Srixon ZX4 Mk II vs Srixon ZX5 Mk II
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | ZX4 Mk II loft | ZX5 Mk II loft | ZX4 Mk II lie | ZX5 Mk II lie | ZX4 Mk II length | ZX5 Mk II length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 20 | — | 60 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 23 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 25.5 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 33 | 35 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38 | 39 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 44 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 49 | 50 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- ZX4 Mk II
- ZX5 Mk II
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the ZX4 Mk II is 28.5° and the ZX5 Mk II is 31°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the ZX4 Mk II should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the ZX5 Mk II. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the ZX5 Mk II averages 1.4° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (28.5° vs 31°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the ZX4 Mk II runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the ZX5 Mk II 3-iron to AW (9 clubs).
The ZX4 Mk II is a game improvement iron and the ZX5 Mk II a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The ZX4 Mk II is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The ZX5 Mk II trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The ZX4 Mk II is listed as cast hollow-body multi-material and the ZX5 Mk II as forged multi-material. The ZX4 Mk II's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the ZX5 Mk II, at some cost in feel.
Both sets were introduced in 2023, 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 ZX5 Mk II is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2.5° weaker than the ZX4 Mk II. 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 ZX4 Mk II specs and Srixon ZX5 Mk II specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon ZX4 Mk II stronger lofted than the ZX5 Mk II?
Yes. The Srixon ZX4 Mk II 7-iron is 28.5° against 31° for the ZX5 Mk II, 2.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon ZX4 Mk II and ZX5 Mk II?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (28.5° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2.5° at the 7-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Srixon ZX4 Mk II or the ZX5 Mk II?
The Srixon ZX4 Mk II. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The ZX5 Mk II is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Srixon ZX4 Mk II and ZX5 Mk II have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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