Srixon ZX5 MK II Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

Players Distance Driver

Srixon built the ZX5 MK II for the golfer who wants distance without switching to a shovel. It sits in that players distance slot, a compact cavity back that looks like a better-player iron at address but has real speed engineered into the face. The 2022 refresh kept the shape honest and pushed the technology harder than the first ZX5.

The headline is the MainFrame face, a milled variable-thickness pattern on the back of the strike area that lets the face flex more at impact. That means faster ball speed, especially on shots you catch a touch low or toward the toe. Pair that with a slightly stronger loft and a progressive design through the set, and you get an iron that launches high and carries longer than its compact profile suggests.

This is not a game improvement iron pretending to be a blade, and it is not a blade pretending it forgives. It lands in the middle, which is exactly where a lot of single-digit and mid handicappers actually live. If you break 85 more often than not and you want ball speed without losing the ability to work a shot, the ZX5 MK II is squarely aimed at you.

• You carry a single-digit or low-teens handicap and want more ball speed without moving to a bulky iron.
• You catch the ball on the low side of center often enough that a faster, more forgiving face saves you real distance.
• You value a soft forged feel and a compact topline but still want the long irons to get airborne easily.
• You play off tight turf or firm conditions where the Tour V.T. sole earns its keep.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Srixon ZX5 MK II irons forgiving enough for a mid handicapper?

Yes, within reason. The MainFrame face and cavity back give you meaningful help on mishits, so a mid handicapper who makes decent contact will do well. If you regularly miss the center by a lot, a true game improvement iron will be more consistent, but for a 10 to 18 handicap this is a fair fit.

What is the difference between the ZX5 MK II and the ZX7 MK II?

The ZX5 MK II is the players distance model, with a cavity back, stronger lofts, a bit more offset, and the MainFrame face for speed. The ZX7 MK II is the players model, a more compact forged iron with weaker lofts and less offset built for shot shaping and control. Better ball strikers who prioritize feel over distance tend to go ZX7.

Do the ZX5 MK II irons launch high?

They do. The progressive design lowers the center of gravity in the longer irons, and even with the stronger lofts the ball gets up easily. That high launch is what turns the extra ball speed into carry distance instead of low, running shots.

Are the ZX5 MK II irons adjustable?

No. These irons have a fixed hosel with no adjustability. You dial in performance through the shaft, lie angle, and length at fitting, not through a moving hosel. Srixon's adjustable hosel technology lives in the ZX MK II drivers, not the irons.

What shaft comes stock in the ZX5 MK II?

Srixon offers the ZX5 MK II with a range of stock steel and graphite options depending on region, commonly Nippon and True Temper steel shafts for players who want a traditional feel. Because this is a players distance iron, most buyers get fit for a shaft that matches their swing speed and desired launch rather than defaulting to the stock pick.

Alternatives to the Srixon ZX5 MK II

Other players distance driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.