Replacing Srixon ZX5 and considering Takomo?

[madeinguam81]

First off, I love my ZX5s (1st Gen). I’ve been playing a lot and noticed some wear spots and so like any normal WRXer, I’m now thinking about new irons.  
 

Normally I would go straight to the newer ZX5 MKII but I can’t help but notice the cost savings of going with Takomo. Pictures look amazing, they’ve received great reviews, and cost less than HALF of main brands. 
 

For those who are familiar with the brand, is the ZX5 equivalent the 201 model? The 101T looks more like a P790 and I don’t really need the added distance of that type of club. 

Anything else I should know about Takomo? Thanks!

 

 

[DDJ]

I have played the Srixon ZX5s and really enjoyed them.  I did have minor issues with the back badge collecting debris and slight rust forming.  Beautiful feeling.

 

I did have a set of Takomo 201s.  Nice small head - very accurate.  They feel great when flushed.  They are a very soft forging - and long term durability might be a little low.  Great irons - great price.

 

I think the two sets are very comparable in performance.  Takomo is easy to deal with and dependable.

 

The 101ts are more of a distance / hollow body style.

 

[mantan]

Don't do it, lol. Every time I've strayed from the Srixon 5 series, I've come back.  (that being said, I have a set of Cleveland Zipcores OTW for a schit and giggle practice set).

 

The new ZX5 line will be coming out early next year.  I'd sit tight and buy an Mkii set when they start blowing them out

[QuigleyDU]

I struggle to get behind DTC brands.. to many questions.

[ephmen]

Love my zx5 but you can also look at New Level irons

[stratgolf]

11 hours ago, mantan said:

Don't do it, lol. Every time I've strayed from the Srixon 5 series, I've come back.  (that being said, I have a set of Cleveland Zipcores OTW for a schit and giggle practice set).

 

The new ZX5 line will be coming out early next year.  I'd sit tight and buy an Mkii set when they start blowing them out

 

I reckon this is absolutely the move. Can't wait to see what the new line looks/feels like. Hoping for good things!

[PearSorbet17]

Don’t do it. Srixon is due for an updated line of irons so the mkII should go on sale soon. I wouldn’t go from Srixon to cheap Chinese blanks. 

[madeinguam81]

Someone here in the BST was selling a brand new set of Srixon irons  in my ideal set makeup. 5-8 ZX5 MKII and 9-PW in ZX7 MKII. Price was LESS than what Takomo would have been so I jumped on it. Can’t wait! 

[zlawson36]

I had a set of ZX5s with Axioms and loved them. Ended up selling because I got fit into T150s. The honeymoon phase wore off and I regretted selling. I’m now playing New Level 480-DBs which are fantastic. New Level is a great DTC company that I trust over all others (PXG not included since they’re a bigger OEM, but technically DTC). 
 

I do have a set of Black ZX5s with Axioms on the way thanks to a fellow member on here and I couldn’t be more excited. I don’t think they’ll fully kick the NL irons out because I have been hitting them so well, but this time the ZX5s will stay in my possession “forever”….Woohoo!

Edited Tuesday at 11:06 AM by zlawson36