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Titleist T150 Irons vs SRIXON ZXi5 Irons

Forged Feel or Mishit Forgiveness?

Titleist T150 Irons

Titleist

T150 Irons

2025 model

Release date
Aug 21, 2025
MSRP at launch
$215.00 (per club)
T150 Irons details →
SRIXON ZXi5 Irons

SRIXON

SRIXON ZXi5 Irons

2026 model

Release date
Oct 16, 2026
MSRP at launch
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SRIXON ZXi5 Irons details →

Which to choose

The biggest difference is how much help each gives on mishits. The T150 is a forged players' iron. It gives a bit more help than the T100 on small to medium mishits but isn't built for golfers who miss all over the face. The ZXi5 is a players-distance iron, and testers mostly praise its forgiveness, especially on toe strikes and in the long irons.

Both feel soft and give clear feedback. The T150's forged feel is described as solid, while the ZXi5 isn't as buttery and sounds clickier on mishits. The T150's flight is higher than many better players expect, with a steep descent that holds greens. Testers disagree on the ZXi5's launch and spin. The 7-irons measure 32° vs 31° in loft and 37.0 vs 37.25 inches in length.

Choose the T150 Irons if…

you're a low single-figure to scratch player who strikes the ball consistently and wants a forged players' feel, minimal offset and a high, steep flight that holds greens.

Choose the SRIXON ZXi5 Irons if…

you're a single-figure to mid-teens handicapper, or moving up from game-improvement irons, and want a compact head that forgives toe strikes and gives you confidence in the long irons.

Common questions

Which is more forgiving?
The ZXi5. Testers mostly agree that its mishits stay fairly close to the target, especially toe strikes. The T150 gives only a bit more help than the T100 and is much less forgiving than the T250 or T350.
Which feels better?
Both feel soft and give clear feedback. The T150's forged feel is described as solid, while the ZXi5 isn't as buttery as a forged players iron and sounds clickier on mishits.
Which launches higher?
The T150's flight is described as higher than many better players expect, with a steep descent. Reports on the ZXi5 are mixed: one tester found it too low and others saw plenty of height, so getting fitted is recommended.

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: T150 Is the Consistent One

Every T150 source describes a high or slightly higher flight. One reviewer found it higher than he was used to, another found height easier to reach than with earlier irons, and testing videos noted a steep descent that suits holding greens. Two reviewers and one testing video liked its spin for stopping the ball. Another testing video measured less spin than a Callaway comparison iron and saw less front-to-back control as a result. Opinions on the ZXi5 are split. One reviewer found launch and spin too low, especially in the 4-iron. Another reported medium to medium-high spin that held greens, and one testing video saw a very high flight with a steep landing. The T150 gets a broadly consistent verdict on flight, while ZXi5 results seem to depend more on the tester.

Forgiveness: Where the ZXi5 Leans Further

Two T150 sources compare its forgiveness with the T100. One reviewer found it somewhat more forgiving on small to medium mishits, and one testing video found that a poor strike lost only a little distance. Another reviewer called it less forgiving than the T250 or T350, though off-centre strikes were no worry on course. A third described a larger sweet spot. ZXi5 reviews are mostly positive. One reviewer called forgiveness high, another praised help from tricky lies and in the longer irons, and one testing video found a clear gain on toe strikes but no change on heel or low misses. Another video found mishits lost more distance than with the 2026 model, though it still called the iron fairly forgiving. The ZXi5 gets stronger praise for forgiveness, though the help isn't the same on every type of miss.

Feel and Sound: Forged Softness vs Mixed Views

Reviewers and testing videos describe the T150 as soft and forged, with clear feedback. One tester gave it 10 out of 10 for feel. One reviewer warned that it feels less springy than hotter irons, which may take some getting used to. On sound, one reviewer heard it as quiet and soft, while another found it slightly crisper than the T100. ZXi5 opinions vary. One testing video called the feel buttery, and one reviewer said it was very soft on centre strikes. Another reviewer found it less buttery and slightly clickier than forged players' irons, and one video rated the feel as medium. Overall, the T150's feel gets a more uniform verdict than the ZXi5's.

