HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Expanding its acclaimed ZXi Iron family into the game improvement category like never before, SRIXON® introduces their all-new ZXiR and ZXiR HL Irons. Built with new materials, obsessive craftsmanship, and unmistakable Srixon shaping, ZXiR Irons deliver the feel, forgiveness, and distance players crave without compromises.
“With the introduction of our new game improvement Irons, and for the first time ever, a super game improvement model, Srixon is opening the door for more golfers to experience the performance and feel our Irons are celebrated for,” said Jeff Brunski, Vice President of Research & Development at Srixon. “These additions represent a new chapter in our innovation journey, bringing the advanced technologies and premium craftsmanship players expect from Srixon and making them available to all levels of players.”
Completing the Family
With the introduction of the new ZXiR Irons, Srixon completes its Iron family, delivering a comprehensive lineup designed to serve every type of player. From tour-caliber precision to game-improvement forgiveness, Srixon now offers a full fitting matrix that reflects the brand’s commitment to listening to its players and filling the important gap between players’ distance and game improvement categories.
Now, golfers and fitters can experience the complete arsenal of Srixon Irons, providing the versatility to match every swing characteristic and performance need without limitation, ensuring there’s a Srixon Iron for every player.
Srixon Irons:
- ZXi7 – Players Iron
- ZXi5 – Player’s Distance Iron
- ZXi4 – Game Improvement Iron
- ZXiR – Game Improvement Iron
- ZXiR HL – Super Game Improvement Iron
- ZXiU Utility – Utility Iron
- Z-Forged II – Blade Iron
Feel Like Nothing Else
To strike the perfect balance of feel and performance, Srixon developed i-ALLOY, a brand new material engineered specifically for ZXiR Irons. With extensive testing done by Srixon’s R&D team, i-ALLOY is 10% softer than 431 steel, delivering enhanced feedback, quieter vibration, and a softer feel than anything else in the game improvement Iron space.
Maximizing i-ALLOY’s capabilities, Srixon created new MainFrame milling patterns to redistribute mass across the clubface to amplify ball speeds and forgiveness. Using real impact data from thousands of shots from game improvement players, the sweet spot is strategically positioned lower on the face where most players make contact. Because of this, each face is tuned to deliver better ball speed, more efficient energy transfer, and tighter dispersion.
Confidence by Design
Design wise, ZXiR Irons feature longer blade lengths, wider soles, and more offset than the other ZXi models Srixon offers, all while maintaining their premium cavity-back shaping and clean topline profile. The result is a sleek, confidence-inspiring Iron that looks as good as it performs.
The new lineup also introduces the ZXiR HL Irons (High Launch), Srixon’s first-ever super game improvement model. Engineered with lofts tuned for higher launch and optimized specs, ZXiR HL Irons are built for players with slower swing speeds, producing higher launch, more spin, and softer landings. And based on internal Srixon player test data, ZXiR HL Irons are the highest launching Iron in its class.
Who They’re For
- ZXiR Irons: Mid-to-high handicap players who want forgiveness, distance, and a soft feel in a sleek, performance-driven package.
- ZXiR HL Irons: High-handicap or slower swing speed players who need maximum launch, stopping power, and forgiveness.
- Women’s ZXiR HL Irons: Optimized performance and components designed specifically for female golfers, with the same cavity back benefits and forgiveness tech as ZXiR Irons.
Premium Components & Customization
ZXiR and ZXiR HL Irons come standard with Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Grips and premium shafts, including the KBS Tour Lite in steel and various KBS Graphite options. Extensive up-charge and no up-charge shaft and grip upgrades are also available. For ultimate personalization, golfers can choose from 20 paintfill colors, custom ferrules, and extensive loft, lie, or length adjustability to create Irons to their preference and style.
Additional Features & Benefits
- Tour V.T. Sole: Srixon’s proprietary V-shaped sole with carefully balanced bounce and relief, helps to prevent digging, ensure smooth turf interaction, and promote consistent strikes.
- Progressive Grooves: Throughout the set, ZXiR grooves adjust in width and depth to match the shot. Wider grooves in the long Irons for launch and speed, with tighter grooves in the scoring clubs for precision and spin.
- Laser Face Milling: Etched between every groove, laser milling adds bite on every loft for control that stays sharp from any lie.
The new ZXiR and ZXiR HL Irons will be available for fittings and custom pre-order on December 4, with the Irons launching on January 6, 2026.
For more information on the all-new Irons, visit us.dunlopsports.com/srixon.
Pricing:
ZXiR, ZXiR HL Irons: $1,099.99 7PC Steel, $1,199.99 7PC Graphite
Launch Date: January 6, 2026
Based in Huntington Beach, CA and Greenville, SC, Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is the North American subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. We manufacture and sell premium golf and racket sports equipment to players of all skill levels under a portfolio of brands: Dunlop, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and XXIO. DSA is also a licensed exclusive distributor of ASICS golf footwear. Our unique global sales network and infrastructure in R&D, manufacturing, and material science elevates our brands onto a global stage where we encourage players from around the world to experience our incredible products. For more information, please contact Noelle Zavaleta at noellezavaleta@srixon.com.