The Kastaplast K1 Soft Kaxe Z pairs the approachable, less stable Kaxe Z flight with Kastaplast's softer K1 Soft blend, built for players who want max control off the tee without an overstable wall. It's the tweener midrange between mid and fairway driver in a more forgiving plastic.

Flight Numbers: 6 / 5 / 0 / 2

K1 Soft is flexible and grippy straight out of the wrapper, softer in the hand than the firm K1 line, and it comes in a range of solid and translucent colors. It beats in a touch faster than standard K1, which brings out a bit more turn over time without sacrificing the reliable fade at the finish.

Thrown flat it holds a controlled, mostly straight line before fading cleanly, and it takes real torque without flipping over, which makes it a strong forehand option for players still building power. On a hyzer it settles into the angle you give it rather than fighting back.

New players get an easier grip and a more forgiving release out of the soft blend, and intermediate players use it as a max-distance midrange off the tee on shorter, tighter fairways. It's also a solid pick for anyone whose hands get cold easily, since the soft plastic stays grippy longer than a stiffer blend.

Want a beaded rim instead? The Kastaplast K1 Kaxe gives you a firmer feel in the same speed class. Prefer even more grip for wet rounds? The Kastaplast K3 Kaxe Z is worth adding alongside it. Browse the full Kaxe Z collection.

Speed 6, glide 5, turn 0, fade 2. Diameter 21.1 cm, rim width 1.5 cm, max weight 175 g.