Srixon Z 785 vs Srixon ZX7
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Z 785 loft | ZX7 loft | Z 785 lie | ZX7 lie | Z 785 length | ZX7 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 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 | 51 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Z 785
- ZX7
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 32° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show. Lie angles and lengths match as well, so any fitting adjustment made to one set would carry straight over to the other.
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
Both heads are listed as forged. The ZX7 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The ZX7 arrived 2 years after the Z 785, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The Z 785 and ZX7 share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Srixon Z 785 specs and Srixon ZX7 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon Z 785 stronger lofted than the ZX7?
No. Both have a 32° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon Z 785 and ZX7?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 32° 7-iron.
Are the Srixon Z 785 and ZX7 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Srixon Z 785 and ZX7 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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