Tour New Srixon ZX7 MKII irons – 2022 Shriners Children's Open

[Liam84]

6 minutes ago, belh22 said:

Oh wow I like that. Hope it looks as good at address as it does there 

This is the best I found. 
Zx4 might be the most improved out of the 3, at least in looks. My hope is the ZX7 still remains as forgiving as the previous ones. 

[belh22]

Looks way better to my eye. Thanks! 

[The Ultimate Hack]

I really hope Srixon offers the MMT 125tx shaft, but I worry they're a little behind the curve on this. I would 100% plays these irons this year if they offered it. 

 

I know Taylormade and Cobra will be offering it. 

[bhj83]

1 minute ago, The Ultimate Hack said:

I really hope Srixon offers the MMT 125tx shaft, but I worry they're a little behind the curve on this. I would 100% plays these irons this year if they offered it. 

 

I know Taylormade and Cobra will be offering it. 

You could have a local club builder order and put that together, couldn't you?

[The Ultimate Hack]

3 minutes ago, bhj83 said:

You could have a local club builder order and put that together, couldn't you?

Can. But I'm not rich like the rest of WRXers. 

[MileHighGuye]

The ZX7 MKII just arrived from AUS. I have to admit the top down view of them is better than the old version of zx7. The sole is thick enough and does not represent a blade whatsoever. They are so clean and look so playable. Looking at another 4 inches of snow tonight so won't get to hit them for awhile. These are beautiful. Hands down going straight into the bag.

 

Happy to take any pictures if needed.

[belh22]

How stiff is the Mmt 125tx? 

[Fairways_and_Greens]

5 hours ago, belh22 said:

How stiff is the Mmt 125tx? 

It feels about like an X100, but is probably stiffer. I soft stepped the MMT 125TX and wish led I did not. 

[this_is_golf]

When will these be announced? Sounds like the release date is less than a month away. 

Edited December 29, 2022 by this_is_golf

[pjc]

Should be coming in a couple of weeks from what I have heard.

[over7par]

👆

 

From what TXG said the other day on a live, most OEM's announce date is January 9th or 10th (I can't remember exactly which one) and that Srixon will be the day after that (so January 10th or 11th).

[Chill3]

I just played my ZX7 MKII Irons 4i-PW for the first time and had a solid grass range session with them!
 

They are great looking clubs! Way better in person then what you see online. Honestly, I am kind of unsure of I feel about them yet.

 

I got my mine from Golf box and instantly switched the shafts from the stock modus 120 Stiff (didn’t offer X-Stiff) to modus 115 X-Stiff and swing weighted to D4.

 

Side note…I had never hit these shafts previously but I have loved the feel of my modus 120 but just wanted something slightly stiffer then the 120, similar weight, lower launching, and hopefully offers better dispersion. 

I am coming from playing PXG 0311T Gen 3 with X-Stiff Modus 120, which I LOVED, but I’m a club whore constantly searching for a more forgiving, and softer better feeling set of irons.

 

I have only hit the OG zx7 once, and was indoors so can’t compare to that, but here are my thoughts how they compare to my 0311T.

 

Topline looks thinner and more blade like on the PXG due to how they bevel the topline, which I loved how’re thin l they looked but still knew they were super forgiving.  I thought the ZX7 MKII topline would bug me since, but I didn’t mind them.

 

Besides the topline, I definitely like the looks of the zx7 mkii more than the 0311T Gen 3

 

Sole is about the same or slightly smaller on the Zx7 compared to the 0311T.

 

FEEL. This is where I am not sure if I’m in love yet. They are definitely Clickier and louder than the 0311T, but still felt really good.

 

I know feel is subjective, but to me when a club sounds clickier, I subconsciously think they feel harder and not as good, which throws me for a loop on these clubs, because they sound like they shouldn’t feel good, but they feel quite opposite of how they sound.

 

The feel and sound could also be due to modus 115 XStiff Shafts I put in since they are a more stout shaft compared to the XStiff Modus 120 in my pxg. 
 

Forgiveness: The zx7 mkii are definitely forgiving, but you definitely know when you don’t hit the center, I feel like you can get away with slight mishits with the 0311T and still feels like you hit the center.

I think forgiveness wise the 2 clubs are about equal 6i and up. 4i and 5i I think the 0311T offer more forgiveness.

