Srixon ZX MKII Irons

[BostonWRX]

2 hours ago, hjtebag said:

 

 

seems like TGW still has discounted 5-PW. I think ill still go for either MK2s or the 223. i actually use modus 105s with my G425 but i don't really like it, dispersion is all over the place. Somehow 710MBs with Project X 6.0 Rifle gives me better dispersion and accuracy.

 

I had the opportunity to demo the 223 with S200 and GH950 stiffs. The S200 feels abit duller with less kickpoint compared to the GH950s but somehow the shots are more consistent and accurate. Didn't manage to try the ZX7 since its not available for demo where i come from.

 

Will be going for a fitting soon with just the 223s to see which shaft is good for me.

 

Then ill head to the states for another fitting to try both 223s and Zx7 Mk2s probably at 2nd swing or CC.

Yea you can only customize 5-pw on tgw

[coreyhr]

Another comparison to point out vs the 545/745 OG's. I bought a ZX5 5 iron to experiment with and saw some interesting results vs my 545 5 iron. First of all, it's truly remarkable how far the looks have come from the 545 to the ZX5 Mk II. It's shocking how munch chunkier the 545 is. Anyway, the ball speed was more or less exactly the same between the two, but the ZX7 Mk II 5 iron launched 2* higher and spun 300-400 rpm's more. This resulted in landing angle of 43* instead of 38* with the 545. This should mean lots of confidence for me coming in to greens with a long iron. It's been stated over and over in this thread, but don't sleep on the ZX5's. The sound and feel are phenomenal. I honestly think I could play an entire set of ZX5's over the 7's with no objections. I'm finally going to be able to get these irons on the course this weekend for a couple of rounds and I can't wait.  

[mtcowdog]

Played the og zx7 4-AW the last 2 years. Great set for me. Just ordered a set of the mk2 zx5 5-PW. I will enjoy seeing how they compare. Added in a zx 4-23 utility and a zipcore 48. 

[idrive]

Second round today.  It was 35* when we teed off. Had warmed up to around 45* when we made the turn. Was 52* when we finished.

 

Played a Srixon soft feel the 1st nine so it wouldn't feel like we were hitting rocks. Switched to my ball of choice the Prov1 at the turn.

 

I mention this because I was a bit surprised that I really didn't notice much difference in the feel of the ball from one to the other. Unless you are out on the toe or way in on the heel the feel is excellent. If you're hitting the sweet spot it is absolute nirvana.

 

I'm 100% sold on these (7's) 4-PW.  I really believe the sweet spot is bigger with the II's compared to the OG's. Ball seems to stay on line better on the slight mishits. Carry distance is not affected as much. When hitting them flush the ball doesn't carry an extreme distance compared to when missing the sweet spot. In other words shots flushed and those slightly mishit are going the same distance. Yes, I'm sure balls way out on the toe loses some distance but still seem to hold the line better. Haven't really hit one too far off the sweet spot-- yet. lol

 

Honestly, I didn't think I was going to see much difference between the OG's and the II's but IMO there is enough of a difference to make the switch worthwhile. Glad I did.

 

Sorry for the rambling...

[Kale_m]

Had a look at these the other day. Really wish they would do something with the top line. For a tour iron they look so thick on the top. Some fancy grinding and angling could sharpen it up a bit. 
 

they are very nice though, could I get use to them? Probably. Just the initial look is meh from the top 

[toastinato]

8 hours ago, Kale_m said:

Had a look at these the other day. Really wish they would do something with the top line. For a tour iron they look so thick on the top. Some fancy grinding and angling could sharpen it up a bit. 
 

they are very nice though, could I get use to them? Probably. Just the initial look is meh from the top 

This is my thoughts. I'm getting rid of mine because they just feel thick to me. Top line and sole just feel thicker. Doesn't suit my eye. 

[idrive]

10 hours ago, Kale_m said:

Had a look at these the other day. Really wish they would do something with the top line. For a tour iron they look so thick on the top. Some fancy grinding and angling could sharpen it up a bit. 
 

they are very nice though, could I get use to them? Probably. Just the initial look is meh from the top 

 

1 hour ago, toastinato said:

This is my thoughts. I'm getting rid of mine because they just feel thick to me. Top line and sole just feel thicker. Doesn't suit my eye. 

Are you guys talking about the 5's or the 7's ?

 

If you're referring to the 7's I'd be interested in what you are comparing them to. The 7's are not butter knives but they are, IMO, certainly not chunky. The top line is not any thicker than the majority of the rest of the irons they are to be compared with. Perhaps it's because they are squared off rather than rounded?

