Yonex EZONE Elite 4.0 vs Yonex EZONE GS i-Tech
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | EZONE Elite 4.0 loft | EZONE GS i-Tech loft | EZONE Elite 4.0 lie | EZONE GS i-Tech lie | EZONE Elite 4.0 length | EZONE GS i-Tech length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 21 | 61.5 | 61 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 5 | 23 | 23 | 62 | 61.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 26 | 26 | 62.5 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 7 | 29 | 29 | 63 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 33 | 33 | 63.5 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 38 | 38 | 64 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| PW | 43 | 43 | 64.5 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| AW | 49 | 48 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- EZONE Elite 4.0
- EZONE GS i-Tech
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the EZONE Elite 4.0 is 29° and the EZONE GS i-Tech is 29°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the AW (49° vs 48°). Beyond loft, the EZONE GS i-Tech 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (63° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The EZONE Elite 4.0 is a super game improvement iron and the EZONE GS i-Tech a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The EZONE Elite 4.0 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The EZONE GS i-Tech trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The EZONE Elite 4.0 is listed as cast cavity back with Octaforce NEO peripheral weighting and the EZONE GS i-Tech as four-piece graphite-hybrid (cast body, maraging face, tungsten plate, graphite insert) with G-Brid flexing face. The EZONE GS i-Tech 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 2023, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Yonex designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The EZONE GS i-Tech is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the EZONE Elite 4.0 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Yonex EZONE Elite 4.0 specs and Yonex EZONE GS i-Tech specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yonex EZONE Elite 4.0 stronger lofted than the EZONE GS i-Tech?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 29°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Yonex EZONE Elite 4.0 and EZONE GS i-Tech?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (29° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the AW, and 1 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Yonex EZONE Elite 4.0 or the EZONE GS i-Tech?
The Yonex EZONE Elite 4.0. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The EZONE GS i-Tech is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Yonex EZONE Elite 4.0 and EZONE GS i-Tech have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Yonex EZONE Elite 4.0 is 63° lie and 37.5 inches, the EZONE GS i-Tech 62.5° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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