Shane Lowry WITB 2025: How His Golf Gear Really Performed In MyGolfSpy Testing

We’ve talked a lot about Srixon equipment this year, especially blended iron set builds. Shane Lowry has a perfect golf bag to dive into if you want to learn a little more about how all of that works. With a blended Srixon iron build, Cleveland’s newest wedge line and a couple of strategic TaylorMade additions, Lowry leans on equipment that gives him predictable ball flight and the ability to flight the ball down when needed.

Here’s a full look at Lowry’s setup and how each piece performed in MyGolfSpy’s 2025 Most Wanted testing.

WITB at a glance — Shane Lowry (2025)

• Driver: Srixon ZXi LS (9°) Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 TX
• Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (16.5°) Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X
• Utility Iron: Srixon ZXi Utility (3, 20°) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 9 X
• Irons: Srixon ZXi5 (4–5), Srixon ZXi7 (6–PW) Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X
• Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (52-MID, 56-MID, 60-ADAPT) Shafts: KBS Tour Wedge X Black
• Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour Z Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour
• Ball: Srixon Z-STAR XV
• Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Driver: Srixon ZXi LS (9°)

Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 TX

Lowry opts for the lowest-spin driver in the Srixon lineup. It’s built for players who generate enough speed to benefit from spin reduction without relying on built-in forgiveness.

How it performed in MGS testing

• Middle-of-the-pack ball speed among low-spin models
• Slightly below average forgiveness
• A stable feel profile, especially for high-speed players
• Best suited for golfers who already deliver the club cleanly

Lowry’s ball-striking patterns favor a driver that lets him manage spin. The ZXi LS offers that control without forcing him into a shape he doesn’t want.

Fairway wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (16.5°)

Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X

Lowry’s choice of a 16.5-degree Qi35 is a smart blend of height, forgiveness and carry distance. This isn’t a traditional 3-wood. It’s a higher-lofted option built to launch easily while still producing plenty of speed.

How it performed in MGS testing

• The longest fairway woods in the 2025 test
• Delivered high ball speeds and consistently strong carry numbers
• Forgiveness and accuracy were below average. This is one where you’ll need to be a good ball striker to max out the distance results.

The Qi35 gives Lowry strong distance potential. The added loft (16.5 degrees) helps him launch it higher while still taking advantage of the Qi35’s speed, making it a versatile option off the tee or from the fairway.

Utility iron: Srixon ZXi Utility (3, 20°)

Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 9 X

Lowry’s long-iron replacement falls right into the sweet spot between feel and forgiveness.

How it performed in MGS testing

• Third-place overall finish
• Strong combination of distance and accuracy
• Preferred by testers who want iron-like turf interaction

Irons: Srixon ZXi5 (4–5) and ZXi7 (6–PW)

Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X

Lowry’s blended iron setup highlights a trend we’re seeing across elite players.

• ZXi5 for height and forgiveness in the longer irons
• ZXi7 for precision and feel in scoring clubs

How they performed in MGS testing

ZXi5 (Long irons)

• Above-average consistency in distance and dispersion
• Higher launch than most irons in this category
• Forgiveness levels that ranked in the upper tier of the test

ZXi7 (Scoring irons)

• Strong accuracy/dispersion results
• The best player’s iron of 2025
• Distance wasn’t the headline, precision was

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (52-MID, 56-MID, 60-ADAPT)

Shafts: KBS Tour Wedge X Black

Cleveland’s RTZ line focuses on spin consistency, turf interaction and predictable launch qualities, which Lowry leans on heavily around the greens.

How they performed in MGS testing

• The best wedge tested for wet-to-dry spin retention
• Consistent spin levels on partial shots across all lofts
• Flight and launch characteristics that made distance control easier for testers

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour Z

Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour

Lowry continues to rely on the stability of the Spider platform.

The Spider Tour Z’s MOI and stability match his preference for a quiet, square face through impact.

Ball: Srixon Z-STAR XV

The Z-STAR XV remains one of Srixon’s most complete Tour offerings.

How it performed in MGS testing

• One of the longest balls for high swing speeds
• Lower iron flight and descent angles, matching the test charts
• Excellent wedge spin, especially in dry conditions
• Strong consistency in the wet wedge test

Final thoughts

Lowry’s bag is a reminder that Tour setups aren’t about chasing max distance. They’re about controlling trajectory, eliminating big misses and tightening dispersion. Nearly every club he plays performed well in the 2025 MyGolfSpy testing, particularly in the iron, wedge and ball categories.