Srixon
Srixon is a Japanese golf brand known for its cutting-edge golf balls and forged irons, backed by more than a century of innovation from its parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries. Its roots trace back to 1901, when Sumitomo Rubber Industries was founded in Kobe, Japan. Originally focused on rubber and polymer technologies, the company began producing golf balls in the 1960s and quickly gained a reputation for technical excellence. The Srixon brand itself emerged as a global golf identity in the late 1990s, offering high-performance golf balls, clubs, and accessories. Known for its tour-proven Z-Star and Q-Star balls, Srixon holds more golf ball patents than any other brand and has supplied equipment to other major manufacturers like Dunlop and Slazenger. In 2007, Srixon acquired Cleveland Golf, further penetrating North America and rounding out its club offerings. Today, Srixon is known for its forged irons—particular standouts being the ZX and Z-Forged series—which bring Japanese craftsmanship into modern performance. The brand sponsors top professionals including Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, and Brooks Koepka, and continues to grow its global footprint through innovation and tour validation. Whether you're a weekend golfer or tour-level competitor, Srixon has gear for you that reflects a legacy of precision and performance.
Srixon ZX
The Srixon ZX irons are a sleek, performance-driven lineup created for the golfer who seeks a balance of distance, forgiveness, and forged feel in both low and mid-handicap applications. In the ZX iron family, there are several models tailored for different skill levels: the ZX5, ZX7, and ZX4, further updated with the MK II versions. The most versatile, the ZX5 MK II irons offer a forged construction with a cavity-back design that delivers distance, forgiveness, and workability. They're ideal for mid-to-low handicap golfers who want a players-style look with game-improvement performance. The ZX7 MK II irons are true players' irons, featuring a compact shape, minimal offset, and pure forged feel-perfect for low handicappers who place a premium on control and shot-shaping. The ZX4 MK II irons are the most forgiving in the lineup, built with a hollow-body design to help higher-handicap golfers get the ball up easily and maintain distance across the face.Whether one is a confident ball-striker or a player trying to bolster one's iron game, the Srixon ZX lineup presents a compelling mix of craftsmanship and technology that holds its own against anything in the category.
Srixon Forged
The Srixon Z-Forged II irons are a line of premium muscle-back blades designed for the elite-level ball striker in pursuit of precision, control, and traditional forged feel. They're for golfers who want complete command of their shotmaking. Forged from a single billet of 1020 carbon steel, the Z-Forged II irons deliver a buttery soft feel and clean feedback at impact. Irons boast a compact profile with thin topline, minimal offset, and classic muscle-back design that has purists at heart. Updated shaping consists of a more refined sole grind and a slightly straighter leading edge, improving turf interaction and consistency through the swing. While they’re not built for forgiveness or distance, they excel in workability and control, making them ideal for low-handicap players who consistently strike the center of the face. Srixon’s Z-Forged II irons often appear in combo sets paired alongside ZX5 or ZX7 irons, allowing players to balance forgiveness in the longer irons with precision in the scoring clubs. Reviewers rave about the elegant aesthetics, buttery smooth feel, and responsive feedback coming from these irons, stating that they perform best when in the hands of confident ball-strikers. If you're in the market for a blade that rewards skill and offers up timeless forged performance, look no further than the Z-Forged II irons.