johnnypro Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I see TSG selling a Srixon W-505 driver (looks beautiful!) but the Srixon website features a W-506 (no mention of the 505 at all). Can anybody tell me the differences between these models? I noticed in the 506 specs that the 9.5* has a standard face angle closed 1.5* (a turn-off for a hooker like me). Any thoughts greatly appreciated, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I see TSG selling a Srixon W-505 driver (looks beautiful!) but the Srixon website features a W-506 (no mention of the 505 at all). Can anybody tell me the differences between these models? I noticed in the 506 specs that the 9.5* has a standard face angle closed 1.5* (a turn-off for a hooker like me). Any thoughts greatly appreciated, as always. The W-505 is a Japan release driver while the W-506 is made for the U.S market. The biggest difference IMO is the price then the fact that over a dozen players on the JPGA tour use the 505 while none use it on the PGA tour. Both are solid clubs made in Japan at the same place but I have hit both and can tell you the W-505 sets up more pear shaped and feels less hollow at impact, In regards to performance it was easier to work and was noticeably a driver for the better player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypro Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 The W-505 is a Japan release driver while the W-506 is made for the U.S market. The biggest difference IMO is the price then the fact that over a dozen players on the JPGA tour use the 505 while none use it on the PGA tour. Both are solid clubs made in Japan at the same place but I have hit both and can tell you the W-505 sets up more pear shaped and feels less hollow at impact, In regards to performance it was easier to work and was noticeably a driver for the better player. Thanks for the quick response, Chris. Does the standard face angle on the 505 also measure 1.5* closed? Can one be ordered with a square to open face? Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Thanks for the quick response, Chris. Does the standard face angle on the 505 also measure 1.5* closed? Can one be ordered with a square to open face? Thanks,John Hi John, The W-505 can be ordered square but in my experience it never comes totally square, usually .5 closed no matter what angle i ordered it at. The differences between these two drivers is minimal and it comes down to what you are willing to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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