# Are New Drivers Officially Maxed Out (And Is The New Srixon Driver The Perfect Example Of That)? Plus, Pádraig Harrington Reveals His Unique Equipment Strategies & Weighs In On Golf's Distance Debate

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Published: 2026-09-25T13:00:00+00:00
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Happy Friday and thanks for downloading this week's classically jam-packed episode. This week, we discuss the latest equipment releases, starting with the new Srixon ZXi irons and ZXi RKT driver family. Are Srixon's new technologies (and subsequent lack of change from the last generation) proof that we're finally at the end of history when it comes to drivers delvoped under the current equipment rules? After that, we also explore the future of golf retail, exploring custom 3D-printed irons and we dive into the mailbag in Ask the Pod, covering topics like ball fitting, the debate on lake balls versus winter balls, and gap management for game-improvement irons. Finally, stick around for an exclusive interview with three-time Major champion Pádraig Harrington, who shares his ever-insightful and considered views on the proposed golf ball rollback, his setup quirks, and stories from his career - enjoy! This week we're proudly sponsored by Golf GameBook, the app that can help improve your game and makes it even more fun and social. Live leaderboards, loads of different game types and a built-in GPS system make Golf GameBook a one-stop shop for your next round. Download now; available for free on iOS and Android devices. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro and our new favourite golf app 0:05:41 The fate of the Callaway Full Toe SP wedge and other bad wedge releases 0:13:36 What is the future of golf retail & custom 3D printing 0:24:03 Srixon ZXi RKT driver reviews 0:32:35 Srixon ZXi7, ZXi5 & ZXi5+ review 0:39:31 Ask The Pod - Winter balls vs summer balls 0:51:01 Ask The Pod - Game-improvement iron gapping dilemma 0:57:00 Padraig Harrington interview on his equipment through the years and golf's distance debate Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Ge…

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