Srixon ZX7 Vs Ping i230 Irons Comparison Overview

Srixon ZX7 Vs Ping i230 Irons

If you are looking for irons with a blade-like appearance at address but with some forgiveness under the hood, you’ve come to the right place.

Today we will be looking at a couple of iron sets that have the looks of premium blades; but the performance of player’s irons.

We’re talking about the Srixon ZX7 and the Ping i230 irons. How do these irons perform? Who are the Ping i230 and the Srixon ZX7 irons for?

We tested both sets to find out so sit back, relax and get ready to find out what you really need to know about these irons.

Srixon ZX7 Irons Overview

 

“The Srixon ZX7’s are single-piece, forged irons with limited offset and a thin topline.”

So right away, they look the part. Still, these are cavity back irons so you get all the familiar performance perks: more mass positioned low in the head for better launch angles.

The V-Tour sole shaping also makes it easier to make contact with the ball in stubborn or stocky turf.

Overall, the ZX7’s feel really nice and offer a great deal of workability. The 1020 forged carbon steel body gives them a soft feel and allows for excellent feedback.

They aren’t the most forgiving irons in the world; but chances are if you’re reading this comparison, forgiveness isn’t your top priority.

Ping i230’s Overview

“On accurate strikes, the Ping i230 irons actually played longer than the Srixon ZX7 irons.”

However, expect to see some considerable divergence if you mis-hit towards the toe or heel of these irons.

The metal-wood flexion of the face and the cast body make for flight that can be unpredictable at times.

Other than that though, these irons are fantastic. They offer a good combination of forgiveness, distance and spin control.

The Ping i230’s feature the MicroMax grooves which allowed us to attack the pin with accuracy on long approaches.

And close to the pin, you get even better spin robustness. The shaping of the Ping i230’s is similar to that of the ZX7’s so you get the same good look at address.

“It’s hard to argue with forging; but we wish the Srixon ZX7 irons had slightly more aggressive grooves in the long irons.

Then they would be perfect. But despite the cast design of the Ping i230, we really liked the distance and control they offer.”

Srixon ZX7 Irons – First Impressions

I think with Srixon changing their lineup so drastically, let’s chat about the technology they have put into the ZX7 irons before we get into our first impressions.

The Srixon ZX7 irons are what they call a Tour Cavity, they have repositioned the weight in the head to maximize the sweet spot, most of the weight has been moved towards the perimeter, this increases forgiveness and makes the sweet spot bigger. It also gives the ZX7 a soft feel at impact with increased workability.

Srixon have changed the groove pattern in the ZX7 irons, the grooves in the 8 irons through to the PW are sharper, narrower, and deeper, this will give you much more spin and stopping power on approach shots into the green, allowing you to attack the flags more than ever.

V-Shaped soles are an absolute game changer in the ZX7 irons, the specifically designed sole helps the club glide smoothly through the turf, even when you strike the ball poorly. This is one of the key technologies making the irons more forgiving.

To make this iron the ultimate player’s iron, Srixon have added a Tungsten in the toe of ZX7 irons in the long and mid irons (3 iron to 7 iron), the Tungsten will increases MOI giving you more stability, while the forged 1020 Carbon Steel body decreases vibrations for an incredibly soft feel.

From previous years we were a bit skeptical about testing these irons, as soon as we opened the box that all changed. The ZX7 irons look freshed, the sharp lines and small head shape looked incredible.

Srixon have done an unbelievable job here. The irons were incredibly soft off the face, and the ball flight was amazing, almost looking like they penetrated through the air.

Forgiveness wise, we were very surprised. Miss struck shots still flew well, and the clubs slid through the turf with ease.

We were most impressed with the workability and consistency of these irons, exactly what a low handicap player would be looking for. Rarely did we get a ‘flyer’ and the way we were able to hit shot shapes with ease was phenomenal.

All in all we will give Srixon an A+ with regards to the ZX7 irons.

Ping i230 Irons First Impressions

First impressions of the i230’s is that they are definitely players irons.

