If you aren’t evolving, you are falling behind. Srixon Golf has always seemed to take this to heart, especially when it comes to their flagship irons the 5-Series and 7-Series. Well, after much anticipation, they are ready to formally introduce the next generation and here is our Srixon ZX5 and ZX7 irons review.
Not only does THP have a rundown of the design features of each in this article, but we were also able to spend time with the 7i and PW from each set as well.
Are you ready?
Quick Take
Put any worries to rest when it comes to Srixon altering the formula of their Z-Series irons. There may be some impressive technology changes on board as well as a naming change, but the looks, feel, and flat out filthy performance still stands tall in both the ZX5 and ZX7 irons.
Change is Good
Srixon has hit homerun after homerun with their Z-Series irons the past three releases, the 45, 65, and 85 models have been nothing short of stellar and cemented them as an iron company. This year, the name is changing by shortening the naming mechanism to simply ZX5 and ZX7, but the amount of design that has gone into these is greater than any iron Srixon has ever produced.
The basis around the ZX5 and ZX7 this year is best explained by the tag line that Srixon has used in their release, “Created with human intelligence but perfected by the artificial kind.” Now, yes, “Artificial Intelligence” is without any doubt a “hot” discussion point across the industry, but while others are making it all about the computer, Srixon is making sure to let it be known that the craftsmanship is where it all starts with the new ZX irons, and it’s the A.I. that is working with it to take both series of irons to a whole new level.
While each of the iron series have always been differentiated by most based on size and profile, this year they are also each touting some design traits that are unique to each set. As I was fortunate enough to get the 7i and PW in hand for the ZX5 and ZX7 irons and work with them, it makes sense to dive into each individually.
Srixon ZX5
Getting it out of the way, yes, the ZX5 remains the “bigger” of the two iron sets just as has been the case in previous iterations, it’s a club that walks a blended line between a players design and a more game improvement setup.
The ZX5 is still a forged iron and offers a sound/feel that is soft yet quick, at impact it is a crisp feedback that isn’t quite as plush as a pure one-piece cavity back, but it is closer than ever. The look at address is so surprising as both the offset and topline are very tame and it keeps that same heel to toe length that even some of the pickiest out there will get along with.
The sole does have much more width to it than the ZX7, but the previously mentioned heel to toe length of the blade makes it less of a concern. Not to mention, the ZX5 does feature Srixon’s Tour V.T. Sole that I continue to believe is the greatest iron sole grind of all time. In my workout of the 7i and PW on the course that opinion was nothing but solidified as it just responds so well from any lie I could throw at it, and honestly, it makes the wider sole insanely effective. But, this year something special is happening when it comes to the V.T. Sole and it is the return of the sole notches last seen on the 545/745 irons and arguably a big reason that so many of those sets remain in bags, the notches offer relief and thus more versatility which is never a bad thing.
The ZX5 also feature progressive grooves through the set which applies to a SUP10 face that is joined to the 1020 carbon steel frame along with tungsten in the toe of the longer irons. All of these things seek to improve flight, forgiveness, and consistency, but the real story is something called “Mainframe”. This name represents Srixon designers setting the parameters to create their fastest irons on every shot and ran thousands upon thousands of simulations to come up with the pattern that is milled onto the back of each ZX5 face. The variable thickness pattern also features grooves and shapes to make what Srixon believes is an iron that is faster on every single strike, misses included.
Is it though? Without a doubt.
I worked out the 7i and PW of the ZX5 head to head with their sibling the ZX7 and the data recorded on the Foresight GC2 following this section tells the story, these are fast. For me, they were noticeably faster than the ZX7 and misses were at times laughable with how they kept speed comparably.
While you will see in the numbers the spin is also a bit on the low side, this is in part to having to record my data indoors as well as the fact that it has always been the case for me with the 5-Series of irons from Srixon. What stood out in the data and on the course though was the height and descent angle I was able to hit these, both more significant for me than with the 585’s, making my personal spin numbers a non-issue.
