Srixon’s Z Series irons would not be complete without a utility iron option. The new ZX utility iron offers versatility and distance in a long-iron replacement that features Srixon’s latest speed technology. Even their Tour players rely on this type of design to find a crucial fairway, reach a par 5 in 2, or flight their shots properly on a windy day. TGW’s exclusive review takes you inside the technology and puts them to the test out on the golf course.
Srixon ZX Utility Irons Review
Technology
The Srixon ZX utility iron features a fully hollow body construction. This increasingly popular design makes it easier to hit these irons pure for more distance, control, and high launch from any type of lie. They are also made with a multi-piece construction similar to the ZX5 irons.
The forged SUP10 face is incredibly strong and light, allowing for a thinner, more flexible face that enhances speed and distance at impact. Then the body of the club head is forged from 1020 carbon steel for a softer feel and less vibration. Tungsten weight in the base of each club lowers the center of gravity for higher launch.
Finally, the back of each club face includes Srixon’s new MainFrame technology. MainFrame is a variable thickness pattern on the back of the club face using a series of grooves, channels, and cavities milled into it. The pattern used was chosen from a series of thousands of computer simulations until Srixon found the one that best-optimized speed all over the face. The result is maximum speed and powerful distance on every shot, no matter where you make contact.
Performance
We put the Srixon ZX utility iron to the test with the help of Rick Hatfield. Rick is the head golf pro at Flint Hills National Golf Club and TGW’s resident product expert. Our testing was conducted with the 3-iron which has a loft of 20° and Rick’s average swing speed was 88 mph. His average ball speed was 124.5 mph which was quite impressive so the ZX utility iron definitely lived up to its promise of boosting speed. With a penetrating trajectory and average spin of 3.468 rpm, Rick notched an average carry distance of 192 yards.
Who It’s For
Golfers who want a more forgiving option in their long game over a traditional long iron would be a good fit for the Srixon ZX utility iron. The more compact blade and minimal offset do appeal to better golfers. But any player who wants more forgiveness and maybe does not like the look of a traditional hybrid should check out this golf club.
Appearance
The Srixon ZX utility iron features a compact blade-like profile. It features all the forgiveness and stability golfers expect from a utility iron while packing into a much smaller club head than other comparable golf clubs. The club sets up square behind the golf ball with minimal offset.
Feel & Sound
The word best used to describe the feel and sound of the Srixon ZX utility iron is explosive. The feel when you impact the golf ball is consistent with what you would expect from a hollow club head. It is pleasing and powerful both off the ground and off the tee.