They have small compact heads which allow players to shape their shots and hit with supreme accuracy.

Higher handicap players won’t be able to hit well at all with these irons but the better players should be hitting them with consistency and tight dispersion.

In terms of improvement from the i210’s, they are longer and the long irons are more compact and player friendly.

The 5 piece construction and the elastomer allow for improved sound and feel with the weight savings used to lower the COG and increase the MOI meaning players should be hitting longer shots with increased workability.

The 4 piece Cavity Badge, Hydropearl finish, Micromax grooves and tungsten weight all improve the forgiveness, control, sound and feel that players can achieve.

Srixon ZX7 Irons Selling Points

  • Multi forged construction, increasing workability and forgiveness
  • V-Shaped sole helps with turf interaction
  • It has a blade look, with cavity back performance
  • Sharper, narrower, and deeper grooves in the 8 iron to PW
  • 3 iron to 7 iron has Tungsten in the toe to help increase MOI

Ping i230 Iron Selling Points

  • 4 Piece Cavity Badge With Elastor
  • Lower COG and Higher MOI
  • Heat Treated Stronger Head With Thinner Face
  • More Compact Long Irons
  • 3 – 5 Yards Extra Carry With Mid Irons
  • Micromax Grooves For Ultimate Control
  • Hydropearl 2.0 Finish

Who Are the Srixon ZX7 Irons For?

The Srixon ZX7 irons are aimed at your low handicap golfers. These irons have incredible control and workability, however with that you lose some forgiveness, meaning mid to high handicap players should stay away from these irons.

A low handicap player looking for a clean simple look, with a small head shape and narrow top line, should consider giving the ZX7 a try.

Like we mentioned before, with Brooks Koepka joining their ranks, it means they mean business, and these irons sure do live up to the hype.

The Srixon ZX Family of Irons

The Srixon ZX range has an additional 3 models to their range, this gives the range massive scope to cater for all handicap levels, as well as the ability to build combo sets. We were really impressed by the wide range of the ZX family, not many manufacturers out there have such a versatile iron option that caters for all handicap levels, and look so good. Generally the game improvement models look thick and chunky, but the ZX range is far from that.

The ZX5 iron features the same DNA as the ZX7 irons however there are a few differences that give them a bit more forgiveness and distance. The ZX5 irons have a slightly longer blade, wider sole, and more offset, this will give the iron a bigger profile, which will appeal to the mid handicap player. Additionally low handicap players could use the 6 to 4 iron in their longer irons to help with forgiveness.

The ZX4 still offers a clean look at address, but is more of a game improvement iron, they are aimed at your high handicap player, the ZX4 iron has the the widest sole, longest blade, and most offset in ZX family, giving to the most forgiveness, perfect for the high handicap player or beginner.

ZX Utility isn’t really an iron set, but more of a driving iron. It is thinner and smaller than the previous generations. It falls perfectly into the ZX7 and ZX5 range for a replacement in the longer irons.

Distance: 90/100

Accuracy: 95/100

Forgiveness: 89/100

Feel & Control: 95/100

Overall Score: 92.25/100

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Who Are The Ping i230 Irons for?

The Ping 1230’s are for the best players in the game and players that dont strike their irons consistently will have trouble gaming the i230’s, regardless of handicap.

The i210’s earned 45 victories on tour from 2018 to 2022 and the i230’s are set to take over as the most successful irons for the pros in the game from 2023 onwards.

A more player-friendly shaping in the long irons, lower COG, Higher MOI alongside the improved sound, feel and distance is sure to make the i230’s the tour preferred clubs for a whole host of the leading names in the world of golf from 2023 onwards.

The Ping i230 Lofts

Ping i230 Club

Degree Of Loft

3i

19o

4i

22.5o

5i

26o

6i

29.5 o

7i

33 o

8i

37 o

9i

41 o

PW

45 o

UW

50 o

UW2

50 o

SW

54 o

LW

58 o

Distance: 97/100

Forgiveness: 92/100

Accuracy: 98/100

Feel & Control: 98/100

Overall Score: 97/100

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