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SRIXON ZXi4 Irons vs SRIXON ZXiR Irons

Compact Forged Look or More Forgiveness?

SRIXON ZXi4 Irons

SRIXON

SRIXON ZXi4 Irons

2024 model

Release date
Jan 24, 2025
MSRP at launch
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SRIXON ZXiR Irons

SRIXON

SRIXON ZXiR Irons

2026 model

Release date
Jan 6, 2026
MSRP at launch
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Which to choose

The biggest difference is construction. The ZXi4 is a forged, hollow-body iron and the most distance-focused model in the ZXi family. The ZXiR is a cavity-back game-improvement iron and the cheaper option below the ZXi5 and ZXi7. The two 7-irons share 28.5° of loft, a 62° lie and a length of 37.25 inches, but the ZXiR has much more bounce: 16° against 10°.

At address, the ZXi4 has a thicker topline but still looks tidy, with no bulky cavity. The ZXiR's longer blade makes the head look bigger. Testers call the ZXiR very forgiving, especially on toe and low strikes. The ZXi4 is forgiving too, but less so than the largest game-improvement heads.

Choose the SRIXON ZXi4 Irons if…

you want a forged hollow-body iron that looks clean and compact at address, and you can give up a little forgiveness compared with the biggest game-improvement heads.

Choose the SRIXON ZXiR Irons if…

you want the most help on toe and low strikes from a more affordable cavity back, and a longer blade that makes the head look bigger at address doesn't bother you.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?
The ZXiR. Testers call it very forgiving, especially on toe and low strikes, though less so on heel strikes. The ZXi4 is forgiving but falls short of the largest game-improvement irons.
Which looks smaller at address?
The ZXi4. Its topline is thicker, but the head looks clean and not bulky. The ZXiR's longer blade makes the head look larger.
Which feels softer?
Neither is clearly softer. Most testers found the ZXiR soft and lively, though one found it firm, and opinions on the ZXi4 ranged from soft to firm, so hit both before you buy.

Written by golfclubase with AI from our summaries of published reviews and test videos and the makers' published specs (Oct 25, 2026).

Side by Side, Aspect by Aspect

Launch and Spin: The ZXiR Flies a Touch Higher

Most reviewers found the ZXi4 launches high. One called the flight high and straight, and another called it towering and among the highest he had tested. One testing video disagreed and measured a mid launch. Spin reports went both ways: low-to-average, lower, slightly higher, and high for the category but with more roll-out than the ZXi5. For the ZXiR, reviewers reported good peak heights and launch above expectations for its lofts. Its spin was described as low by one reviewer, mid by another and slightly below average by a third. One slow-swinging tester struggled to get height with the long irons. In the one direct comparison, the ZXiR flew higher than the ZXi4 with slightly less spin.

Forgiveness: The ZXiR Holds Up Better Off the Toe

Reviewers rated the ZXi4 well here. One said it is more forgiving than its hollow body suggests, and another called its forgiveness outstanding, with little distance lost on mishits. A third credited its wide, V-shaped sole with helping on fat and thin strikes. The ZXiR got similar praise. Testers described strong forgiveness through the long irons, playable flight on mishits and good carry on heavy strikes, and one ranked it among the most forgiving irons in his database. That same tester found heel strikes lost more ball speed than toe or low ones. In a head-to-head video, the ZXiR kept more distance than the ZXi4 on toe hits, which the presenters credited to its longer blade.

Feel and Sound: Opinions Split on Both

Reviewers mostly liked the ZXi4's feel. They described it as solid and traditional, pure and lively, and softer than the previous ZX4. One was surprised it felt more solid than soft. On sound, two reviewers said it is quieter in the short irons and snappier in the long irons. The ZXiR divided testers more. Some called it very soft or springy and punchy, while one found it firm but pleasant, and another gave little feel commentary. One reviewer found it louder than average with a firm crack, while another called the sound pleasant rather than harsh. On feel and sound, the ZXi4 drew more consistent comments than the ZXiR.

Distance: Both Long, With Some Dissent

Most reviewers rated the ZXi4 a long iron. One noted fast ball speed and the strongest lofts in the ZXi lineup, another praised strong and consistent yardages, and a third said it carried farther than the ZXi5. One testing video was less impressed and placed it around average or below against other 2025 irons. It also found the long-iron gaps closer together than normal. The ZXiR's distance impressed reviewers too, especially in the long irons, with consistent ball speed even on imperfect strikes. One tester said it went no farther than his older irons. In the one direct comparison, the ZXiR went a few yards farther than the ZXi4, and the presenters called it the more distance-oriented club.

