MEMBER REVIEWS: Srixon ZXi Irons Testing | See What Members Are Saying

[eddiebigeddie]

Just now, TiScape said:

Ur new username in my mind: 

 

The King of Swag

I've always been told, "You gotta look good to play good" and "Dress for the Part" 😉

 

Funny story, the last tourney I played (last weekend in May) one of the workers came up to me on the practice green and said, "I don't know you or your game, but you get best dressed & best bag for sure!" LOL.  I'm not a "great golfer", but I expect to shoot high 70's to low/mid 80's all day long.

[TiScape]

29 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

 

Not to mention, I just read somewhere that it said something like eight out of the last 10 winners on tour have Srixons in their bag.  Definitely JJ Spaun and Keegan Bradley. Though two victories are by Scottie Sheffler with only a Srixon driving iron in his bag.

Yup! Just read an article where they ran some pretty cutting edge AI models that proved all woulda failed to get it done w/any of the other OEMs gear ITB! 
 

[Stephen1125]

Update time!

I've got two more rounds in with the new irons and two shorter range sessions. 

The round I played yesterday was with two of my buddies that both play Srixon irons. One plays the ZX7 MKIIs(S400 shafts) and the other plays ZXi7s ($-Taper shafts). 

Visually The MKIIs and the ZXis look basically identical from address. I got a chance to hit the ZXi7 4 iron as well. I've attached a picture of the ZXi7 and ZXi5 4 irons next to each other. I cannot see any difference from address between the ZXi7 and ZXi5 either. For me the ZXi7 4 iron played very similar to the ZXi5 4 iron but with a lower apex. The ZXi5 4 iron felt slightly softer too, possibly more forgiving. This could have just been a difference in the shafts. My buddy said he demo'd the ZXi5s before he purchased the ZXi7s and found the same. He's a naturally high ball hitter anyway. He hits the $-taper shafts(and x100 previously) much higher than I can hit my C-Taper lite shafts. Since he did not need the extra height, he went with all ZXi7s instead of a combo set. 

I've been working on swing changes so I cannot 100% contribute my progress to the irons alone but I would like to say so! My GIR stats have been 50% or less the last few months. My last two rounds have been 60% and 65% GIRs. As I said previously the C-Taper lite/Srixon combo is producing less curve than my Steel Fibers/P770 combo, I believe that is a big contributor to the increase in GIR stats. 

 

Yesterday was an exceptionally poor ball striking day for me but I still found myself in decent positions to try and get up and down. With my P770s the misses were bigger and I found myself in more trouble with tougher spots to get up and down from. The ZXi irons are making a difference in my game. The turf interaction, the ascetics, the forgiveness, it's a winning combination. 

One thing that is standing out to me the most is my distance control. Even on mishits the ZXi irons have a tighter distance dispersion than my 770s.  I have not caught a single flyer with the ZXi's either. My P770s would produce a super hot ball if it was sitting up in the rough. That's a known issue with the hollow body irons.  

Edited June 26 by Stephen1125
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[eddiebigeddie]

So put in a little more time with the P, 8 & 5 irons tonight and also hitting against my 925F.  
Comparing the KBS TGI to the MMT, the best way I can describe it are the KBS feel more muted and take the vibration out of Mis hits and the flushed shots feel great. The MMT feel heavier like more tip/head heavy and while they do a great job I’m really enjoying the KBS so far. Hitting back to back iron vs iron I was flushing the Zxi irons better then the 925F.  I took pics to reflect my diff shots with the Srixons. I’ve said it a few times already, the Srixons just feel so good, Soft yet the ball jumps. While the Mizunos feel Soft Marshmallow Thuddy but like a racquet ball rebounding off the ground. Both great irons in lots of ways. So far the Srixons are winning me over in the Head to Head for lots of reasons. Oh and the ZXi4 5 iron is a blast to hit. That thing is a rocket launcher and feels great. I compared it to a Mizuno 245 4 iron I have and they feel a lot alike although looking very different and size wise as well.  

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[Celtic86]

I bought ZXi7s 2-3 weeks ago and after tweaking the lofts a bit (they were markedly shorter in real life than when I was fit, in the same hitting bay) they're keepers. The thing I'm most blown away about is the repeatability. We all know 'I want to be more consistent' starts with your own game but there's some voodoo in these clubs that I can't explain.  For instance, my PW for my first 5 swings was 118 carry, 122 total. Not 119, not 117. I felt like I was being punked.  My prior PW was 131/133 (ish) so needed to get this addressed but even still, that's never, ever happened to me.  Similar consistency with my 9/8/7 irons.  Truly remarkable.  The 5i is a work in progress and I may see about the ZXi5 for that, but I couldn't be more impressed with these irons. And they're so stinking beautiful!

 

One last thing. I switch equipment like England switches monarchs. I bought Callaway X-18s in either 03 or 04, and switched to Apexes in 2016.  My swing had changed enough recently that I wanted to see what new shafts would do, not really thinking there's much difference in today's heads. I was dead wrong about the heads. And look, there are a lot of solid options out there, so not denigrating anyone. But I tried every major manufacturer and got informally fit about 4 times before getting formally fit and I could not be happier with my new ZXi7s. Kudos to Srixon for this product.

[ColdOkieGolf]

I was able to get out to a demo day for Cleveland/Srixon.

Really impressed with all the offerings.  Range is sloppy with all the rain, so I kept catching the 7s a touch thin - but man you wouldn't know it!

Not a part of this testing - but the ZX utility is phenomenal.  I've not gotten along with utility irons, but the Srixon was so good.  Really solid feeling, workable, but easy to hit.  

[eddiebigeddie]

Back again for another review:  Didn’t “win” my tourney, but did finished 6th. It wasn’t a result of the irons, just a result of tee shots, short game & putting 🤦🏻‍♂️.  I’m still loving these irons a lot, but the one thing I’m finding out so far is that I think these shafts might be too light for my liking. They feel great, but being lighter everything has to be sinked and sometimes a heavier shaft 115-120g keeps me in time. As far as the irons go for me; they launch high and just wanna go straight. My issue with that is that they may be going too high for me. I think a lot of that has to do with the shafts launching even higher. There were alot of my shots this weekend that ended up about 5-10 yds shorter then I was expecting. I honestly believe it’s the shafts, so may look into that down the road. For now I’m gonna keep playing them and see how it goes. Maybe it’s just adjustment time and or didn’t hit them as well as I thought I did. 

[robbie91]

Pleased to report that I have a solid 5 rounds of golf and 6 range sessions in the books with these irons. At this point, I feel ready to give these a more thorough review. I went back and forth on how I would provide the in-depth and tinkered with a general wrap up or a category by category tier list ranking. At the end of the day, I’ve decided to go with a tier list because, as a golf nut, this is what I tend to go through in my head when testing equipment. I apologize in advance for the lengthy novel I’m about to write. At the same time, I hope that some of this information will be helpful to folks interested in the ZXi7s. 

 

For those that aren’t ready to take on the full-length review, my general experience with these clubs has been awesome. This season has included implementing a swing change and dealing with a nagging injury, and these irons have kept me in the ballgame even when I haven’t been at my best. The forgiveness offered by the ZXi7s is truly unparalleled in the category – to the point where some seriously ugly shots have ended up within putting distance. When I am at my best, the ZXi7s also perform. Distance control is on point, feel is excellent, and turf interaction is consistent. I’ll share some constructive feedback in category-by-category portion, but I struggle to find any reason that a golfer interested in a players CB shouldn’t be testing these irons. If I was still working in the fitting bay, these would be an automatic pull within the category. 

