Srixon ZX5 Mk II vs Srixon ZX7 Mk II
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | ZX5 Mk II loft | ZX7 Mk II loft | ZX5 Mk II lie | ZX7 Mk II lie | ZX5 Mk II length | ZX7 Mk II length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 51 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | — | 57 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- ZX5 Mk II
- ZX7 Mk II
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the ZX5 Mk II is 31° and the ZX7 Mk II 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 ZX5 Mk II should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the ZX7 Mk II. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the ZX7 Mk II averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (39° vs 41°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the ZX5 Mk II runs 3-iron to AW (9 clubs), the ZX7 Mk II 3-iron to SW (10 clubs).
The ZX5 Mk II is a players distance iron and the ZX7 Mk II a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The ZX5 Mk II is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The ZX7 Mk II trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The ZX5 Mk II is listed as forged multi-material and the ZX7 Mk II as forged. 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.
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 ZX7 Mk II is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the ZX5 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 ZX5 Mk II specs and Srixon ZX7 Mk II specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon ZX5 Mk II stronger lofted than the ZX7 Mk II?
Yes. The Srixon ZX5 Mk II 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the ZX7 Mk II, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon ZX5 Mk II and ZX7 Mk II?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 9-iron, and 7 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Srixon ZX5 Mk II or the ZX7 Mk II?
The Srixon ZX5 Mk II. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The ZX7 Mk II is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Srixon ZX5 Mk II and ZX7 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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