 

I grew up playing butter knives. Have played blades and compact CB's exclusively. If, the top line seems a bit larger than what you're used to, after a round or two with the 7's with the performance and feel you won't mind or notice it.  At least that has been my experience. I really like the way it frames the ball.

 

Regarding the sole... you certainly don't see it at address. The V sole plays as "thin" as any blade I've hit for quite some time.

 

I completely get the whole "suits my eye" thing. However, it would be my opinion that for an iron to potentially perform better than most it doesn't take much/long to get used to it.

[toastinato]

1 hour ago, idrive said:

 

Are you guys talking about the 5's or the 7's ?

 

If you're referring to the 7's I'd be interested in what you are comparing them to. The 7's are not butter knives but they are, IMO, certainly not chunky. The top line is not any thicker than the majority of the rest of the irons they are to be compared with. Perhaps it's because they are squared off rather than rounded?

 

I grew up playing butter knives. Have played blades and compact CB's exclusively. If, the top line seems a bit larger than what you're used to, after a round or two with the 7's with the performance and feel you won't mind or notice it.  At least that has been my experience. I really like the way it frames the ball.

 

Regarding the sole... you certainly don't see it at address. The V sole plays as "thin" as any blade I've hit for quite some time.

 

I completely get the whole "suits my eye" thing. However, it would be my opinion that for an iron to potentially perform better than most it doesn't take much/long to get used to it.

I appreciate your response! You're really making me dig deeper into it lol sooo I used to game the 785 and mki zx7, and the soles on the zx7 mkii feel as if there is a bit more bounce. IMO. I prefer MB style irons or at least soles that are thinner in that sense. So I won't compare the zx7 to say a p7mb. I'll keep it to irons in that category. 
 

But looking down at the zx7 it just looks like a clunkier iron to my eye. Top line is a bit thick and that sole just feels like a lot of bounce. IMO, of course. I just can't agree that the v sole plays like blades. What I CAN agree with is that at address it sits nice with the ball and the feel is one of the better feels out there. And I also believe that performance will be based on person to person. Especially nowadays where so many irons perform great. A lot of it will come down to preference and consistency. 

Edited February 18, 2023 by toastinato

[toastinato]

1 hour ago, idrive said:

 

Are you guys talking about the 5's or the 7's ?

 

If you're referring to the 7's I'd be interested in what you are comparing them to. The 7's are not butter knives but they are, IMO, certainly not chunky. The top line is not any thicker than the majority of the rest of the irons they are to be compared with. Perhaps it's because they are squared off rather than rounded?

 

I grew up playing butter knives. Have played blades and compact CB's exclusively. If, the top line seems a bit larger than what you're used to, after a round or two with the 7's with the performance and feel you won't mind or notice it.  At least that has been my experience. I really like the way it frames the ball.

 

Regarding the sole... you certainly don't see it at address. The V sole plays as "thin" as any blade I've hit for quite some time.

 

I completely get the whole "suits my eye" thing. However, it would be my opinion that for an iron to potentially perform better than most it doesn't take much/long to get used to it.

You know what? I deleted my recent comment. I'll set them up to my specs and shaft setup and give them another chance. I wanna love them lol

Edited February 18, 2023 by toastinato

[Kale_m]

2 hours ago, idrive said:

 

Are you guys talking about the 5's or the 7's ?

 

If you're referring to the 7's I'd be interested in what you are comparing them to. The 7's are not butter knives but they are, IMO, certainly not chunky. The top line is not any thicker than the majority of the rest of the irons they are to be compared with. Perhaps it's because they are squared off rather than rounded?

 

I grew up playing butter knives. Have played blades and compact CB's exclusively. If, the top line seems a bit larger than what you're used to, after a round or two with the 7's with the performance and feel you won't mind or notice it.  At least that has been my experience. I really like the way it frames the ball.

 

Regarding the sole... you certainly don't see it at address. The V sole plays as "thin" as any blade I've hit for quite some time.

 

I completely get the whole "suits my eye" thing. However, it would be my opinion that for an iron to potentially perform better than most it doesn't take much/long to get used to it.

I am referring to the 7’s 

I play Mizuno mp20 so obviously they are going to look bigger. The Pw in the 7’s looks like a shovel to me, just massive. 
when comparing the 7’s to the t100, Mizuno 223 or the jpx tours , TCB ,p7mc or any other players CB , they are way chunkier then any of them. 
 

make the 7’s with the address appearance of the ZForged and maybe , maybe they will win me over. 

