New Srixon irons just hit the USGA conforming list and with it not only a view to what the future might hold, but also both RH and LH models were shown.
There were two new irons that hit today. Both the Srixon ZX5 MKII and the ZX7 MKII which follow in their general timeline of new offerings being every two years with an update.
Notoriously USGA Conforming list pictures are awful, but what do you think so far?
I have a fitting at CC in a little over a month and I’m really hoping they have the heads available to try out
yeah, i just read an update that the vendor has canceled subsequent orders after srixon found out
I’m thinking 5-7 combo
you can’t beat that combo. I like the ZX5s, and looking to see if the ZX4 in 5-6 will help my longer irons. I’m a hack so need the forgiveness.
I’m trying to like hollow irons. I’m a homer. I struggle with it on the feel end
Really good to the folk around here. I’ll wait a few weeks.
Why should they get all the fun?
they already have all the kangaroos and koalas…
Got x x I o 6 hybrid instead of 5
My club pro did brief session on track man
Averaged about 10 m more carry and slightly more height on zx5
From a feel perspective I feel the old 545 were pretty special .new one comparable feels a little hotter off face
Annoyingly when I was fitted out my normal fitter was away .
My original set was longer and 2 deg flat
He wanted to shorten it and unfortunately I relented .
New ones 1/4 in Horner and 1/2 degree more upright .
Not a big difference but takes a little getting used to .
When testing found the zx 4 did not give significant performance benefit and did not feel quite as soft so went all zx5
Interestingly went for trial mizuno
My 545 performed better for me than any offering they had and despite slowish swing speed and low ball flight outperformed the 923 h l
In Australia srixon significantly less than mizuno which was an added bonus considering for me they performed better too
But also because they’re ZeXy.
"Zexy and I know it!" I’m trying to branch out. Never gamed Mizuno or Srixon. Been a while since Callaway too. Gotta hit the Cobras though and beat the Pings. I’m kinda thinking split set ZX5 and 7. Looks like a perfect setup with a utility 4 iron.
The current Gen is at such an attractive price point. I feel your pain
I’m going to hold out, maybe.
New ones aren’t an outrageous price either.
What happened to the Forged? Damnit man!
The combos are pretty sweet though.
I mentioned Mizuno. I’ll give ya a list if you want ?
No real order:
ZX5 possible combo (not a full set of 7s)
Mizuno Forged
Cobra King Tour Forged (May not be much different but they are worthy)
Callaway (maybe Apex or whatever it is in that class that could possibly be a combo with the Pro)
And the b@st*rd that haunts me (i230)
What is the price point? I haven’t seen much info
Thanks for sharing. Am I reading correctly that you gained 10m carry over your Z545? That’s the iron set I currently play, so you have my attention.
He had a hit and felt new clubs had a bit more pop.
I still love feel of 545 but probably zx5 overall better
PS I’ve never had anything ever stolen from me and it was a horrible feeling when I opened my car and seen my bag gone. I don’t wish that feeling on anybody
The ZX5 looks really good to me.
i was gonna try and find a ZX5 set but they’re almost impossible to find in LH now. so, it’s either MkII or something else to try out…I’m leaning toward HMP 923’s and just holding onto a known commodity in my ZX7’s
I’m chuckling over here because I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but it just kills me the guy has playing the OG ZX7 for 2 YEARS and didn’t know there were more grooves on the short irons. Lol
not gonna lie, i omitted that tidbit on purpose
923 Forged, Cobra and Callaway Releases, and these. I’ve mentally all but eliminated the i230. I don’t hate what I have so I have this going for me.
How do you feel about the V Sole
He had a bit of a sense of humor about it, and the data looked good, but in my circle you’d just never be able to live that down. 2 years. His gamer set. ? I mean, with powers of observation like that I guarantee that guy tees up occasionally and realizes he finished out the last hole with someone else’s ball. ? Or not! f**k I don’t even know. Sounds like someone had to tell him about the grooves. Lol And I just can’t stop laughing about it.
I need sleep.
I also found it a little interesting that he’s a shallow low groover who plays ZX7s.
yeah…but he was consistent
Yes. It was good. And that’s why it’s silly I can’t stop laughing. Dude just goes about his business.
but… You know those movie scenes where someone gets in the wrong vehicle and their key/fob actually starts it and they don’t realize they’re in the wrong vehicle until there’s like a baby seat or something where there shouldn’t be? This guy wouldn’t figure it out until he lease was up and he brought it back. ? Best video I’ve seen in ages. I followed him. I like it. I’m delirious.
i love my ZX7’s…i don’t know that having v-sole is an (dis)advantage for me but i get along with the 7’s pretty well…idk…but i know/knew enough that i let my forgiving set of D9 Forged irons go…and i am getting that missed, extra distance out of my ZX7’s now for some reason or another. a re-shaft is probably the smart move but i think this next set will be around for a while if they can compete with the feel/performance of the 7’s…if not, the 7’s will go back in the bag.
i actually did that one time…but before the fob days…someone parked right next to me in the same exact color/make/model. i got in. readjusted the mirrors then looked back and saw **** that wasn’t mine in the back seat
Exactly. I can’t hide my Srixon homer side. It’s been a thing for a long, long time.
i can commiserate with that…i’ve only been playing a short time but growing up in japan and the 565’s being my "first" irons that i took to, it’s hard to see myself not sticking with srixon. the 7’s are so good…
That’s a hell of a first set. Tough for others to compare when it comes to looks and feel.
well, global golf canceled my order since they couldn’t verify my gift card so it looks like MkII’s are in play still…maybe it’s just meant to be…again. i would really like to see if there’a another iron that could get me to that level of adoration/trust/loyalty i have for srixon. wilson came close with the D9 Forged but in the end, srixon does what it does and i just can’t seem to quite find that with another iron…yet?
if i recall correctly, the top line thickness is the same on the original 5’s and 7’s….more offset, length and a tad stronger lofts in the 5’s.
Thanks. I think the 5 may have a thicker sole as well. But if they look the same at address then dang I should go with the 5
that’s where i will go…i would imagine i could probably still combo the ZX5 MkII’s with my 7’s still…
Summary:
ZX4 MK2 = same size and sole width as current ZX5 but longer blade length. Also looks like it has less offset
ZX5 MK2 = looks slightly smaller than the current ZX5 and still feels great, but seems a little bit less forgiving than the current model
ZX7 MK2 – did not hit this much, but a buddy did, he is coming from the current ZX7, says it is a touch less forgiving, but feel is more solid now
Does not seem like the ZX MK2 series are a direct replacement, would seem they have made them a little bit more for feel and for workability than forgiveness, just a little bit
Coming from ZX5s was considering the XXIO X Irons for more forgiveness since I’m playing less. But now may do a mix set of MKll in 4’s in 5/6/7 and 5’s in 8/9/P/A. Thank you for this feedback!
5-II and 7-II. Uh oh, 7-11 isn’t a good idea. LOL
Thanks for this!