Bottom line, there is some serious firepower here. Paired with the Nippon MODUS3 Tour105 shafts is a setup that is smooth and forgiving while also being shockingly long.
Srixon ZX7
The 7-Series has constantly been one of the most gorgeous players cavity designs on the market with each release, and though the new ZX7 is a bit more modern looking with the angles and cavity, it holds true to its lineage and makes for a jaw dropping look in hand and in bag. A thin topline, minimal offset, and a sole that even the most demanding ball striker would be impressed with, the ZX7 is a stunner.
Fully forged out of 1020 Carbon Steel, these are true players irons. Though some might initially think that the cavity is a bit too busy, there is a rhyme and a reason for the added angles and mass placement this time around. The goal with an iron like this is always to add playability while maintaining the look/profile that so many demand, the different angles on the back of the club allowed Srixon to not only move some mass to the perimeter, but also place some directly behind the sweet spot in order to increase MOI while creating more feel.
Through impact, these offered me the feedback in sound/feel that I expected having spent time with every single 7-Series iron from Srixon. The sensation through contact on decent to well struck shots is one that walks the line between sharp and dull, it’s a blend that will be nearly impossible for golfers to find a detraction about. The overall playability for those who enjoy players irons is what stood out most in my time with the ZX7. With the progressive grooves and Tour V.T. Sole with the return of the sole notches, the golfer who demands versatility and precision in anylie will have all they can handle with these. There was no shot that I threw at them on the course that they couldn’t handle, it’s all about if it is a profile you are comfortable and confident in.
Like the ZX5, I also put the two clubs to work on the Foresight GC2 launch monitor and that data is shown. As you will see, the launch, peak, and speed were particularly good for me in both. While the spin dipped a bit recording data indoors, the Nippon MODUS3 Tour120 made for a pairing that just added to the feel and consistency of the heads.
Where the ZX5 offers firepower, the ZX7 rests on precision, but that doesn’t mean they each don’t also have some that the other does. In fact, they blend so well that Srixon is all in on the combo set trend offering any combination you could possibly want, including adding in the new ZX Utility to the mix.
Worth the Wait
Much anticipation has surrounded the release of the Srixon ZX5 and ZX7 irons review, and Srixon is not letting anyone down with what they have created. It’s easy to sit here and write that they impressed me, but they went well beyond that at times with how well they each hit their specific segment while also complimenting one another. This is without a doubt going to be yet another big release for Srixon.
The Details
Available: January 15, 2021
ZX5: 8-Piece $1299.99 Steel/$1399.99 Graphite (Nippon MODUS3 Tour105, UST Mamiya Recoil 95)
ZX7: 8-Piece $1299.99 Steel (Nippon MODUS3 Tour120)
I hit the ZX4 4i for the first time today. Seems like a keeper – almost like cheating, and looks like it’ll make for a nice 4/5/7 blended set. Nice alternative to the U iron.
I was an absolute mess off the tee today but luckily the ZX5 irons saved the round for me. I just absolutely love everything about them, how they look behind the ball, turf interaction, feel/sound, and the performance I’m seeing. The ZX5 gap wedge is a surprising shining star in the bag, hit 3 approach shots today to inside of 10 feet with it.
Had a good day with the ZX7’s. Distances are dialed in and don’t have to overthink anything, just adjust to the wind and hit the shot.
10/15 on GIR where I used irons on approach shots. Changing the lie angle to 2 flat has helped eliminate the “lefts” and taking better more even divots.
[QUOTE=”Snickerdog, post: 9943001, member: 38739″]
Had a good day with the ZX7’s. Distances are dialed in and don’t have to overthink anything, just adjust to the wind and hit the shot.
10/15 on GIR where I used irons on approach shots. Changing the lie angle to 2 flat has helped eliminate the “lefts” and taking better more even divots.
