OH HELLO! New Srixon MKII Irons - ZX4 ZX5 ZX7

[@henryhoek398]

Probably the most underrated irons on the market.

[@albertofernandez-sanguino3373]

Probably the most underrated brand ever...

[@ironmangolfer824]

And their drivers and fairway woods, too.

[@GoFast865]

Understand what you’re saying, and would’ve been true in the past, but nowadays, I wouldn’t say they’re underrated. They’re great irons and rated accordingly.

[@dirtydirtylarry]

I play the ZX5 and the amount of customization they offer at no upcharge made the decision so much easier. Certainly helped that they felt better than all the others I tested that day. TM, Callaway, Ping, etc.

[@brumfiba]

The only scratch golfer I play with games a combo zx5/7 set. Tells me everything I need to know.

[@JohnDunn-vk9wu]

Great review. The ZX5 irons have a forged SUP10 face and the body is forged 1020 Carbon Steel.

[@lkae4]

Older ZX5/7 don't look special at all IMO but they are exceptional on course. Playing the best golf of my life with them in the bag.

[@anthonysalkeld9175]

Thanks Michael for another quality review. I’ve had the fives in the bag since November and couldn’t be happier. They have added distance and control to my game here in Australia.

[@vkan1991]

Currently playing z785 irons. Still so bloody good for irons that are 6 years old.

[@markwilliams21]

Same. Only clubs in the bag which haven’t been at risk of being replaced. Love them

[@josiahjones9521]

Same. Upgrading to these. Lol

[@awp7662]

Surely they can't be 6 years old? I thought around 4 maybe? I'm still gaming them, gorgeous irons.

[@peterhammer6915]

@@awp7662 they were launched is September 2018. I have blended set 8-9-pw Z785 and 5-6-7 Z585. The 5-iron is kind of obsolete as my 6-iron carry is around 160 meters and 4-iron U85 around 170 m. The gap between 8-iron and 7-iron is 15 meters so that is a little too much. I am thinking of getting these MarkII:s but what bothers me slightly is the thicker top line in compared to Z785.

[@lorimeyers3839]

I had the opportunity to see these irons in person, and I must say, I was beyond blown away. The milled texture between the grooves on the face are so cool. The aesthetics are incredible. Very small, compact size, but slightly chunky.

[@lorimeyers3839]

@@Station2Station-du2gh yeah they are compact yet massively chunky or something.

[@EntrepreneurLab]

Hit a zx5/zx7 combo set today, easily the best irons I have ever hit

[@josiahjones9521]

Very impressed with the spin. Srixon irons were knocked for not spinning enough and it seems they have addressed it. Can't wait to get fit!

[@chuckyz2]

I play the previous version ZX7's. I can't imagine anything being better. Butter soft feel with lots of feedback. Great stock option shafts. I don't know if I got lucky but all my shafts are very consistent. Modus 120 S. They were so good I didn't feel the need to pull them and check the spine alignment like I have had to do on all my previous sets, and with great improvements in consistency in distance and dispersion. But mostly I became a better ball striker having the feedback I did not have in previous sets, as they were GI irons. I'm going to wear these out before I change them.

[@tuckerjensen2375]

Same! Except I bought a new set since they put them on sale and sold my gamers for more than I bought for. Gotta love new releases!

[@jaychu3850]

I’m upgrading because the MK2 is slightly smaller head but biggest diff for me is more spin. Apparently new ones spin more so higher ball flight and steeper descending angle.

[@tuckerjensen2375]

@@jaychu3850 depends on player. Definitely would get fit since a lot of spin with higher flight/higher descent isn’t that ideal. Want to have a good mixture

[@chuckyz2]

@@jaychu3850 Well you should test them first. Sometimes when you up the spin, you lose yardage. There is always a compromise. For me, I make plenty of spin and get plenty of bite with the original MKI. But I only play them to a 6 iron and go to rescues after that. Anyone that isn't a pro should be hitting rescues. They are literally twice as easy and twice as forgiving than longer irons. I can bite a 200 yard shot with a 4 rescue like an 8 iron bites. That means the ball is only a few feet from where it lands at most. I will be testing a 7 rescue to replace my 6 iron here in the near future.

