By: Dylan Thaemert
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The Z 585 irons are new from Srixon with more forgiveness, but that doesn’t mean they should be overlooked by the better player. It is a club that looks good, performs great, and is well-suited for different kinds of players.
Introduction
Srixon released two new sets of irons in 2018, the Z785 and this, the Z585. While the Z785 is the “better players iron,” the Z 585 more than holds its own and showed me why it should find its way into more players’ bags this year.
Looks
These clubs look very good in the bag and at address. I appreciate that there is visible tech at the back of the club, but it doesn’t look like it’s ready for takeoff at the push of a button. They look like a slightly more dressed up version of the Z785 but still retain a classic appearance.
Even better is how they look when addressing the ball. The top line is relatively thin and square and none of the “help” in the club’s cavity is visible. The blade length is nearly identical to the Z 785. In the bag, there is clearly a difference between the two models, but over the ball they look extremely similar.
Sound & Feel
The sound of this club striking the ball is a light thud and click combined. It is a solid, satisfying sound. Though there isn’t quite as much auditory and tactile feedback on mishits as there is with the Z 785, you’re also getting less visual feedback as the flight tends to be higher and straighter. Even so, you know when you’ve hit the center of the club face.
The Tour V.T. Sole in the Z 585 and the Z 785 does produce swift, easy movement through the turf.
Performance
The popular assumption with “game improvement” clubs is that they go forever, don’t spin at all, and are not workable. While these do provide more help and are not as easy to flight down or “work” as their slimmer counterpart, the Z 585 is anything but a one trick pony.
While the lofts of the 3 and 4 irons are the same in the Z585 and the Z785, the Z 585’s lofts become progressively stronger as you work your way through the bag. The 5 and 6 irons are one degree stronger in the Z585 while the 9 iron and pitching wedge are two degrees stronger.
With the sole on the long irons being wider than the mid and short irons, they are incredibly easy to launch, even out of less than ideal lies. That, combined with the fact that the lofts in the 3 and 4 irons match up, means that these clubs are perfectly set up to work in a combo set with the slimmer Z785 irons.
Conclusion
For a mid to high handicapper, I could see a full set of these irons going straight in the bag and being the most satisfying to hit and best performing clubs that person has ever owned. For the better player, the Srixon Z585 slots perfectly into the 3, 4, and potentially even 5 iron slots in a combo set with the more traditional Z785.
Srixon Z 585 Irons Price and Specs
Dylan Thaemert
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Dylan, how about a combo with the Srixon U85 (shown on their website)? Will any of you be reviewing the U85’s?
Thanks!
Joe
Joe,
We will have a review of the U85 coming shortly.
Thanks,
Matt
How do they compare to the new Bridgestone tour b jgr H2 irons. Would you say one is more forgiving than the other.
Mark,
We had different writers review each iron, so unfortunately neither of us can give you a good comparison.
Best,
Matt
How different are these from the 565’s?
Geoff,
The sole has been changed slightly, but they’re not markedly different.
Best,
Matt
how do these feel compared to the JPX919F. I was wondering since they only have a forged face. Any forgiveness comparisons between the two?
Dan,
The reviews of those two irons were written by two different writers, so we can’t offer a comparison.
Best,
Matt
i just tossed my I210’s aside for these. They don’t look GI at all at address and I like the finish on these much more than the Ping. I also like the feel of the Srixons better. I have only played a few rounds with them but they are going to stay in the bag for awhile. I am a 8 HC with a moderate SS. The stock Modus shaft is a bonus which I was surprised wasn’t mentioned here, very smooth shaft and fits well with this clubhead. The soles are a little thick looking in the bag but you don’t notice it looking down at the club. I didn’t combo as I felt that the shorter irons didn’t look or feel bad at all and I could use the extra help.
Nice review..However, I think the 585’s are well-suited for the low handicapper as well. I’ve played 565’s 4-pw as a plus handicaper for several years now and have no problem working the ball in either direction or flighting it up and down. The 585’s play the same with some slight improvements.. Very high-quality iron. IMO
I’m a 10 index and improving. I wanted a club I could grow with and the z 585 has definitely proven itself. I get great feedback. Wonderful solid feel. I also get a few extra yards with these irons.
