After testing and being bowled over by the Srixon ZXi fairway wood, it was time to turn my attention to the ZXi hybrid and put it through some thorough testing both indoors on a launch monitor as well as taking it out on the golf course to see if it can truly be considered one of the best hybrids released this year.
Before diving into the performance, it’s worth mentioning the looks. The head size has been slightly increased compared to the previous ZX Mk II model and this offers a more confidence-inspiring look at the address. It’s by no means on the scale of some of the most forgiving hybrids on the market but large enough to help those who seek confidence and compact enough that better players won’t be put off. One thing worth mentioning is that matte black head and face (which I love) also has black grooves. This doesn’t show off the loft very well nor help with alignment, so when you are hitting from the fairway or a tight lie, you can’t see much of the face and it can look a little intimidating.
The ZXi hybrid features much of the same technology as is found in the whole ZXi lineup and really helps add versatility to this club. The I-flex face offers variable thickness across its entirety to help maintain ball speeds on mishits and deliver efficient energy transfer at impact. The data I gathered while testing on a GCQuad launch monitor and using the 2025 Titleist Pro V1x golf balls showed that the ZXi produced really solid ball speed numbers (149 mph on average) and just under 238 yards of carry from a 17° head. The Rebound Frame that has been featured in previous Srixon products is used again in the ZXi range and utilizes two flex zones on the face to increase power and shot distance, regardless of strike location.
While I loved how well the ZXi hybrid performed from the fairway and particularly off a tee once I had stepped onto the golf course, I did notice it struggled a little when coming out of the rough. Admittedly, a 17° head may be a little too strong lofted to attempt moving my ball out of the wet rough I was placing it in but I noticed a little lack in spin when testing indoors that may also contribute to this. If you’re someone who struggles with launch and spin, it may be worth playing around with the adjustable hosel that Srixon has added to help with launch and ultimately carry distance.
Overall the ZXi hybrid felt great off the face and is a powerful hybrid option that I think has a really clean and premium look about it. It wasn’t as impressive relatively speaking as the ZXi fairway wood versus the competition, yet still produced solid numbers and plently of playability on the golf course.
The ZXi hybrid will be available to purchase worldwide from the 15th of February and will come to retail at a punchy £319.
