Tommo21
Tour Winner
Hi Troops
I've waited a while to write my review of the new Srixon z745/945 forged irons. Why, well, it's easy to choose a new set of irons, think they're the best thing since sliced bread before you get some proper golfing mileage by actually using them.
Being honest, I had no intention of buying these irons. In fact, I never had any real intention of buying anything at all, although I was never truly settled with my RBZ tours. Anyway, all that was blown away once I had a closer look at the Srixon's. Besides, I already booked a session on trackman with top club fitter Scott Gourlay at Craigmillar park golf club. sggt.co.uk I drop into Scotts once in a blue moon to see what he’s up to, what’s new. Scott knows his stuff and he’s always up to speed with the latest gear. Not just clubs, but he has an Aladdin’s cave full of many different makes and types of shafts. Incidentally, Scott won't sell you a single ball if it's not right for you. He's a guy to trust, trust me.
For me, Srixon, in one hit, have produced a family of irons that should suite every golfer of every ability. They are that good. As a poor 5 HC player my combo set consists of 4 to 8 iron in the z745 model with the 9 and PW completing my set in the bladed z945 model. I wish I was brave enough to have a few more of the full blades in there.
To get a set of forged irons that still go out there is rare indeed. Don’t take my word for it; it’s backed up by some recent You Tube reviews. However, that’s not the reason I bought these irons. It was the buttery feel, the eye catching good looks, the appealing top line, the surprising amount of forgiveness, the better dispersion figures, the penetrating ball flight that fits my game, the way the V sole is finished and the balanced way they feel and sit at address. The overall quality and finish is very high and all at a really good competitive price, especially for forged irons.
I also like the seamless look of the set. Many sets I’ve had in the past have one iron, usually the 7 or 8 that just doesn’t blend in with the rest of the set, not looking quite right. Not so with the Srixons. I can honestly say that I’ve never come across a set of irons that ticks all the boxes that I need to tick, and some more.
I could easily see a scratch golfer using a complete set of 745s or 945s. Or a 3 HC player having a couple of long irons in the z545 guise with the rest made up in the z745. The combinations are endless and each club blends perfectly as a set. I can also see an improving player having a set of 545s then adding or changing to a set of 745s as he improves. It's endless, very clever and it makes you wonder why it's not happened before. Still, all good ideas usually come with “why didn’t I think of that". Some have mentioned the concept is similar to Mizuno’s MP 53 / MP 54 irons. Well, not really. Mizuno dictate where the change over happens going from cavity to blade. With the Srixons, you can decide, and you also have a choice of three heads.
It wouldn’t surprise me if other manufacturers copied this concept, but they'll need to be good to step over the z series irons, because Srixon have stepped over everyone else in my humble opinion.
So.....don’t take my word for it. Srixon are not throwing them at every outlet, a good thing if you ask me. Go find your Srixon dealer. Good things are worth waiting for. I’ve waited 40 years.
Cheers Tommo
I've waited a while to write my review of the new Srixon z745/945 forged irons. Why, well, it's easy to choose a new set of irons, think they're the best thing since sliced bread before you get some proper golfing mileage by actually using them.
Being honest, I had no intention of buying these irons. In fact, I never had any real intention of buying anything at all, although I was never truly settled with my RBZ tours. Anyway, all that was blown away once I had a closer look at the Srixon's. Besides, I already booked a session on trackman with top club fitter Scott Gourlay at Craigmillar park golf club. sggt.co.uk I drop into Scotts once in a blue moon to see what he’s up to, what’s new. Scott knows his stuff and he’s always up to speed with the latest gear. Not just clubs, but he has an Aladdin’s cave full of many different makes and types of shafts. Incidentally, Scott won't sell you a single ball if it's not right for you. He's a guy to trust, trust me.
For me, Srixon, in one hit, have produced a family of irons that should suite every golfer of every ability. They are that good. As a poor 5 HC player my combo set consists of 4 to 8 iron in the z745 model with the 9 and PW completing my set in the bladed z945 model. I wish I was brave enough to have a few more of the full blades in there.
To get a set of forged irons that still go out there is rare indeed. Don’t take my word for it; it’s backed up by some recent You Tube reviews. However, that’s not the reason I bought these irons. It was the buttery feel, the eye catching good looks, the appealing top line, the surprising amount of forgiveness, the better dispersion figures, the penetrating ball flight that fits my game, the way the V sole is finished and the balanced way they feel and sit at address. The overall quality and finish is very high and all at a really good competitive price, especially for forged irons.
I also like the seamless look of the set. Many sets I’ve had in the past have one iron, usually the 7 or 8 that just doesn’t blend in with the rest of the set, not looking quite right. Not so with the Srixons. I can honestly say that I’ve never come across a set of irons that ticks all the boxes that I need to tick, and some more.
I could easily see a scratch golfer using a complete set of 745s or 945s. Or a 3 HC player having a couple of long irons in the z545 guise with the rest made up in the z745. The combinations are endless and each club blends perfectly as a set. I can also see an improving player having a set of 545s then adding or changing to a set of 745s as he improves. It's endless, very clever and it makes you wonder why it's not happened before. Still, all good ideas usually come with “why didn’t I think of that". Some have mentioned the concept is similar to Mizuno’s MP 53 / MP 54 irons. Well, not really. Mizuno dictate where the change over happens going from cavity to blade. With the Srixons, you can decide, and you also have a choice of three heads.
It wouldn’t surprise me if other manufacturers copied this concept, but they'll need to be good to step over the z series irons, because Srixon have stepped over everyone else in my humble opinion.
So.....don’t take my word for it. Srixon are not throwing them at every outlet, a good thing if you ask me. Go find your Srixon dealer. Good things are worth waiting for. I’ve waited 40 years.
Cheers Tommo