 

Onto the long-form review: 

 

The plan for the tier list is to break the iron performance into eleven categories and provide a rating and explanation for each. I won’t offer an overall rating as I’ve found that each golfer puts more or less stock into certain categories. Keep in mind that the ratings below are comparing the ZXi7 to other irons in the players CB category. It would simply be too difficult to compare the ZXi7s to a player’s distance or game improvement iron for the purposes of this review. The breakdown for the tier list is below: 

 

S Tier: “Unparalleled”. This usually equates to a club that outshines all of the other clubs that I’ve owned/tested in a particular category or a club that is neck and neck with an all-time great. 

A Tier: “Top of heap”. A top three offering in the current market. Basically, an A-tier rating is a club that I believe every golfer should test when searching for a new set up.  

B Tier: “Good”. An offering that sits squarely in the best options available on the market. Think Golf Digest Gold or Silver tier. 

C Tier: “Average”. A club without any flaws or inconsistencies that fails to offer any considerable impression. In some cases, this includes a club that only appeals to a niche audience. 

D Tier: “Poor”. A club design that is either flawed or lacking quality. Something that I would not recommend to any golfer. 

 

1. Customer Service and Build Quality: A Tier 😁

 

The build was spot on what I ordered. Length, lie, and swing weights were on point. The set was packaged sturdily and arrived quickly. This is all I ask for, and frankly much more than many OEMs provide. I saw another reviewer remark that the packaging is rather plain and he has a good point. Outside of a receipt / custom build sheet, there isn’t any literature, stickers, swag, etc. Frankly, I don’t need or expect any of that, so this sits squarely in A tier. 

 

I will note that a sticker or a “welcome to the Srixon family” note might go a long way to win over consumers toward becoming repeat customers. Titleist throws in a cheap sticker in when I buy a dozen golf balls from their website, and I’ve been prone to ordering from them simply to add another Prov1 badge to my mac book. While Srixon is a major company, something about their brand still feels “family” oriented and I wonder if a personal touch or two in packaging might be worth consideration. Either way, all good in this category!  

 

2. General Aesthetics (i.e. how do they look in the bag): A Tier 😁

 

The ZX7 has been a good-looking club since it’s iteration but previous generations would have earned a B grade in this category. All were attractive irons but had too much going on in the cavity. The ZXi7 is the first version of this iron that truly appears streamlined to my eye. The Pureframe technology is centered in the cavity and offers a natural curvature. There’s balance between the chrome and brushed finishes and no unnecessary branding. The V.T. sole also provides a certain amount of bag appeal and shows off some of the tech offered by the brand. If I had my druthers, I’d remove the screen printed “Pureframe” logo and consider some milling in the cavity for texture. But, these are personal preferences, and I really can’t find a reason not to drool over these sitting in my Hoofer. 

 

3. Shaping (at address): B Tier 🙂

 

I mentioned a preference to maintain the current medium-thin topline and low-medium offset in my previous post and I think I’m mostly still on board with this claim. To me, the ZX7 line has always been a bit more “inviting” at address than many other players cbs, offering a balance of forgiveness and refinement much like the good old (and sadly discontinued) AP2 irons. To my eye, this set is reminiscent of a better designed AP2 with similar blade length, top line, and offset, but a far superior sole grind offering improved turf interaction. To be clear, the top line is not thick, and the offset is minimal – but expect more than you’d see with other irons in the category. This will be a turnoff for some and a major confidence booster for others. I’m going B tier here because the shaping at address is right up there with the rest of the major OEMs and preference is player dependent. Personally, I’ve enjoyed the looks.  

 

(Rant Warning) I do wonder if Srixon will consider beveling the topline and reducing the offset slightly in future iterations of this iron. While these adjustments would make blending with the ZXi5 less seamless, it would likely warm the cockles of many a WRXer. My only word of warning (for what it’s worth), is that Srixon not take it too far! This is a major championship winning set that provides a ton of playability to a wide variety of golfers. To see the ZX7 turn into a T100 style iron would be a sad day in my book – and a disservice to an iron that currently inhabits goldilocks territory for most players in the +5 - 8 handicap range. I’d rather see the design left alone than carved into oblivion. (Rant Complete) 

 

4. Distance: S Tier 🔥

 

I found these irons to be about half a club longer than my Ping Blueprint S irons. They also tested 3-5 yards longer than the other players CB irons that I could get my hands on. In short, for my swing, the ZXi7 are a bit longer than everything else on the market without being a power bat. I really enjoy the added pop that these provide without having to worry about a low spin screamer flying the green. I’ve tested a lot of players CBs over the years, and these are definitely the longest option that aren’t juiced – hence, a very rare S tier ranking. 

 

5. Accuracy: A Tier 😁

 

As referenced in the last category, no issues with distance control in the ZXi7s. Well struck shots are within 2-3 yards throughout the set, which is quite solid for my game. Poorly struck shots are also (amazingly) often within 3-5 yards, but we’ll discuss that in the forgiveness/playability section. 

I will note that my miss with the ZXi7s is consistently left vs consistently right with the Blueprint S. I’d imagine much of this is swing/shaft dependent, but I’ve generally found that this set likes to turn over. For folks who prefer to eliminate the left side of the golf course, it might be worth going that extra degree flat on your ZXis. Overall, the misses are consistent and within the margin of error and the set performs equally as well as its competitors. 

 

6. Forgiveness/Playability: S Tier 🔥🔥🔥🔥

 

This is the category where the ZXi7 really shines. Of the 20+ iron sets I’ve owned, there are three that stick out as offering notable forgiveness within this category – ZXi7, Ping I210, and Titleist AP2. I would argue that ZXi7 boasts slightly more forgiveness than the Ping and Titleist sets, while providing far better turf interaction and feel. Heel and toe misses consistently yield only a 3-5 yard drop off in distance. High and low strikes are in the same ballpark. What I’ve found especially impressive with the ZXi7 is its performance on slightly thin strikes. Shots that are 2-3 grooves low result in a piercing trajectory that maintains ample spin rate to hold greens. In my time with the irons, I’ve hit a handful of shots that felt outright “thin” and ended up within 15 feet of the hole. This will win big bonus points with any of us who are working on our attack angle.  

 

To sum up, the combination of the club profile/design and unique sole grinds DOES make a difference in terms of forgiveness. In fact, I believe it does so to a degree that most golfers under a 15 handicap could game these clubs somewhere within their set. A buddy of mine who is a 10 handicap had no issues hitting the ZXi7s consistently into the 6 iron and loved the added feel and looks offered by the set up. When paired with the ZXi4 and ZXi5, this set can be integrated into the bags of tour pros and weekend warriors alike while pleasing both audiences. I can’t think of another manufacturer that can say this. 

 

7. Turf Interaction: A Tier 😁

 

The VT soles come to the table with a unique twist on iron design. Without the VT soles, I don’t think the ZXi7 earns an S tier in the forgiveness/playability category. In my testing, the sole grinds stood out as doing two things. One, the grinds take a relatively wide sole for a players CB and reduce it to a thin sole at impact. This is where the ZXi7 beats out a Ping I210 or Titleist AP2 in terms of versatility and feel by providing a narrow effective sole in a wider chasse. You can have your cake and eat it too! Second, the VT soles “appear” (I haven’t done any independent testing) to add quite a healthy dose of bounce to the leading edge, which reduces digging and offers some bail out on mis struck shots. 