[idrive]

1 hour ago, toastinato said:

You know what? I deleted my recent comment. I'll set them up to my specs and shaft setup and give them another chance. I wanna love them lol

 

To late!! I already read it. lol  Obviously we're all different.  For me (and seems for you as well with your post here) I don't get completely hung up on looks.  I'm interested in an iron that works for me, feels great, is as forgiving as possible and looks decent to my eye.  I've tried and while I don't need shovels, I very much don't like their look and for some reason actually struggle hitting them.

 

Will be interested how it goes after you get them set up.

28 minutes ago, Kale_m said:

I am referring to the 7’s 

I play Mizuno mp20 so obviously they are going to look bigger. The Pw in the 7’s looks like a shovel to me, just massive. 
when comparing the 7’s to the t100, Mizuno 223 or the jpx tours , TCB ,p7mc or any other players CB , they are way chunkier then any of them. 
 

make the 7’s with the address appearance of the ZForged and maybe , maybe they will win me over. 

 

Massive? lol  Well I asked " I'd be interested in what you are comparing them to". Makes sense you may not care for the look of them but I think calling them massive is a bit extreme. Set down an SGI iron next to them. Not sure you could call them (ZX7's) massive in comparison. 

 

To each his own. It's why there are so many choices.  Not trying to win anyone over. Just commenting that for me and many others they've done a really good job for this category of irons. 

 

 

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Edited February 18, 2023 by idrive
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[Kale_m]

1 hour ago, idrive said:

 

To late!! I already read it. lol  Obviously we're all different.  For me (and seems for you as well with your post here) I don't get completely hung up on looks.  I'm interested in an iron that works for me, feels great, is as forgiving as possible and looks decent to my eye.  I've tried and while I don't need shovels, I very much don't like their look and for some reason actually struggle hitting them.

 

Will be interested how it goes after you get them set up.

 

Massive? lol  Well I asked " I'd be interested in what you are comparing them to". Makes sense you may not care for the look of them but I think calling them massive is a bit extreme. Set down an SGI iron next to them. Not sure you could call them (ZX7's) massive in comparison. 

 

To each his own. It's why there are so many choices.  Not trying to win anyone over. Just commenting that for me and many others they've done a really good job for this category of irons. 

 

 

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Massive compared to other irons in the same class. 

I would like to see an address picture of tour players zx7 irons. I bet they look different 

Edited February 18, 2023 by Kale_m

[Inglewood]

Coming from Miuras, the size/top line is something I struggle with as well in this class.  Considering mkii zx5/7 combo with zx utility 4…ping i230 and JPX 923 forged.  All are similar size and top line - I do feel like the ping soles might be narrower than the other two however.

[Tree Levino]

3 hours ago, idrive said:

 

To late!! I already read it. lol  Obviously we're all different.  For me (and seems for you as well with your post here) I don't get completely hung up on looks.  I'm interested in an iron that works for me, feels great, is as forgiving as possible and looks decent to my eye.  I've tried and while I don't need shovels, I very much don't like their look and for some reason actually struggle hitting them.

 

Will be interested how it goes after you get them set up.

 

Massive? lol  Well I asked " I'd be interested in what you are comparing them to". Makes sense you may not care for the look of them but I think calling them massive is a bit extreme. Set down an SGI iron next to them. Not sure you could call them (ZX7's) massive in comparison. 

 

To each his own. It's why there are so many choices.  Not trying to win anyone over. Just commenting that for me and many others they've done a really good job for this category of irons. 

 

 

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Having played and enjoyed ZX7, I can confidently agree with @Kale_mhere. They are really large looking compared to just about all of their competition. They look like legit shovels next to something like T100. The top line is just flat they don’t do any shaping on it. The top line is also the same as the ZX5 which is really stupid honestly. They could easily make them look a lot smaller. The pitching wedge is also hideous. I use an SM9 46 anyways as I’m very picky about PW shapes but the Srixon PW is really unfortunate looking. For the record, I’d 100% game the 4-9 despite the size. They’re amazing irons. Just don’t understand why they don’t make them look a bit smaller. It’s better to have an iron that’s easier to hit than it looks (like t100) than something that plays a bit more like a true forged cavity back but is near game improvement size. 

[COmedic]

I went from OG ZX7-> Cobra CB/MB-> JPX 921 Tour-> T100s-> ZX7 mkII w/ ZX4 4-iron. Yes the top line is thicker than other CB’s out there, however they are much more forgiving and consistent (for me) than so many other options in the same class. I feel like the mkII look better from the top than the original with slightly less offset and a slightly thinner bottom that, so far, has improved my contact. The feel is soft but powerful out of the middle and misses have been much more playable than the others I’ve played. I love them and do not plan on changing irons for the next two seasons.

