2025 Srixon ZXi Irons

[wam78]

19 hours ago, HappyGilmore22 said:

Tried to order a set of ZXi7 with DG TI X100 a few weeks ago but the shafts were out of stock. Was told they would be in stock today. Checked back and they told me they won't be getting them until 6/7 now. I'd rather not wait that long so willing to pay more to have someone build up a custom set. Does anyone have a good builder they know who I could order a custom set from (ZXi5 4-5 iron, Zxii7 6-PW) and get built up within the next few weeks? 

My local independent shop might be able to help you out.  Feel free to send me a dm with your specs and I’ll see what I can do for you.

 

They do fantastic work!

[Wayne777]

I had a fitting and hit several different models from Mizuno, Titleist and Cleveland but the ZXi’s came out best for me. Consequently, I’ve just ordered a ZXi4/5 combo. Getting the 4 and 5 irons in the ZXi4 (the 5 iron will be one degree weak) and then 6-PW in the ZXi5 with default lofts. Adding Cleveland CBX4 wedges 48, 54 and 60 to complete the set. I’m just an average golfer but I think I’ll notice some substantial gains over my 15 year old TM Burner irons!

Edited April 10 by Wayne777

[AdExec]

Currently on my 4th set of the ZXI series irons. Ive been doing some testing with the zxi5 and zxi7 full sets, and a couple combo sets with different shafts/specs/loft/lies. 

 

Ive finally found Nirvana on this set up. The best feeling/performing set Ive had in years and an incredible value as well. 

 

4,5,6 ZXI5, (5 and 6 irons 1 weak) = 22, 25, 28

7-G ZXI7 (9, PW, Gap 1 strong) = 32, 36, 40, 45, 50

+ .25” = D4 swing weight on the 4-9 irons, D5 on PW,GW 

Project X LZ 6.0 hard stepped 1X (a shaft Ive hated in other irons that just works in this set for me)

 

The confidence to pull 4 iron from 230 yards and not try to manufacture a 5 wood swing is PRICELESS 

 

[Rory4Pres]

On 4/10/2025 at 12:11 AM, AdExec said:

Currently on my 4th set of the ZXI series irons. Ive been doing some testing with the zxi5 and zxi7 full sets, and a couple combo sets with different shafts/specs/loft/lies. 

 

Ive finally found Nirvana on this set up. The best feeling/performing set Ive had in years and an incredible value as well. 

 

4,5,6 ZXI5, (5 and 6 irons 1 weak) = 22, 25, 28

7-G ZXI7 (9, PW, Gap 1 strong) = 32, 36, 40, 45, 50

+ .25” = D4 swing weight on the 4-9 irons, D5 on PW,GW 

Project X LZ 6.0 hard stepped 1X (a shaft Ive hated in other irons that just works in this set for me)

 

The confidence to pull 4 iron from 230 yards and not try to manufacture a 5 wood swing is PRICELESS 

 

 

Looks a groove low on the face.  haha, just teasing.  That's an unreal distance for a 4 iron.  Think that's a smooth 16.5 FW for me.

 

So you got 4 sets of ZXI's?  

[AdExec]

2 hours ago, Rory4Pres said:

 

Looks a groove low on the face.  haha, just teasing.  That's an unreal distance for a 4 iron.  Think that's a smooth 16.5 FW for me.

 

So you got 4 sets of ZXI's?  

Not now. Sold off 3 already. On my 4th set now. I think I found the right set up this time though. 
 

tons of personal use discount deals around the Scottsdale area this year on offerup. Been able to buy cheap and resell here without issue through the testing process. 
 

 

[JLP_GOLF]

On 4/1/2025 at 10:37 AM, JStang said:

 

I have the opposite experience but it's all in the build. I built my ZX7's to D4 and my Blueprints are D2. 

Did you tip weight to get to d4?

[HappyGilmore22]

On 4/10/2025 at 1:11 AM, AdExec said:

Currently on my 4th set of the ZXI series irons. Ive been doing some testing with the zxi5 and zxi7 full sets, and a couple combo sets with different shafts/specs/loft/lies. 

 

Ive finally found Nirvana on this set up. The best feeling/performing set Ive had in years and an incredible value as well. 

 

4,5,6 ZXI5, (5 and 6 irons 1 weak) = 22, 25, 28

7-G ZXI7 (9, PW, Gap 1 strong) = 32, 36, 40, 45, 50

+ .25” = D4 swing weight on the 4-9 irons, D5 on PW,GW 

Project X LZ 6.0 hard stepped 1X (a shaft Ive hated in other irons that just works in this set for me)

 

The confidence to pull 4 iron from 230 yards and not try to manufacture a 5 wood swing is PRICELESS 

 

I just ordered similar. ZXi5 4-5 iron 1 deg weak, ZXi7 6-PW with 9 and PW both 1 deg stronger. Hoping the gapping is right otherwise will have to tweak them. Have been in AP2s or T100 the last decade so this will be a change.