 

As a shallower player, I had some doubts about the leading-edge bounce resulting in strike issues but I haven’t run into any real concerns in testing. I will say that I “feel” the bounce and resistance to digging, but this is usually a good thing from a performance standpoint. I do think my miss tendency is a bit more on the thin side with these irons compared to the Blueprint S, but the performance on “thin” shots with these irons is remarkable. 

 

While it may not be possible, it would be neat if Srixon could offer multiple sole grind options on future iterations. Similar to ordering your favorite wedge, offering a reduced bounce version and a wide sole version would only add more versatility to the ZX range. 

 

8. Sound and Feel: A Tier 😁

 

This one’s easy. ZXi7 is top of the class. Sound and feel are as good as anything on the market. If you’ve ever hit a Japanese forging, you know what to expect from this range and it won’t let you down. 

 

9. Durability: B Tier 🙂

 

These are very soft forged irons. Expect some bag chatter and face wear if you are beating balls. The ZXi7 will wear no different from any other equivalent forging out there. I say embrace it as battle scars! 

 

10. Innovation: S Tier 🔥

 

Between the performance and the tech that’s been discussed thus far, the ZX7 range earns a well-deserved S tier. Srixon is offering a battle tested iron that is quite different than anything else on the market. In my testing, the club design, VT Sole, and Pureframe technology worked for my game. 

 

11. Value: S Tier 🔥

 

Value is a tricky proposition with iron set prices skyrocketing over the past years. A set of ZXi irons is undoubtedly an expensive investment. However, you’ll likely keep a couple extra Benjamins in your pocket compared to other brands. Srixon also offers an impressive variety of shaft and grip options at no upcharge, and even shaft/grip upgrades are priced affordably. Outside of the direct-to-consumer space, I think you’ll have a tough time finding a 2025 release iron from a major OEM at a better price – and I can guarantee you won’t find a better performing set. S tier territory for me. 

 

 

 

Phew! That’s all I have for the longform review. As always, I’ll be monitoring the thread and happy to answer any questions. I plan to continue to update the thread over the next couple weeks with some photos and other thoughts. Somewhere around mid-July, I’ll follow up with some final thoughts. 

 

Thanks, 

 

Rob 

[eddiebigeddie]

Great review Rob. 

[Stephen1125]

Awesome write up @robbie91 

I agree with so many things you wrote. I’m waiting to get another few rounds in before doing the deep dive. 
Distance dispersion and turf interaction have been my two biggest takes from these irons so far. 

[Jonhob88]

I got the ZXi7 4-P in the bag now with the DG S300 shafts through out and it is a game changer no cap as the kids say. I had been previously using the Cobra KING Tour MIM irons with 120 KBS $tapers 4-P and felt and saw a difference right away on the sim. I will say first that I don’t have any confidence with a KBS shaft and their quality any more. With the Cobra irons I had gone through 3 7iron shaft, a 6iron shaft, a 5iron shaft, a most recently a 4 iron shaft. There was nothing wrong with the quality of the cobra iron heads,but the shafts and lack of confidence hitting them had me just go and get new clubs since the cost of buy new shafts ,grips, and getting them rebuilt would have cost the same (i have a friend that works for srixon who was able to give a discount). So, I went to our local pro golf discount and asked to tryout the ZXi5 and 7 irons and explained what had been going on with my current set. Thank the lord that all the DG shafts are stock, I eventually landed on the standard S300, not the 120 S300, in the ZXi7 all the way through. The forgiveness these irons have and feel are absolutely wild in my opinion. I personally thought about comboing and getting the 4&5 irons in the ZXi5s, but down at the ball they look near identical to the 7s and with the sole being a little less chunky in the PNW I feel it works best for me to get through the turf.  
Unfortunately I broke my hand a couple weeks ago on a trip using you guessed it my Cobra set (now deemed as the Lake House set). So, I have to sit out this season for about 6-7 and stare at these beautiful ZXi7s till everything heals hopefully before a trip to Hilton Head. Never the less SRIXON has arrived in the golf world and needs to be taken more seriously. I’m in the hunt for a 3Wood and their woods and drivers form what remembered in the bay feel and preform great. 

[MerryTex]

So here is my take after 4 rounds under my belt.

 

The first round - I have played two rounds out of town and two rounds at my local courses I rotate between. The two out-of-town courses were playing 6909 yards (73.7/134) and 7062 yards (75.2/152). The first course I played, which was my maiden voyage with the split set of ZXi irons, was at a course that I used to play at quite a bit about 11 years ago when I lived in Central Texas. I didn't quite know what to expect since this was my first round out and I had only hit the 9, 7, and 5 irons during my range session before leaving out of town. While they performed great, I just had that sense of uncertainty. I will say that the irons performed incredibly well for me during the first round of play. I lost strokes due to some poor judgment, with the wind playing a major role in the outcome of my approach play. I was also trying a new driver, hybrid, and ball, so call me crazy. The irons have really impressed me with a couple of things: feel, control, and forgiveness. I know I've spoken on these things in a few of my posts, but they're good. Like@robbie91, I won't just say these are the greatest thing ever because they were sent to me. I want to give these a true test and real feedback for you all to digest and make your own choices. For the first round out, I was impressed with the way they handled my yardages into the wind. I think they perform better in the wind than most clubs I've used in the past because there were times where I was hitting a similar lofted club further than expected into a wind that would take off more with other irons. The one downside to the day trip at my old stomping grounds was that I chipped the 7 iron on a layup shot that I had ZERO indication there would be a rock beneath the grass. I'll be ordering another 7-iron in the future. I ended up shooting a 77 on the day and was so disappointed with a shank on the last to put me OB after a group on a couple of holes over celebrated a bit too loud (not their problem) and right in my transition down, boom. I was so bummed but it was also pretty hilarious. I ended on a lovely double bogey. I had it going there for a bit, though, because the irons allowed me to shape the ball and flight it to suit the shots every time. There was not a single occasion when I needed to hit a shot and they didn't perform. The best shot I had on the day was a 4-iron into the green on 16. I missed my shot into the water hazard off the tee but took my drop, hit my third, and just caught the front edge. With my Cobra irons, it would have been short. The ZXi5 4-iron did its job, and I was able to execute a shot I haven't had in the locker for a long time. 

 

The 7 iron that was so good for me that day. "I never miss with the 7-iron" was in my mind after two back-to-back shots that led to a birdie and easy par.

 

 

 

 

The second round  - I was at my usual course, which is 6251 yards (69.3/117), and I ended up shooting +3 on the front. I only played 9 holes, but I was still impressed with the way the irons performed and felt through the turf. While I was not playing my best, something stood out to me: my iron game was sharp. The ball was again doing what I wanted it to do, and it was just a matter of ensuring the yardage was calculated with the strong winds I was dealing with. For context, I usually play in 15mph wind with gusts of 20-25, depending on the time of day. The turf at this course is a little more on the average side, and the clubs did not stop performing. There are times when I can get steep with my attack angle, but there was not a single occasion when I doubted the performance of these in the turf. I have yet to catch one heavy or thin. The second round was more about tee shots than it was with second shots. That being said, when I needed to pull a club and hit the shot, it was right on it. 

