Irons · 2025
Srixon ZXi5
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
- Feel89
- Looks88
- Distance86
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a mid-handicapper who wants the best-feeling, best-looking players-distance iron of 2025 - elite forgiveness and feel with strong accuracy and distance.
You want maximum raw distance, or the workability and compact shape of a true players' iron (the ZXi7).
Pros
- Elite feel - a new i-Forged face 14% softer than the ZX5 Mk II for a more consistent, solid, soft yet hot impact
- The highest-rated players-distance iron of 2025 for sound, feel, looks and likelihood of purchase
- 2nd for forgiveness in 2025 (8.9/10) with a huge sweet spot, plus strong accuracy and distance (8.8 each)
- A cleaned-up, more attractive look versus the busy ZX5 Mk II
Cons
- Not the longest - strong on distance (8.8) but other 2025 players-distance irons edge it for raw length
- A players-distance iron - moderately strong lofts, not for traditional gapping or maximum greenside spin
- Less workable than a true players' iron (the ZXi7)
By dimension
Forgiveness
Strong2nd in the class - 2nd for forgiveness in 2025 (8.9/10) with a huge sweet spot, plenty of forgiveness in the long irons without losing control. Elite players-distance forgiveness.
Distance
ExcellentStrong, not the longest - scored 8.8 for distance, among the strong options but behind the class leaders for raw length, with a fast, optimised ball flight. Strong players-distance distance.
Workability
StrongTouch in the short irons - plenty of control and touch in the short irons, a players-distance cavity that lets the better player shape it. Good workability for a players-distance iron.
Feel
ExcellentThe biggest improvement - a new i-Forged face, 14% softer than the ZX5 Mk II, gives a more consistent, more solid, hotter and softer impact, elite feel with a huge sweet spot, rated the highest players-distance iron of 2025 for feel. Class-leading feel.
Sound
ExcellentBest in class - rated the highest players-distance iron of 2025 for sound, with a soft, solid note from the i-Forged construction. Class-leading sound for a players-distance iron.
Looks at address
ExcellentCleaned up and best-rated - rated the highest players-distance iron of 2025 for looks, with the busy ZX5 Mk II profile cleaned up, a clean, compact players-distance shape. One of the best-looking players-distance irons of its year.
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 ZXi5 - MyGolfSpy (Best Players-Distance Irons 2025)
- Read the full review at Srixon ZXi5 Irons Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Srixon ZXi5 Iron Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Srixon ZXi irons: Full reviews and player testing - golf.com
- Read the full review at Srixon ZXi5 Irons Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Srixon ZXi5 Irons Review - Independent Golf Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Srixon ZXi5 best for?
You're a mid-handicapper who wants the best-feeling, best-looking players-distance iron of 2025 - elite forgiveness and feel with strong accuracy and distance.
Who should avoid the Srixon ZXi5?
You want maximum raw distance, or the workability and compact shape of a true players' iron (the ZXi7).
What handicap is the Srixon ZXi5 suitable for?
The Srixon ZXi5 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Srixon ZXi5 best at?
In our research the Srixon ZXi5 rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.
Does the Srixon ZXi5 have a shot bias?
The Srixon ZXi5 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.