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SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons vs SRIXON ZXi7 Irons

Muscle-Back Blade or Hidden Cavity?

SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons

SRIXON

SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons

2023 model

Release date
Feb 17, 2023
MSRP at launch
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SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons details →
SRIXON ZXi7 Irons

SRIXON

SRIXON ZXi7 Irons

2024 model

Release date
Jan 24, 2025
MSRP at launch
$1,299.99 (set of 7)
SRIXON ZXi7 Irons details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is in how the heads are built. The Z-Forged II is a forged steel muscle-back blade. The ZXi7 is a forged multi-material players' iron with a hidden cavity behind the face, and its long irons launch higher than testers expected from a players' iron. The ZXi7 is aimed at players up to about a 12 handicap. The Z-Forged II is aimed at low-handicap, skilled ball strikers.

At address, testers liked the Z-Forged II's clean, straight-lined shape. The ZXi7's main criticism is a square, slightly thick topline, mostly in the long irons. Testers said the Z-Forged II's V-shaped sole works for steep and shallow swings, while reports on the ZXi7's turf interaction are mixed. The 7-iron lofts are 33° (Z-Forged II) and 32° (ZXi7).

Choose the SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons if…

you're a skilled, low-handicap ball striker who wants a traditional forged blade with a clean, straight-lined look and a V-shaped sole that suits both steep and shallow swings.

Choose the SRIXON ZXi7 Irons if…

you're a low to mid handicapper (up to about 12) who wants a players' look and feel, plus a hidden-cavity head whose long irons launch higher than expected.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?
Testers disagree about both irons, so neither is a clear winner. Some found mishits held up well and others found them punishing. The ZXi7 is aimed at a wider range of players, up to about a 12 handicap, while the Z-Forged II is aimed at low-handicap ball strikers.
Which looks better at address?
Testers praised the Z-Forged II's clean, straight-lined blade shape, though its long irons can look intimidating. The ZXi7's main criticism is a square, slightly thick topline, mostly in the long irons.
Should I blend either into a combo set?
Reviewers suggest pairing the Z-Forged II with cavity-back long irons. For the ZXi7, they suggest ZXi5 long irons.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Forgiveness: Split Verdicts on the ZXi7

Two reviewers judged the Z-Forged II low on forgiveness. One warned not to expect much of it and named limited forgiveness as its only drawback. The other said outright that it is not a forgiveness iron. Reviewers were split on the ZXi7. One called it very forgiving, with mis-strikes still carrying well. In a testing video, it held up on off-centre strikes, which was credited to tungsten in the heel and toe. Another reviewer said heel and toe hits lost noticeably more distance, and a third pointed players who want more help to the ZXi5 or ZXi4. The Z-Forged II is consistently described as unforgiving, while the ZXi7 gets mixed reviews.

Feel: Crisp Blade Versus Soft Forged

For the Z-Forged II, one reviewer described the feel as crisp and said the Tour V.T. sole improves feel at impact. That claim reads much like the manufacturer's own description. The ZXi7's feel drew praise in every article and testing video. Reviewers called it soft, pure, responsive and solid, and one tester said it feels softer than previous versions. One reviewer noted that the feel drops off on heel and toe strikes, while another felt the tungsten toe plug adds a little softness on mishits. Feedback on the Z-Forged II's feel comes from one reviewer and is brief, while the ZXi7's soft feel is its most consistently praised trait.

Workability: The Z-Forged II Leans Harder

Both reviewers who covered the Z-Forged II rated it highly for shot shaping. One said its compact profile and reduced offset make it easy to shape the ball on command. The other said it offers plenty of workability and described the short irons as high-spin, with workability as the benefit. For the ZXi7, one reviewer said it is geared to workability and lets players shape shots and flight the ball down both ways. Another said it is more workable than the ZXi5. The published 7-iron offset is about 0.09 in on the Z-Forged II and about 0.11 in on the ZXi7. Both are rated as workable, but shot shaping is the core of the Z-Forged II's appeal.