 

The third and most special round - I was lucky to get this round in. I had a friend of mine who I worked with a while back during my time at Golfsmith International HQ in Austin, TX, that wanted me to go up to Austin and get a round in with him. It was to be at Austin Country Club, a course that has long been on my Texas bucket list of courses I want to play. When I worked in the golf industry, I played at pretty much every course in Austin with the exception of Spanish Oaks, Austin Golf Club, and Austin Country Club. I wanted to ensure my iron game was sharp when I got the opportunity to play, but it wasn't quite up to par on the day. Here's the thing with this round and iron performance: it was me, not the irons. I had a few shots of brilliance where I showed my true potential of a 2.9 handicap, if that's even a thing, but I was just all over. I was more concerned with taking in the course visually, taking images, and trying to golf in between. What stood out to me during this round with the irons is that no matter the lie I had, they got through with ease. Again, like the first round, I noticed that I flew my anticipated yardage a few times and was shocked to look at the clubface, down at the divot, and where the shot ended up. These things just fly and cut through the wind better than I have imagined. I shot +8 on the day, and it was just a mixed bag of performance. Some shots were great, and others were the types I wished I had left back home. I scraped by with two birdies but with a double and the rest bogeys and pars. 

 

The par-3 second hole, where I made my first birdie. It felt SO good to hit the 8 iron into the green on that hole. 

 

 

 

The latest round - I was back at my local course, and I intended to walk. It was 91 degrees with high humidity, and the wind was blowing at 16 mph that day. I was striking the ball much more like myself, and the irons felt so good. I was adjusted to the new ball, and while I wasn't driving it too well, the iron game saved me. I had a lot of center strikes, but I also had a few off the toe that ended up flying better than the Cobra CB/MB irons I had prior. I would say these are the most forgiving but best feeling irons I've had in my bag. I'm sure those of you who have gone digging into my WITB would have seen the irons I've played - 620 CB, T100, T150, Pro S3, Pro 223, Cobra CB/MB, P7CB, Blueprint S, Muira TC-201. These are just that good. If you can get over the topline being thicker than most irons in the same category, they are it. Simply put. I have gotten over the topline look at address because the other areas of the irons perform that well. 

 

 

Looks - Except for the topline, these look great. This is my only knock, and that is being VERY picky. That being said, those who are going out to purchase irons need to give that consideration. It's your money. Now, is it THAT bad? No. 

 

Feel - Nothing feels like a Srixon? Nope. They have this sweet feeling at impact but it's a heavy hit. A sweet feeling at impact with any ball I've used. Pro V1, check. TP5, check. Pro V1x, check. Z-Star Diamond, CHECK. I'd say that the feel is a mashup of Miura, Mizuno, and Titleist. Weird to describe, but that's it. 

 

Forgiveness - Did I mention that these are forgiving? Yeah, I did. But the truth of the matter is that these are very forgiving in their segment. I'd honestly find it hard to believe that another iron in the segment is more forgiving on mishits. I have some good insight into how other irons perform compared to these, and they are very good. I know that's a vague statement, but they just keep going where you intend for them to end up. Heel, center, toe, they go!

 

Bag Appeal - Doesn't get much better than these. I even dig the looks of the ZXi5 in the bag. They just look sharp. Again, given the iron sets I've played, these are still like 9/10 in the bag appeal department. 

 

Turf Interaction - V sole gang, y'all. No excessive digging here and no bouncing into the ball. I know the sole can be polarizing for some on here, but I'd say that the overall feeling on the sole design is that they do what they are created to do, perform no matter the turf. Today I had a session where I was hitting in some MUSHY turf, and while the divots were large and in charge, I never caught it fat. In love.

 

 

The ZXi5 5-iron and ZXi7 6-iron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[pschun17]

Hi all - This topic is quite timely for me. I just got fit at my local Club Champion for a new set of ZXi5 (4-5 irons) and ZXi7 (6-PW) with Nippon Modus Tour 105 shafts. My current gamers are the old Z785s with Nippon 1050GH Taper shafts. After reading all your reviews, can't wait to get the ZXi's and bust my golf buddies up for some $$$. My one debate is if I want to go with the ZXiU for the 4-iron. I currently play the ZU85 in 3 and 4 irons which I thought I would never get rid of. Then I hit the ZXiU 3-iron and it's even better than then my ZU85 (the sole has better turf interaction). Unfortunately, Club Champion doesn't carry any 4-irons (ZXi5 or ZXiU) so I couldn't compare. Once my ZXi5's come in, I'll compare the 4-iron against my ZU85 4-iron. If the ZXi5 doesn't give me the launch and flight that the ZU85 has, then I guess I'll be ordering the ZXiU 3 and 4 irons. Sorry for long winded, self-absorbed post just to say thanks for this topic and reviews.

[MerryTex]

12 minutes ago, pschun17 said:

Hi all - This topic is quite timely for me. I just got fit at my local Club Champion for a new set of ZXi5 (4-5 irons) and ZXi7 (6-PW) with Nippon Modus Tour 105 shafts. My current gamers are the old Z785s with Nippon 1050GH Taper shafts. After reading all your reviews, can't wait to get the ZXi's and bust my golf buddies up for some $$$. My one debate is if I want to go with the ZXiU for the 4-iron. I currently play the ZU85 in 3 and 4 irons which I thought I would never get rid of. Then I hit the ZXiU 3-iron and it's even better than then my ZU85 (the sole has better turf interaction). Unfortunately, Club Champion doesn't carry any 4-irons (ZXi5 or ZXiU) so I couldn't compare. Once my ZXi5's come in, I'll compare the 4-iron against my ZU85 4-iron. If the ZXi5 doesn't give me the launch and flight that the ZU85 has, then I guess I'll be ordering the ZXiU 3 and 4 irons. Sorry for long winded, self-absorbed post just to say thanks for this topic and reviews.

The ZXiU is fantastic. I had one but want to get it in a different shaft configuration the second time around. 

[pschun17]

10 hours ago, MerryTex said:

The ZXiU is fantastic. I had one but want to get it in a different shaft configuration the second time around. 

Actually, what shafts are you considering?  I'm also thinking about shaft options.  In my ZU85's, I have KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid 85 Stiff shafts.  So hybrid length.  From 5-iron to 4-iron, it's more than 1 inch longer.  Is that necessary?  I actually think I have too much of a distance gap between the 4 to 5 irons.  I actually just choke down a bit when I play them.  Could I shorten the shaft length?  Does that change how the irons play much?  Any insight would be appreciated.

[MerryTex]

4 hours ago, pschun17 said:

Actually, what shafts are you considering?  I'm also thinking about shaft options.  In my ZU85's, I have KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid 85 Stiff shafts.  So hybrid length.  From 5-iron to 4-iron, it's more than 1 inch longer.  Is that necessary?  I actually think I have too much of a distance gap between the 4 to 5 irons.  I actually just choke down a bit when I play them.  Could I shorten the shaft length?  Does that change how the irons play much?  Any insight would be appreciated.

 

I was thinking of the DI 85x or maybe just my stock iron shaft that I play with already. I like my Ping G440 hybrid, but when the wind kicks up, I like to have something that flights lower off the tee. You could cut it to play a 4 iron length so you have the gap you need, but with the help of the utility. 

