After going through a pretty extensive fitting process, they put me in the Mizuno irons. As a 8.0 handicap, I tried both the ZX5 and ZX7, but the numbers just weren't as good. Plus, I thought the Mizuno looked and felt better. But that stuff is all subjective. Conversely, one of my good friends just went with a ZX7/ZX5 combo set and really likes them. Really think it comes down to a player's swing characteristics. There is no one best iron for everyone.
One thing that is often overlooked is the forgiveness built into the ZX7 sole. I think Inside, off of a mat doesn't show it as well as on course testing. The heavy/fat shot with the ZX7 is going to fly closer to stock yardage than most other irons. I would love to see a 6-10 handicap test on course with these. I'd love to see a 11-18 handicap test between ZX5 and 225 on course too.
I bought the zx7 and played for about a half season. Different take but I think the sole is a touch overrated and the feel was always clicky on course. They also were a little less consistent on flight which played out in this video. If you are thinking Srixon has some sort of secret sauce on the Mizuno who is the undisputed #1 you’re headed down the wrong path. Can’t be argued though the zx7 is a nice participant at a great price. Will share I’m playing 18 sc’s with pro 225 4 iron. The 225 is like a refined p790, it impressed me with incredible forgiveness on mishits and high consistency in quality strikes (no crazy p790 knuckleball fliers).
@@Somewheredownintexas if you play in Texas you definitely have drier courses than we do in the Pacific NW. this is why the v sole has been great for me - soft conditions
Very interesting to see this comparison, thanks for doing this! I recently had the Mizuno Pro 223/225 combo set and switched out of those today for the ZX7’s. I absolutely loved how they felt and the forgiveness and smoothness.
I have a set of PXG Gen5 irons that just came out...I just ordered a combo set of ZX5/ ZX7 after hitting them...the turf interaction is unreal, super soft and LONG. Beautiful irons for the money.
I have recently bought the the Srixon ZX Forged. My first set of blades. I am astounded at there forgiveness. And no, I am not a scratch golfer. 13 handicap. 66 years old. Swing speed of about 95mph with driver. The V sole won me over with its awesome turf interaction. Had them for about 2 months and am still shocked how well they handle off centre strikes. Totally recommend Srixon
I hit 223's last week...not even close to my zx7s..i hit miuras 801s an 901s ( im a lefty) yesterday, not even close to my zx7s...i wish srixon made lefthanded wedges, clevelands are not srixon
I demo’d the Mizuno 223 irons with DG S300 last week side by side with my Cleveland CG16 Tour irons with DG S300 shafts and I was amazed how close they both played! At Address they looked almost identical and sole profile and shape looked almost identical.
I have owned the ZX7 for about 18 months and got a set of Mizuno Pro 223 2 weeks ago. The Mizuno's are nice but I decided to stick with the Srixon ZX7 and sold the Mizuno's to a Buddy... You forgot to mention the Mizuno Pro 223 4-7 Irons are Chromoly which feels like hitting a Marshmallow : )
@@BuffaloBarber24 I compared the two yesterday. Caveat being the Srixon is now an MK2. Performance data very close with slight edge to Srixon for tighter dispersion. ZX7 had a softer feel off the face and a better sound but that’s subjective.
After being fitted, I too was put in the MIzuno Pro 225s. Just received them two weeks ago and I'm really liking them so far. If I'm being honest, I was a little worried at first because the 225s are so much smaller and thinner than the 5-year-old Callaway Game Improvement Irons I had been using. But now that I've used these 225's several times. that concern has all went away.
I have both of these irons and they are both great but there’s one area I think the Mizuno slightly beats out the zx7’s. The shape of the 8,9,pw,gw are just so bulky on the Srixons and in the 223’s they get smaller and transition into wedges better IMO. Both great though. Zx7’s great for soft turf 223 for firm.
I went with the 223s during my fitting. Went with weaker lofts because I hate the idea of a 32 degree 7 iron. Lol. Had them since they dropped and absolutely love them. P7mc, t100, zx7 are all great irons.
I’m gaming ZX5, previously played Mizuno 850 forged. Switched primarily because I wanted a lighter shaft and had x-flex 130 KBS Tours in the Mizzys. Went to KBS $-taper shaft in stiff flex. Enjoying them so far.
