Srixon Z 545 vs Srixon Z 745
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Z 545 loft | Z 745 loft | Z 545 lie | Z 745 lie | Z 545 length | Z 745 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Z 545
- Z 745
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Z 545 is 31° and the Z 745 is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Z 545 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Z 745. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Z 745 averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (39° vs 41°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The Z 545 is a players distance iron and the Z 745 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Z 545 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Z 745 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The Z 545 is listed as forged cavity back with a SUP10 face insert and the Z 745 as forged compact 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 2014, 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 Z 745 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the Z 545. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Srixon Z 545 specs and Srixon Z 745 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon Z 545 stronger lofted than the Z 745?
Yes. The Srixon Z 545 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Z 745, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon Z 545 and Z 745?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 9-iron, and 6 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Srixon Z 545 or the Z 745?
The Srixon Z 545. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Z 745 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Srixon Z 545 and Z 745 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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