Srixon Z Series Irons Review

Srixon have announced the launch of their new range of Z Series Irons for 2017. Owen Davies puts them to the test and compares the three different models. 

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Srixon Z-565

Product Overview:

The Z 565 irons are geared for golfers of all abilities and feature a new Tour V.T sole that allows the club head to move even more efficiently through the turf, reducing impact resistance and tightening shot dispersion for more overall control. They also feature a high strength SUP10 face insert for higher ball speed and more distance. Compared to the previous model, 5% larger grooves feature in the Z 565 irons as well as Double Laser Milling for better contact, especially in wet conditions.

New/Key Features

• Tour VT soles – allow the clubhead to move efficiently through the turf. This reduces resistance and tightens shot dispersion for maximum consistency and control
• Feature a high strength SUP10 face insert for higher ball speed and more distance.
• The grooves are 5% larger than the previous model, as well as Double Laser Milling for better contact, especially in wet conditions.

Pricing and specifications

• Shaft Options: Miyazaki Kaula Iron 8 (Graphite) or Nippon N.S. Pro 980GH DST (Steel)
• Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
• Set Makeup: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW
• Additional clubs: 3, GW, SW
• Suitable for low to mid handicappers
• RRP - TBC
• Release Date: 01 September 2016

Srixon Z-765

Product Overview:

The Z 765 is a muscle cavity preferred by skilled players for its traditional profile and exceptional control.
The new Tour V.T. Sole has been modified to move even more efficiently through the turf, reducing impact resistance and tightening shot dispersion for maximum consistency and control.
Ultra-soft S20C head material with a new special heat treatment ensures the new Z 765 irons are precision forged for the smoothest, most consistent feel. All iron faces feature 5% larger grooves compared to the previous generation and Double Laser Milling. This improves contact, especially in wet conditions, for increased friction and enhanced spin control.

New/Key Features

• Tour VT soles – allow the clubhead to move efficiently through the turf. This reduces resistance and tightens shot dispersion for maximum consistency and control
• Ultra-soft S20C head material with a new special heat treatment gives a smooth and consistent feel.
• The grooves are 5% larger than the previous model, as well as Double Laser Milling for better contact, especially in wet conditions.
• Traditional Profile

Specifications and pricing

• Shaft Options: True Temper Dynamic Gold or Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3
• Available: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW, SW
• Suitable for low to mid handicappers
• RRP - TBC
• Release Date: 01 September 2016

Srixon Z-965

Product Overview:

The Z 965 is a compact muscle back blade ideal for the most advanced, demanding players. A new Tour V.T. Sole has been modified to move even more efficiently through the turf, reducing impact resistance and tightening shot dispersion for maximum consistency and control. The feeling off these precision forged irons is unsurpassed, combining ultra-soft S20C head material with a new special heat treatment for the smoothest and most consistent feel.

All iron faces feature 5% larger grooves compared to the previous generation and Double Laser Milling, which improves contact, especially in wet conditions, delivering increased friction and enhanced spin control.

New/Key Features

• Tour VT soles – allow the clubhead to move efficiently through the turf. This reduces resistance and tightens shot dispersion for maximum consistency and control
• Ultra-soft S20C head material with a new special heat treatment gives a smooth and consistent feel.
• The grooves are 5% larger than the previous model, as well as Double Laser Milling for better contact, especially in wet conditions.
• Classic compact muscle back forged blade

Sales/Marketing Info

• Shaft Options: True Temper Dynamic Gold
• Available: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW
• Suitable for low handicappers
• RRP - TBC
• Release Date: 01 September 2016

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