@@discr1709 👍 Yessir, I totally understand. Hell, I got fit in September, got some X-Forged CBs and then ended up getting some 223s when they came out. #clubwh0re
I got fitted for ZX5 just so powerful & the turf interaction when you catch it right is fab I liked the look of ZX7 & Mizuno forged but at high teens h-cap they were too big a jump from my game improvement irons 😊
Just update my irons after 7 years with the Srixon Z745 to the ZX7.. Comming from: Bridgestone J33 combo, to Tourstage Z101, to Srixon Z745, and now Srixon ZX7... You get the picture.. 😉
I LOVE my 223's. I was a little afraid of the top line being too thick in the 223's(one of the main reasons I didn't go with the ZX7's...they just look clunky at address...but surprisingly more thin and small from a 360 degree view). But in all sincerity...I'm just a Mizuno iron guy. Always have always will....aside from a Summer fling with a set of Titleist 962's back in the late 90's.
Michael: The Srixon ZX7 4 to PW here in the USA runs for $ 1137.43 Look great but some how I still like the Mizuno though not the model you are testing...Thanks...
Right now would be a great time to shop around for a second hand set of ZX7’s with the MKII second generation of the ZX7’s coming out. Did that exact thing today and absolutely love them!
The only 'comparison' is with your own swing, including 'feel'. Get the feedback not the sales pitch from a 'fitting'; better still from a round / practice range session with a whole demo set. Few of us amateurs with a handicap swing it perfect all the time and these online comparisons will be swayed by a bad swing, or worse (result is removed) when it's the result off a less than perfect swing that is more to the point of the comparison.
Love My Srixon irons. Next set will be the third set I have owned. I had a set of Mizuno 850 fitted by the Mizuno rep. The worst set of irons I have ever owned. Lasted 3 months and traded them in for $300. Cost $1400 AUD. 🇦🇺🏌️♂️
I have never hit mizuno or srixon clubs before until the othe day. Both felt great, but if I had the pick surprisingly the srixon would slightly edge out. Looks mizuno wins the day all day.
I didn’t like the sound off the club face with the ZX7. I so wanted them to be the irons that worked for me but I could not get around the impact sound…… couldn’t afford Mizuno so went for Taylormade P770’s…… ⛳️👍🏻⛳️
None of these for me i'me afraid as i have just received the MP 225. Hugely impressed with them as they were an upgrade from a previous Mizuno iron family.
You will be most happy with your purchase. The are forgiving, good looking and most enjoyable to use. They do have a slight click at impact but its not offensive and certainly not tinny sounding. Consistency will depend on you as a golfer for me personally they are the best irons i have ever purchased albeit very expensive but worth all the money. You shoud receive a Mizuno pouch contained inside is a spray bottle, groove cleaner and small cloth.
Dont worry, Srixon / Bridgestone etc are not underrated in Japan / Asia. They are as high quality forgings as you would get anywhere. Virtually no difference between the two. Personally id go the ZX7. Yes the back does look a little ugly, but they work !!! Brooks Koepka has them in his bag, replaced his Mizunos with them lol....
Planning on testing them this summer, due for an upgrade. Would have to go ZX7 for the set 3 iron, personally. If the 223s had that, I'd keep them in contention.
I think the 223’s are horrible like the mmc’s before, I just don’t see the point especially with the 225’s being more compact than the hmb’s. I’ve just bought the 921 forged and they feel lovely with loads of forgiveness
They say the technology and the Forgiveness of the 223 is the same of the of the 921 forged Just in a smaller package. So I find that interesting...not wrong just interesting.. I am thinking btw zx7 or 5 combo or the jpx forged myself.
@@BuffaloBarber24 actually the ZX7’s were not as superior as I initially thought at first. I ended up switching out of the ZX7’s. I’d definitely recommend giving the 225s a try!
