"Dr. Yamaguchi’s willingness to challenge the status quo changed golf club design as we know it," said Richard Stamper, Srixon’s Chief Operating Officer. "From his pioneering research that gave way to the creation of the modern high COR driver to today's introduction of the W-302, he continues to revolutionize the equipment that all golfers play."
Srixon's previous generation driver model was the XXIO, and it was the best-selling driver in Japan in 2002. The W-302 maintains many of the same features that made the XXIO so popular while introducing several new features.
Srixon says the W-302 driver retains the same trajectory control, impact power face technology that made the XXIO so popular. The W-302's extremely thin, forged 6-4 titanium clubface measures 3.1mm in the middle and 2.35mm on the periphery. The clubface and proprietary sound rib design provide the golfer with tremendous feel and sound response for crucial feedback on every shot.
Its 380cc head features a center of gravity that Srixon says is placed lower than in competitive large-volume driver models. The aim is optimum launch conditions - reduced spin and high launch angle for a penetrating trajectory resulting in greater carry and roll.
The clubface features a high-COR area that is elliptical in shape, extending from the high toe to low heel (the area where most golfer strike the ball). This helps promote maximum forgiveness. The W-302 also features the "Autoturn" design; this means that the center of gravity in the higher lofts is placed toward the heel and moves progressively toward the toe in the lower lofts for more accuracy and optimized trajectory.
Srixon introduced the W-302 with an MSRP of $399. The W-302 driver is available in right-handed lofts of 7.5, 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 degrees.