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Hmmmm … I’ve been having left (or push right) issues with them, too, but was thinking it was the shaft not agreeing with me. I believe these are 1.5 to 2 degrees more upright than my MP-33s. May be something for me to look at — perhaps test the 7-iron.
[QUOTE=”Puttmaster, post: 9943006, member: 64479″]
Hmmmm … I’ve been having left (or push right) issues with them, too, but was thinking it was the shaft not agreeing with me. I believe these are 1.5 to 2 degrees more upright than my MP-33s. May be something for me to look at — perhaps test the 7-iron.
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Could be the shaft if a two way miss, but I would start at lie angle and go from there. My lefts now are alignment issues, but much closer to where I feel like I am aiming then before. I have already picked up 2 and 3 GIR in two rounds compared to previous.
Just picked up a set of ZX5’s here on the forum. I only play 7-P anyway so it worked out. I love my G400’s but I don’t hit many greens. I finally found a driver that I can hit fw’s with, now it’s time to find irons I can hit greens with.
Bought a discounted z585. Looks same as zx5 at address but better feel. Zx5 sounds less so good a bit further.
Also traded my forged Tec Cobra irons towards zx7.
Working on my swing as it improves well combo the 5 from the z585 7 thru PW zx7.
6 iron will depend on my back striking as it gets better.
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Another short range session today, ZX7 7i and PW along with a gap and lob wedge. When I make a proper strike (which is now over half the time – progress), the trajectory on everything was high and gorgeous. I suspect the PW has a ton of spin, wasn’t rolling out very far on the range. The 7i is carrying as far as I used to hit it 30 years ago when I could swing a lot harder.
ZX5s are heading to a new home so I’m all in with the 7s. Zero regrets, they hit so well when I do my job I kinda get choked up. It’s a stupid game but I love it.
[QUOTE=”Muzzy, post: 9944094, member: 50346″]
Meant to say
I might pick up a Srixon ZX 4 4 and 5 iron
Or
Revert to some 565s I have laying around..
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only one session with the zx4 4i, but it is really good. Well behaved off the deck, just have to be ok with seeing some junk in the trunk On address. Much smaller than a hybrid or fairway though.
ZX5s are fantstic. My top 2 irons I ever owned were the PING G25s and Srixon Z565s. These are a combination of the 2. The 565s felt FANTASTIC, but the GH980s launched super high. The G25s were a bit lower and very forgiving. The ZX5s are right in between. Hitting slightly more greens than the G25 and they are just SO much fun to hit. The feeling isn’t as good as the 555s, but the trajectory is much stronger.
Hit a gorgeous mid-height 5-iron draw into the wind on 18. Just a perfect trajectory shot that felt perfect.
Played the ZX7 today and came out firing. -4 through 5. Real easy swings trying to let the clubs do the work that just created good results. Not feeling great and the stronger lofted and little bigger heads than my gamers was just what a golf doctor would have ordered. They’re so well balanced and I really just love being able to work short irons that look and feel like these. I might bring them again tomorrow if I head out because I don’t think my back is suddenly going to heal right up. Could probably continue to use a little help.
I wish the Zx5 wasn’t out of stock. Much to my surprise the iron part of my bag has been one big revolving door with stuff I have laying around.
Used the combo 5’s and 7’s on a course with sandy, hard and fast greens over the weekend. They wouldn’t allow approach shots to stick so had play short and allow for rollout. Two things that stood out to me…the turf interaction and being able to flight them when needed. They cut right through whether it was the fairway or rough. 15-25 mph wind so I used a lower spinning ball. (Callaway ERC) The ball held it’s line beautifully and the irons just performed shot after shot. Flighted a couple of 5 and 6 iron shots down and got a nice penetrating shot that cut through the wind. Flighted one 5 iron down (ZX5) straight in to the wind and still got 185 out of it which for my swing was impressive. Approach shots with the 9 or PW went nice and high but with the sand packed greens, ended up bouncing and not sticking. No fault of the irons or ball.