Not a big fan of the pebbly look on the Srixon iron back…looks like an unfinished iron to me…unlike a Mizuno 221 and 225 (the 223 should be in the 921 category) that looks like someone took time to carve each head out of a block of iron by hand….just me…
@@andrewgalvin1318 Would have been nice if they made the packaging mirror the 221 and 225…not sure why Mizuno keeps doing that with that middle MP iron…it’s been like that forever. Too bad because most people doing a blended set are either doing the 221/223 or 223/225…no one really does the 221/225 so that the clubs at least look similar…
First, Because they are expensive. Second, if you don't get fit, may be you Will regret IT. You know, even with a 2x4, you Will hit IT like butter. The Srixon deserve better
“Colicky” is the gayest golf term there’s is if you’re worried about the sound that much you’re probably not that good only thing that matters is how the ball flies guaranteed if you’re hitting greens you won’t care how a club sounds
At the end of the day srixon is just not “sexy”. Golf has an element of glamour/prestige (can’t quite find the right word) that goes with equipment choice (whether that is logical or not). It makes no sense for most people to want blades, but we all aspire to it. The mizunos (223 and 225) look most like blades. Hence the appeal. To paraphrase Jeremy Clarkson, you don’t pick a wife because she is only practical. Golf is the same. IMHO Oh, and I ended up ordering custom fit Mizuno 225s.
After going through a pretty extensive fitting process, they put me in the Mizuno irons. As a 8.0 handicap, I tried both the ZX5 and ZX7, but the numbers just weren't as good. Plus, I thought the Mizuno looked and felt better. But that stuff is all subjective. Conversely, one of my good friends just went with a ZX7/ZX5 combo set and really likes them. Really think it comes down to a player's swing characteristics. There is no one best iron for everyone.
that V Sole is the absolute best. i have a combo set of ZX5/7 and i’d rate them with anything else on the market
Playing a ZX5/ZX7 combo and very happy with them.
One thing that is often overlooked is the forgiveness built into the ZX7 sole. I think Inside, off of a mat doesn't show it as well as on course testing. The heavy/fat shot with the ZX7 is going to fly closer to stock yardage than most other irons. I would love to see a 6-10 handicap test on course with these. I'd love to see a 11-18 handicap test between ZX5 and 225 on course too.
yeh for sure. been a mizuno fan boy forever but the ZX7 can’t be beat - especially for me being a bit steep. bought a combo set with the ZX5.
I bought the zx7 and played for about a half season. Different take but I think the sole is a touch overrated and the feel was always clicky on course. They also were a little less consistent on flight which played out in this video. If you are thinking Srixon has some sort of secret sauce on the Mizuno who is the undisputed #1 you’re headed down the wrong path. Can’t be argued though the zx7 is a nice participant at a great price. Will share I’m playing 18 sc’s with pro 225 4 iron. The 225 is like a refined p790, it impressed me with incredible forgiveness on mishits and high consistency in quality strikes (no crazy p790 knuckleball fliers).
@@Somewheredownintexas if you play in Texas you definitely have drier courses than we do in the Pacific NW. this is why the v sole has been great for me - soft conditions
Dunno about ZX5 but I'm about an 8 hcp and the 225 is not forgiving enough for most 11-18 hcp. Mizuno needs to make a 227, lol.
@@Somewheredownintexas do you play 225 full set?
Just made the switch from Taylormade to Srixon. 0 regret
Very interesting to see this comparison, thanks for doing this! I recently had the Mizuno Pro 223/225 combo set and switched out of those today for the ZX7’s. I absolutely loved how they felt and the forgiveness and smoothness.
Do you like the zx7 better than the 225?
I have a set of PXG Gen5 irons that just came out...I just ordered a combo set of ZX5/ ZX7 after hitting them...the turf interaction is unreal, super soft and LONG. Beautiful irons for the money.
No way
@@edanzore no way what?
Your last golf swing tip has really made a difference! So simple, but so effective. Thanks!