Distance: I live in Utah at 4500 ft above sea level and played the zx7 mkii in Hawaii at sea level so I can’t give accurate comparisons on distances. From my past experience with my PXG at sea level they seemed very similar in distances.

 

Turf interaction: I am more of a sweeper and don’t take much of a divot. Honestly the V sole didn’t feel crazy different to me than the traditional soles on my pxgs. 

[golffeen007]

Modus3 115x is a different animal than the Modus3 120x. 

[TTCarrera]

On 12/29/2022 at 4:29 PM, Chill3 said:

I just played my ZX7 MKII Irons 4i-PW for the first time and had a solid grass range session with them!
 

They are great looking clubs! Way better in person then what you see online. Honestly, I am kind of unsure of I feel about them yet.

 

I got my mine from Golf box and instantly switched the shafts from the stock modus 120 Stiff (didn’t offer X-Stiff) to modus 115 X-Stiff and swing weighted to D4.

 

Side note…I had never hit these shafts previously but I have loved the feel of my modus 120 but just wanted something slightly stiffer then the 120, similar weight, lower launching, and hopefully offers better dispersion. 

I am coming from playing PXG 0311T Gen 3 with X-Stiff Modus 120, which I LOVED, but I’m a club whore constantly searching for a more forgiving, and softer better feeling set of irons.

 

I have only hit the OG zx7 once, and was indoors so can’t compare to that, but here are my thoughts how they compare to my 0311T.

 

Topline looks thinner and more blade like on the PXG due to how they bevel the topline, which I loved how’re thin l they looked but still knew they were super forgiving.  I thought the ZX7 MKII topline would bug me since, but I didn’t mind them.

 

Besides the topline, I definitely like the looks of the zx7 mkii more than the 0311T Gen 3

 

Sole is about the same or slightly smaller on the Zx7 compared to the 0311T.

 

FEEL. This is where I am not sure if I’m in love yet. They are definitely Clickier and louder than the 0311T, but still felt really good.

 

I know feel is subjective, but to me when a club sounds clickier, I subconsciously think they feel harder and not as good, which throws me for a loop on these clubs, because they sound like they shouldn’t feel good, but they feel quite opposite of how they sound.

 

The feel and sound could also be due to modus 115 XStiff Shafts I put in since they are a more stout shaft compared to the XStiff Modus 120 in my pxg. 
 

Forgiveness: The zx7 mkii are definitely forgiving, but you definitely know when you don’t hit the center, I feel like you can get away with slight mishits with the 0311T and still feels like you hit the center.

I think forgiveness wise the 2 clubs are about equal 6i and up. 4i and 5i I think the 0311T offer more forgiveness.

Distance: I live in Utah at 4500 ft above sea level and played the zx7 mkii in Hawaii at sea level so I can’t give accurate comparisons on distances. From my past experience with my PXG at sea level they seemed very similar in distances.

 

Turf interaction: I am more of a sweeper and don’t take much of a divot. Honestly the V sole didn’t feel crazy different to me than the traditional soles on my pxgs. 

 

My new ZX& MKIIs are smooth as silk. LESS clicky than my PXG Gen5 0311Ts with Modus 120. I think you maybe should have hit the 120s before switching the shafts to 115Xs, then you'd know for sure. You still have the 120 shafts? Put it back in the 7I and try it.

 

[nick]

I’m 3 rounds in with my new MKII ZX5 irons are they are incredible. I bent the lofts weak to reduce offset and can honestly say they are the best looking irons I’ve had in a long long time. Forgiving, good looking and workable. I’m a big fan of Srixon. The new line is an upgrade from the previous. 

[Chill3]

3 hours ago, TTCarrera said:

 

My new ZX& MKIIs are smooth as silk. LESS clicky than my PXG Gen5 0311Ts with Modus 120. I think you maybe should have hit the 120s before switching the shafts to 115Xs, then you'd know for sure. You still have the 120 shafts? Put it back in the 7I and try it.

 

Yeah I have X Stiff 120s in my pxgs so I’m going to pull one and try it out!

[SCOTT4099]

Any pics of the new zx5 would be great!

 

thanks

[Begbie]

10 hours ago, nick said:

I’m 3 rounds in with my new MKII ZX5 irons are they are incredible. I bent the lofts weak to reduce offset and can honestly say they are the best looking irons I’ve had in a long long time. Forgiving, good looking and workable. I’m a big fan of Srixon. The new line is an upgrade from the previous. 