[robbie91]

15 hours ago, pschun17 said:

Hi all - This topic is quite timely for me. I just got fit at my local Club Champion for a new set of ZXi5 (4-5 irons) and ZXi7 (6-PW) with Nippon Modus Tour 105 shafts. My current gamers are the old Z785s with Nippon 1050GH Taper shafts. After reading all your reviews, can't wait to get the ZXi's and bust my golf buddies up for some $$$. My one debate is if I want to go with the ZXiU for the 4-iron. I currently play the ZU85 in 3 and 4 irons which I thought I would never get rid of. Then I hit the ZXiU 3-iron and it's even better than then my ZU85 (the sole has better turf interaction). Unfortunately, Club Champion doesn't carry any 4-irons (ZXi5 or ZXiU) so I couldn't compare. Once my ZXi5's come in, I'll compare the 4-iron against my ZU85 4-iron. If the ZXi5 doesn't give me the launch and flight that the ZU85 has, then I guess I'll be ordering the ZXiU 3 and 4 irons. Sorry for long winded, self-absorbed post just to say thanks for this topic and reviews.

 

I actually own a ZXiU 4 iron as well as the ZXi7 4 iron that I've been testing. The ZXiU is a fantastic golf club that harkens back to the ZU85 but offers some of the new bells and whistles. I sort of expected to swap the ZXi7 and ZXiU 4 iron depending on the course, and this is probably what I'll end up doing. However, I've been impressed at just how easy the ZXi7 4 iron is to strike and I love the workability that it offers so it hasn't come out of the bag yet. The biggest difference I've found is that the ZXiU launches considerably higher than the ZXi7 that I've been testing. In fact, the ZXiU launch angle is actually similar to what I see out of a hybrid, which is pretty handy when you need to hold a green. I haven't hit the ZXi5 long irons to provide a comparison, but if they aren't launching high enough in your testing, I think the ZXiU would be a perfect move. Having had some time with the irons, the ZXiU even offers a similar forged feel which is pretty rare in a utility iron. It's definitely worth a look! 

[MerryTex]

I may even go with the ZXi5 in the 3 iron. I’m in love with the shape and performance. I didn’t quite like how big the back end looked on the ZXiU. I know the point of these is to allow for an iron shape with the cg pushed down and away from the face but for what I want that club to do is to stay lower rather than flight high. It’s nice knowing the 4 iron I have already gets up and going if needed. 

[pschun17]

1 hour ago, robbie91 said:

 

I actually own a ZXiU 4 iron as well as the ZXi7 4 iron that I've been testing. The ZXiU is a fantastic golf club that harkens back to the ZU85 but offers some of the new bells and whistles. I sort of expected to swap the ZXi7 and ZXiU 4 iron depending on the course, and this is probably what I'll end up doing. However, I've been impressed at just how easy the ZXi7 4 iron is to strike and I love the workability that it offers so it hasn't come out of the bag yet. The biggest difference I've found is that the ZXiU launches considerably higher than the ZXi7 that I've been testing. In fact, the ZXiU launch angle is actually similar to what I see out of a hybrid, which is pretty handy when you need to hold a green. I haven't hit the ZXi5 long irons to provide a comparison, but if they aren't launching high enough in your testing, I think the ZXiU would be a perfect move. Having had some time with the irons, the ZXiU even offers a similar forged feel which is pretty rare in a utility iron. It's definitely worth a look! 

Thanks for this insight.  Yeah, I'm curious (and a bit hopeful) that the ZXi5 4-iron will be easy enough to hit and maintain flight, height and distance that I won't need to get the ZXiU 4-iron.  But as I get older, I'm not ashamed of needing some help.  I tried hitting the ZXi4 irons but I could not get them up in the air.  I think the loft jacking just made the flight too flat for me.

[pschun17]

1 hour ago, MerryTex said:

I may even go with the ZXi5 in the 3 iron. I’m in love with the shape and performance. I didn’t quite like how big the back end looked on the ZXiU. I know the point of these is to allow for an iron shape with the cg pushed down and away from the face but for what I want that club to do is to stay lower rather than flight high. It’s nice knowing the 4 iron I have already gets up and going if needed. 

Thanks so much for all the feedback and guidance.  Yeah, I'm hoping the ZXi5 4-iron will be easy enough to hit and maintain flight, height and distance that I won't need to get the ZXiU 4-iron.  As I get older, I need all the help I can get.  Maybe once I get the new clubs in hand and have some feedback, I'll respond to this post with my insights.

[Bridges]

I am playing a set of ZXI4 5-AW this year. My last several sets have been players distance irons but I wanted to try something more forgiving for a change. I am generally not too picky when it comes to aesthetics but these are definitely on the chunky side. The long and mid irons look good to my eye but the 8-AW are getting into shovel territory lol. With the ease of launch and performance they offer the ZXI4 would make a fantastic combo set with ZXI5 in the short irons. Of course the 7s would blend fine but the 4\5 combo set would be killer for most golfers. 

 

I ordered my set 1* weak throughout. They were still a bit too long so I have adjusted the lofts on a few clubs to hit my preferred distances. Spin is on the lower side but that is to be expected with a SGI iron. With the peak height and decent angle I get holding greens is no problem whatsoever. Feel is nothing short of incredible for a hollow body design. They are among the best feeling irons I have ever hit bar none! 

 

This is a seven iron from today's sim round.

 

 

I am enjoying the ZXI4 irons more than I thought I would. They are definitely staying in the bag this year. I may get a ZXI5 or two to make a combo set for aesthetics purposes but performance  wise I should not change a thing.

[Eric05]

I am currently playing the 4-5 zxi5 and then 6-pw zxi7. I put on the modus 105s which has always been my go to shaft. I should maybe try the 115 next. But the flight, the shape shot, the irons themselves are probably one of the best irons I have hit. I haven't felt this comfortably with my irons since my Nike covert irons.

[RobToTheT]

I’m really excited to give these a go. I hit them a bit at the fitter, but I find those short sessions are never enough and I can’t get my mind right when I feel like I am swinging in a phone booth. So I ordered a ZXi7 7 iron and a ZXi5 6 iron and I will work them at the range for way more time than in a fitting bay. I’m excited to see how they compare and will go from there. (Currently playing a p770/7cb combo set). 

[lookylookitzadam]

In the process of gathering data and noticed something odd on my 9iron. There is a chip/gouge on my shaft. Not sure when/how this may have happened but wondering if I need to swap the shaft? 

 

Almost looks like something smacked into it or chipped out. It’s about 7” up from the hosel on the back side. 
 

In any case these irons are amazing and incredibly forgiving, especially the ZXi5s. Suffering with a heel bias today and not losing a ton of distance and dispersion remains tight. Incredible given the swing I’m here with today😂

[eddiebigeddie]

You’re friendly neighborhood Golf Nerd is back with another review of the irons. Today I took out my 5, 8, Pw, Aw for a little net session and these things are still AWESOME. I’ve missed the forged feel as I went away about 3-4 years ago, but jumped back in last year and then again early this year. So far these Srixons are some of the best feeling irons I’ve ever hit and I’ve hit ALOT of irons through the years. When you flush one there’s just a great sensation that you feel. The one thing I’m finding out about my set is the kbs shafts are too light in the scoring wedges. I actually really enjoy them in the 5-7, but once I get into the 8-A I have to really slow things down to make sure I center them. I’m confident a 110g shaft would be better for me and that may be something down the road, but I’m gonna try and get out tomorrow or early on the 4th to get another round in. 

[adamwon84]

On 6/29/2025 at 6:35 PM, robbie91 said:

 

Pleased to report that I have a solid 5 rounds of golf and 6 range sessions in the books with these irons. At this point, I feel ready to give these a more thorough review. I went back and forth on how I would provide the in-depth and tinkered with a general wrap up or a category by category tier list ranking. At the end of the day, I’ve decided to go with a tier list because, as a golf nut, this is what I tend to go through in my head when testing equipment. I apologize in advance for the lengthy novel I’m about to write. At the same time, I hope that some of this information will be helpful to folks interested in the ZXi7s. 

