Srixon I-701 vs Srixon I-701 Tour
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | I-701 loft | I-701 Tour loft | I-701 lie | I-701 Tour lie | I-701 length | I-701 Tour length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60 | 59.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 60 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 61.5 | 61 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 62 | 61.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 62.5 | 62 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 63 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63.5 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- I-701
- I-701 Tour
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 34° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show.
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The I-701 is listed as forged pocket cavity and the I-701 Tour as forged cavity back. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
Both sets were introduced in 2007, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Srixon designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The I-701 and I-701 Tour share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Srixon I-701 specs and Srixon I-701 Tour specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon I-701 stronger lofted than the I-701 Tour?
No. Both have a 34° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon I-701 and I-701 Tour?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 34° 7-iron.
Are the Srixon I-701 and I-701 Tour aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Srixon I-701 and I-701 Tour have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Srixon I-701 is 62° lie and 36.75 inches, the I-701 Tour 61.5° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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