Srixon Z 765 vs Srixon Z 965
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Z 765 loft | Z 965 loft | Z 765 lie | Z 965 lie | Z 765 length | Z 965 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 37 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 51 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Z 765
- Z 965
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Z 765 is 32° and the Z 965 is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Z 765 should carry roughly 3 to 4 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 0.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (22° vs 23°).
The sets are built differently: the Z 765 runs 3-iron to AW (9 clubs), the Z 965 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The Z 765 is a players iron and the Z 965 a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Z 765 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. 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.
Both heads are listed 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 1° weaker than the Z 765. 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 765 specs and Srixon Z 965 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon Z 765 stronger lofted than the Z 965?
Yes. The Srixon Z 765 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Z 965, 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 765 and Z 965?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 5 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Srixon Z 765 or the Z 965?
The Srixon Z 765. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Z 965 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Srixon Z 765 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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