 

For those that aren’t ready to take on the full-length review, my general experience with these clubs has been awesome. This season has included implementing a swing change and dealing with a nagging injury, and these irons have kept me in the ballgame even when I haven’t been at my best. The forgiveness offered by the ZXi7s is truly unparalleled in the category – to the point where some seriously ugly shots have ended up within putting distance. When I am at my best, the ZXi7s also perform. Distance control is on point, feel is excellent, and turf interaction is consistent. I’ll share some constructive feedback in category-by-category portion, but I struggle to find any reason that a golfer interested in a players CB shouldn’t be testing these irons. If I was still working in the fitting bay, these would be an automatic pull within the category. 

 

Onto the long-form review: 

 

The plan for the tier list is to break the iron performance into eleven categories and provide a rating and explanation for each. I won’t offer an overall rating as I’ve found that each golfer puts more or less stock into certain categories. Keep in mind that the ratings below are comparing the ZXi7 to other irons in the players CB category. It would simply be too difficult to compare the ZXi7s to a player’s distance or game improvement iron for the purposes of this review. The breakdown for the tier list is below: 

 

S Tier: “Unparalleled”. This usually equates to a club that outshines all of the other clubs that I’ve owned/tested in a particular category or a club that is neck and neck with an all-time great. 

A Tier: “Top of heap”. A top three offering in the current market. Basically, an A-tier rating is a club that I believe every golfer should test when searching for a new set up.  

B Tier: “Good”. An offering that sits squarely in the best options available on the market. Think Golf Digest Gold or Silver tier. 

C Tier: “Average”. A club without any flaws or inconsistencies that fails to offer any considerable impression. In some cases, this includes a club that only appeals to a niche audience. 

D Tier: “Poor”. A club design that is either flawed or lacking quality. Something that I would not recommend to any golfer. 

 

1. Customer Service and Build Quality: A Tier 😁

 

The build was spot on what I ordered. Length, lie, and swing weights were on point. The set was packaged sturdily and arrived quickly. This is all I ask for, and frankly much more than many OEMs provide. I saw another reviewer remark that the packaging is rather plain and he has a good point. Outside of a receipt / custom build sheet, there isn’t any literature, stickers, swag, etc. Frankly, I don’t need or expect any of that, so this sits squarely in A tier. 

 

I will note that a sticker or a “welcome to the Srixon family” note might go a long way to win over consumers toward becoming repeat customers. Titleist throws in a cheap sticker in when I buy a dozen golf balls from their website, and I’ve been prone to ordering from them simply to add another Prov1 badge to my mac book. While Srixon is a major company, something about their brand still feels “family” oriented and I wonder if a personal touch or two in packaging might be worth consideration. Either way, all good in this category!  

 

2. General Aesthetics (i.e. how do they look in the bag): A Tier 😁

 

The ZX7 has been a good-looking club since it’s iteration but previous generations would have earned a B grade in this category. All were attractive irons but had too much going on in the cavity. The ZXi7 is the first version of this iron that truly appears streamlined to my eye. The Pureframe technology is centered in the cavity and offers a natural curvature. There’s balance between the chrome and brushed finishes and no unnecessary branding. The V.T. sole also provides a certain amount of bag appeal and shows off some of the tech offered by the brand. If I had my druthers, I’d remove the screen printed “Pureframe” logo and consider some milling in the cavity for texture. But, these are personal preferences, and I really can’t find a reason not to drool over these sitting in my Hoofer. 

 

3. Shaping (at address): B Tier 🙂

 

I mentioned a preference to maintain the current medium-thin topline and low-medium offset in my previous post and I think I’m mostly still on board with this claim. To me, the ZX7 line has always been a bit more “inviting” at address than many other players cbs, offering a balance of forgiveness and refinement much like the good old (and sadly discontinued) AP2 irons. To my eye, this set is reminiscent of a better designed AP2 with similar blade length, top line, and offset, but a far superior sole grind offering improved turf interaction. To be clear, the top line is not thick, and the offset is minimal – but expect more than you’d see with other irons in the category. This will be a turnoff for some and a major confidence booster for others. I’m going B tier here because the shaping at address is right up there with the rest of the major OEMs and preference is player dependent. Personally, I’ve enjoyed the looks.  

 

(Rant Warning) I do wonder if Srixon will consider beveling the topline and reducing the offset slightly in future iterations of this iron. While these adjustments would make blending with the ZXi5 less seamless, it would likely warm the cockles of many a WRXer. My only word of warning (for what it’s worth), is that Srixon not take it too far! This is a major championship winning set that provides a ton of playability to a wide variety of golfers. To see the ZX7 turn into a T100 style iron would be a sad day in my book – and a disservice to an iron that currently inhabits goldilocks territory for most players in the +5 - 8 handicap range. I’d rather see the design left alone than carved into oblivion. (Rant Complete) 

 

4. Distance: S Tier 🔥

 

I found these irons to be about half a club longer than my Ping Blueprint S irons. They also tested 3-5 yards longer than the other players CB irons that I could get my hands on. In short, for my swing, the ZXi7 are a bit longer than everything else on the market without being a power bat. I really enjoy the added pop that these provide without having to worry about a low spin screamer flying the green. I’ve tested a lot of players CBs over the years, and these are definitely the longest option that aren’t juiced – hence, a very rare S tier ranking. 

 

5. Accuracy: A Tier 😁

 

As referenced in the last category, no issues with distance control in the ZXi7s. Well struck shots are within 2-3 yards throughout the set, which is quite solid for my game. Poorly struck shots are also (amazingly) often within 3-5 yards, but we’ll discuss that in the forgiveness/playability section. 

I will note that my miss with the ZXi7s is consistently left vs consistently right with the Blueprint S. I’d imagine much of this is swing/shaft dependent, but I’ve generally found that this set likes to turn over. For folks who prefer to eliminate the left side of the golf course, it might be worth going that extra degree flat on your ZXis. Overall, the misses are consistent and within the margin of error and the set performs equally as well as its competitors. 

 

6. Forgiveness/Playability: S Tier 🔥🔥🔥🔥

 

This is the category where the ZXi7 really shines. Of the 20+ iron sets I’ve owned, there are three that stick out as offering notable forgiveness within this category – ZXi7, Ping I210, and Titleist AP2. I would argue that ZXi7 boasts slightly more forgiveness than the Ping and Titleist sets, while providing far better turf interaction and feel. Heel and toe misses consistently yield only a 3-5 yard drop off in distance. High and low strikes are in the same ballpark. What I’ve found especially impressive with the ZXi7 is its performance on slightly thin strikes. Shots that are 2-3 grooves low result in a piercing trajectory that maintains ample spin rate to hold greens. In my time with the irons, I’ve hit a handful of shots that felt outright “thin” and ended up within 15 feet of the hole. This will win big bonus points with any of us who are working on our attack angle.  

 

To sum up, the combination of the club profile/design and unique sole grinds DOES make a difference in terms of forgiveness. In fact, I believe it does so to a degree that most golfers under a 15 handicap could game these clubs somewhere within their set. A buddy of mine who is a 10 handicap had no issues hitting the ZXi7s consistently into the 6 iron and loved the added feel and looks offered by the set up. When paired with the ZXi4 and ZXi5, this set can be integrated into the bags of tour pros and weekend warriors alike while pleasing both audiences. I can’t think of another manufacturer that can say this. 

