Irons · 2023
Srixon ZX4 Mk II
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 5 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel86
- Looks85
- Sound84
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a mid-handicapper who wants a forgiving, accurate, great-feeling iron with a surprisingly clean look - or a better player who wants extra help in the long irons.
You're chasing maximum distance (the original ZX4 or a dedicated distance iron), or you want workability and traditional lofts.
Pros
- A complete makeover - the chunky hollow hybrid-iron is gone, replaced by a clean, compact cavity-back look in line with the ZX5 and ZX7
- Rated the best game-improvement iron of 2023 for feel, sound and looks, and 2nd overall for accuracy
- 4th overall in 2023 game-improvement robot testing, with top-4 forgiveness from a hollow, high-MOI body
- Easy, high launch and a forgiving, confidence-inspiring profile for mid-handicappers
Cons
- Distance is the weakness - 8th for distance and 7th for ball speed in robot testing, a step back from the original
- Strong lofts (up to 2.5 degrees stronger than the ZX5) for distance that doesn't fully show up
- Not for high handicaps - aimed at mid-handicappers or better players wanting long-iron help
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentTop-4 in the category - robot-tested 4th for forgiveness and 2nd overall for accuracy, the hollow body boosting MOI across the face, with uber-forgiving off-centre performance. Elite game-improvement forgiveness.
Distance
StrongThe surprising weak spot - robot testing found distance to be the biggest weakness, finishing 8th for distance and 7th for ball speed, a step back from the original, even with lofts up to 2.5 degrees stronger than the ZX5. Mid-pack distance for a game-improvement iron.
Workability
FairA touch more shapeable - a forgiveness-first game-improvement iron that flies high and straight, though the cleaner, less-offset profile gives the better player marginally more control than the original. Limited workability, slightly above the first generation.
Feel
ExcellentBest feel in its class - rated the best game-improvement iron of 2023 for feel, the 431 stainless body and hollow construction giving a soft, solid sensation. Class-leading feel for a game-improvement iron.
Sound
ExcellentBest sound in its class - rated the best game-improvement iron of 2023 for sound, with a muted, solid note and no hollow click. Class-leading acoustics for a hollow game-improvement iron.
Looks at address
ExcellentA complete makeover - rated the best game-improvement iron of 2023 for looks, the chunky hybrid-iron with bags of offset replaced by a clean, compact cavity-back in line with the ZX5 and ZX7. One of the best-looking game-improvement irons of its era.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Srixon ZX4 MK II Irons Review - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Srixon ZX4 Mk II Irons Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Srixon's 2023 ZX MKII irons and Z-Forged II irons: ClubTest 2023 - golf.com
- Read the full review at Launch Monitor Tested: Srixon ZX Mk II Irons Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Srixon ZX4 Mk II Iron Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Srixon ZX4 Mk II Irons Review - Uber Forgiveness? - Golfstead
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Srixon ZX4 Mk II best for?
You're a mid-handicapper who wants a forgiving, accurate, great-feeling iron with a surprisingly clean look - or a better player who wants extra help in the long irons.
Who should avoid the Srixon ZX4 Mk II?
You're chasing maximum distance (the original ZX4 or a dedicated distance iron), or you want workability and traditional lofts.
What handicap is the Srixon ZX4 Mk II suitable for?
The Srixon ZX4 Mk II scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Srixon ZX4 Mk II best at?
In our research the Srixon ZX4 Mk II rates highest for forgiveness and feel, and is softest on workability.
Does the Srixon ZX4 Mk II have a shot bias?
The Srixon ZX4 Mk II is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and mid spin.