I tried out a 2023 Srixon Z Forged 2-iron using a ballistics measuring instrument.
The Z Forged II irons are relatively forgiving even for muscle backs, and have a compact shape, high maneuverability, and resistance to vertical and vertical hitting points.
This time, I would like to review the 9-5 irons, each of which was tested.
Highly forgiving muscle back
shaft
Rifle Project X 6.0
I tried hitting the Z Forged II irons from No. 9 to No. 5, and I thought they were highly forgiving irons that I could use without discomfort even though I usually use cavity irons.
The Mizuno Pro 223 irons that I usually use are cavity back and are resistant to mishits, but I thought that there was not much difference in forgiveness when compared to Z Forged II irons.
I had the impression that the Z Forged II irons did not make much difference in distance even if the hitting point was slightly off, and I thought that the tolerance for directional deviations was wider.
I had the image that muscle back irons have a lot of spin and blow up, but unless you hit it hard, it will not spin high and will fly forward.
The loft of the 7-iron is 33 degrees, and the forged soft iron structure allows you to fly a total of 145 yards, so I think it is a model that is easy to achieve distance.
Design and feel
No. 5 Iron the left and No. 7 Iron the right
The Z Forged II Iron has a narrow sole width typical of a muscle back and an outstanding swing with a V-cut sole.
The head size is standard for muscle backs, so I didn't find it too difficult.
I think that the design of the short iron to the middle iron, which has a loft sleeping, has a large projection area because the face surface can be seen.
The feel of the Z Forged II irons is not soft, but rather heavy, and it has a feel that is typical of a tour model.
When the hitting point shifts from around the thickened sweet spot, it is made so that the mishit can be immediately recognized with a light feel.
Test Hit Data
Measuring instrument Voice Caddy SC300
9-iron
8-iron
7-iron
I think the spin amount is lower than the average value, but when I shot it so as not to hit it, the spin amount was like the data and the trajectory was medium to high.
For a muscle back, the ball flies forward, so I thought it was an iron that was easy to fly.
6-iron
5-iron
I felt that the long irons were easy to raise the ball and had a high distance performance.
The Z Forged II irons have a low and deep center of gravity with optimal weight distribution, so you won't feel any difficulty even if you are a muscle back.
Even with long irons, it is resistant to slight hitting blur, and I felt that the ball is forgiving easily with a stable amount of spin.
Agile Operability
Compact heads, such as muscle backs, are characterized by high operability, but I felt that the Z Forged II irons were responsive enough to smoothly transmit the user's swing.
Since it is highly operable, it is easy to hit a natural draw ball even if it is launched to the right, and it has the performance to bend just by hitting it with the image of making a slight face turn.
If you put too much force into your shot or manipulate it more than necessary, it will bend too much, so I think it will take some getting used to the feel of the operation, but I think it is the best iron for users who want to hit the ball.
Custom Shafts
Dynamic Gold DST (S200)
Weight 112g Torque 2.1
Srixon's original Dynamic Gold DST, which is used in Japan, is a shaft that moves lighter and faster than the original DG.
Dynamic Gold DST has less bend in the hand like the original DG, and the overall stiffness and tension give the impression that it can be shaken off quickly.
Since it is a light shaft, it is easy to swing, but the tip has stable behavior, so I thought it was a combination that would increase reproducibility if you grasp the timing.
KBSTOUR 120（S）
Weight: 109.5g, Torque: 2.0
KBSTOUR is a shaft with a balance point on the hand side, making it easy to feel the head lightly.
Since the tip of the shaft has a large flex, it tends to be prone to high spin.
When combined with the Z Forged II irons, the swing is speedy, and the spin rate is increased for a higher trajectory.
It is recommended for users who want to hit a high trajectory with iron shots and users who want to actively use the flex of the shaft.
Although it is a tour model Z Forged II iron, I felt that it is easy to use even for amateurs, has a stable spin rate, and is highly operable.
Please give it a try!