[Jmccas]

6 hours ago, Kale_m said:

I am referring to the 7’s 

I play Mizuno mp20 so obviously they are going to look bigger. The Pw in the 7’s looks like a shovel to me, just massive. 
when comparing the 7’s to the t100, Mizuno 223 or the jpx tours , TCB ,p7mc or any other players CB , they are way chunkier then any of them. 
 

make the 7’s with the address appearance of the ZForged and maybe , maybe they will win me over. 

It’s amazing what you can get used to though. I transitioned from MP4–>New Level 623CB —>MP32–>ZX5.   Srixion is larger than most in its class but they make really good irons. It takes some time to get used to them but it’s worth it. 
 

I haven’t browsed the BST pages in a week. 

Edited February 18, 2023 by Jmccas

[HiCapGolf]

Can anyone comment on how these compare to Callaway XFCB? I’m over the extreme offset with these irons. I really love everything else. They’re easy to hit and feel great. I hit the OG zx7’s a while back but don’t remember much except they felt good. I’m looking to switch up the bag this year and leaning towards the zx7’s but don’t want anything larger than what I currently have and definitely cannot have more offset. Thanks. 

[eric61]

3 hours ago, COmedic said:

I went from OG ZX7-> Cobra CB/MB-> JPX 921 Tour-> T100s-> ZX7 mkII w/ ZX4 4-iron. Yes the top line is thicker than other CB’s out there, however they are much more forgiving and consistent (for me) than so many other options in the same class. I feel like the mkII look better from the top than the original with slightly less offset and a slightly thinner bottom that, so far, has improved my contact. The feel is soft but powerful out of the middle and misses have been much more playable than the others I’ve played. I love them and do not plan on changing irons for the next two seasons.

Just curious, how would you rank 921 Tour, ZX7 Mk II and T100S in terms of forgiveness? What other performance differences stand out? Much different shapes, I know. Assume ZX7 is lower spin too.

[dmeeksDC]

1 hour ago, HiCapGolf said:

Can anyone comment on how these compare to Callaway XFCB? I’m over the extreme offset with these irons. I really love everything else. They’re easy to hit and feel great. I hit the OG zx7’s a while back but don’t remember much except they felt good. I’m looking to switch up the bag this year and leaning towards the zx7’s but don’t want anything larger than what I currently have and definitely cannot have more offset. Thanks. 

I am testing the MK2 lineup and owned the XFCB. They are great irons. The offset didn’t bother me. The ZX7 MK2 is larger than the XFCB. Top line, sole, overall size is larger. I don’t know the offset numbers but the Srixon looks like it has less. 
 

For something of similar overall size to the XFCB, the 2023 irons I’ve seen that remind me the most of the Callaways would be the Cobra King CBs. The King CB is not tiny but is definitely more compact than ZX7 and the top line is a noticeably thinner. The King Tour is about the same overall size as the ZX7 but the Tour top line also is slimmer. 
 

Remember the XFCB has a steel face plate and that gives it a little distance boost, so from a tech standpoint it would be more like the ZX5 or the 923 Forged (in the long irons).

[COmedic]

1 hour ago, eric61 said:

Just curious, how would you rank 921 Tour, ZX7 Mk II and T100S in terms of forgiveness? What other performance differences stand out? Much different shapes, I know. Assume ZX7 is lower spin too.

Forgiveness:

1. ZX7 mkII

2. T100s

3. 921 Tour

 

Spin:

1. 921 Tour

2. T100s

3. ZX7 mkII

 

Feel:

1. ZX7 

2. 921 Tour

3. T100s

 

ZX7 are the largest profile of the 3, but not offensive to me. Though the T100s were ever-so-slightly more forgiving than the 921 tour (SEL since I’m a lefty), I actually seemed to score better with the 921. I also think the 921 Tour is one of the best looking irons ever, but that of course is very subjective. I’m a huge fan of all three companies and play Titleist woods, fwiw.

[HiCapGolf]

2 hours ago, dmeeksDC said:

I am testing the MK2 lineup and owned the XFCB. They are great irons. The offset didn’t bother me. The ZX7 MK2 is larger than the XFCB. Top line, sole, overall size is larger. I don’t know the offset numbers but the Srixon looks like it has less. 
 

For something of similar overall size to the XFCB, the 2023 irons I’ve seen that remind me the most of the Callaways would be the Cobra King CBs. The King CB is not tiny but is definitely more compact than ZX7 and the top line is a noticeably thinner. The King Tour is about the same overall size as the ZX7 but the Tour top line also is slimmer. 
 

Remember the XFCB has a steel face plate and that gives it a little distance boost, so from a tech standpoint it would be more like the ZX5 or the 923 Forged (in the long irons).