They are very pretty clubs, too!
I tried a half dozen different clubs but the z 585 was by far my favorite. It’s nice when a purchase decision is this easy!
Thank you. This is what I needed to hear. I just ordered a set and have been sweating/2nd guessing whether I should have purchased a combo set instead. I’m a single-digit and decided to try something with more forgiveness, even though I’m confident with the more ‘playable’ 7-series. I played with a much better, scratch, player recently carrying some GI irons in the bag and have been swayed.
How do these compare to the new Bridgestone JGR HF2’s you recently reviewed? Would you consider them as comparable? Which did you find favorable in forgiveness, feel, and distance? Thanks.
Scott,
We had different writers review those two sets, so unfortunately we cannot provide a comparison. In very general terms, however, these are comparable irons.
Best,
Matt
I just went and hit them at Xarls Golfland! My Z585 are on the way! Love the forgiveness and they went straight everytime! Can’t wait for the weather to break!
Dylan,
How did you find the short game with these? Were you able to adequately control your chips and pitches with the short clubs?
From Dylan:
I had no problem hitting a variety of shot shapes and never felt like the club wasn’t doing what I was directing it to do.
The Maltby playablilty scale scores them as 504 which is a player classic iron, my quesiton is how much forgiveness am I losing over my current Ping G400’s?
Brad,
I’m not very familiar with the Maltby scale. I would say that there is a small forgiveness gap, but nothing that would jump out at you.
Best,
Matt
I purchased the 585 in January. Played a few rounds and could not understand why I would push the 7i to the right and the 8i to the left. I went back to the Golf store to check the lies and found the 7i upright by 1 and the 8i down by 1. They corrected the lies and now they are bang on. The feel is great but they do have a spring effect that I had to get use to.
I am a self professed club junkie. Am a 10 handicap at 67 years old with a slower swing speed. Always thought at my age forged irons were a no no but loved the looks of the Z585 and took the plunge. These cavity back, forged irons with regular graphite shafts are absolutely stunning to look at and haven’t had this much consistency in years. Absolutely exceeded all my expectations … love them.
I just got fitted for a full set of these. Had about 10 different branded 7 irons to hit during the fit. Every time I hit the z585 I thought, “wow”. The ball seems to come off the face so much better than any other brand I hit and the sound was really nice. Can’t wait to play them.
I have a set of Titleist DCI blacks and after quite some time I’m ready for an upgrade. I like the look of these irons and am anxious to hit them before I buy a set.
I just purchased a full set. Went from the GLORIOUS Z-Forged set.
The long and mid irons are definitely easier to launch.
These irons are disturbingly straight.
I’ve played a small draw for 20 years. It’s hard to adjust, but I’m getting there.
My consistency is suffering now but I think it’s just a learning curve to response.
Feel, they feel superb. And although NOTHING is more beautiful than Z-Forged, they are pretty in their own right.
So far I’m happy. However, if my control doesn’t improve soon, I’m May go back, and add a hybrid to the Z Forged.
Matt,
I currently game the SrixonZ585 irons (2018 model). I have hit the PXG Gen 3 irons recently and the forgiveness is unreal. I have not tested compared them side to side but am curious on your thoughts between the two clubs if you think it would be worth the switch?
Jeremy,
This is Dylan’s review; I haven’t spent much time with the Z585s. That said, it sounds like you’ve answered your own question with regard to the PXGs. :)
-Matt
Took 13 years off from the game while my kids were growing up. Upon returning to golf I decided to upgrade my ancient Tommy Armour 845FS irons. I hit the Z585s at Van’s Pro Shop and fell in love with the pure, buttery feel of these babies.
I have the orange Miyazaki Kaula 8 stiff shafts in them, which in my experience produces a low, penetrating ball flight in the long and mid irons. Absolutely no problem working the ball, and my baby draw still curls as it should. My handicap has gone from 27 to 13 since January 2022, just after purchasing these magnificent irons.