I used to think that no iron could feel as good as my Mizuno MP’s but I’d be hard pressed to tell the difference between those and the ZX 7’s in a blind test. I’m quite pleased with these irons.
[QUOTE=”Muzzy, post: 9944616, member: 50346″]
Great review what shaft are you playing in the ZX5’s?
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I have the Modus 105. Similar lightgweight to GH980, but better trajectory for me.
Just read back through some of this thread, and had an awesome idea. I’ve never taken my ZX7 to the long course with the fluffy zoysia and super firm greens. So that needs to happen! Might annoy me to no end, but now I have to know. Interaction, stopping power, all of it. I’m thinking ProV1x, .. Wednesday.
Yeah. Definitely.
[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 9945559, member: 53737″]Just read back through some of this thread, and had an awesome idea. I’ve never taken my ZX7 to the long course with the fluffy zoysia and super firm greens. So that needs to happen! Might annoy me to no end, but now I have to know. Interaction, stopping power, all of it. I’m thinking ProV1x, .. Wednesday.
Yeah. Definitely.[/QUOTE]Me too. My home course has not overly firm but fast greens. Gonna take out the JPX Forged which typically aren’t that spinny either but usually can stay on the green if i manage the course properly.
First time I’m going to take the full ZX7s out on the course is Wednesday. I’m excited. I’ve only played the 8, 9 and PW.
[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 9945559, member: 53737″]Just read back through some of this thread, and had an awesome idea. I’ve never taken my ZX7 to the long course with the fluffy zoysia and super firm greens. So that needs to happen! Might annoy me to no end, but now I have to know. Interaction, stopping power, all of it. I’m thinking ProV1x, .. Wednesday.
Yeah. Definitely.[/QUOTE]Me too. My home course has not overly firm but fast greens. Gonna take out the JPX Forged which typically aren’t that spinny either but usually can stay on the green if i manage the course properly.
First time I’m going to take the full ZX7s out on the course is Wednesday. I’m excited. I’ve only played the 8, 9 and PW. But i was striping these clubs on the driving range. The feel is unreal.
[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 9945559, member: 53737″]
Just read back through some of this thread, and had an awesome idea. I’ve never taken my ZX7 to the long course with the fluffy zoysia and super firm greens. So that needs to happen! Might annoy me to no end, but now I have to know. Interaction, stopping power, all of it. I’m thinking ProV1x, .. Wednesday.
Yeah. Definitely.
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Ya that sounds like a great idea. If I get to play Sunday we will play on firm greens so could be interesting.
Walking from pro shop to range to hit these now. Arrived 9 days after order.
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[QUOTE=”Snickerdog, post: 9945598, member: 38739″]
Ya that sounds like a great idea. If I get to play Sunday we will play on firm greens so could be interesting.
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Sounds fun, right?
You can’t crunch off that fluffy stuff, so it just feels so wrong to begin with for me. I tend to creep shallower, and I hate that. I worked hard to get steeper and the ZX7 are a good fit for it in most of the turfs here. So I end up lifting with less spin with my normal clubs, and the greens are the real deal. I’ve never brought a wedge back beyond where it landed there. Curious to see how it will go with the ZX7. I have them 1 weak right now and it’s been borderline on others with my ball and the XV.
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Walking from pro shop to range to hit these now. Arrived 9 days after order.
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These clubs never look less sexy no matter how many times I see them.
Great turnaround time, too. Have a blast, man!!
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New ZX7 irons (PW-5i) with steelfiber i95 stiff (hard stepped once). Hit 100 balls. 50 into the wind (20ish mph) and 50 with the wind from the other side of the range. It took me some swings working through each club in the set to find the flow and feel — starting into the stiff wind was messing me too — but from the first swings I was in love these irons. The sound through the turf is unlike any iron I have hit. It’s like a purring zip. My divots look really nice. I can control flight and shape with ease and back off or put down the hammer. Dispersion is tight. Kind of crazy how good they feel: sold and dense with good feedback on off-center strikes that isn’t harsh (can’t say that about my apex combos or mmc’s). Lots of things about this fitting are new to me: shortest shaft length (standard). softest shaft flex; lightest shafts (95). I didn’t hit with a monitor, but visually the distance gaps looked good. It is only one session, but wow. Here we go. I have never felt better about any clubs, period. These are in the bag and not going anywhere. League round tomorrow night. I can’t wait.