 

7. Turf Interaction: A Tier 😁

 

The VT soles come to the table with a unique twist on iron design. Without the VT soles, I don’t think the ZXi7 earns an S tier in the forgiveness/playability category. In my testing, the sole grinds stood out as doing two things. One, the grinds take a relatively wide sole for a players CB and reduce it to a thin sole at impact. This is where the ZXi7 beats out a Ping I210 or Titleist AP2 in terms of versatility and feel by providing a narrow effective sole in a wider chasse. You can have your cake and eat it too! Second, the VT soles “appear” (I haven’t done any independent testing) to add quite a healthy dose of bounce to the leading edge, which reduces digging and offers some bail out on mis struck shots. 

 

As a shallower player, I had some doubts about the leading-edge bounce resulting in strike issues but I haven’t run into any real concerns in testing. I will say that I “feel” the bounce and resistance to digging, but this is usually a good thing from a performance standpoint. I do think my miss tendency is a bit more on the thin side with these irons compared to the Blueprint S, but the performance on “thin” shots with these irons is remarkable. 

 

While it may not be possible, it would be neat if Srixon could offer multiple sole grind options on future iterations. Similar to ordering your favorite wedge, offering a reduced bounce version and a wide sole version would only add more versatility to the ZX range. 

 

8. Sound and Feel: A Tier 😁

 

This one’s easy. ZXi7 is top of the class. Sound and feel are as good as anything on the market. If you’ve ever hit a Japanese forging, you know what to expect from this range and it won’t let you down. 

 

9. Durability: B Tier 🙂

 

These are very soft forged irons. Expect some bag chatter and face wear if you are beating balls. The ZXi7 will wear no different from any other equivalent forging out there. I say embrace it as battle scars! 

 

10. Innovation: S Tier 🔥

 

Between the performance and the tech that’s been discussed thus far, the ZX7 range earns a well-deserved S tier. Srixon is offering a battle tested iron that is quite different than anything else on the market. In my testing, the club design, VT Sole, and Pureframe technology worked for my game. 

 

11. Value: S Tier 🔥

 

Value is a tricky proposition with iron set prices skyrocketing over the past years. A set of ZXi irons is undoubtedly an expensive investment. However, you’ll likely keep a couple extra Benjamins in your pocket compared to other brands. Srixon also offers an impressive variety of shaft and grip options at no upcharge, and even shaft/grip upgrades are priced affordably. Outside of the direct-to-consumer space, I think you’ll have a tough time finding a 2025 release iron from a major OEM at a better price – and I can guarantee you won’t find a better performing set. S tier territory for me. 

 

 

 

Phew! That’s all I have for the longform review. As always, I’ll be monitoring the thread and happy to answer any questions. I plan to continue to update the thread over the next couple weeks with some photos and other thoughts. Somewhere around mid-July, I’ll follow up with some final thoughts. 

 

Thanks, 

 

Rob 

Fantastic review here Rob, really appreciate the detail you went into each area of the club. If I end up buying a set, I am going to tell my wife its 100% your fault after this review. 

[robbie91]

5 hours ago, adamwon84 said:

Fantastic review here Rob, really appreciate the detail you went into each area of the club. If I end up buying a set, I am going to tell my wife its 100% your fault after this review. 

 

🤣😂 Deal! If it helps to lessen the hit, I'll even field a few choicely worded PMs! 

[underwater]

On 6/26/2025 at 8:34 PM, eddiebigeddie said:

So put in a little more time with the P, 8 & 5 irons tonight and also hitting against my 925F.  
Comparing the KBS TGI to the MMT, the best way I can describe it are the KBS feel more muted and take the vibration out of Mis hits and the flushed shots feel great. The MMT feel heavier like more tip/head heavy and while they do a great job I’m really enjoying the KBS so far. Hitting back to back iron vs iron I was flushing the Zxi irons better then the 925F.  I took pics to reflect my diff shots with the Srixons. I’ve said it a few times already, the Srixons just feel so good, Soft yet the ball jumps. While the Mizunos feel Soft Marshmallow Thuddy but like a racquet ball rebounding off the ground. Both great irons in lots of ways. So far the Srixons are winning me over in the Head to Head for lots of reasons. Oh and the ZXi4 5 iron is a blast to hit. That thing is a rocket launcher and feels great. I compared it to a Mizuno 245 4 iron I have and they feel a lot alike although looking very different and size wise as well.  

thanks for taking the time from your yardwork duties to snap those comparison photos.

[Stephen1125]

Hey guys, time for another update. I've played 3 more 18 hole rounds at my club and I also got to play Sweetens Cove last Wednesday. For those not familiar, it's a 9 hole course in South Pittsburg, TN. Every green has two pins and the greens are huge. I think the biggest green is like 20,000sqft. They sell day passes so we tee'd off at 930am and played until we couldn't see anymore (830pm). I didn't count how many holes we played but it was close to 60. 

Up until about 2 weeks ago I was carrying one or two of my P770s in my bag as well as all the Srixons so I could compare them during rounds. I've dropped the P770s from the bag completely now as the Srixons are just superior. As I have mentioned before, I'm seeing a lot less curve on the ball and my distance dispersion is improved with the Srixons. I shot my lowest round of the year so far yesterday with a 75. I only hit 39% GIR but the misses were excellent. Fringe or just off the green for an easy up and down. 

 

Looks

 

I have gotten numerous compliments on my irons from people I've played with. Most people ask if they're as good as they have been reading online. My answer is a resounding YES! They look so good sitting in the bag. They also look phenomenal at address. I have read a few reviews mentioning that the top line is a bit thick but I think it's perfect. I've seen some clubs with thinner top lines and some with thicker top lines. To me it's very proportionate and gives me confidence.  I think the little offset they have set up a great visual behind the ball too. 

 

 

Feel

 

These ZXi irons feel fantastic. They are soft but with a nice little "click" if that makes sense. For reference, I got fit for (but never purchased) the Mizuno Pro 223's when they came out in 2022 and they felt similarly soft but didn't have the "click". The Mizuno's also felt terrible on toe misses, which is my most common miss. I play the Left Dash ProV1x so the "click" I like so much could be something to do with the high compression ball. That soft feel at impact lets me know I struck it well and that "click" tells me the ball is coming off the face FAST! My P770s do not feel as soft as the Srixons and are more muted in sound. Toe misses on the Srixons feel better than my P770s as well. On the Srixons it feels more stable, like there's more behind the ball, a more solid strike. Even though it's on the toe. The P770s feel more harsh, less stable and less solid on toe strikes.

The biggest takeaway in playability of the irons for me is the turf interaction feel. I guess it's the V-sole thing Srixon has going on but man does it feel good. As I said before the club just doesn't dig. Impact feels great and the club just comes out of the turf easily. My divots are shallower with the ZXi's than my P770s. This was really highlighted for me at Sweetens Cove. There's lots of bunkers around the course that they consider waste areas so you can ground your club. One shot that sticks out in my mind was a 6 iron out of a fairway bunker into a par 5. There was no dig. Contact was crisp and the ball just exploded out and landed on the front of the green. I definitely struggled from fairway bunkers with my P770s. It felt like I always caught the ball heavy. Even when I clipped it well the club would dig in more after the ball.  I also had a 7 iron, 9 iron and PW from the waste areas on that trip. All of them felt great. 