Thanks for the reply. The cobras are on my list to try as well. I do prefer a smaller head but I’m sure I could get used to the bigger size of the zx7 as long as everything else checks off! Will be doing some testing in about a month or so. 

[dmeeksDC]

Just now, HiCapGolf said:

Thanks for the reply. The cobras are on my list to try as well. I do prefer a smaller head but I’m sure I could get used to the bigger size of the zx7 as long as everything else checks off! Will be doing some testing in about a month or so. 

Oh yeah. I’m not sensitive to a medium top line. I gamed the z745. Loved it. ZX7s are easy to get used to. I’m actually pondering a ZX4/5 combo. But mainly because I have a set of Bridgestone J15CBs that are a lot like the ZX7 series so I am wanting this set to have more mishit forgiveness, see how it plays out on the course. Something I can take out when it has been a while between rounds. The ZX4 is so much better sized and I hit the last one well. A combo with the 5 is more doable with the MKii series. 

[Inglewood]

7 hours ago, dmeeksDC said:

Oh yeah. I’m not sensitive to a medium top line. I gamed the z745. Loved it. ZX7s are easy to get used to. I’m actually pondering a ZX4/5 combo. But mainly because I have a set of Bridgestone J15CBs that are a lot like the ZX7 series so I am wanting this set to have more mishit forgiveness, see how it plays out on the course. Something I can take out when it has been a while between rounds. The ZX4 is so much better sized and I hit the last one well. A combo with the 5 is more doable with the MKii series. 

Great feedback - haven’t hit the mkii zx4, but I’ve heard that is where the greatest improvements were made in the looks category.  Would be curious if the zx utility or zx4 would blend better as a 4 iron for a combo set.  Having hit the mkii zx5 and 7, they’re larger but not obscene.  ZX5 goes a mile and seemed to have a higher flight as well.

[gsrjc]

12 hours ago, dmeeksDC said:

I am testing the MK2 lineup and owned the XFCB. They are great irons. The offset didn’t bother me. The ZX7 MK2 is larger than the XFCB. Top line, sole, overall size is larger. I don’t know the offset numbers but the Srixon looks like it has less. 
 

For something of similar overall size to the XFCB, the 2023 irons I’ve seen that remind me the most of the Callaways would be the Cobra King CBs. The King CB is not tiny but is definitely more compact than ZX7 and the top line is a noticeably thinner. The King Tour is about the same overall size as the ZX7 but the Tour top line also is slimmer. 
 

Remember the XFCB has a steel face plate and that gives it a little distance boost, so from a tech standpoint it would be more like the ZX5 or the 923 Forged (in the long irons).

How did you think the cobra compared to the MKII?

[Orange Hog]

4 hours ago, Inglewood said:

Great feedback - haven’t hit the mkii zx4, but I’ve heard that is where the greatest improvements were made in the looks category.  Would be curious if the zx utility or zx4 would blend better as a 4 iron for a combo set.  Having hit the mkii zx5 and 7, they’re larger but not obscene.  ZX5 goes a mile and seemed to have a higher flight as well.

 

To me the ZX4 was the biggest overall improvement Srixon made coming from the previous irons to this MKII set.  The look is much sleeker and the feel/sound is markedly better IMO.  I felt like the prior ZX4 was a bit clicky whereas this new one feels/sounds perfectly in line with the ZX7's.  For my set I went with the ZX4 in the 4 iron and ZX7 in 5-PW.  I think it blends really well.  Honestly could have gone with the ZX4 in the 5 and 6 iron slots and been perfectly happy.

[kdb2]

my zx7s are ready for pick up! cant wait to hit em

[mtcowdog]

Played the ZX7's the last 2 years. Still like them. Thinking of picking up a MKII ZX5 set.

[Inglewood]

12 minutes ago, mtcowdog said:

Played the ZX7's the last 2 years. Still like them. Thinking of picking up a MKII ZX5 set.

Looking to blend old with new or switch to 5s?  Just curious on thinking from someone that came from OGs...

[Albatross Dreamer]

Just now, Inglewood said:

Looking to blend old with new or switch to 5s?  Just curious on thinking from someone that came from OGs...

Been thinking this exact thing myself. Might get ZX5mkii 4-6 and blend them with the old ZX7s. Gonna wait until it's warm enough for me to see where I should start the 5s though. Also thinking of getting the ZX5 mkii GW as I don't really like the ZX7 one.

[mtcowdog]

9 minutes ago, Inglewood said:

Looking to blend old with new or switch to 5s?  Just curious on thinking from someone that came from OGs...

 

Perhaps. It will be a bit of an experiment.