Note on the shafts. I played last season with recoil 110 F5 shafts (previously modus 105 X) and was one who would have swore I liked recoil over steelfiber. I don’t know what happened. These feel amazing. The lighter shaft is also a surprise. I had a chance to hit the i110 and strongly preferred the i95. Given that the pxg and Srixon reps both fit me into i95 x, I felt really good about picking these (I opted for a touch softer than x). Day 1 results line right up.
Short game practice today – only hit full swings every other day at most to keep my elbows in play. I’m waiting on the ZX7 AW, today took the PW for chips and a 58* to practice flops. The PW feels great for chips just off the green. Never surprises me wrt distance, feedback is great. Looking forward to the AW.
Still yet to play a round but took the 7’s to the range yesterday. There was little to no wind and spent a good amount of time in the short irons.
I had to Lazer the pins to make sure what I was seeing as I’m able to put more lag in my movement.
Decided to take it to the grass range for the second half of the 160 ball bucket. Wanted to see turf interaction and feel if grass under my feet instead of a mat. Should have stuck with a medium bucket.
It’s here I decided to go down the bag into the long clubs and see how things went. Yep, had to Lazer the flags again and confirmed I was seeing the same thing as in the short irons. At least another club distance and just as accurate as my gamers.
Pulled driver and same thing, so I’m not sure it’s all in the clubs. Will hold off until I get real course interaction to make final judgement. That’s where the fun ended.
I didn’t wear my golf shoes and wasn’t even thinking about it. After the first twist on the grass I realized my knee was not 100%! Fortunately it was not in my ACL movement line but MAN did I tweak it. Really need to get to working out the leg (and everything else!).
Today I’m really sore but think everything is okay. I should know better than to go full tilt too quickly. Baby steps.
Headed to NC to take out Marine his car and flying back. So that will give me some time to heal.
Excited to actually get on a course with these beauties.
Looking forward to receiving my combo set tomorrow. Saying bye to my Mav Pros, which served me well. Can’t wait to get this out on the course on Thurs and hopefully Friday.
So I got the ZX7 up to the course with the fluff [USER=38739]@Snickerdog[/USER] is always raving about (zoysia). They were surprisingly good, and good to me. I always think of gettting down in the turf with them, and how good they are on tight fairways and deep rough here, but they just glide right across the top of that stuff. I can think of 2 that probably got a groove or two high on the face and these are way less penal on that than my TCB’s. Maybe my P7MC’s too. Hard to say on that. They definitely don’t [I]feel[/I] as penal compared to the MC.
Mine are 1 weak, but it’s still been borderline for the spin I want with my regular ball, and the Srixon XV. So part of the plan to see if I would flatten out with them on the Zoysia was to play a spinnier ball with them to try to combat it if I did. Bounced between ProV1x and Chromesoft X, and it was interesting. When I played them last fall I played them with V1x to get a little more spin, and it definitely helped. The interesting thing today was how freaking long they still were. I got pretty good hold with both, on real tough greens, and was just bombing the ball. I mostly planned well for it, but it was a progressive adjustment that I wasn’t always staying ahead of. It’s a 7400 yd course and I thought it would be fun to play the ZX7, which are longer than mine, but the distance and hold combination today has my attention. I mean, that was weapon-like easy distance. And I don’t even feel like I can go after it right now physically.
Long story short, I was impressed with them way back when I got them, but I continue to be more so. They’re just really great clubs. I get excited for anyone getting them because they just seem so infinitely playable.
