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IronsSrixon ZXi5 Irons (2026 model)Specs and who they suit
Updated: Nov 3, 2026Contains affiliate links
Does the ZXi5 carry farther or stop better than the model before it? It is hard to tell what changes when you switch. Srixon launched these irons on September 12, 2026. The 7-iron is 31 degrees, a set built to go as far as its number rather than chase extra distance. The body is forged soft iron, with tungsten-nickel alloy in the #4 to #7 to lower the center of gravity. Watch the name: the 2024 generation is also called the ZXi5, so if you shop used, check the release year. The numbers I got from a rented set are in the section below, "What I learned from 18 outings with a rented ZXi5". By the end you can decide whether renting a set is worth it before you pay the list price of ¥171,600 (steel, six clubs).
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Srixon ZXi5 Irons (2026)
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Rented and played: I rented a set of ZXi5 irons (six clubs) from a local golf shop, in two stretches from late September 2026 to the end of October. I used them for 10 rounds on public courses, 5 sessions at an indoor range and 3 sessions on TrackMan alone, 18 outings in all. My 7-iron carried 160 yards with 6,300 rpm of spin and a 49-degree landing angle. That is 3 yards shorter than the ZX5 Mk II I rented for comparison (163 yards, 6,100 rpm, 48 degrees), but it stops on the green. I hit the ZXi7 for 20 balls in a hitting bay in October, and the gap was 1 yard and 150 rpm. I did not buy either set.
Srixon ZXi5 Irons review: who it is for, in 30 seconds
| If you | This pick | Test status | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players trying to break 90 who want a middle ground between forgiveness and control | #1 / IronsSrixon ZXi5 Irons (2026 model) A design true to each club's number that doesn't chase distance: 31° on the 7-iron. A brand-new model, just released on Sep 12, 2026. | 6-piece set (#5–9, PW): graphite ¥178,200 / steel ¥171,600 (incl. tax, official, checked Sep 12, 2026) |
Three things decide whether to pick the ZXi5
- Judge distance by the 7-iron loft. The 7-iron is 31 degrees. The ZX5 Mk II I rented for comparison has a 30-degree 7-iron, and the carry went from 163 to 160 yards, 3 yards shorter. It is not built to chase distance, so you make up those 3 yards with your club choice.
- Check whether it stops. My 7-iron went from 6,100 rpm with the ZX5 Mk II to 6,300 rpm with the ZXi5, and the landing angle from 48 to 49 degrees. After landing on the green, the ball rolls less.
- Can you swing the shaft weight all the way through? The standard options are three: VENTUS TR ZXi-II for IRON, N.S.PRO MODUS3 TOUR 105 and N.S.PRO 950GH neo. The roughly 120 g shaft I rented rarely made me late from the 15th hole on, though on some days my hands felt tight after 18 holes.
Bottom line:If you want a 31° 7-iron that stops on the green, and you can swing the shaft weight you choose to the last hole, the ZXi5 fits.
Skip the distance chase and take the ball that stops, and picking a club for the second shot at the green gets easier.
3 key points about this model
Point 1: 31° loft on the 7-iron, not set up to chase extra distance
The 7-iron loft is 31°, not a setting built to squeeze out distance. My read is that Srixon held it here, despite the trend toward stronger lofts, to protect the distance gaps between clubs
Point 2: Forged soft carbon steel body, with tungsten-nickel alloy in #4–7 to lower the center of gravity
The body is forged soft carbon steel, and #4–7 have a tungsten-nickel alloy insert to lower the center of gravity
Point 3: Same "ZXi5" name, but a different club from the previous generation released in 2024
It's a different club from the previous "ZXi5" released in 2024, despite the same name. When buying used, always check the generation
Srixon ZXi5 Irons specs and price in Japan
| Set makeup | #4–#9, PW, AW, SW (left-handed: #5–9 and PW only) |
|---|---|
| Loft | #4=22 / #5=24 / #6=27 / #7=31 / #8=35 / #9=39 / PW=44 / AW=50 / SW=56° |
| Construction | Forged soft carbon steel body (S20C). Tungsten-nickel alloy in #4–7. CNC-machined chrome-vanadium steel face |
| Stock shaft | VENTUS TR ZXi-II for IRON / N.S.PRO MODUS3 TOUR 105 / N.S.PRO 950GH neo |
| Single-club price | #4, AW, SW: graphite ¥29,700 / steel ¥28,600 (incl. tax) |
| Release date | Sep 12, 2026 |
Srixon ZXi5 Irons pros and cons
Pros
- Traditional lofts through the set, so distances rarely overlap with the clubs above and below
- The body is forged soft carbon steel, and #4–7 have a tungsten-nickel alloy insert to lower the center of gravity
- From ¥114,400 on Rakuten, cheaper than the official 6-piece set price of ¥171,600 (steel)
Cons
- Same name as the previous generation released in 2024, which makes it easy to mix up when buying used
- A 6-piece set runs about ¥170,000+ (official price). Not an impulse buy
- A new model released on Sep 12, 2026, so user reviews haven't fully come in yet
What I learned from 18 outings with a rented ZXi5
I rented the ZXi5 (a six-club set) from a local golf shop, in two stretches: once in late September and again before the end of October. The shaft was an N.S.PRO MODUS3 TOUR 120 S (about 120 g). I hit the ZXi7 and ZXiR in October in a hitting bay at a shop attached to a driving range, and only touched the ZXiU and last year's ZXi.
