lot a distinct segment class, so there is probably not sufficient juice to warrant the squeeze concerned with a full-scale manufacturing run. Srixon has to select its battles fastidiously, and with restricted shelf area and advertising and marketing {dollars}, each product launch must depend.
That mentioned, I’d like to see the Srixon ZXi LS Mini on cabinets earlier than the season is over. If the mini driver development continues to realize momentum, Srixon would possibly simply have the timing proper to capitalize on rising client curiosity.
Have your say: Have you ever tried a mini but? Are you mini-curious? Would you be enthusiastic about attempting a Srixon mini driver?
Extra info if and when it turns into out there.
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