Srixon ZX5 vs Srixon ZX7

Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.

Srixon ZX52020–2023 · Players Distance Ironsforged multi-material · forged 1020 carbon steel body with forged SUP10 face insert Srixon ZX72020–2023 · Players Ironsforged · forged 1020 carbon steel with toe tungsten in the long and mid irons

Specification comparison

Club	ZX5 loft	ZX7 loft	ZX5 lie	ZX7 lie	ZX5 length	ZX7 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

Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.

Lofts compared

Lofts differ on 7 of the 9 clubs the two sets share. A lower point is a stronger loft.

What the differences mean

At the 7-iron, the ZX5 is 31° and the ZX7 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 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the ZX7. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the ZX7 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 ZX5 is a players distance iron and the ZX7 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The ZX5 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 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 is listed as forged multi-material and the ZX7 as forged. The ZX7 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.

Both sets were introduced in 2020, 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 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the ZX5. 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 specs and Srixon ZX7 specs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Srixon ZX5 stronger lofted than the ZX7?

Yes. The Srixon ZX5 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the ZX7, 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 and ZX7?

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 or the ZX7?

The Srixon ZX5. 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 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.

Do the Srixon ZX5 and ZX7 have the same lie and length?

At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.

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