[Aces-6]

For those that have custom ordered ZXi's, how has the build quality to spec been? I'm swing weight sensitive and will order my set at D4 with Steelfiber i110 plus 1/4" over standard. I'm not as concerned with loft and lies but I definitely want the swing weight to be spot on.

[AdExec]

4 hours ago, Aces-6 said:

For those that have custom ordered ZXi's, how has the build quality to spec been? I'm swing weight sensitive and will order my set at D4 with Steelfiber i110 plus 1/4" over standard. I'm not as concerned with loft and lies but I definitely want the swing weight to be spot on.

I was told they don’t build to swing weight but I’ve gotten them .25” long on multiple sets now and they’ve been D4 with PW and AW being D5

 

BUT steel fiber has been known to need significant head weight added to balance correctly 

[Aces-6]

9 hours ago, AdExec said:

I was told they don’t build to swing weight but I’ve gotten them .25” long on multiple sets now and they’ve been D4 with PW and AW being D5

 

BUT steel fiber has been known to need significant head weight added to balance correctly 

Thanks for the response! Yes, Steelfibers can be challenging to achieve heavier swing weights. I don't want to drop $1600 on a set of irons that come in at D2 or potentially lighter. 

[drvrwdge]

3 minutes ago, Aces-6 said:

Thanks for the response! Yes, Steelfibers can be challenging to achieve heavier swing weights. I don't want to drop $1600 on a set of irons that come in at D2 or potentially lighter. 

They won’t build to swing weight. So you can basically take the stock swing weight and add the appropriate swing weight point for the additional length. Mine have x100 +1/2” and they are D4/5.

[Aces-6]

24 minutes ago, drvrwdge said:

They won’t build to swing weight. So you can basically take the stock swing weight and add the appropriate swing weight point for the additional length. Mine have x100 +1/2” and they are D4/5.

Thank you for the info! If they won't build to swing weight I'm out. Titleist has to built to spec for years so I'll just stay with old faithful. It's disappointing because I really do like the ZX line of irons.

Edited April 13 by Aces-6

[drvrwdge]

15 minutes ago, Aces-6 said:

Thank you for the info! If they won't build to swing weight I'm out.Titleist has to built to spec for years so I'll just stay with old faithful. It's disappointing because I really do like the ZX line of irons.

I mean you might be able to call but there’s def not an option to select on their site. My most recent set I got through Discount Dans and didn’t even think to ask. 

[Ca3l]

How are you all finding the performance on toe strikes from the zxi7 or zxi5? That is my miss, and the ask golf nut review has it as worse than average.

[drvrwdge]

Man I’m still just not grooving with my ZXi’s. Not sure if it’s a shaft issue or what. I honestly feel like the face looks a hair closed at address, not sure if that’s a product of the offset or not. Anyone else see this?

[speedeuphoria]

5 hours ago, drvrwdge said:

Man I’m still just not grooving with my ZXi’s. Not sure if it’s a shaft issue or what. I honestly feel like the face looks a hair closed at address, not sure if that’s a product of the offset or not. Anyone else see this?

That's how I was all last yr with zx7 mkii

[JStang]

On 4/12/2025 at 12:49 PM, JLP_GOLF said:

Did you tip weight to get to d4?

 

yeah, I think they took 2-4g tip weights throughout.

Edited April 14 by JStang

[Pnwpingi210]

8 hours ago, drvrwdge said:

Man I’m still just not grooving with my ZXi’s. Not sure if it’s a shaft issue or what. I honestly feel like the face looks a hair closed at address, not sure if that’s a product of the offset or not. Anyone else see this?

Yup.  I try them every year and I struggle with hitting them a little thin and keeping the face open through impact.  This will be my third set in getting rid after a very brief trial.

it seem to be less of an issue off mats, but the on grass it always shows up

 

Edited April 14 by Pnwpingi210

[drvrwdge]

Played this afternoon. Results were def better. Think I’ll just keep plugging away. Tired of the monthly iron swap lol. 

[Jjones519a]

a few rounds in. These are SUPER SUPER forgiving for their size.

unreal irons.

Was looking at something bigger but there is no reason. 

[mantan]

12 hours ago, drvrwdge said:

Man I’m still just not grooving with my ZXi’s. Not sure if it’s a shaft issue or what. I honestly feel like the face looks a hair closed at address, not sure if that’s a product of the offset or not. Anyone else see this?

 

Long story short, I ended up getting a set of ZXi5's after a failed experiment with another set of irons. I was able to return the irons I didn't like under the Playability program. Nothing else really jumped out at me, so I got a set of ZXi5.  I've played the 5 series since the 565s, so I knew what I was getting into.  I still had my Mkii's but figured they could just because my practice set while I used the new ones in rounds.

 

But despite being the same specs, they just seem different to me. I can't my finger on why.  I took a split set to the range today and clearly hit my Mkii's better.  I was hitting consistent high draws with them.  And was pushy/hooky with the ZXi5's.

