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Titleist T250 Irons vs SRIXON ZXi5 Irons

Firm and Lively or Soft and Clear?

Titleist T250 Irons

Titleist

T250 Irons

2025 model

Release date
Aug 21, 2025
MSRP at launch
$215.00 (per club)
T250 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 feel and flight. Testers describe the Titleist T250 as solid and lively but firmer than the softest irons, with fast, consistent ball speed and a high, strong flight even on low-face strikes. The Srixon ZXi5 feels soft and gives clear feedback. Its launch and spin split testers, though: some found it low and spinny, others saw plenty of height.

Both are compact players-distance irons. They forgive differently: the ZXi5 holds up well on toe strikes, while the T250 keeps carry consistent on slight mishits. The T250 is a clear step up from the T200, but the ZXi5 changes little from its predecessor. At 7-iron the T250 has 30.5° of loft and is 37 inches long. The ZXi5 has 31° and is 37.25 inches long.

Choose the T250 Irons if…

you want strong distance and a reliably high flight from a sleek, thin-topline head, and you don't mind a firmer feel at a premium price.

Choose the SRIXON ZXi5 Irons if…

you value a soft feel with clear feedback and help on toe strikes, especially if you're moving up from a game-improvement set and plan to get fitted for launch and spin.

Common questions

Which feels softer?
The ZXi5. Testers call it soft with useful feedback, while the T250 feels solid and lively but firmer than the softest irons in its class.
Which launches higher?
The T250 more consistently: most testers saw a high, powerful flight, even on low-face strikes. Testers split on the ZXi5, with one finding it too low and others seeing plenty of height.
Is it worth upgrading from the previous model?
The T250 is a clear step up from the T200 in looks, feel and sound. Changes from the previous ZXi5 are modest.

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

Feel and Sound: The ZXi5 Leans Softer

Reviewers described the T250 as solid, fast and powerful off the face, and one called centred strikes unbelievable. Some qualified this. One reviewer called it firm-leaning, and one testing video said rivals still feel softer. Reviewers liked the sound, calling it crisp and more solid than earlier models. One video noted it is louder than the T100 and T150 because of its hollow body. Reviewers called the ZXi5 soft, even buttery, with clear feedback on mishits. One reviewer still found it less buttery and a little clickier than forged players irons. Another heard a muted sound that turns sharper on mishits. Overall, the ZXi5 gets the softer descriptions, while the T250 is praised more for its solid, lively strike.

Launch and Spin: Split Views on the ZXi5

Most T250 sources reported a high, strong flight, including on low-face strikes, even with its 30.5° 7-iron loft. One reviewer, though, saw lower launch than with his previous irons and slightly more spin, but noticeably more consistent spin. One testing video called it a lower-spinning head. Opinions on the 31° ZXi5 were split. One reviewer found launch and spin too low, especially in the long irons. Another rated spin medium to medium-high and said the ball holds greens. One video reported a very high flight with a steep landing and consistent spin. The T250's flight was described more consistently, while ZXi5 results varied from tester to tester.

Forgiveness: Different Strengths on Mishits

Reviewers found the T250 forgiving. Thin strikes still launched, toe and heel misses stayed fairly straight, and one video said slightly off-centre shots carried consistently. That video also rated it more forgiving than the T150 and T200. One tester noted that the head is not oversized, so you still need to find the middle, and another said heel and toe strikes can feel thin. Reviewers also rated the ZXi5 forgiving, with consistent results on mishits. One video found clear gains on toe strikes but no change on heel or low misses. Another saw more distance loss and wider dispersion than the newer model. The T250 was praised for consistency across the face, and the ZXi5 mainly for toe strikes.

Looks at Address: The T250 Wins More Praise

Reviewers praised the T250's looks. They described a sleek, clean head with a thinner topline and sole and a muted satin finish. One article ranked it among the best-looking player's distance irons of 2025, and one tester scored it 10/10. Reviewers called the ZXi5 compact but generous, with a slightly slimmer topline than before. One reviewer still wanted it thinner and did not expect it to win awards against rivals. One video found it a touch larger and less clean than the newer Gen 2. Both look compact, but the T250's appearance drew stronger praise.

Distance: The T250 Reported as Faster

Reviewers repeatedly highlighted the T250's ball speed. One reviewer saw a gain over his previous 7-iron, and launch monitor data showed strong, consistent speeds. One testing video described high distance potential from a hotter face and strong lofts. Another tester said the distance was not excessive for him. Distance reports for the ZXi5 were mixed. One reviewer called it modest, with carry similar to a T150. Another said it goes about one club longer than the ZXi7. One video found centre strikes slightly shorter than on the previous model. Distance is talked about as a T250 strength, while the ZXi5 is described as more traditional.

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 0.5° higher than the T250 Irons
  • Lie angle: the SRIXON ZXi5 Irons is 1° lower than the T250 Irons
  • Club length: the SRIXON ZXi5 Irons is 0.25″ longer than the T250 Irons

Specs side by side

T250 Irons: 7I; SRIXON ZXi5 Irons: 7I (US models).

T250 IronsSRIXON ZXi5 Irons
Loft30.5°31°+0.5°
Lie angle63°62°−1°
Offset—3.2 mm
Face progression—3.5 mm
Construction—Forged
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.

LoftT250 Irons 30.5°/SRIXON ZXi5 Irons 31°
27°35°

T250 Irons ranks #43 highest of 107. SRIXON ZXi5 Irons ranks #33 highest of 107.

Lie angleT250 Irons 63°/SRIXON ZXi5 Irons 62°
61.5°63.5°

T250 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 lengthT250 Irons 37″/SRIXON ZXi5 Irons 37.25″
36.25″37.5″

T250 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 ClubT250 IronsSRIXON ZXi5 Irons
18°37°56°2I3I4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSW48W
Length by ClubT250 IronsSRIXON ZXi5 Irons
35.50″37.50″39.50″2I3I4I5I6I7I8I9IPWAWSW48

What reviewers say

T250 Irons

What reviewers like

  • Clean, compact looks with a thinner topline than the T200
  • Fast, consistent ball speed for strong distance
  • High, strong flight, including on low-face strikes
  • Forgiving for its size, with consistent carry on slight mishits
  • More solid feel and sound than the previous model

Watch out for

  • Firm-leaning feel, not as soft as some forged rivals
  • Thin and heel or toe strikes can feel thin and lose distance
  • Expensive relative to the performance gain
  • Compact head still rewards fairly consistent ball striking
Full overview of the T250 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

T250 Irons
2I / 3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / 48 / W
Set makeup: 2I / 3I / 4I / 5I / 6I / 7I / 8I / 9I / PW / GW
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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