Looks at Address: T150 Wins on Compactness

Reviewers describe the T150 as clean, compact and traditional, with a head only slightly larger than the T100's. One reviewer pointed to its thin topline, minimal offset and a matte finish that reduces glare, and one testing video rated its looks 9.5 out of 10. The ZXi5 is also called compact, but one reviewer said it is more generous in size without looking chunky. That reviewer wanted a thinner topline, and one testing video found it looked a touch larger and less clean than the 2026 Gen 2 model. Its listed offset is 0.13 inches (3.2 mm). The T150 gets more consistent praise for its players' look, while more of the ZXi5's built-in help shows at address.

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

Key differences

  • Loft: the SRIXON ZXi5 Irons is 1° lower than the T150 Irons
  • Lie angle: the SRIXON ZXi5 Irons is 1° lower than the T150 Irons
  • Club length: the SRIXON ZXi5 Irons is 0.25″ longer than the T150 Irons

Specs side by side

T150 Irons: 7I; SRIXON ZXi5 Irons: 7I (US models).

T150 IronsSRIXON ZXi5 Irons
Loft32°31°−1°
Lie angle63°62°−1°
Offset—3.2 mm
Face progression—3.5 mm
ConstructionForgedForged
Face material—Steel
Club length37″37.25″+0.25″
Swing weight—D3

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.

LoftT150 Irons 32°/SRIXON ZXi5 Irons 31°
27°35°

T150 Irons ranks #26 highest of 107. SRIXON ZXi5 Irons ranks #33 highest of 107.

Lie angleT150 Irons 63°/SRIXON ZXi5 Irons 62°
61.5°63.5°

T150 Irons ranks #2 highest of 107. SRIXON ZXi5 Irons ranks #2 lowest of 107.

OffsetSRIXON ZXi5 Irons 3.2 mm
1.5 mm6.9 mm

SRIXON ZXi5 Irons ranks #32 smallest of 70.

Face progressionSRIXON ZXi5 Irons 3.5 mm
0.5 mm4.6 mm

SRIXON ZXi5 Irons ranks #7 largest of 30.

Club lengthT150 Irons 37″/SRIXON ZXi5 Irons 37.25″
36.25″37.5″

T150 Irons ranks #9 shortest of 106. SRIXON ZXi5 Irons ranks #22 longest of 106.

Swing weightSRIXON ZXi5 Irons D3
B8D3

SRIXON ZXi5 Irons ranks #1 heaviest of 68.

Loft by ClubT150 IronsSRIXON ZXi5 Irons
19°37.5°56°3I4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSW48W
Length by ClubT150 IronsSRIXON ZXi5 Irons
35.50″37.38″39.25″3I4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSWW

What reviewers say

T150 Irons

What reviewers like

  • Soft, solid forged feel with clear feedback on strike location
  • Clean, compact players' look with a thin topline and minimal offset
  • High flight with a steep descent that holds greens
  • Plenty of spin for control on approach shots
  • More help on mild mishits than the T100

Watch out for

  • Much less forgiving than the T250 or T350 for inconsistent strikers
  • Only a modest update over the 2023 version
  • Soft feel may take getting used to if you play hotter irons
Full overview of the T150 Irons →

SRIXON ZXi5 Irons

What reviewers like

  • Forgiving on off-centre strikes, especially toward the toe
  • Soft feel with clear feedback on strikes
  • Compact, clean look at address with a slimmer topline
  • Long irons offer extra confidence from sole and cavity

Watch out for

  • Only a small step on from the previous ZXi5
  • Sound turns clickier on mis-hits
  • No forgiveness gain on heel or low strikes
Full overview of the SRIXON ZXi5 Irons →

Lofts and clubs offered

T150 Irons
3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / W / 48
Set makeup: 3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / W
SRIXON ZXi5 Irons
4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW / SW / 3I
Set makeup: 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW · 3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / AW

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