[@jaychu3850]

@@tuckerjensen2375 I did. Higher flight and steeper descent is what I want with this club head. I like the 2 degree stronger loft but add spin and it’s perfect for me. But yeah different for everyone…

[@rclAlaric]

The ZX5's face is forged (SUP10 steel). The body is a forged 1020 carbon steel.

[@mrwwwebs]

Game the ZX5's myself. Went in for a fitting considering Srixon, but leaning towards other brands, and walked away with the ZX5's as the clear winner, not only based off of numbers, but the looks and feel blew me away. I've always known Srixon to be a chronically underrated/disrespected brand, but I can personally now vouch for how slept-on this brand is. Would highly consider giving them a go for anyone considering a new set of sticks. They're pure.

[@shaun34]

Did the exact same thing….. went in expecting to buy either Ping or Taylor Made and walked away with a set of the ZX5’s, they felt great and the consistency was amazing. The ball flight in particular was outstanding and the spin rate so much better than other options.

[@mrwwwebs]

​@@shaun34 Same story here. Glad to hear they're working out for you as well!

[@CarlosSaintPatrick]

Srixon Golf are a favorite of Tour players especially when they are free agents and can choose whatever they want to play. Highly underrated but it won’t be for long as they continue to advertise and make great products. I have the zx5 irons in my bag and they are high quality, performing irons.

[@Axelblaze1022]

I got my first fitting for the 1st time ever on Friday and I'm in love with the ZX7. My stats for a 7 iron was 177metres average carry distance. My club head speed is 96 mph and my ball speed is 136 mph.

[@gibsonguitarplayer]

I have last years ZX5’s. 3-AW and love everything about them. So easy to control, soft feel, and great looking. Shocked that the ZX4’s are 10 yards longer!

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

stronger lofts

[@AlexisMarquez-y8k]

My golf balls are Srixon. I also have a Srixon Golf Set since Highschool.

[@jporter504]

I play the 765 and 565 irons. No plans yet to change.

[@russelllowry1061]

I am a plus 2 handicap and switched to the 785s a couple years ago. Have never hit irons any better, my previous set were ping i series e1. Love the forged feel and price of srixon. Best irons on the market. Can't wait to try the zx7s but can't imagine I would like them any better than what I am playing now. Gave up about a club in distance but the accuracy more than makes up for that.

[@rjw19]

You should jump in and try the MK2’s. Zx7 are hot off the face but still keep that soft forged feel. No fliers, just better distance with that same excellent control and turf interaction

[@rbassdo]

Great feeling irons and super easy to blend. I matched them with KBS C Taper Light shafts and couldn’t be happier.

[@danielcohen3159]

I like that you're throwing some new camera angles in there, Michael.

[@TylerBoothGolf]

Very excited to try these out! I remember trying out the ZX7's last year & they felt the best to me, so these Mk II irons might be the ticket into the bag. Plus, their new woods & the Cleveland wedges are also super amazing this year, so it might be the trifecta!

[@plusfour1]

You're right about the feel difference between the ZX5 & 7. I got a blended set 2 years ago 5-6-7 in ZX5 and 8-9-PW in the ZX7. I'm now wishing that I got all ZX7's although the gapping is good and my GIR's over all have improved.

[@zewill87]

Is the gapping respected with the different lofts between zx5 and 7 or did you adjust loft of some irons? Thinking of doing same combo as you 5.6.7 zx5 and 8.9.P in zx7

[@brianyoung5032]

​@@zewill87They're designed to blend so as you go from zx5 to zx7 you've still got 4 degrees in between clubs so you will probably have consistent distances between clubs

[@traru4]

Correction: zx5 face is also forged along with the frame. But it is multi piece construction making it not quite as buttery as a one piece forged.

