Srixon Z 545 vs Srixon Z 945
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Z 545 loft | Z 945 loft | Z 545 lie | Z 945 lie | Z 545 length | Z 945 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 37 | 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 945
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Z 545 is 31° and the Z 945 is 33°, a 2° 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 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Z 945. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Z 945 averages 1.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (24° vs 26°). 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 945 a blade iron, so they sit 2 steps 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 945 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The Z 545 is listed as forged cavity back with a SUP10 face insert and the Z 945 as forged muscleback with a Tour V.T. Sole and double-laser-milled face. The Z 945's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
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 945 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 945 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon Z 545 stronger lofted than the Z 945?
Yes. The Srixon Z 545 7-iron is 31° against 33° for the Z 945, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon Z 545 and Z 945?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (31° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Srixon Z 545 or the Z 945?
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 945 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Srixon Z 545 and Z 945 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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