Srixon Z 565 Fairway Wood

Wood Options & Stock Shafts

Players Distance Fairway Wood

The Z 565 is Srixon's answer to a specific problem: how do you give a good player extra distance without turning the iron into a shovel? It sits in the players distance category, which means it looks compact enough to satisfy a low handicapper at address but hides a face designed to launch the ball faster and higher than a blade ever could. Released in 2016, it paired with the more compact Z 765 in Srixon's lineup, and it was aimed at the golfer who wanted forgiveness and speed without giving up the feel of forged steel.

What sets it apart is the construction. The body is soft 1020 carbon steel, and Srixon dropped in a stronger SUP10 face insert to boost ball speed on the long and mid irons. So you get the buttery feel of forged carbon steel through the head, but the face is working harder than a traditional forged iron to add yards. The result is an iron that feels soft on center strikes and still holds its distance when you catch one a groove low.

This is not a game improvement iron pretending to be a players club. The topline is thin, the offset is modest, and the sole is narrower than what you'd find in a super game improvement set. If you struggle to make consistent contact, there are more forgiving options. But if you strike it reasonably well and want a compact iron that adds a little speed, the Z 565 earns its spot.

• Mid handicappers who make solid contact most of the time and want a compact iron that still adds a few yards.
• Players stepping down from a game improvement set who are ready for a thinner topline and less offset without jumping straight to blades.
• Anyone who prefers the soft feel of forged carbon steel but doesn't want to sacrifice ball speed in the long irons.
• Golfers who play firm turf or tight lies and will appreciate how the Tour V.T. Sole moves through the ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Srixon Z 565 a forged iron?

The body is forged from soft 1020 carbon steel, which is where the soft feel comes from. Srixon added a separate SUP10 face insert for extra ball speed, so it's not a single-piece forging like a blade. Think of it as a forged players distance iron rather than a pure forged muscle back.

How does the Z 565 compare to the Z 765?

The Z 765 is the more compact, tour-oriented iron in this generation, with a thinner topline, less offset, and a more traditional forged feel aimed at better players. The Z 565 gives up a little of that compact look in exchange for the speed-boosting face insert and slightly more forgiveness. Lower handicaps often gravitate to the 765 or combo the two, blending 565 long irons with 765 short irons.

Is the Z 565 forgiving enough for a higher handicapper?

It's forgiving for a players distance iron, but it's not a game improvement club. The cavity and perimeter weighting help on off-center hits, yet the thin topline and narrow sole ask for reasonably consistent contact. If you frequently hit it thin or fat, a game improvement iron will treat you better.

Can the Z 565 be adjusted for loft and lie?

The heads don't have an adjustable hosel, but the soft carbon steel bends easily, so a good fitter can adjust loft and lie a few degrees to match your setup. You also have plenty of stock and custom shaft options to dial in launch and feel, which is where most of the fitting happens with these irons.

How does the Tour V.T. Sole actually help?

It's a variable-width sole with more bounce at the leading edge and relief at the trailing edge. In practice that means the club glides through the turf instead of digging on steep swings or skipping on shallow ones. You notice it most on firm fairways and tight lies, where a flatter sole tends to fight you.

Alternatives to the Srixon Z 565

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