Open season: utility irons
We spoke last week about how tough it is to find fairways at The Open. This short read explores whether we could even see utility irons off-the-tee this week…
Equipment
As you’ll see on TV this weekend, Whistling Straits is a brutal course. The winds off Lake Michigan will wreak havoc with any iron shots that aren’t hit with conviction, so confidence will be key for players on both sides… hey, that’s something we all have in common!
That’s why we want irons that inspire confidence from the moment we stand over the ball through to impact, which is exactly what Srixon’s ZX4 irons offer. There’s no promise that you’ll conquer Whistling Straits and lift the Ryder Cup like Srixon's Ambassador Shane Lowry plans to, but you will do better in the Monthly Medal.
Looking down on the comparatively large head and wide sole gives you that much-needed confidence at address, while the hollow design offering so much forgiveness that you can catch the ball off-centre and still send the ball flying straight with plenty of distance. That all adds up to confident, controlled ball-striking wherever you’re playing.
If you like the idea of getting that little bit closer to the players you’re seeing on TV, these irons could be the answer. There’s no better feeling than a pure iron strike, so why not enjoy it more often with our help?