I have recently bought the the Srixon ZX Forged. My first set of blades. I am astounded at there forgiveness. And no, I am not a scratch golfer. 13 handicap. 66 years old. Swing speed of about 95mph with driver. The V sole won me over with its awesome turf interaction. Had them for about 2 months and am still shocked how well they handle off centre strikes. Totally recommend Srixon
I have the Srixon ZX7 enjoy playing them
Tried them out and the t100 but settled with the wilson staff blades. Those bats are amazing
I hit 223's last week...not even close to my zx7s..i hit miuras 801s an 901s ( im a lefty) yesterday, not even close to my zx7s...i wish srixon made lefthanded wedges, clevelands are not srixon
I demo’d the Mizuno 223 irons with DG S300 last week side by side with my Cleveland CG16 Tour irons with DG S300 shafts and I was amazed how close they both played! At Address they looked almost identical and sole profile and shape looked almost identical.
I have owned the ZX7 for about 18 months and got a set of Mizuno Pro 223 2 weeks ago. The Mizuno's are nice but I decided to stick with the Srixon ZX7 and sold the Mizuno's to a Buddy... You forgot to mention the Mizuno Pro 223 4-7 Irons are Chromoly which feels like hitting a Marshmallow : )
Why did you like the zx7 better ?
@@BuffaloBarber24 I compared the two yesterday. Caveat being the Srixon is now an MK2. Performance data very close with slight edge to Srixon for tighter dispersion. ZX7 had a softer feel off the face and a better sound but that’s subjective.
In Australia you can get the ZX7 4-pw for approx $1250 vs $2300 for the 223, I love the Miz but not for 1k more
That's ridiculous
I would have to go with the Srixon because of the sole and the price. Both are great clubs.
ZX7 definitely underrated, I got MP 225’s on the way 🙊
After being fitted, I too was put in the MIzuno Pro 225s. Just received them two weeks ago and I'm really liking them so far. If I'm being honest, I was a little worried at first because the 225s are so much smaller and thinner than the 5-year-old Callaway Game Improvement Irons I had been using. But now that I've used these 225's several times. that concern has all went away.
@@steverupert6988 I have the Mizuno JPX 921 HMP’s now so 225’s should be a good transition for me these will be pretty much my forever irons
@@wnfakind9197 What’s your handicap?
@@steverupert6988 around 20 slowly improving, generally have a blow up hole or 2 which stops my handicap from dropping lol
Oh you’re preaching the choir lol 1 or 2 blow up holes just destroys your score , if you can avoid the triple bogey you’ll be golden
For the divot takers out there just get the srixons you'll love em cut thru the turf like butter. Also way more forgiving than you'd think
Mizuno are just as good from a bounce construction standpoint and the feel is butter
@@joem5762 yeah the v sole is solid definitely a great club
I have both of these irons and they are both great but there’s one area I think the Mizuno slightly beats out the zx7’s. The shape of the 8,9,pw,gw are just so bulky on the Srixons and in the 223’s they get smaller and transition into wedges better IMO. Both great though. Zx7’s great for soft turf 223 for firm.
I went with the 223s during my fitting. Went with weaker lofts because I hate the idea of a 32 degree 7 iron. Lol. Had them since they dropped and absolutely love them. P7mc, t100, zx7 are all great irons.
I game the z765's and I love them. My next set will be Srixon for sure.
My Z785s are still doing great. New irons next year. Lol
ZX7’s are the best irons I’ve ever played.
Would really like to see a review on the softest/ best feeling irons in this category! King forged PXG, etc.
I like the look of the Mizuno
I’m gaming ZX5, previously played Mizuno 850 forged. Switched primarily because I wanted a lighter shaft and had x-flex 130 KBS Tours in the Mizzys. Went to KBS $-taper shaft in stiff flex. Enjoying them so far.
If you wanted a different shaft, why not just have the Mizunos reshafted?
@@xxthadeucexx no one around to do that; plus, who doesn’t like getting new clubs?! 😄
@@discr1709 👍 Yessir, I totally understand. Hell, I got fit in September, got some X-Forged CBs and then ended up getting some 223s when they came out. #clubwh0re
I got fitted for ZX5 just so powerful & the turf interaction when you catch it right is fab I liked the look of ZX7 & Mizuno forged but at high teens h-cap they were too big a jump from my game improvement irons 😊
Playing ZX7 so much better than anything else, except maybe a Muira.
I bought 223. Best iron I’ve hit in some time.
Just update my irons after 7 years with the Srixon Z745 to the ZX7..
