Srixon ZXi hybrids: What you need to know
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Boasting a larger head profile and ball-speed-inducing technologies, Srixon’s ZXi hybrids are designed to pack a punch and deliver an extra level of forgiveness on off-center strikes. The 12-way adjustable hosel allows for additional modifications to alter loft, lie and face angle.
AVAILABILITY/PRICING: $280. ZXi (17, 19, 22, 25, 28 degrees). All with 12-way adjustable hosel. Available at retail Jan. 24.
3 Cool Things
1. Bells and whistles. Taking a page from the driver and fairway-wood playbooks, Srixon’s newest hybrid boasts a couple of identical technologies: i-Flex and rebound frame. The redesigned face thickness pattern increases the overall sweetspot on the face and works together with two flex zones (rebound frame) to create efficient speed.
Similar to the i-Flex face pattern used in the rest of the lineup, the center region is supported by thicker heel and toe sections that are designed to protect ball speed. The patterns and thickness specifications were specifically tuned for each hybrid.
2. New look. A generous profile is one of the many benefits a hybrid provides. Forgiveness is a good thing for all player types, especially the game-improvement crowd replacing inconsistent long irons with a hybrid or two.
Instead of sticking with last year’s shape, Srixon expanded the ZXi profile to make it even more forgiving. Every footprint across all lofts saw an uptick, with the 17-degree hitting the 120cc mark for the first time.
The longer blade length and deeper body offer multiple benefits, elevating performance on mis-hits and placing discretionary mass deep in the head for stability purposes. A deeper CG also projects the sweet spot slightly higher on the face, providing more control for shots into the green.
3. Making moves. Adjustable hosels make it possible for golfers to change the lie angle, loft and face angle with a turn of the wrench. Srixon has expanded the possible loft sleeve combinations with the inclusion of a 12-way setting that incrementally alters loft, lie and face angle to achieve the ideal launch window and shot shape.