I also took mine out today. Hit every green on the par 3s including a badly thinned 5 iron to a pin 205 away. I was aiming to land it 185-190 and trundle short of the pin (past the pin is death on these greens). But despite hitting it thin, it made it to about 200 yards after roll out. Missed the birdie putt but I missed all of them today on the par 3s.
They feel so good. They are a little shorter than my JPX 921 Forged, but feel so much better. I have a little more confidence with my 921s but it may be just because I’ve hit them way more. Ugh, hard to decide which clubs to bring out for each round.
[QUOTE=”Cinco, post: 9948240, member: 57776″] Ugh, hard to decide which clubs to bring out for each round.
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This is why I can’t have more than one set. I’d never get out the door…
[QUOTE=”nostatic, post: 9948249, member: 51323″]This is why I can’t have more than one set. I’d never get out the door…[/QUOTE]It was a foolish mistake.
I played my Apex 21 std this afternoon and was definitely missing the feel of the ZX7. The Callaway are about 1.5-2 deg stronger than my ZX7 but the extra distance isn’t worth the sacrifice in feel. I’ve made some swing adjustments that are helping with both sets but the Srix just feel WAY better to me. I will be selling the apex to put this waffling to bed.
It’s been a minute since I played some golf, but I got out a few times over the last couple weeks and had the combo set in the bag. I love these clubs, but the 95g Recoils have been a bit too light for me at this stage in my game. If I was playing more often, I would probably get them to work a bit. But I’m not there right now, so Recoil 110 Protos will be getting installed tomorrow. I have had them for a while, but I finally feel like getting them in these club heads is the right decision.
[QUOTE=”stoney_dukes, post: 9948489, member: 50583″]
I played my Apex 21 std this afternoon and was definitely missing the feel of the ZX7. The Callaway are about 1.5-2 deg stronger than my ZX7 but the extra distance isn’t worth the sacrifice in feel. I’ve made some swing adjustments that are helping with both sets but the Srix just feel WAY better to me. I will be selling the apex to put this waffling to bed.
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You have an Apex 21 combo set or all standard? When I got fit, I ultimately chose the Srixon ZX combo over the Apex 21/Pro combo because of the feel in addition to the slightly better numbers. If I had truly got to test the sole/turf interaction with the Srixon (instead of just a few shots on the grass), I don’t think it would even be close.
Really liked the look of the Apex 21 Pro when they were released, but the ZX look better to my eye than the standard Apex 21. How long had you been gaming each?
[QUOTE=”Puttmaster, post: 9934938, member: 64479″]
I NEED that A wedge!
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you really do. It’s so good
[QUOTE=”BigDill, post: 9948491, member: 48932″]
It’s been a minute since I played some golf, but I got out a few times over the last couple weeks and had the combo set in the bag. I love these clubs, but the 95g Recoils have been a bit too light for me at this stage in my game. If I was playing more often, I would probably get them to work a bit. But I’m not there right now, so Recoil 110 Protos will be getting installed tomorrow. I have had them for a while, but I finally feel like getting them in these club heads is the right decision.
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getting strong like bull then?
[QUOTE=”PapaJohick, post: 9948665, member: 41182″]
getting strong like bull then?
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Nah, getting quick like rabbit! I played the 110g shafts in my PTx Pros and loved it. I ordered these with the plan on having the other set of 110s I have put in, but I wanted to give the 95g a go for a bit. It’s worked great at times, but I just think that having the extra weight helps flatten me out a bit and that helps me swing from the inside a bit more consistently.
