Srixon’s new-look MK irons will go on sale in March and the Mark II version certainly have plenty of changes incorporated across all four models.
Each one is aimed at a very specific standard of player, starting at the top where the ZX7 will be used by the likes of Shane Lowry, Hideki Matsuyama and Brooks Koepka.
The rest of us will find something pretty impressive to suit our games via the ZX4, ZX5 or the ZX Mk II Utility Irons and upgrades will only enhance the company’s reputation as a maker of excellent irons.
“The technologies driving the exceptional performance of the ZX Mk II Irons are really exciting to launch and get into golfer’s hands,” said Lionel Caron, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Srixon Sports Europe. “Longer distances, improved feel, more control and greater consistency are seen throughout each new iron set, and they provide a seamless transition for building a combo set.”
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Of course he would say that but Srixon can be trusted to help with marginal gains at all levels and their five main innovations are:
• PureFrame: This is forged into the ZX7 Mk II as an 80% thicker portion of 1020 carbon steel. PureFrame is designed to be strategically placed right where you strike the ball, delivering an enhanced impact feel for the elite-level players.
• MainFrame: This is a variable thickness pattern of grooves, channels, and cavities carefully milled into the backside of the iron face that maximizes flex at impact. It is on ZX4 Mk II, ZX5 Mk II and ZX Mk II Utility Irons.
• Tour VT Sole: It is designed with a proprietary combination of sole widths, bounce angles and notches that is designed to encourage a smooth glide through fairway, rough and sand.
• Progressive Grooves: The 3i-7i feature wide grooves, ideal for longer shots in all conditions. The 8i-AW have deeper, closer set grooves that cut through grass and debris to enhance spin on approach shots. Laser milling between each groove, on every loft, should enhance friction in all conditions.
• Forged Multi-Piece Construction: ZX Mk II Utility’s forged SUP10 faces are meant to be strong yet light in order to increase face-flex at impact for enhanced speed and distance while a forged 1020 carbon steel body absorbs vibrations for a softer feel.
UK Price – Mk II Irons (ZX4, ZX5, ZX7 and Z Forged II):
Individual Graphite: £184
Individual Steel: £167
6-piece set (6/PW) Graphite: £1,099
6-piece set (6/PW) Steel: £999
ZX Mk II Utility Irons:
Graphite: £229
Steel: £219
Available in Europe: March 1st
