{"productId":"prod_150","slug":"srixon-zx5-mkii-irons","reviews":[{"productId":"prod_150","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"","author":"HCP12_ZX5MKII_Gamer","rating":5,"text":"At a 12 handicap, I needed something more forgiving than a players iron but that didn't look like a chunky box. The ZX5 MKII absolutely nails the balance. Slim topline, minimal offset, and the MainFrame face gives me ball speeds I never got from my old Mizuno JPX 921 HM. The VT Sole works exactly as advertised — no more digging on tight lies. Best iron purchase I've made in 10 years.","date":"2022-10-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_150","source":"Plugged In Golf","sourceUrl":"","author":"MattMeeker_PIG","rating":null,"text":"The Srixon ZX5 Mk II irons should be on the short list of anyone looking for new game improvement irons. Distance, forgiveness, and workability — the ZX5 Mk II irons still check every box. And if you need more focus on one of those factors, Srixon makes it simple to create a combo set with the ZX4 Mk II or ZX7 Mk IIs. You'll be pleased to find that the topline is the same width across the ZX Mk II family.","date":"2022-08-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_150","source":"GolfWRX","sourceUrl":"","author":"ClubChampion_Fitter_WRX","rating":null,"text":"In Trackman fitting sessions at Club Champion, the ZX5 MKII consistently showed remarkably tight dispersion data for its category. The MainFrame face generates strong ball speeds with minimal drop-off on mishits. I've positioned these irons against the PING G430, TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD, and Callaway Rogue ST Max — the ZX5 MKII wins on combination of looks and forgiveness for single-digit to 15-hcp players.","date":"2023-02-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_150","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"","author":"LooksFirst_Golfer","rating":5,"text":"I'll be honest — I bought these because they look like players irons but perform like game improvement. The satin groove zone finish and slim topline give me confidence at address. The MainFrame face means I get consistent distances even when I'm not perfectly centered. I paired them with Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH shafts and the combo is perfect. Couldn't be happier.","date":"2022-12-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_150","source":"Reddit r/golf","sourceUrl":"","author":"u/srixon_convert_2022","rating":null,"text":"Switched from Callaway Apex 21 to ZX5 MKII after a demo day. The Srixon felt crisper with better feedback. The Tour V.T. Sole is the underrated hero — I play a course with tight fairways and firm lies and it eliminates the fat shots I was getting with the Apex. The MAINFRAME label in the cavity is the only thing I don't love aesthetically. Otherwise, outstanding irons.","date":"2023-01-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_150","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"","author":"ZX5_vs_ZX5MKII","rating":4,"text":"Upgraded from original ZX5 to the MKII. The MKII looks substantially better — the cleaner cavity edge is a real improvement. The feel is crisper and firmer (which I actually prefer). Performance is very similar to the ZX5 — the original bar was already high. Worth upgrading when your ZX5 are more than 2 years old. The VT Sole on the MKII works better on tight lies than my old ZX5 did.","date":"2023-04-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_150","source":"Amazon","sourceUrl":"","author":"PeterBurgert_AmazonBuyer","rating":5,"text":"I hit over 150 balls off a range mat soon after purchasing. No comparison to my previous set. Contact point was dead center 90% of the time. The other 10% was just slightly off center. Never that consistent with my previous irons. The flight was higher, just as far if not a bit further. I'm 74 years old — purchased with graphite regular shafts. Not cheap but absolutely worth it.","date":"2022-11-15","sentiment":"positive"}],"total":7}