Comming from:
Bridgestone J33 combo, to
Tourstage Z101, to
Srixon Z745, and now
Srixon ZX7...
You get the picture.. 😉
I’ve got a set of mp53’s that I’m a big fan of. I love how these irons look, but are they actually any better to play with?
Loved the music over the shot on the course.
I LOVE my 223's. I was a little afraid of the top line being too thick in the 223's(one of the main reasons I didn't go with the ZX7's...they just look clunky at address...but surprisingly more thin and small from a 360 degree view). But in all sincerity...I'm just a Mizuno iron guy. Always have always will....aside from a Summer fling with a set of Titleist 962's back in the late 90's.
Srixon is Cleveland! Cleveland Launcher XL irons are really good good feeling and cheaper, V sole and counter weights in the handle!
Custom fit lead time is 55 days on Srixon - was fit last week. I ordered a KBS shaft ... It could literally be next year before they arrive.
Do you recommend the kbs shaft over the nippon modus shaft?
Michael: The Srixon ZX7 4 to PW here in the USA runs for $ 1137.43 Look great but some how I still like the Mizuno though not the model you are testing...Thanks...
Right now would be a great time to shop around for a second hand set of ZX7’s with the MKII second generation of the ZX7’s coming out. Did that exact thing today and absolutely love them!
I would go for the 223’s but I don’t need irons now; I was custom fit for 2019 Titleist T-200’s last Spring.
Which one do you prefer among clubs you reviewed?
1. Srixon ZX7
2. Takomo 201
3. Haywood CB
It would be nice to see your take on the 223 vs the Staff CB. They seem very similar in design and tech
The only 'comparison' is with your own swing, including 'feel'. Get the feedback not the sales pitch from a 'fitting'; better still from a round / practice range session with a whole demo set. Few of us amateurs with a handicap swing it perfect all the time and these online comparisons will be swayed by a bad swing, or worse (result is removed) when it's the result off a less than perfect swing that is more to the point of the comparison.
Love My Srixon irons. Next set will be the third set I have owned. I had a set of Mizuno 850 fitted by the Mizuno rep. The worst set of irons I have ever owned. Lasted 3 months and traded them in for $300. Cost $1400 AUD. 🇦🇺🏌️♂️
I have never hit mizuno or srixon clubs before until the othe day. Both felt great, but if I had the pick surprisingly the srixon would slightly edge out. Looks mizuno wins the day all day.
With pretty much identical numbers, why pay more for the 223 ?
You need to start adding PW and 5 irons to reviews
Like Srixon. Really nice looking iron but where do I try them?? You’re right that Mizuno / Taylor Made have better accessibility..
Just buy them. They are a different class.
Good review
I didn’t like the sound off the club face with the ZX7. I so wanted them to be the irons that worked for me but I could not get around the impact sound…… couldn’t afford Mizuno so went for Taylormade P770’s…… ⛳️👍🏻⛳️
I thought the Taylor Mades were typically the same price or even more expensive than the Mizunos. Win win either way to me.
None of these for me i'me afraid as i have just received the MP 225. Hugely impressed with them as they were an upgrade from a previous Mizuno iron family.
My 225’s are on the way can’t wait , how do you find the consistency and forgiveness?
You will be most happy with your purchase. The are forgiving, good looking and most enjoyable to use. They do have a slight click at impact but its not offensive and certainly not tinny sounding. Consistency will depend on you as a golfer for me personally they are the best irons i have ever purchased albeit very expensive but worth all the money. You shoud receive a Mizuno pouch contained inside is a spray bottle, groove cleaner and small cloth.
@@RajKumar-zm4ll what shafts Did you get ?
I was suprised on how great the 225s look. Enjoy the sticks
Great video!
WT**** WHY this crazy LOUD music .... ?!!!
If you had to pick one or the other to be more or less forgiving which would it be?
What’s your average (or ideal) angle of attack for your 7-iron?
Dont worry, Srixon / Bridgestone etc are not underrated in Japan / Asia. They are as high quality forgings as you would get anywhere. Virtually no difference between the two. Personally id go the ZX7. Yes the back does look a little ugly, but they work !!! Brooks Koepka has them in his bag, replaced his Mizunos with them lol....