 

And honestly preferred the feeling of the MKiis. The ZXi5s' were sort of like a luxury sedan closing - slightly heavy clicky sound - but in a soft way.  The Mkii's feel a bit more muted at impact.

 

Both are good sets....but the Mkii's are going back in the bag for my next league round and somebody is going to get a nice BST deal.

 

 

[Frank Newport]

On 4/2/2025 at 11:14 AM, Witt80 said:

Well i can say we feel the data from the replacement produced numbers inline with what we would expect. I'm not sure if we will hear back from Srixon after they are done examining the club we returned, i still chalk it up to one of those 1 in a big number chances of getting a production error. If i felt the zxi clubs were the correct fit for me i wouldn't have concerns about buying one.

The AskGolfNut heat map of the ZXi 7 makes it look like it’s less forgiving than the MKii version. Is that accurate?

[Leska]

Has anyone tried the attack wedge in the Zi7 ? Or the sand wedge for that matter ? Cant decide if i should go with the attack wedge or just so my usual 50-54-58 in some new rtz wedges 

[wam78]

9 hours ago, Frank Newport said:

The AskGolfNut heat map of the ZXi 7 makes it look like it’s less forgiving than the MKii version. Is that accurate?

I think they are very similar, just a little more mass behind the sweet spot.

[buckrogers71]

On 4/14/2025 at 9:24 AM, drvrwdge said:

Man I’m still just not grooving with my ZXi’s. Not sure if it’s a shaft issue or what. I honestly feel like the face looks a hair closed at address, not sure if that’s a product of the offset or not. Anyone else see this?

I bought ZXi 5s on a whim (read after a couple bourbons) with what I thought would a good fit (KBS Tour 120s, 1/2" short and 1 or 2* flat). I HATED them for the 1st couple rounds. Switched back to Nippon 115s and got them bent to my specs and now they are AWESOME. No issues with the offset. 

[underwater]

I hope I don't sound like a broken record, but how is spin on the ZXi7 working for everyone?  

 

I revisited these irons last week in the LM/SIM and still found spin to be absurdly low on the 7  iron....so I moved to the 8 iron because as I understand, the grooves are different in the scoring irons.  But spin was still very low relative to loft.

 

I grabbed a high-swing-speed buddy of mine (who was nearby with his clubs) to hit the ZXi7  -and he saw the same low spin (dude's driver CHS lives around 120mph).  

 

We know that hitting from mats can cause lower-than-usual spin numbers so he grabbed his gamer 7i P7CB with X7 shaft and spin was appropriate for a 33° club @ 6400.  Back to the ZXi7 7i, his spin dropped to around 4400rpm.  These irons are very low spin even considering their strong lofts.

 

What am I missing here?  We all have differing AoA but I consider mine to be somewhat normal for my CHS (driver 106mph)

 

(but they do feel great!)

 

 

Edited April 15 by underwater

[Witt80]

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[JStang]

1 hour ago, underwater said:

I hope I don't sound like a broken record, but how is spin on the ZXi7 working for everyone?  

 

I revisited these irons last week in the LM/SIM and still found spin to be absurdly low on the 7  iron....so I moved to the 8 iron because as I understand, the grooves are different in the scoring irons.  But spin was still very low relative to loft.

 

I grabbed a high-swing-speed buddy of mine (who was nearby with his clubs) to hit the ZXi7  -and he saw the same low spin (dude's driver CHS lives around 120mph).  

 

We know that hitting from mats can cause lower-than-usual spin numbers so he grabbed his gamer 7i P7CB with X7 shaft and spin was appropriate for a 33° club @ 6400.  Back to the ZXi7 7i, his spin dropped to around 4400rpm.  These irons are very low spin even considering their strong lofts.

 

What am I missing here?  We all have differing AoA but I consider mine to be somewhat normal for my CHS (driver 106mph)

 

(but they do feel great!)

 

 

 

They are definitely on the lower side when it comes to spin but definitely not 2k RPM difference from a comparable loft. The only time I see a huge dip in spin is if I hit a hook but that happens with every iron. 

[Ca3l]

Y’all are really dampening my enthusiasm for these lol, but I placed my order anyway. Fwiw, I ordered with axiom 125x and was told they are in stock/no back order or delay.

[underwater]

1 hour ago, JStang said:

 

They are definitely on the lower side when it comes to spin but definitely not 2k RPM difference from a comparable loft. The only time I see a huge dip in spin is if I hit a hook but that happens with every iron. 

 

I'm wondering if it's some sort of compound error with the [trackman in this case] and how it's reading something off the club.  1800 for me and 2k for him def seems nutty.  Same KBS Tour shaft for me, and same TP5 ball in the LM.  Trackman can have indoor anomalies but I'd think that would flow across all irons tested.

 

And we tinkered extensively with him swinging slower and faster and seeing if we could artificially induce desired results.  I did the same, hitting big cuts to find spin, etc...

 

I concur with your thoughts, though.  

Edited April 15 by underwater