Srixon Z-TX vs Srixon Z 745
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Z-TX loft | Z 745 loft | Z-TX lie | Z 745 lie | Z-TX length | Z 745 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Z-TX
- Z 745
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Z-TX is 34° and the Z 745 is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Z 745 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Z-TX. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Z 745 averages 1.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 22°). Beyond loft, the Z 745 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (36.75" vs 37").
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.
The Z-TX is listed as forged cavity back and the Z 745 as forged compact cavity back. 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.
There are 5 years between these sets (2009 and 2014), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The Z 745 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Z-TX 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-TX specs and Srixon Z 745 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon Z-TX stronger lofted than the Z 745?
No. The Z 745 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the Srixon Z-TX, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon Z-TX and Z 745?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (34° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 4-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Srixon Z-TX and Z 745 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-TX and Z 745 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Srixon Z-TX is 62° lie and 36.75 inches, the Z 745 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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