Srixon Z 945 vs Srixon Z 965
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Z 945 loft | Z 965 loft | Z 945 lie | Z 965 lie | Z 945 length | Z 965 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 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 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Z 945
- Z 965
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 33° 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 blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Compact muscleback irons with minimal offset, thin toplines and the smallest sweet spot — built for shot-shaping over forgiveness. 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.
The Z 945 is listed as forged muscleback with a Tour V.T. Sole and double-laser-milled face and the Z 965 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 965 arrived 2 years after the Z 945, 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 945 and Z 965 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 945 specs and Srixon Z 965 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon Z 945 stronger lofted than the Z 965?
No. Both have a 33° 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 945 and Z 965?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 33° 7-iron.
Are the Srixon Z 945 and Z 965 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Srixon Z 945 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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