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The Srixon ZXi hybrid is a versatile, solid hybrid for players in the mid-handicap range and better. Plenty of forgiveness, but it also offers the ability to shape shots and alter trajectories. Good ball speed consistency.
Introduction
It feels to me like some OEMs have never heard the story of the boy who cried wolf. How many times can you promise me “revolutionary” performance changes before I start to tune out what you say?
Srixon is not that brand. Their new ZXi hybrid makes reasonable, fact-based performance promises that it can back up. If you’re looking for a versatile, reliable long game tool, read on.
Looks
At address, the Srixon ZXi hybrid has a look very similar to the ZX Mk II hybrid [review HERE]. Srixon states that the ZXi has a “larger head shape”, but this is mid-sized at most, to my eye. This might be chalked up to the noticeable pear shape. The matte black crown eliminates glare, and the unique alignment aid is subtle – you can barely see it in certain light. My favorite thing about this club’s address look is the face: it’s deep and slightly squared, but neither element is overdone.
In the bag, the Srixon ZXi hybrid has a clean, premium look. The contrast between the matte and polished black elements of the sole provides nice visual interest without resorting to wild designs or colors. This is a club that will look great this year and for many seasons to come.
As with the ZXi fairway wood [review HERE] there are two things I really like about the stock headcover. First, it has a “handle” which makes it easier to pull on and off. Second, I love that Srixon embroidered the club designation. I hate those dangly tags with revolving numbers – they’re not easy to see, and the number can get flipped. This is more practical, and it looks better, too.
Sound & Feel
The impact sound of the Srixon ZXi hybrid matches its look – understated but self-assured. On center, it’s below average in volume, not needing to shout about it’s performance. The sound is a crisp “crack” that gets thinner when you leave the center of the face. Audio feedback comes more from the timbre than the volume.
Striking a premium ball, the ZXi hybrid feels solid. The best shots get rewarded with a little extra snap, the sensation that you got all the speed out of that one. Poor shots don’t feel bad, but you get the sense that there’s less force behind them.
Performance
The Srixon ZXi hybrid, like the ZXi fairway wood, stands alone in the Srixon catalog. Rather than making numerous models targeted at specific player types, Srixon decided to make one club that was versatile enough to cover a wide range of golfers. With changes big and small, they did just that.
Most notable is the addition of an adjustable hosel to the ZXi hybrid. Just like on the drivers and fairway wood, this allows you to adjust the loft and lie across three degrees and the face angle across six. With five different loft offerings and this much adjustability, every player should be able to find something that fits their distance and shot shape needs. Whether you’re a slicer looking to remove multiple long irons or a hooker trying to hit one specific yardage, you’ll have that ability.
One thing that hasn’t changed is the Rebound Frame technology, but Srixon has added the same i-Flex Face that they implemented on their drivers and fairway wood. Together, they give the ZXi hybrid strong, consistent ball speed. To me, that second word is more important – I want to know exactly how far these shots are going to fly, not be surprised when one goes into the next county.
In my testing, I found the Srixon ZXi hybrid defaulted to mid launch and spin with the ability to climb up or down the trajectory ladder. High end ball strikers will appreciate the ability to hit different flights and shape the ball. Players who need this club to naturally fly higher or lower can take advantage of Srixon’s wide range of custom shaft offerings, many with no upcharge [check them out HERE].
Finally, while this club is open to hitting fancy shot shapes and trajectories, the Srixon ZXi hybrid has plenty of forgiveness for the mid-handicap golfer. I went through good and bad stretches when testing this club, and this club kept my bad stretches from being horrible. A shot might not start on a perfect line, but it didn’t curve wildly. When contact was thin, it still elevated to a reasonable trajectory. I didn’t feel like I could completely “take a play off,” but I knew the ZXi hybrid didn’t need me to be perfect to get a good result. Players looking for more forgiveness might consider the Cleveland HALO XL hybrid [review HERE].
Conclusion
My conclusion on the Srixon ZXi hybrid mirrors that of its brother, the ZXi fairway wood. This is not the club for you if you need to have the longest, highest, lowest, or most forgiving-est hybrid. However, if you want a versatile option for your long game that will allow you to find tight fairways, reel in long approaches, and recover from trouble, this is one to check out.
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He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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3 Comments
Matt,
In your opinion, how does the ZXi Hybrid compare to the Ping Hybrids?
Bill,
I think the PING is a little more forgiving, maybe a bit higher launching.
-Matt
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