Srixon Z785 Irons Review

The nuts and bolts conversation starts with the design of the Srixon Z785s. As stated above, they’re profile is sleek and simple. The blade length is small and compact. A top line sits thin behind the ball and inspires confidence for good ball strikers. Minimal offset rounds out what remains one of the cleanest looking irons on the market to date.

With the aesthetics out of the way, we can start talking about the tech. For some time, Srixon has led the way in designing irons that provide excellent turf interaction. That’s all thanks to their VT Sole whose leading edge isn’t as sharp as other irons. This means less digging and more forgiveness on those shots you catch a little chunky.

The cavity in the Z785s is enhanced compared to previous models too. It has extra mass spread throughout the equator of the face. This increases ball speed and forgiveness on both solid shots and mishits. Who doesn’t like more distance and forgiveness?

The Z785s are also forged. This is a big deal for a lot of players as they covet feel and responsiveness in their irons. Unlike cast clubs that can sound and feel hard at impact, the Z785s afford are soft and solid in the same breath. That aids in both control and playability.

Lastly, the faces of the Z785s feature grooves that are laser-milled. Not only does this increase contact points with the golf ball for added spin, it helps limit the dreaded flier out of the rough that we all hate. You know that shot that comes out like a rocket with no spin and flies over the green? You won’t catch nearly as many of those with the Z785s.

Whenever anyone asks me about Srixon’s equipment, I almost always have nothing but glowing things to say. And that’s with good reason. While their equipment continues to get better and better, their older stuff never really goes out of style.

The Z785s are no exception.

What I particularly like about these irons are their playability from virtually any lie. There’s no question that the VT Soles interact with the turf (or sand, dirt, rough, etc.) better than anything I’ve yet to come across. As someone that spends more time in the rough than I’d like, I can say that I don’t hit nearly as many fliers with these clubs.

The feel and control the Z785s provide is unsurpassed too. Their forged construction and laser-milled grooves give you the best of both worlds.

Lastly, I found these irons exceptionally forgiving too. For a player’s club that you’d think is meant for only world-class ball strikers, I was blown away with how the Z785s performed on off-center strikes.