 

Distance

 

So, I ordered my P770s at +1” length and I ordered the Srixons at +1”. The Srixons are about ¼” longer than my Taylormades. Looking on each manufacturer's website, I see that Srixon’s stock lengths are ¼” longer than taylormades. On the course I’m seeing about a 5 yard increase in carry distance with the Srixons. I’m not sure if that’s because of the extra ¼” or if the irons are just longer.  The apex height of my iron shots are a little higher than my P770s as well. The P770s are shafted with Steel FIber FC90CW shafts that are hard stepped twice. The Srixons are shafted with C-Taper Lite 115x. My launch monitor shows that the Srixons are slightly lower spinning than my taylormades but they are stopping faster on the greens. I’m going to assume that’s due to the higher apex and consequently a steeper landing angle. I have seen some people say the Srixons are lower spinning and therefore longer than other irons. Well if you have any worries about the spin and stopping power you can forget them. Again, I play the Left Dash ProV1X and my ball stops on a dime. It’s phenomenal. Whether I'm hitting PW or 5 iron I know I can hold a green easily.  The only place I'm struggling with distance is on the 4 iron. I’m 100% sure it’s just a strike issue though. I know most people have the same problem I do and that’s why the 4 iron seems to be a dying breed. Now, when I strike this ZXi5 4 iron well it’s just magical. It takes off like a rocketship and is carrying 230-235 in the air and stops quickly. The issue is I don’t always strike it well and it carries about the same as my 5 iron when that happens. The alternatives for me are my 9 wood or a hybrid. My 9 wood flys like a PW and I love it….unless it’s windy. Even 10mph of wind will knock it out of the sky. I don’t have much luck flighting it down either, it just launches so high. I haven’t found a hybrid I like that gives me 230-235 carry distance. I’m going to keep working on the ZXi5 4 iron. If I could get better at striking it, it would be perfect. Stock shots are high and soft and it’s easy to flight down as well .

 

Guys, these irons just flat our perform. I'm not shocked at all that they are racking up wins on tour and scoring so well in My Golf Spy testing.

Awesome work @Srixon / Cleveland Golf and thank you so much @GolfWRX_Official & @Srixon / Cleveland Golf for the opportunity to test these clubs. 

 

Edited July 6 by Stephen1125
Added video

[eddiebigeddie]

3 hours ago, Stephen1125 said:

Hey guys, time for another update. I've played 3 more 18 hole rounds at my club and I also got to play Sweetens Cove last Wednesday. For those not familiar, it's a 9 hole course in South Pittsburg, TN. Every green has two pins and the greens are huge. I think the biggest green is like 20,000sqft. They sell day passes so we tee'd off at 930am and played until we couldn't see anymore (830pm). I didn't count how many holes we played but it was close to 60. 

Up until about 2 weeks ago I was carrying one or two of my P770s in my bag as well as all the Srixons so I could compare them during rounds. I've dropped the P770s from the bag completely now as the Srixons are just superior. As I have mentioned before, I'm seeing a lot less curve on the ball and my distance dispersion is improved with the Srixons. I shot my lowest round of the year so far yesterday with a 75. I only hit 39% GIR but the misses were excellent. Fringe or just off the green for an easy up and down. 

 

Looks

 

I have gotten numerous compliments on my irons from people I've played with. Most people ask if they're as good as they have been reading online. My answer is a resounding YES! They look so good sitting in the bag. They also look phenomenal at address. I have read a few reviews mentioning that the top line is a bit thick but I think it's perfect. I've seen some clubs with thinner top lines and some with thicker top lines. To me it's very proportionate and gives me confidence.  I think the little offset they have set up a great visual behind the ball too. 

 

 

Feel

 

These ZXi irons feel fantastic. They are soft but with a nice little "click" if that makes sense. For reference, I got fit for (but never purchased) the Mizuno Pro 223's when they came out in 2022 and they felt similarly soft but didn't have the "click". The Mizuno's also felt terrible on toe misses, which is my most common miss. I play the Left Dash ProV1x so the "click" I like so much could be something to do with the high compression ball. That soft feel at impact lets me know I struck it well and that "click" tells me the ball is coming off the face FAST! My P770s do not feel as soft as the Srixons and are more muted in sound. Toe misses on the Srixons feel better than my P770s as well. On the Srixons it feels more stable, like there's more behind the ball, a more solid strike. Even though it's on the toe. The P770s feel more harsh, less stable and less solid on toe strikes.

The biggest takeaway in playability of the irons for me is the turf interaction feel. I guess it's the V-sole thing Srixon has going on but man does it feel good. As I said before the club just doesn't dig. Impact feels great and the club just comes out of the turf easily. My divots are shallower with the ZXi's than my P770s. This was really highlighted for me at Sweetens Cove. There's lots of bunkers around the course that they consider waste areas so you can ground your club. One shot that sticks out in my mind was a 6 iron out of a fairway bunker into a par 5. There was no dig. Contact was crisp and the ball just exploded out and landed on the front of the green. I definitely struggled from fairway bunkers with my P770s. It felt like I always caught the ball heavy. Even when I clipped it well the club would dig in more after the ball.  I also had a 7 iron, 9 iron and PW from the waste areas on that trip. All of them felt great. 

 

Distance

 

So, I ordered my P770s at +1” length and I ordered the Srixons at +1”. The Srixons are about ¼” longer than my Taylormades. Looking on each manufacturer's website, I see that Srixon’s stock lengths are ¼” longer than taylormades. On the course I’m seeing about a 5 yard increase in carry distance with the Srixons. I’m not sure if that’s because of the extra ¼” or if the irons are just longer.  The apex height of my iron shots are a little higher than my P770s as well. The P770s are shafted with Steel FIber FC90CW shafts that are hard stepped twice. The Srixons are shafted with C-Taper Lite 115x. My launch monitor shows that the Srixons are slightly lower spinning than my taylormades but they are stopping faster on the greens. I’m going to assume that’s due to the higher apex and consequently a steeper landing angle. I have seen some people say the Srixons are lower spinning and therefore longer than other irons. Well if you have any worries about the spin and stopping power you can forget them. Again, I play the Left Dash ProV1X and my ball stops on a dime. It’s phenomenal. Whether I'm hitting PW or 5 iron I know I can hold a green easily.  The only place I'm struggling with distance is on the 4 iron. I’m 100% sure it’s just a strike issue though. I know most people have the same problem I do and that’s why the 4 iron seems to be a dying breed. Now, when I strike this ZXi5 4 iron well it’s just magical. It takes off like a rocketship and is carrying 230-235 in the air and stops quickly. The issue is I don’t always strike it well and it carries about the same as my 5 iron when that happens. The alternatives for me are my 9 wood or a hybrid. My 9 wood flys like a PW and I love it….unless it’s windy. Even 10mph of wind will knock it out of the sky. I don’t have much luck flighting it down either, it just launches so high. I haven’t found a hybrid I like that gives me 230-235 carry distance. I’m going to keep working on the ZXi5 4 iron. If I could get better at striking it, it would be perfect. Stock shots are high and soft and it’s easy to flight down as well .

 

Guys, these irons just flat our perform. I'm not shocked at all that they are racking up wins on tour and scoring so well in My Golf Spy testing.

Awesome work @Srixon / Cleveland Golf and thank you so much @GolfWRX_Official & @Srixon / Cleveland Golf for the opportunity to test these clubs. 

 

Love the write up, quit making us others look bad. I’m out on vacation this week at the beach, but more to come when back. Was gonna bring the clubs with me, but kids and crap took up too much space 🥺😢

 

But I agree Srixon NAILED it with these irons