I’ve been in a funk lately and feeling like I can’t play haha. I look at my stats though and it’s pretty funny.
with 10 rounds played with these irons, I only have one round not in the 80s. MyGIR has gone up from like 3.6 to 5.8 per round. Par 3 accuracy is up to 40% from 30. They really do work for me.
this whole time I have been worried about the xstiff shafts too. Worried about my elbows hurting, not getting enough height or spin to hold greens, or just in general getting tired. None of that have been an issue. I will say, I do wish I could get some more spin, but that is not a shaft problem at this point. That’s a me thing haha
[QUOTE=”PapaJohick, post: 9948671, member: 41182″]
I’ve been in a funk lately and feeling like I can’t play haha. I look at my stats though and it’s pretty funny.
with 10 rounds played with these irons, I only have one round not in the 80s. MyGIR has gone up from like 3.6 to 5.8 per round. Par 3 accuracy is up to 40% from 30. They really do work for me.
this whole time I have been worried about the xstiff shafts too. Worried about my elbows hurting, not getting enough height or spin to hold greens, or just in general getting tired. None of that have been an issue. I will say, I do wish I could get some more spin, but that is not a shaft problem at this point. That’s a me thing haha
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I have gone the opposite way a bit. I picked up an old hobby again (kart racing) and it’s hard to manage both that and golf at the same time. Weekends get pretty booked. But I’m starting to get back to the range and out on the course again, so hopefully everything comes back and I get back down to breaking 90.
These irons just feel so darn good when you hit them. I have been more than pleased with my purchase.
I will be taking the ZX7’s out for a hot lap this afternoon. I played one round early last week split with Z Forged in the 8-9-PW spots… even though it was fun I am not sure I really liked the combo any better, and I put the ZX7 short irons back in for this past weekend. The ZX7 are just user friendly, and the short irons compare pretty favorably with the Z Forged in how they perform, feel, overall size & blade length. One minor difference is a touch thinner topline on the blades, but I honestly think the ZX7 present a very confidence inspiring look that puts me equally at ease.
My one setup shortcoming, is that I still have not put my preferred cord grips on them. I’ve been struggling along with the stock rubber. This is partly due to some indecision on if I’m keeping the Modus 120’s or putting something graphite into them. I should probably just go ahead and swap the grips already. Or buy some shafts :unsure:.
[QUOTE=”GraniteRoost, post: 9948717, member: 40185″]
I will be taking the ZX7’s out for a hot lap this afternoon. I played one round early last week split with Z Forged in the 8-9-PW spots… even though it was fun I am not sure I really liked the combo any better, and I put the ZX7 short irons back in for this past weekend. The ZX7 are just user friendly, and the short irons compare pretty favorably with the Z Forged in how they perform, feel, overall size & blade length. One minor difference is a touch thinner topline on the blades, but I honestly think the ZX7 present a very confidence inspiring look that puts me equally at ease.
My one setup shortcoming, is that I still have not put my preferred cord grips on them. I’ve been struggling along with the stock rubber. This is partly due to some indecision on if I’m keeping the Modus 120’s or putting something graphite into them. I should probably just go ahead and swap the grips already. Or buy some shafts :unsure:.
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[QUOTE=”VictorValiant, post: 9948656, member: 57282″]
You have an Apex 21 combo set or all standard? When I got fit, I ultimately chose the Srixon ZX combo over the Apex 21/Pro combo because of the feel in addition to the slightly better numbers. If I had truly got to test the sole/turf interaction with the Srixon (instead of just a few shots on the grass), I don’t think it would even be close.
Really liked the look of the Apex 21 Pro when they were released, but the ZX look better to my eye than the standard Apex 21. How long had you been gaming each?
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my apex are all std. My zx are zx7 for 5-PW and a zx5 4 iron. Both sets have the same MMT 95S shafts so true head to head comparison.
I can’t recommend the ZX5’s enough. The 5 through gap is perfect for me. Loving the modus 105 as well. The gapping great on this set for me. Just a great all around set
[QUOTE=”sposey013168, post: 9948850, member: 14224″]
I can’t recommend the ZX5’s enough. The 5 through gap is perfect for me. Loving the modus 105 as well. The gapping great on this set for me. Just a great all around set
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Do you like the ZX5 better than the Gen 3 PXG?
[QUOTE=”MSEASU, post: 9948870, member: 46570″]
Do you like the ZX5 better than the Gen 3 PXG?
