Srixon Z 565 vs Srixon Z 965
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Z 565 loft | Z 965 loft | Z 565 lie | Z 965 lie | Z 565 length | Z 965 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 |
| AW | 50 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Z 565
- Z 965
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Z 565 is 31° and the Z 965 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 565 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Z 965. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Z 965 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 sets are built differently: the Z 565 runs 3-iron to AW (9 clubs), the Z 965 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The Z 565 is a players distance iron and the Z 965 a blade iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The Z 565 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 965 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 565 is listed as forged multi-material and the Z 965 as forged. 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 2016, 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 965 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the Z 565. 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 565 specs and Srixon Z 965 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon Z 565 stronger lofted than the Z 965?
Yes. The Srixon Z 565 7-iron is 31° against 33° for the Z 965, 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 565 and Z 965?
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 565 or the Z 965?
The Srixon Z 565. 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 965 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Srixon Z 565 and Z 965 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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