Gear: Srixon ZX7Mk II irons. Price: $1,199.99 at Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour shafts, KBS Tour Lite steel shafts, and Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grips. $1,299.99 when you buy UST Mamiya Recoil Dart graphite shafts
Specifications: Forged carbon 1025 with progressive grooves.
Available: Jan. 20
Who it’s for: Those who desire tour-level feel and maneuverability in a compact cavity-back iron.
The Skinny: The ZX7 Mk II irons increase the impact of elite players by adding the PureFrame weighting systems, while still allowing golfers the freedom to shape the ball.
Deep Dive: Although some golfers shoot in the 70s or better, they still prefer a blade iron with a muscleback. However, many experienced players prefer iron designs that provide more game-enhancing features.
Srixon offers the ZX7 Mk 2 irons to them. This updated design combines several features with a new technology that enhances feel and control.
MainFrame adds steel to the area of impact for a more comfortable feel. (Srixon)
PureFrame is a new addition to the ZX7, which has been forged from 1020 carbon-steel. PureFrame is a thicker area that surrounds the hit area of the head. Srixon stated that making the region 80 percent thicker increases the feeling of impact. This is crucial for golfers who need to generate the maximum distance and power.
The Tour V.T. The Tour V.T. helps the Srixon ZX7 Mk II irons maintain their speed through impact. (David Dusek/Golfweek)
Srixon created the ZX7 Mk II irons, which feature its Tour V.T. technology to help players keep their speed in the hitting zone. sole. The sole’s center runs from heel to tip. The leading edge has more bounce. While the rear half of the sole is less buoyant, it has plenty of trailing edge relief. The club’s bottom surface is also reduced by notches at the toe and heel areas. These features help the ZX7 Mk II irons to avoid digging and push through the ground more efficiently.
The ZX7 Mk II irons also have progressive grooves. The 3-iron through 7 iron have wide, traditional grooves. While the 8-iron through the attack wedge have deeper grooves and are packed closer together, the ZX7 Mk II irons feature more compact grooves. Srixon stated that this will increase spin and precision when approaching shots.
Srixon also included a little bit of tungsten in his toes in the mid-irons and long-irons to increase perimeter weighting and stability for off-center hits.
The Srixon ZX7 Mk II Irons are very compact and have a narrow topline. (David Dusek/Golfweek)
The ZX7 Mk II irons will be in an address position. Golfers will notice a classic shape, with a short blade length, minimal offset, and a narrow topline. It is interesting that all ZX Mark II irons have the exact same topline width. This can make it easier to create a blended set.