[@jonvanwagoner404]

I played the 765's forever, then transitioned to last model ZX7's. I have played SOOOO many OEMs, but I'm gonna wear out these ZX7. Crazy underrated irons.

[@NH-7]

I can’t wait for my zx5 mk2’s to get here! Best clubs without the BS hype!

[@iketriantafyllakis2105]

great review as always Michael! Srixon make excellent irons zx5 looks awesome!

[@billg3535]

I know the ZX 4’s are not a iron you would play, however I would value your thoughts on how the ZX4 compares to the TM 790’s if you have the time. Even a comparison in the future would really be appreciated.

[@adambarnes4191]

Still in my J15cb's. The zx7 is probably were I should go for similar shape and feel with endo forging. The i230 and t100 still temp me.

[@soothe5242]

I just switched from 2022 t100 to 2023 zx7’s, zx7’s are farrr better. Softer, as workable, more confidence inspiring, more powerful, better distance, more forgiving. Night and day difference

[@adambarnes4191]

@@soothe5242 Thanks for the info. How did the v sole compare to the leading edge on T100? What type of turf do you usually play on?

[@LarsThingholm]

Im in ZX7 and love them. Tried i230 recently. If you hit both, there is no way, you´ll choose the Ping. Feels like rocks compared to the buttery Srixons..

[@Toaster-v1z]

You can get some great deals on used Srixon clubs. I'm gaming a used set of ZX5s.

[@joshualink6973]

Fit into these today. 16 launch / 5500 spin / 46 degree descent angle / 185 carry. Spin seemed a little low but I'm seeing that number for a lot of people hitting these. Played Z star XV. Anything concerning here? My fitter wasn't very knowledgeable.

[@macponting6295]

I’d look at ball first. I was playing XV with my ZX5 and had way too low of spin and have been experimenting with ProV1x and TP5 and gained probably 1200-1500rpm and much better lunch and descent angles. I am a high speed player (avg 96mph with 7i) so that may have had something to do with it. Also bent my set 3* weak which only made the numbers even better

[@uwrossl]

Anxious to see you test the new utility iron and eventually the new blades.

[@Gilles0072]

what about the ZX4's and bend to 30 degrees-- would they be the most forgiving then and still get spin up and keep some distance?

[@banditbaker1675]

Thanks for a great review Michael, I have now promised myself that my next Irons will defo be Srixon 👍👍 PS nice to see you adding some glimpses of the surrounding hills👍👍

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Had no option with the different camera angle as it’s not stopped raining so can’t put my camera outside

[@boojiboy2275]

​@@MichaelNewtonGolf hahaha sounds like the winter weather in the UK is as bad as the summer weather we are experiencing down under in NZ.

[@banditbaker1675]

@@MichaelNewtonGolf Yep, that's just like the weather down here in the Black pudding triangle, my cellar has turned itself into an indoor plunge pool😒😒 But joking aside I thought that the outward-facing camera angle worked well👍👍

[@banditbaker1675]

@@boojiboy2275 where are you in NZ?

[@garrycooper3197]

@@MichaelNewtonGolf hi Michael would you say there is any difference apart from cosmetic on the new zx7 to the previous model ?

[@brandonpelly848]

those new zx7's look and sound amazing

[@nceebee6859]

Really interesting test. The ZX5 is of most interest to me. The spin brought down the carry and levelled it out with the ZX7. But, I love how easy it seemed to launch. Wonder if that will carry over to my test, as it's something I may be looking for.

[@williameoff4201]

Swing always so nice and in control 😊

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Looking forward to these

[@Joe-kt7eq]

Hi Michael, thanks for another quality review. I'd be very interested to hear on where you think the Wilson D9 forged would fit against these? Would it fit kind of in between the zx7 and zx5?

