ZX 7 irons, what AW?

[dalillama47]

Been reading some comments on the ZX 7 aw. kind of not blending well from the pw. because of the blade look.  Curious now that folks have been getting there iron sets if they're going with the set aw or using a Zipcore.  I have the 54 & 58 Zipcore's with the stock shafts, but like to try and match my aw. with the same iron shafts because it's basically a full sing club.

[puttmaster]

I went with the ZX7 AW and like the fact that it is 51.8 and doesn't look like the 4-PW. Instead, it looks (and hopefully plays/feels like) a specialized wedge. I plan to add a 56 degree Vokey or Zipcore and reduce my bag to three wedges instead of four.

[ARL67]

I went with ZX5 GW for my ZX7 7-PW and ZX5 5-6 combo set,  and very happy with its looks and performance.  I couldn’t get over the blade look of the ZX7 GW

[JDennis]

I use zipcores in the Aw, 56 and 60.  I have considered trying a cbx2 in the AW though. 

[Grant5029]

I have the zx7 aw. I’ve always played a bladed gap wedge so the difference between the PW and AW didn’t bother me. I put the same shaft as my irons in the AW. It works perfectly on full shots and green side. No complaints here

[Hawkeye77]

Have zx7 and AW - doesn’t blend because of the “look”? Not sure what difference that makes. I’ve never had a 50 or 52 degree wedge that looked like my PW.

 

So far I like it very much based on its performance and feel. 

[rondre3000]

It's all in your head. I play a 50* MD4 as the next wedge after my ZX7 PW (bent 1* strong).

[anth]

Still waiting on my ZX7s to arrive but I do have the AW bent to 50, then 54 and 58 Zipcores.  
 

If your approach wedge is mostly a full swing club it’s the best way to go. Previously I had RTX4s in 50, 54 & 58. I found that I rarely used the 50 on partial or delicate shots.  When I did use it on full shots I couldn’t get the best out of it. The ZX7 AW is that little bit more forgiving and I feel more comfortable with it. It also works well if you need to hit more of a running chip shot

[dhen9]

Out of convenience I did ZX7 to P and Zipcores 50-54-58

[vancouver81]

Really love the ZX7 PW but decided to go with the Ping Glide 3.0 SS to match my other wedges. 

[Rob_X]

Just curious if there is some long term feedback about the ZX7 AW?  

 

I currently have the ZX7 4-PW along with a 50/56/60 Zipcore RTX.  I like the zipcores, but I am curious about trying to ZX7 AW and matching the shaft to my irons (Modus 120x).  At some point it may be hard to buy the AW once it goes out of production, so I figure if I want to secure one it could be good to go ahead and just buy it new.  

 

Does anyone have insight into how far the ZX7 AW (either stock or bent to 50deg) is compared to the Zipcore?  

 

Right now I am hitting these distances (typical standard deviation would be ~3 yds for me):

SW-56: 105 (Zipcore)

GW-50: 120 (Zipcore)

PW: 135 

9i: 150

8i: 165

 

The gapping is currently okay, and wouldn't want to mess with it too much.  120-125 is about right for the GW/AW, and I may even think about getting the PW bent 1 strong to push it toward 140.  

[backspace1]

I went with zipcores, but wouldn’t mind trying the ZX7 aw. To me looks good. 

[agood3putt]

Zipcore 

 

52 bent to 51

56

60 bent to 61

 

Modus 125 Wedge shafts

 

Seamless transition from ZX7 PW imo

[gsrjc]

Edel wedges. 50/54/58

[Rob_X]

17 hours ago, backspace1 said:

I went with zipcores, but wouldn’t mind trying the ZX7 aw. To me looks good. 

 

17 hours ago, agood3putt said:

Zipcore 

 

52 bent to 51

56

60 bent to 61

 

Modus 125 Wedge shafts

 

Seamless transition from ZX7 PW imo

 

I put in an order for a ZX7 AW, bent 1 strong to 50 deg.  My ZX7 PW is bent one strong as well to 45, then stock the rest of the set.  Most people have good things to say about it, and say it seems to be a bit lower spinning than the zipcore.  I get plenty of spin with the zipcore, so not worried about that.  Assuming I get it in a few weeks, I may try to get on a GC Quad somewhere and see how they compare in terms of ideal conditions.  

[Grant5029]

Zx7 aw is my go to wedge. I have a 56 and 60 ping glide 3.0 but find I don’t use them unless out of a bunker or short sided with a tight pin. If I could get the zx7 sw from Japan I would. 

[Rob_X]

1 hour ago, Grant5029 said:

Zx7 aw is my go to wedge. I have a 56 and 60 ping glide 3.0 but find I don’t use them unless out of a bunker or short sided with a tight pin. If I could get the zx7 sw from Japan I would. 

 

Didn't know there was a sand wedge...  what does it look like?  Similar to the AW?

[Rob_X]

Answered my own question... Here you go:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363811406416

 

I am not going to pay $230 for it though!

 

 

Edited May 15, 2022 by Rob_X

[Rob_X]

On 5/14/2022 at 10:47 AM, Rob_X said:

 

 

I put in an order for a ZX7 AW, bent 1 strong to 50 deg.  My ZX7 PW is bent one strong as well to 45, then stock the rest of the set.  Most people have good things to say about it, and say it seems to be a bit lower spinning than the zipcore.  I get plenty of spin with the zipcore, so not worried about that.  Assuming I get it in a few weeks, I may try to get on a GC Quad somewhere and see how they compare in terms of ideal conditions.  

 

Order shipped out!  Unfortunately on the FedEx slow boat from coast-to-coast, so probably will be a week or two before I am able to report back with anything.  

[Rob_X]

Got the AW today and looks great.  Will report back once I get a chance to hit it compared to my zipcore.

