Srixon Z 745 vs Srixon Z 355
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Z 745 loft | Z 355 loft | Z 745 lie | Z 355 lie | Z 745 length | Z 355 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 60 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 39 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 44 | 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 745
- Z 355
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Z 745 is 32° and the Z 355 is 31°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Z 355 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Z 745. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the Z 355 averages 1.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (41° vs 39°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 44°; 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 745 runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the Z 355 4-iron to AW (8 clubs).
The Z 745 is a players iron and the Z 355 a game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The Z 355 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. 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 745 is listed as forged compact cavity back and the Z 355 as cast, split construction across the set. Forging, as in the Z 745, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the Z 355, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
The Z 355 came out 1 year after the Z 745, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Z 355 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Z 745 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Srixon Z 745 specs and Srixon Z 355 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon Z 745 stronger lofted than the Z 355?
No. The Z 355 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Srixon Z 745, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon Z 745 and Z 355?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 9-iron, and 6 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Srixon Z 745 or the Z 355?
The Z 355. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Srixon Z 745 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Srixon Z 745 and Z 355 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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