Srixon ZX5 vs Srixon ZX4
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | ZX5 loft | ZX4 loft | ZX5 lie | ZX4 lie | ZX5 length | ZX4 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | — | 60 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 25.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 28.5 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 43 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | 49 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- ZX5
- ZX4
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the ZX5 is 31° and the ZX4 is 28.5°, 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 should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the ZX5. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the ZX4 averages 1.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (31° vs 28.5°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the ZX5 runs 3-iron to AW (9 clubs), the ZX4 4-iron to AW (8 clubs).
The ZX5 is a players distance iron and the ZX4 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The ZX4 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The ZX5 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 ZX5 is listed as forged multi-material and the ZX4 as cast hollow-body multi-material. The ZX4'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, at some cost in feel.
The ZX4 came out 1 year after the ZX5, 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 ZX4 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2.5° stronger than the ZX5 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 ZX5 specs and Srixon ZX4 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon ZX5 stronger lofted than the ZX4?
No. The ZX4 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28.5° against 31° for the Srixon ZX5, 2.5° stronger and worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon ZX5 and ZX4?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (31° vs 28.5°). 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 ZX5 or the ZX4?
The ZX4. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Srixon ZX5 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Srixon ZX5 and ZX4 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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