[Mike_C]

I was playing CBX2 GW and SW with a full set of 585s before I got my combo set of ZX5/ZX7s.  I wasn't sure about the AW but thought I would give it a try.  At address it looks great, turf interaction is very good,  but clearly plays as a blade type wedge, pretty similar to the Zipcore, I have hit several with a Zipcore 56 but didn't stick with it. 

 

I went with the ZX7 AW mostly as I switched to recoils from modus 105s in my irons, and just thought I would try the AW since Srixon doesn't upcharge for recoils.   I really like my CBX full face 56 and 60 degree wedges, I was using a 58 only before, I potentially could see me going back to maybe a CBX2 50 degree, they just blend well with the ZX irons imo. 

[hammergolf]

45 minutes ago, Rob_X said:

Got the AW today and looks great.  Will report back once I get a chance to hit it compared to my zipcore.

Looks great!

[Rob_X]

Just got the ZX7 AW yesterday and took it to hit at the range (mats) today.  Definitely like it, and feels a lot softer compared with the RTX Zipcore 50*.  I like the zipcore too, but definitely not as soft feeling/sounding.  

 

Perhaps the biggest other difference is the bounce.  I have the mid bounce zipcore at 10*, and the ZX7 is 8*... but I have it bent 1* strong, so the bounce is effectively 7*.  I will have to see if that yield a turf interaction I like more/less than the zipcore.  

 

If I am able to get to a launch monitor soon, I will compare the two.

[Rob_X]

Got on a GC Quad this morning to compare them.  Definitely prefer the ZX7 based on feel.  I think I was slightly more accurate with the Zipcore, but I chalk that up mainly to me being used to it at this point.  

 

RTX Zipcore 50*, mid bounce (10*) - S400 shaft (probably seen 10 rounds plus range session)

ZX7 AW bent 51* -> 50*, 8* stock bounce - Modus 120x shaft  (brand new)

 

The differences in performance were somewhat minor, and some it could be down to shaft differences and/or minor loft differences.  In theory the zipcore should be 50 deg and the ZX7 AW was ordered directly from Srixon bent to 50 deg (1 strong).

 

The ZX7 did seem to spin slightly less and launch a touch lower, as was mentioned in this/other threads about it, but I like it and still plenty of spin.  I also got a bit more ball speed for whatever reason... maybe the lofts are not both exactly 50*.  

 

I like the 125 yardage of the ZX7 better than 120 for the zipcore, as it fits my gapping slight better (PW ~ 140).

[Mobert19]

SM8 50/F/12 

had the SM8 54S/10 and the 58D/12 but am switching to RTX full face 54 and 58

Edited May 28, 2022 by Mobert19

[kiwihacker]

On 5/27/2022 at 3:19 AM, Mike_C said:

I was playing CBX2 GW and SW with a full set of 585s before I got my combo set of ZX5/ZX7s.  I wasn't sure about the AW but thought I would give it a try.  At address it looks great, turf interaction is very good,  but clearly plays as a blade type wedge, pretty similar to the Zipcore, I have hit several with a Zipcore 56 but didn't stick with it. 

 

I went with the ZX7 AW mostly as I switched to recoils from modus 105s in my irons, and just thought I would try the AW since Srixon doesn't upcharge for recoils.   I really like my CBX full face 56 and 60 degree wedges, I was using a 58 only before, I potentially could see me going back to maybe a CBX2 50 degree, they just blend well with the ZX irons imo. 

I play a 50° CBX 2 with my ZX5 irons and agree it blends perfectly. The only thing is I sometimes find myself between my 44° PW and the 50° CBX2 and I'm not as confident on my distances as I was when I used to play a 47° PW. Since it's used for a lot of full swing shots I've considered trying a 48° CBX 2 in combo with my 54° and 58° wedges. But I'm probably just over thinking it. 🤔 LOL 

[granata10]

I have the ZX7 AW and really like it!! I actually compared it to a buddies 50* ZipCore and besides finish it was tough to tell the difference. I have been really happy and have had it since last fall!

[Mobert19]

On 5/28/2022 at 8:42 PM, granata10 said:

I have the ZX7 AW and really like it!! I actually compared it to a buddies 50* ZipCore and besides finish it was tough to tell the difference. I have been really happy and have had it since last fall!

Great to hear. Just ordered the Zipcore 50* last night. 

Edited December 6, 2022 by Mobert19

[9ironiscash]

Anyone directly compare the 50 deg mid bounce RTX ZipCore vs the 50 deg cbx zipcore? Would be using it exclusively for full shots, and have a 54 and 58 zip which I love. I’m good with them not matching if performance with the cbx is much easier on full shots. 

[Begbie]

On 5/28/2022 at 11:11 AM, Rob_X said:

Got on a GC Quad this morning to compare them.  Definitely prefer the ZX7 based on feel.  I think I was slightly more accurate with the Zipcore, but I chalk that up mainly to me being used to it at this point.  

 

RTX Zipcore 50*, mid bounce (10*) - S400 shaft (probably seen 10 rounds plus range session)

ZX7 AW bent 51* -> 50*, 8* stock bounce - Modus 120x shaft  (brand new)

 

The differences in performance were somewhat minor, and some it could be down to shaft differences and/or minor loft differences.  In theory the zipcore should be 50 deg and the ZX7 AW was ordered directly from Srixon bent to 50 deg (1 strong).

 

The ZX7 did seem to spin slightly less and launch a touch lower, as was mentioned in this/other threads about it, but I like it and still plenty of spin.  I also got a bit more ball speed for whatever reason... maybe the lofts are not both exactly 50*.  

 

I like the 125 yardage of the ZX7 better than 120 for the zipcore, as it fits my gapping slight better (PW ~ 140).

 

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