Distance: More Positive Reports for the ZXi7

One reviewer said the Z-Forged II is not a distance iron, although its wider long-iron grooves are meant to add distance. Reports on the ZXi7 are split. One reviewer said distance is not a selling point and that its lofts match previous models. Another found its carry very consistent and said it carried well on the course, especially into wind. In one testing video, it gained a few yards over a rival players' iron, partly credited to its extra degree of loft, and was called a strong, forgiving forged option with good distance. The published 7-iron lofts are 33° for the Z-Forged II and 32° for the ZXi7. The Z-Forged II is not sold on distance, while the ZXi7 gets more positive distance reports.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

  • Loft: the SRIXON ZXi7 Irons is 1° lower than the SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons
  • Offset: the SRIXON ZXi7 Irons is 0.6 mm larger than the SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons
  • Face progression: the SRIXON ZXi7 Irons is 0.7 mm smaller than the SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons
  • Club length: the SRIXON ZXi7 Irons is 0.25″ longer than the SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons

Specs side by side

SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons: 7I; SRIXON ZXi7 Irons: 7I (US models).

SRIXON Z-FORGED II IronsSRIXON ZXi7 Irons
Loft33°32°−1°
Lie angle62°62°
Offset2.2 mm2.8 mm+0.6 mm
Face progression4.6 mm3.9 mm−0.7 mm
ConstructionForgedForged
Iron typeMuscle back—
Club length37″37.25″+0.25″
Swing weightD3D3

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Irons

Compared with the reference club of every model in Irons on golfclubase (US specs; 7I / 7I). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

LoftSRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons 33°/SRIXON ZXi7 Irons 32°
27°35°

SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons ranks #13 highest of 107. SRIXON ZXi7 Irons ranks #26 highest of 107.

Lie angleSRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons 62°/SRIXON ZXi7 Irons 62°
61.5°63.5°

Both rank #2 lowest of 107.

OffsetSRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons 2.2 mm/SRIXON ZXi7 Irons 2.8 mm
1.5 mm6.9 mm

SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons ranks #8 smallest of 70. SRIXON ZXi7 Irons ranks #23 smallest of 70.

Face progressionSRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons 4.6 mm/SRIXON ZXi7 Irons 3.9 mm
0.5 mm4.6 mm

SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons ranks #1 largest of 30. SRIXON ZXi7 Irons ranks #3 largest of 30.

Club lengthSRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons 37″/SRIXON ZXi7 Irons 37.25″
36.25″37.5″

SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons ranks #9 shortest of 106. SRIXON ZXi7 Irons ranks #22 longest of 106.

Swing weightSRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons D3/SRIXON ZXi7 Irons D3
B8D3

Both rank #1 heaviest of 68.

Loft by ClubSRIXON Z-FORGED II IronsSRIXON ZXi7 Irons
20°38°56°3I4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSW
Length by ClubSRIXON Z-FORGED II IronsSRIXON ZXi7 Irons
35.50″37.38″39.25″3I4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSW

What reviewers say

SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons

What reviewers like

  • Very workable: shapes shots high, low, left or right on demand
  • Crisp, soft and solid feel on centred strikes
  • Clean, modern blade look with reduced offset
  • Consistent distance from iron to iron
  • V-shaped sole suits both steep and shallow swings

Watch out for

  • Long irons can look intimidating at address
  • Ridge down the sole can be felt through firm turf
Full overview of the SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons →

SRIXON ZXi7 Irons

What reviewers like

  • Soft, solid, responsive forged feel from centre strikes
  • Pleasing, solid sound at impact
  • Consistent spin through the set thanks to progressive grooves
  • Workable, shapes shots and flights the ball both ways
  • Long irons launch higher than expected for a players' iron

Watch out for

  • Squarish, slightly thick topline, most noticeable in long irons
  • Distance is not a selling point
  • Feel drops off on heel and toe strikes
Full overview of the SRIXON ZXi7 Irons →

Lofts and clubs offered

SRIXON Z-FORGED II Irons
3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW
Set makeup: 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW · 3I
SRIXON ZXi7 Irons
3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW / SW
Set makeup: 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW · 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW · 3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW

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