Srixon ZXiR Irons Review – Forgiveness & Classic Looks For High To Mid Handicappers
Srixon’s back in the full game improvement scene after almost a decade on the sidelines, with the ZXiR irons, and these have caused quite a stir in the golfing community.
The heads on these irons look classy, like a better player iron, but with larger, longer blades, wider soles, and more offset to address a slice and to help build confidence at address.
ZXiR Irons Performance
| Ball Speed | 124.8 |
|---|---|
| Height | 103.2 |
| Spin | 4898 |
| Land Angle | 47.2 |
| Carry Distance | 183.3 |
ZXiR Irons Overview
A Big upgrade of the ZxiR’s is the new i-ALLOY material, which is about 10% softer than the 431 steel that Srixon used before.
It gives a softer, premium feel that you usually don’t get in this category, combined with MainFrame milling on the face which redistributes mass to boost ball speed and forgiveness.
They’re cast irons for first time since 2015 for Srixon, and you can really feel that solid yet soft feel at impact. The sound is satisfying without being too clicky or high pitched.
The Tour V.T. sole is another neat feature, helping the club glide smoothly through all sorts of turf, which makes the set versatile no matter the lie.
Forgiveness is right up there thanks to the bigger profile and more offset, perfect if your swing isn’t super consistent.
The progressive groove pattern adjusts spin control by loft, so you get better stopping power where you need it most.
Who Should Play The ZXiR?
High to Mid Handicappers are going to get the most use out of the ZXiR’s
If you need a bit more help getting the ball in the air and want confidence in every swing without sacrificing that clean, traditional look then these irons fit the bill.
There’s even an HL model with weaker lofts aimed at slower swingers or seniors looking for higher launch and easier distance.
They slot nicely between Srixon’s ZXi4 hollow body game improvement irons and their more compact players irons.
Not for the low handicappers chasing total control and shot shaping, but for the player wanting forgiveness with a touch of premium feel.
Srixon ZXiR Irons
Category – Game Improvement Irons
Srixon ZXiR Irons First Impressions
Srixon are back in the Game Improvment market with some clean looking cavity back irons that offer a ton of distance, stability and forgiveness.
These clubs look more compact than they are, but they are actually much bigger with longer blades, wider soles, and more offset to give that extra confidence at address for high to mid handicappers.
They’re cast irons , made with an i-ALLOY material that’s about 10% softer than the 431 Steel from previous models.
We also have the Main Frame milling on the face which cleverly redistributes weight to boost ball speed and make the club more forgiving.
The sound at impact is satisfying at impact and we get V.T Tour soles in there to effortlessly dig through the turf.
Progressive grooves mean we get more spin in the scoring irons which means we can stop the ball dead on the green with minimum roll back and also lower spin and more distance in the longer irons.
Srixon ZXiR Irons Selling Points
- Softer i-ALLOY material gives a premium feel for this category
- MainFrame face milling boosts ball speed and forgiveness
- Larger profile with longer blade length, wider soles and more offset
- Tour V.T. sole aids turf interaction and versatility
- Progressive grooves for more control in the scoring irons
- HL version with weaker lofts for slower swingers and higher launch
Who Are The Srixon ZXiR Irons For?
These irons are an easy call for High To Mid handicap players who want some help getting the ball up there higher and flying longer but with a clean look that defies the thickness of the soles which provide a ton of forgiveness.
The HL model, especially, is aimed at slower swingers or older golfers looking to launch the ball easier and get extra distance.
If you’re coming from bulky, clunky irons or some very basic beginner irons, these ZXiR irons feel and perform like something
Not for the low handcapper chasing every bit of workability or full control but for the typical mid to higher handicapper who wants a proper balance of forgiveness, launch and feel.
Overall Score: 94/100
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Aidan Lehane here, I’m a Mid-low handicap golfer who has made tremendous progress in breaking 90 in just over 1 year of playing golf seriously.
I get out to the course or range as often as possible and review all the equipment I’ve come across on this blog.
