Srixon ZXi4 vs Srixon ZXi5
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | ZXi4 loft | ZXi5 loft | ZXi4 lie | ZXi5 lie | ZXi4 length | ZXi5 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 20 | — | 60 | — | 39.25 |
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 23 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 25.5 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 33 | 35 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38 | 39 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43 | 44 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 50 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- ZXi4
- ZXi5
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the ZXi4 is 28.5° and the ZXi5 is 31°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the ZXi4 should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the ZXi5. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the ZXi5 averages 1.2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (28.5° vs 31°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the ZXi4 runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the ZXi5 3-iron to SW (10 clubs).
The ZXi4 is a game improvement iron and the ZXi5 a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The ZXi4 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The ZXi5 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The ZXi4 is listed as hollow body with a forged face and third-generation MainFrame milling and the ZXi5 as forged multi-material. The ZXi4's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the ZXi5, at some cost in feel. The ZXi5 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
Both sets were introduced in 2024, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Srixon designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The ZXi5 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2.5° weaker than the ZXi4. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Srixon ZXi4 specs and Srixon ZXi5 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon ZXi4 stronger lofted than the ZXi5?
Yes. The Srixon ZXi4 7-iron is 28.5° against 31° for the ZXi5, 2.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon ZXi4 and ZXi5?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (28.5° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2.5° at the 7-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Srixon ZXi4 or the ZXi5?
The Srixon ZXi4. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The ZXi5 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Srixon ZXi4 and ZXi5 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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