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Yes I do but it’s not a true apples to apples comparison. I had steel fibers in the Pxg Gen 3. The pxg were longer but that is also because the pxg xp are stronger lofted. The zx5 are very consistent and that’s what I want. To give a 100 percent accurate comparison I would need the Pxg in the same shafts. The hogans are the same thing. I am trying to find a set of 105 modus regular and will get the hogans reshafted. I really like the hogans but want to compare them with same shaft. My fitter did not have hogan or PXG. I hit Callaway, ping, TM and mizuno in my fitting and Srixon was the best by a lot. Also please remember when I say best by a lot I do not mean longest I mean most consistent with the ball flight I like.
Still loving the ZX7’s, even in the fluffy zoysia. I had a little bit of a struggle getting used to them but not bad. 8 of my last 9 rounds have been in the 70s. The one round in the 80s, I just played scared for some reason and left it out right quite a bit. Couple that with lush, high, wet rough and it was over for me.
[QUOTE=”GraniteRoost, post: 9948717, member: 40185″]
I will be taking the ZX7’s out for a hot lap this afternoon. I played one round early last week split with Z Forged in the 8-9-PW spots… even though it was fun I am not sure I really liked the combo any better, and I put the ZX7 short irons back in for this past weekend. The ZX7 are just user friendly, and the short irons compare pretty favorably with the Z Forged in how they perform, feel, overall size & blade length. One minor difference is a touch thinner topline on the blades, but I honestly think the ZX7 present a very confidence inspiring look that puts me equally at ease.
My one setup shortcoming, is that I still have not put my preferred cord grips on them. I’ve been struggling along with the stock rubber. This is partly due to some indecision on if I’m keeping the Modus 120’s or putting something graphite into them. I should probably just go ahead and swap the grips already. Or buy some shafts :unsure:.
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Appreciate the thoughts on the Z Forged blend. I keep going back and forth on it, but I’m leaning towards it not being worth putting them in play.
Got a set of Zx7s in yesterday. Was only able to hit them into my net so far…. Wow, these are Soft feeling!!!! Heading right to the range after work. If dispersion is good, I’ll have to say goodbye to my i210s, which have been my favorite irons ever. Dispersion will be the BIG test for me switching, but I’m already addicted to the Zx7 feel.
[QUOTE=”OldandStiff, post: 9948968, member: 53737″]
Appreciate the thoughts on the Z Forged blend. I keep going back and forth on it, but[B] I’m leaning towards it not being worth putting them in play.[/B]
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I’ll be keep the ZX7 in play as a set for a little bit honestly. Z Forged are ever so more blade like in their character, but it seems like flight, spin, feel, all of it is damn close. And the ZX7 short irons off that extra bit of chunk without trading off much (any?) feel or workability.
[QUOTE=”Realmfg, post: 9949002, member: 51388″]
Got a set of Zx7s in yesterday. Was only able to hit them into my net so far…. Wow, these are Soft feeling!!!! Heading right to the range after work. If dispersion is good, I’ll have to say goodbye to my i210s, which have been my favorite irons ever. Dispersion will be the BIG test for me switching, but I’m already addicted to the Zx7 feel.
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Curious to see how you get on. I had i210s a few years back, and that is a set I wish I hadn’t sold. Do love my ZX7s so far, and wait for a new set of i210s is probably 3 months at this point (Ping is way backed up).
I dropped my clubs off this morning, should have them back tomorrow. And boy will they be purdy.
To circle back on some thoughts I had very early on in this thread, I have found the ZX7 scoring irons to be extremely playable as a higher HC but a decent ball striker. The PW specifically. I love the ability to control the ball a bit more with them and while I do not have any numbers to back it up, my eye tells me they spin a bit more than the ZX5 clubs in the set, but I can’t be sure because of the iron loft differences, obviously. As in, I only have the ZX7 in 7-PW and the ZX5 in 4-6, so obviously the ZX5s will spin less since they are lower numbered clubs.