What irons did you play before?

[nick]

7 hours ago, Begbie said:

What irons did you play before?

Last years model of ZX5 

[Minarets]

17 hours ago, nick said:

Last years model of ZX5 

What’s better/worse about new ones? Sole the same size? 

Edited January 1, 2023 by Minarets

[JourdanM]

Any on course feedback for those with ZX5 II irons ? 

[Murdock]

Is the custom shaft catalog that is being utllized for the US release of the MKII series, the same as the June 2022 catalog that I found on Srixon Europe's website?  For anyone in the know?  Curious what the final iron shaft options are going to be.  

[Minarets]

5 minutes ago, Murdock said:

Is the custom shaft catalog that is being utllized for the US release of the MKII series, the same as the June 2022 catalog that I found on Srixon Europe's website?  For anyone in the know?  Curious what the final iron shaft options are going to be.  

I too want to know if the recoil darts will be available 

[bhj83]

Anyone have any info on when the MKII irons will show up on Srixon's site? They launched a site redesign yesterday and it has the woods but not the new irons. 

[CDM]

Current ZX7 owner. Love them.  I was out of town for holiday break and I decided to sneak in a fitting.  I was mainly looking at shafts or better ones given I have lost a bit of speed over a medical aspect.       

 

The fitter had the ZX7 MKII heads in but made it very clear they can not be ordered until the release date.  If I wanted to change my heads they could spec it but would have to wait and they were not sure when they would just be getting heads in. 

 

*Same shaft in both Modus 105 S HS+1

 

Feel : Same. I would say maybe the new MKII felt a bit softer. Actually more muted feel in the hands when flushed but sounds the same at impact.  Bottom line you can not go wrong with either for feel..!

Distance:  Nothing and no one should expect there to be.  It was purely down to strike / swing. Flushed Vs Flushed they are the same. 

Workability:   Coin toss....maybe?  I am so used to my set I found it easier for me to control.  I think that factors in that I have had my set for years but I did notice somethings. The MKII is workable but with a bit different weight setup in the head it would probably take a few range sessions to get adjusted compared to my current set. 

Forgiveness:   I think the node goes to the MKII.  Not by much though but it seemed to be smidge better.  I found I hit them straight, very straight baring a bad swing.  Mishits a bit off center held line better by a few yards left or right.   This is where I think the different weight set helps up.  Gives a smidge more forgiveness BUT again I note hitting a draw or fade when I wanted took bit more effort.  If you hit more toe / hosel area there is NO difference so fine line here.  A bad strike is a bad strike. 

 

Bottom line in my testing the MKII is as good as the current ZX7...!!

 

If you struggle with mishits, off center hits then you might be a better with ZX5. I would say ZX5/ZX7 blended would be perfect.   ZX5 looked really nice. I did not hit them though. 

 

No I did not get them. It was not going to make a difference/help in my game.   The best setup was some Mizuno Pro's in the end.     

 

If you have the current ZX7 would I switch...?  If you want the newest ones out maybe?   Nice to have the new model but once your on the course I honestly do not think it will make much difference?  If you go same shaft between both heads I would say NO and keep your current ZX7 set.   

 

If you get fitted then maybe some benefit as I we found a few shafts that were better but we put the same shaft in the ZX7 head and was the same.  

 

If you don't currently game ZX7 and thinking about MKII... OOOO YES I would highly recommend them but get fitted.  Again the key is get fit and sounds like a broken record. These heads do not pack a lot of TECH but wow they pack in some amazing feel...! Being a single forged head the shaft fitting your swing is more key to getting the best out them. 

Edited January 5, 2023 by CDM

[this_is_golf]

Yea, why didn’t they announce the irons with the woods?

[JourdanM]

[Minarets]

2 hours ago, JourdanM said:

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Interesting. MMT105 I like to see.  No darts in 105 tho.  Only 95.  😞

[1s1k]

No MMT 125 TX?  That's unfortunate.

[Nic1972]

13 hours ago, Minarets said:

Interesting. MMT105 I like to see.  No darts in 105 tho.  Only 95.  😞

Unfortunately we do not get these in Europe… The same with Taylormade, MMTs not available even though in the USA they offer the even the 125 in S and TX…