Planning on testing them this summer, due for an upgrade. Would have to go ZX7 for the set 3 iron, personally. If the 223s had that, I'd keep them in contention.
I’d just get the 225 3 iron
I think the 223’s are horrible like the mmc’s before, I just don’t see the point especially with the 225’s being more compact than the hmb’s. I’ve just bought the 921 forged and they feel lovely with loads of forgiveness
They say the technology and the Forgiveness of the 223 is the same of the of the 921 forged Just in a smaller package. So I find that interesting...not wrong just interesting.. I am thinking btw zx7 or 5 combo or the jpx forged myself.
I had a combo set of 223/225 and previously had the 921 forged. I tended to prefer the 223. I recently switched to the ZX7’s and love them!
@@ericl8821 thinking of purchasing a set of 225. Why do you like the zx7 better ?
@@BuffaloBarber24 actually the ZX7’s were not as superior as I initially thought at first. I ended up switching out of the ZX7’s. I’d definitely recommend giving the 225s a try!
I hit both and really wanted to like the zx7s ... but 223s were by far my favourite. Looked better, felt better and performed better.
Is the V sole good for a sweeper?
How about the zx5 vs pro 225?
Your vocals is way higher on the left chanel in this video ;)
Isn't the 221s more comparable? With the 223 the zx5 would be more the "same" maybe in wrong but...
No, the 221s are blades. These both are players cavity backs
@@josiahjones9521 mmm.. zx7 are the "blade" version and the zx5 are the cavity backs.
I get what your saying, but the zx7 is not a pure blade like the 221. Therefore they compare to the 223.
@@josiahjones9521 I don't know that the 221 is a pure blade either. I thought it was slightly hallow with tungsten in the toe like the zx7
@@jeremylewis1281 yup, the 221s are one solid piece of steel.
Srixons all day
Look at the cost of things currently in the world and how little improvement there is in irons in the last 10+ years.
Can you review the new forged tec 22????
still waiting for cobra to send out........you'll probably notice there's no reviews from UK UA-camrs yet
Oh ok thanks, I have a fitting booked for next week hope the pro there has them 🤣
Not a big fan of the pebbly look on the Srixon iron back…looks like an unfinished iron to me…unlike a Mizuno 221 and 225 (the 223 should be in the 921 category) that looks like someone took time to carve each head out of a block of iron by hand….just me…
They say the technology and the Forgiveness of the 223 is the same of the of the 921 forged Just in a smaller package.
@@andrewgalvin1318 Would have been nice if they made the packaging mirror the 221 and 225…not sure why Mizuno keeps doing that with that middle MP iron…it’s been like that forever. Too bad because most people doing a blended set are either doing the 221/223 or 223/225…no one really does the 221/225 so that the clubs at least look similar…
Mizuno
Love my Mizuno Pro 223/225 combo set.
Honestly the Srixons finish makes it look cheap.
I had that exact combo set as well and recently switched to the ZX7’s after giving them a try!
Do the Heads of your 225s feel super light ?
I like the older Srixons and I couldn't get over how ugly these new irons look. I went with the 223s and love the feel of these over my MP25s...
First, Because they are expensive. Second, if you don't get fit, may be you Will regret IT. You know, even with a 2x4, you Will hit IT like butter. The Srixon deserve better
“Colicky” is the gayest golf term there’s is if you’re worried about the sound that much you’re probably not that good only thing that matters is how the ball flies guaranteed if you’re hitting greens you won’t care how a club sounds
At the end of the day srixon is just not “sexy”. Golf has an element of glamour/prestige (can’t quite find the right word) that goes with equipment choice (whether that is logical or not). It makes no sense for most people to want blades, but we all aspire to it. The mizunos (223 and 225) look most like blades. Hence the appeal. To paraphrase Jeremy Clarkson, you don’t pick a wife because she is only practical. Golf is the same. IMHO
Oh, and I ended up ordering custom fit Mizuno 225s.
Just watched the video. Almost identical performance, but one is significantly cheaper. Hmmmmmm.
Srixon has great prices
@@blakes4469 Srixon all day long.....so underrated.