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Srixon ZX5 Mk II Irons

4 reviewers
86

Strongly recommended

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The takeaway

Players-distance winner for most golfers.

They agree

  • +Great looks, feel and forgiveness
  • +Strong spin for control
  • +Blends with ZX7 and ZX4

The knocks

  • Presents bigger than the ZX7
  • Modest step up

Buy it ifyou want a mixable players-distance set

Skip it ifyou want maximum distance

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The verdicts.

Dan Hendriksen

Straight-talking UK club reviews

Loved it

the shrien zx5 as the gold medal the winner

His gold-medal winner, an underrated players distance iron with the most spin and control of the group.

+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons
  • +most spin at ~6200 for control
  • +minimal offset, thin top line
  • +players-club confidence with power
  • not widely stocked in shops

For: Players wanting power with the best control in the category.

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Mark Crossfield

Coach, famously hard to impress

Loved it

I think this is going to be the winner for most golfers

The middle-ground ZX5 is the winner for most golfers, blending looks, help and feel.

+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons
  • +Great combination of looks, forgiveness and feel
  • +Mainframe face for ball speed and launch
  • +Blends with both ZX7 and ZX4
  • Presents slightly bigger than the ZX7

For: Most golfers wanting a players-distance iron

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The Average Golfer

Real-world gear for regular golfers

Loved it

I have not yet tried a better iron in 2023

A compact forged-face cavity iron with stunning feel that blends perfectly with the ZX4 for average golfers.

+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons
  • +Stunning feel throughout
  • +Compact P790-like profile
  • +Great shelf appeal
  • Didn't progress massively from previous iteration

For: Average golfers wanting a mixable, great-feeling set

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Club Champion (TXG)

Tour-level fitting studio

Liked it

The ZX5 irons get a cleaner blade-length progression while blending with the family.

+ the facts · 2 pros
  • +Cleaner blade-length progression
  • +Same top-line thickness as the family for easy combos

For: Players wanting a distance/forgiveness blend