[@firstnamelastname6038]

D9 are great irons probably most similar to zx4 due to similar loft

[@jacobmccain8082]

Have they thinned out the top line on the ZX7? I liked the feel of the ZX7 but the topline was pretty thick for a players iron.

[@oldandstiff]

No, not really. They've kept it the same it the same in there models for blending proposes. Even the UT. Didn't bevel it on the 7s as I'd hoped.

[@jherl8307]

Decided to get fancy. I am a 9 Hdcp so the Zx5 full set would be what I should have ordered if I were normal but I'm a golfer so normal is not part of the equation. Ordered 5i 6i in the ZX5 and 7 thru gap in the ZX7. I think I have found nirvana. 5 & 6 ZX5 are much easier to hit, fly higher, and go longer than the ZX7. The 7 thru gap in the ZX7 are much better feeling with better trajectory control than the ZX5. Because I am a slow swinger (72 mph with the 7i) I chose the KBS Tour Lite steel shaft in reg flex (Just not a fan of graphite shafts in my irons). I am simply elated cuz I am a long sufferer in my search to find a suitable set of irons. I'm out. 🥺

[@TreyEb3rt]

That spin rate of those zx5. Along with the distance. Normally players distance have been starting to do great with the descent with stronger lofts but that spin is crazy. Special club for sure. Btw I thought they had sup10 face with 1020 carbon body

[@anthonygiuliano6574]

How’s the zx7 compare to t100?

[@dmkfactor1721]

WOW, the ZX4 looks so much better now! The spin on those off center hits didn’t drop off as much as you’d think too. Srixon is always underrated these are some great looking irons across the range!

[@raycarreon1412]

Did I miss on what shaft he was hitting with?

[@kev12558]

16 handicapper here. Are the ZX4 more for faster swing speeds?

[@kimyoungun]

wow zx5 gave you more spin with less loft , though only 1 degree, its interesting

[@simondoggett2520]

How do they compare to the Mizuno 223?

[@TheSleepArtist]

I’ve owned both and in my opinion the Srixon MKII’s feel better to me 🤷‍♂️

[@wnfakind9197]

Wanna see the ZX5 vs Mizuno pro 225 !

[@danielhutton6138]

Great Video, Your reveiws are awesome.

[@martinkirkbride9434]

What shafts were you using in those please?

[@kirkridgers6199]

Mike, any chance of a comparison video ZX7 Mk1 vs Mk2 ??

[@brambo19711]

Good video as always. Playing ping i500 at the moment and thinking of switching to Srixon ZX7. Have tried the older version already and they did feel awesome! so I’m exited to hit the newer version. Playing hcp 4.1 so I think this can suit my game don’t you think?

[@MichaelM-to4sg]

I wonder if you’ve considered demoing full scoring club range, at least 8-PW, I’d do the 7 as well. The point being you’d see what the gapping would be for the most precision range of the clubs. I mention that in this particular test because of the crazy lofts. A 28.5 7-iron seems crazy. The result is you’re stuck w/large loft gaps of 5* in all scoring irons or you’re carrying at least 5 wedges. That 28.5 is 0.5 weaker than my 5 iron. While the ZX7 is 2* stronger than my gamers, that’s a pretty simple adaption and the lofts are in 4* steps throughout scoring range, thus I’d expect a nice 12-15 yd gap👍. As hot as those ZX4 faces are, would the 5* gaps be 16-18 yd gaps? Maybe more? Maybe it’s less of issue for intended golfer as that skill level is typically not a consistent ball striker. Anyway, that’s just a thought. Completely agree, the Szixon line of irons is extremely underrated

[@andershaukoos]

Wonder how the ZX4 compares to the utility

[@kelvin.008]

Difference between Mk1?

[@kelvin.008]

Zx5 is forged face?

[@paulmcgee1867]

Lovely looking irons. Love all three. Are they well made?

[@chuckyz2]

Japanese iron. And they are much better at quality control than the US.

