Does Bridgestone own Srixon?

Srixon is a sports equipment brand owned by SRI Sports Limited, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., also owner of Dunlop Sport. Srixon focuses on golf, with its balls holding the largest number of patents worldwide, and having previously supplied other leading manufacturers such as Dunlop Slazenger.

Is Srixon made by Titleist?

With more than 500 professional victories since the introduction of the Z-Series Golf Balls in 2008, Srixon golf balls are only topped by Titleist, manufacturer of Pro V1 golf balls. Other notable golf companies within the SRI Sports stable are Cleveland, which was acquired in 2007, Dunlop, and XXIO.

Does Nike Own Srixon?

Srixon is a company owned by SRI Sports Limited which is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.

Who is sponsored by Srixon?

Srixon, a global leader in golf ball technology and innovation, develops golf balls and golf clubs trusted by leading professionals around the world. Some of those players who put their trust in Srixon equipment on the PGA TOUR include Brooks Koepka, Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, Cameron Champ, and many more.

Is XXIO owned by Srixon?

XXIO, the brother brand of Srixon under Dunlop Sports Co. Ltd. of Japan, has the reputation for designing popular clubs in Asia (nearly two decades as Japan's top-seller).

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Are Cleveland and Srixon the same?

Srixon focuses on golf, with its balls holding the largest number of patents worldwide, and having previously supplied other leading manufacturers such as Dunlop Slazenger. They also produce a full range of golf clubs and accessories. In October 2007, SRI Sports acquired Cleveland Golf.

What does XXIO stand for?

Mizuno is an obvious exception, and another name hoping to establish itself in the US market is XXIO (pronounced zek-si-oh) whose name comes from the Roman numerals for the 21st Century and the 'O' sound which in Japan means 'king' and signifies a leader.

Why did Brooks choose Srixon?

I think back in '16 we were doing a bunch of testing and with the Srixon ball, it was tied with the ball I was playing and the only reason I chose the other one was just because I played it for longer. I just knew from a little kid that's what I had played, so it was more out of comfort than it was anything.”

When did Brooks switch to Srixon?

A lot has changed in Brooks Koepka's equipment setup since he won last year's WM Phoenix Open. He was a free agent at last year's event, meaning he had the flexibility to play any clubs he wanted. This year, he is as an official staffer of Cleveland-Srixon after signing a deal with the company in November 2021.

What ball does Brooks koepka use?

Koepka had switched to the Srixon Z-Star XV ball and the ZX7 driver, which he debuted in The Match exhibition he won over Bryson DeChambeau shortly after inking the deal. In a statement, the company said it was aware of Koepka's change, saying the current Srixon ball and driver “are not a perfect fit, yet.”

Who is Callaway owned by?

Answer. Started by Ely Reeves Callaway Jr in 1982, Callaway Golf is one part of the Callaway Family interests.

Is Srixon made by Cleveland?

LTD (a subsidiary of Japan's Sumitomo Rubber Industries – the SRI in Srixon – and the parent company of Srixon, Cleveland and XXIO) says in its annual report the overall golf market in North America actually grew last year. So not only did Cleveland/Srixon not get its share of that growth, it actually lost ground.

Are Srixon irons made in China?

For example, Mizuno and Srixon irons are made in Japan, but what about their woods and Mizuno's wedges? Or Cleveland and Srixon are owned by the same entity, but aren't the Cleveland products all made in China?

Is Srixon better than Titleist?

If you look at other balls like the Callaway Chrome Soft or TaylorMade TP5, you will notice the pricing gets to be even more expensive, and the technology is not improved by all that much. Srixon wins the better value golf ball between these two, and that remains true throughout most of the Srixon and Titleist lines.

Does Callaway own Cleveland Golf?

Cleveland Golf is owned by SRI Sports Limited, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., specializing in golf equipment. Based in Huntington Beach, California, Cleveland Golf began as a company known for producing replicas of classic golf clubs.

Which Srixon ball is most like Pro v1?

The ball that most closely resembles the Pro V1x is the Srixon Z-Star XV. The balls above aren't all identical to the Pro V1x but they should perform pretty similarly. They all have a compression rating around the same number, they all have a high amount of wedge spin, and are built for fast swing speeds.

What irons does Kyle Berkshire use?

Kyle Berkshire carries his Cobra King Forged Tec 1-iron over 300 yards.

What shaft does Brooks koepka use?

In addition to the ZX7 irons (which have True Temper Dynamic Gold TI X100 shafts), Koepka will use a 9.5-degree Srixon ZX5 driver with a 44.5-inch Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 70 TX shaft, tipped an inch.

What clubs does Jordan Spieth use?

Spieth has used Titleist clubs and golf ball since he was a junior and has a long-term apparel and shoe deal with Under Armour. If you're in the market for any new gear then be sure to check out our tests of 2022's best equipment, including drivers, irons and wedges.

What irons does koepka play?

The announcement of Brooks signing with Srixon took place in November 2021 and he put a set of the Srixon ZX7 irons in the bag. At the time Brooks said of the iron; "I put the ZX7 Irons in play in January and it is the best iron I have played on Tour.

What driver is koepka using?

He uses a Srixon ZX7 driver. After using several TaylorMade drivers throughout the years as well as being a Nike staffer back in the early 2010s, his deal with Srixon has seen him put the ZX7 model in the bag.

What clubs does Justin Thomas use?

'JT' plays with all Titleist clubs, chopping and changing between the Vokey SM8 and SM9 for his wedges. He wears Footjoy shoes and golf gloves and plays with the Titleist V1x 2021 range of golf balls.

Does Dunlop own XXIO?

XXIO [zek-si-oh] is a Japanese premium golf brand which is a part of Dunlop Sports Co. Ltd.

Do any pros use XXIO?

XXIO, the premium brand sibling of Cleveland and Srixon, does not make golf equipment for tour pros or elite golfers. You will not see it on the PGA Tour, the Korn Ferry Tour or the European Tour because the Japanese company does not make clubs for fast-swinging players.

How do you pronounce XXIO golf?

We're proud to announce that Dallas Golf has signed on to become one of the newest XXIO equipment dealers. (Pronounced: ZEK-SEE-OH.)