Srixon ZXi4 vs Srixon ZXi7
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | ZXi4 loft | ZXi7 loft | ZXi4 lie | ZXi7 lie | ZXi4 length | ZXi7 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 20 | — | 60 | — | 39.25 |
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 23 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 25.5 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 28.5 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 33 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 38 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 49 | 51 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 56 | 57 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- ZXi4
- ZXi7
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the ZXi4 is 28.5° and the ZXi7 is 32°, a 3.5° 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 10 to 14 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the ZXi7. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the ZXi7 averages 2.3° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (28.5° vs 32°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 46°; 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 ZXi7 3-iron to SW (10 clubs).
The ZXi4 is a game improvement iron and the ZXi7 a players iron, so they sit 2 steps 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 ZXi7 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The ZXi4 is listed as hollow body with a forged face and third-generation MainFrame milling and the ZXi7 as forged. 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 ZXi7, at some cost in feel. The ZXi7 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 ZXi7 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3.5° 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 ZXi7 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Srixon ZXi4 stronger lofted than the ZXi7?
Yes. The Srixon ZXi4 7-iron is 28.5° against 32° for the ZXi7, 3.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 10 to 14 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Srixon ZXi4 and ZXi7?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3.5° (28.5° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3.5° at the 7-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Srixon ZXi4 or the ZXi7?
The Srixon ZXi4. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The ZXi7 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Srixon ZXi4 and ZXi7 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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