Written by golfclubase with AI from what review articles and test videos said about each model, aspect by aspect (Oct 25, 2026).

Key differences

  • Offset: the SRIXON ZXiR Irons is 0.3 mm larger than the SRIXON ZXi4 Irons
  • Face progression: the SRIXON ZXiR Irons is 0.2 mm smaller than the SRIXON ZXi4 Irons
  • Iron type: Hollow body on the SRIXON ZXi4 Irons, Cavity back on the SRIXON ZXiR Irons

Specs side by side

SRIXON ZXi4 Irons: 7I; SRIXON ZXiR Irons: 7I (US models).

SRIXON ZXi4 IronsSRIXON ZXiR Irons
Loft28.5°28.5°
Lie angle62°62°
Offset3.2 mm3.5 mm+0.3 mm
Face progression3.5 mm3.3 mm−0.2 mm
ConstructionForged—
Iron typeHollow bodyCavity back
Club length37.25″37.25″
Swing weightD2D2

Values are as published by the makers. Sources are listed on each model's page.

The Numbers, Visualized

Where They Sit Among Irons

Compared with the reference club of every model in Irons on golfclubase (US specs; 7I / 7I). The line is the full range, the band the middle half, the tick the median.

LoftSRIXON ZXi4 Irons 28.5°/SRIXON ZXiR Irons 28.5°
27°35°

Both rank #21 lowest of 107.

Lie angleSRIXON ZXi4 Irons 62°/SRIXON ZXiR Irons 62°
61.5°63.5°

Both rank #2 lowest of 107.

OffsetSRIXON ZXi4 Irons 3.2 mm/SRIXON ZXiR Irons 3.5 mm
1.5 mm6.9 mm

SRIXON ZXi4 Irons ranks #32 smallest of 70. SRIXON ZXiR Irons ranks #27 largest of 70.

Face progressionSRIXON ZXi4 Irons 3.5 mm/SRIXON ZXiR Irons 3.3 mm
0.5 mm4.6 mm

SRIXON ZXi4 Irons ranks #7 largest of 30. SRIXON ZXiR Irons ranks #15 largest of 30.

Club lengthSRIXON ZXi4 Irons 37.25″/SRIXON ZXiR Irons 37.25″
36.25″37.5″

Both rank #22 longest of 106.

Swing weightSRIXON ZXi4 Irons D2/SRIXON ZXiR Irons D2
B8D3

Both rank #9 heaviest of 68.

Loft by ClubSRIXON ZXi4 IronsSRIXON ZXiR Irons
19.5°37.8°56°4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSW
Length by ClubSRIXON ZXi4 IronsSRIXON ZXiR Irons
35.50″37.50″39.50″4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSW

What reviewers say

SRIXON ZXi4 Irons

What reviewers like

  • Forgiving on mishits, with little distance loss and stable direction
  • Confident, clean look at address without a bulky cavity-back appearance
  • High, straight flight that helps long irons hold greens
  • Fast ball speed from strong lofts for extra distance
  • Sole interacts cleanly with turf on fat and thin strikes

Watch out for

  • Rolls out more and stops less quickly than the ZXi5
  • Long-iron yardage gaps can be tighter than normal
  • Less forgiving than the largest game-improvement irons
  • Low single-digit players may want more workability
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SRIXON ZXiR Irons

What reviewers like

  • Very forgiving, especially on toe and low strikes
  • Strong distance for a game-improvement iron
  • Launches higher than its strong lofts suggest
  • Soft, lively feel for the category
  • Clean, modern looks that match the wider ZXi family

Watch out for

  • Less forgiving on heel strikes than on toe or low misses
  • Strong-lofted long irons can struggle to hold greens at slower speeds
  • Longer blade gives a larger look at address
Full overview of the SRIXON ZXiR Irons →

Lofts and clubs offered

SRIXON ZXi4 Irons
4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW / SW
Set makeup: 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW · 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW / SW
SRIXON ZXiR Irons
5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW / SW / 4I
Set makeup: 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW / SW

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