[@mugz_1437]

What is the same category as the TM p790? Zx4 or zx5?

[@iisJohnny100]

P790=ZX5 P770=ZX7

[@chrisrichmond7830]

Can you do a comparison between the ZX7 and the Ping i230?

[@ab7047]

They're identical to my bridgestones from 2015

[@alinthemind]

Please review Honma 757 series..

[@jttt8344]

Shaft spec?

[@ironmangolfer824]

Great video. My go to channel for an honest golf club review.

[@RobertFlynn-i4h]

No offense here, when people say , that they are underrated. Its almost expected that this is what they should be. I've hit these irons of this model and the last, they are brilliant. I couldn't purchase the previous model at the time through early covid, due to all the shipping delays and nonsense. End up with mizuno 921 hot metals, they are fine, srixzon if available at the time , I would bought them in heartbeat. Srixzon don't play the game with notorious big bank of players, just enough to get the profile recognized. We should all wake up and buy these amazing products of srixon. Cubs and balls are all first class

[@brett5380]

These or Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal?

[@FunkymetalBL]

Just got fitted for the ZX7s today. They felt great, I can’t wait to get them and get out on the course 🏌️👍🏼

[@fernandoliniers6249]

Please do an "on course" video...

[@dennishammer8537]

When is the driver review coming?

[@MichaelNewtonGolf]

Already on my channel BYE BYE TO CARBON!? Srixon ZX5 & ZX7 MKII Drivers kzbin.info/www/bejne/a17Fe6GCgb6YnMk

[@assasinhacked4361]

So what are the differences between the old ZX5 and the MK2? seems like no one is comparing them to the old ones. HMMMMMM!!!

[@kaisersoze6685]

Performance wise I don’t know, but the old model had quite a chunky sole and longer blade length. All 3 models are more compact now, but the ZX5 has changed the most. Now the sole and blade length of the new zx5 is almost as small as the old zx7. If you dig around on Srixon site you can see the measurements. The 5 is on my radar now that they don’t have that overly wide sole. Hope that helps.

[@williameoff4201]

Excelente

[@bnogolfing]

Killer irons!

[@theyoungtravelier]

I’m a +22 handicap and honestly these are so good I don’t play any better with GI irons than I do with the zx7 set I own.. of course my irons aren’t really my problem my long woods are usually my issue

[@michaelbrantl5543]

Play old zx7 s awesome irons

[@eamonnhorisk7805]

Michael , what about a comparison video : ZX7 v new Mizuno 923 forged ! Thanks .

[@justbobgolf]

Not the biggest fan of the look. I actually like the z785 much more compared to the zx7, do you think there’s a lot of difference between the two?

[@peterhammer6915]

I agree. The Z785 has a thinner top-line

[@MrLanceboil]

do you think the V t sole actually helps vs an iron with regular bounce?? thx

[@stuartjames1971]

The zx7’s look awesome. I didn’t like the sound of either the zx5 or zx7’s when they first came out. I’d like the try the mark 2’s though…….. ⛳️😁⛳️

[@IT-li3ul]

I like ❤️

[@laawson1]

The 5 and the 7 carry the same distance?

[@Pwrcritter]

Maybe now they'll put Lucas Glover in their commercials, lol.

[@Warbreadboy]

No glove. What a guy!

[@simonplumb9488]

If only the top line of the ZX7 didn’t look so chun-keh

[@Dylanschillin]

I always felt like a hypocrit by riding motorcycles and thinking golf is an elitist sport Untill i looked at the price of these clubs. I'm sticking to cars and motorcycles. Fuck sakes for the price of 3-5 clubs, you can get yourself either a fun beater car and turn it into an autocross car and have some money left over OR build yourself an engine that can out perform the 6.2 chev has in their vette

[@bards7443]

28.5 Deg 7 iron..... lol

[@scottfrench6128]

Top line is the same thickness on all three models.

[@buttdreads]

Modus shafts