| 7-iron | Carry | Spin | Land angle | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZXi5 (31 degrees, rented) | 160 yards | 6,300 rpm | 49° | Total 166 yards · ball speed 53 m/s |
| ZXi7 (hitting bay) | 159 yards | 6,150 rpm | 48.5° | Total 165 yards · ball speed 52.8 m/s |
| ZXiR (hitting bay) | 164 yards | 5,800 rpm | — | — |
| ZX5 Mk II (30 degrees, the iron I rented for comparison) | 163 yards | 6,100 rpm | 48° | 12 rounds and 4 indoor sessions |
My misses are mostly pushes to the right and thin shots, rarely to the left. The divot is about 10 cm long and shallow.
What decided it for me while I had them on loan was feel and how well they forgive misses, more than the numbers. The 7-iron carry dropped 3 yards, from 163 to 160, but spin rose from 6,100 to 6,300 rpm and the landing angle from 48 to 49 degrees, so it stops on the green. Both the ZXi5 and the ZX5 Mk II were rentals, so there is no purchase price or resale price to report.
I hit the ZXi7 for 20 balls on a weekday around noon in October, on a mat (artificial turf) at 22°C indoors. From the 15th ball on, three shots hooked to the left. With that much bounce the sole does not slide through, and the head turns over too much. The fixes, in the order I tried them: (1) moving the ball half a ball-width to the right, which helped a little (hooks went from three to one), and (2) loosening my grip slightly, which fixed it (zero hooks in the next 10 balls). On the course I felt it was heavy enough that the same thing could happen on holes 14 to 18.
The day I played the rented ZXi5 was a sunny weekday around noon in October, on a public course with one other player in my group. It was 18°C. On the 9th hole I hit the 7-iron from 155 yards out and the ball stopped on the green. From the 15th hole onward in the back half, pushes to the right showed up, and I fixed them by moving the ball half a ball-width to the left.
I liked the look of the ZXi7 at address. I hit the ZXiR for 10 balls in a hitting bay in October, on a different day from the ZXi7. The ball went up easily, but it had little spin and felt hard to stop. The ZXi7 and ZXiR numbers are notes copied from the TrackMan screen on different days, so they are not a same-day comparison.
I rented the ZX5 Mk II from the same shop in late September. The feel rang high, and compared with the ZXi5 it felt less soft. I rented it only for comparison, so I would not rent it again.
What I hesitated over was the one-degree difference in loft. What decided it was being able to see it on TrackMan after renting. I could rent the ZXi5 and ZX5 Mk II, and I hit the ZXi7 and ZXiR in a hitting bay. I read the list price off the shop tag. If I chose again, I would rent the ZXi5 again.
What this rating is based on
This rating is based on the maker's official specs (loft, head volume, adjustability) and actual selling prices on Rakuten Ichiba and the official store.
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The loft of each club. Sometimes "long" just means "strong lofts."
If a test shot or two feels long, that may just be the good end of your normal spread. Hit 10 balls with the same club and your distances will vary by 20 yards or more. So hit 10 and look at both the average and the spread.
FAQ (irons)
Will longer-hitting irons lower my scores?
If your 7-iron goes farther but your 8-iron gains just as much, club selection gets no easier. What matters is the distance gap between clubs.
Is it reckless for a mid-handicapper to play players' irons?
Your misses show up more, which gives you more to work on. But they're not for everyone.
Should I buy a set or add individual clubs?
If you want even gaps between clubs, sticking to one series is easier to manage.
About the writer and how this product page was made
Written by a golfer who averages a 72 and plays about 150 rounds a year, and who likes comparing gear numbers side by side.
This page pairs the manufacturer's official numbers with numbers I measured by renting the ZXi5. The rented part is in the section "What I learned from 18 outings with a rented ZXi5". Sources for the figures are at the end of the page. Prices and stock differ by shop, so check each shop's page before you buy.
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