Srixon Z 945 vs Srixon Z 765
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Z 945 loft | Z 765 loft | Z 945 lie | Z 765 lie | Z 945 length | Z 765 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 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 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Z 945
- Z 765
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Z 945 is 33° and the Z 765 is 32°, 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 945. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Z 765 averages 0.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 22°).
The sets are built differently: the Z 945 runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the Z 765 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
The Z 945 is a blade iron and the Z 765 a players 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 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 945 is listed as forged muscleback with a Tour V.T. Sole and double-laser-milled face and the Z 765 as forged. 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.
The Z 765 came out 2 years after the Z 945, 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 765 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Z 945 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 945 specs and Srixon Z 765 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon Z 945 stronger lofted than the Z 765?
No. The Z 765 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Srixon Z 945, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon Z 945 and Z 765?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). 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 945 or the Z 765?
The Z 765. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Srixon Z 945 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Srixon Z 945 and Z 765 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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