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Why We Like It
- Srixon’s hybrids feature a larger size and hosel adjustability to fit a wider variety of swings and skills.
- These also benefit from the same approach to face design that has fueled more ball speed in the ZXi drivers.
- By varying rigid and flexible layers in the face and crown transition areas, these hybrids get an additional speed boost from the flexing of the crown at impact.
- The increased volume on these (more than 11 percent bigger on the lower lofts) and larger areas in the toe and back provide increased stability on off-center hits.
- The 12-way adjustable hosel stretches the loft range from 15.5 to 29.5 degrees.
- Top 5 in Look, high-handicaps
- 17, 19, 22, 25, 28 degrees (with a 12-way adjustable hosel)
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted it helped slicers hit a high draw and cured swing flaws while offering exceptional launch and forgiveness. Testers praised confident, square-ish head shaping and matte finish, a lively but controlled face feel, strong distance (especially on center strikes), tight dispersion for attacking pins, and easy shaping both off the tee and turf. It replaces long irons well and suits lower swing speeds. One caveat: it rewards precise contact and some range time to unlock peak performance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted an effortless, very high-launching hybrid that’s easy to draw and sits confidently at address. Its squared toe and clean look draw praise. Players liked the firmer face with a muted sound yet pleasant feel, producing good spin, height and exceptionally tight dispersion—ideal for attacking pins despite being about eight yards shorter than peers. One caveat: it rewards precise face contact and may take some range time to unlock peak performance.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted it produces a high, workable flight—many said it cured a slice and readily shapes draws and fades off tee and turf. The elongated head inspires confidence to swing hard; shots pop off the face with lively, yet pleasingly soft feedback. It’s forgiving (even on thin strikes), launches quickly for strong distance and ball-stopping approach height, and serves well as a long-iron replacement. One caveat: a few found it less forgiving away from the center, rewarding precise strikes.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a matte-black, low-profile head that sets up confidently behind the ball — the square-like toe inspires an aggressive aim. Center strikes produced a crisp metallic snap, high launch and impressive descent angle, yielding strong distance even on long par‑4 and par‑5 approaches. Ballflight was medium to medium‑high with minimal side spin and a tight dispersion window, offering excellent control for draws, fades or straights. Mis-hits ballooned a bit.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The face is slightly firm with a crisp sound. I got some reverb through the handle, but it produced pleasing, high ball flights with medium distance.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Looks great sitting behind the ball at address. As firm a golf club as I've every hit.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Very consistent, and it has a small window of dispersion. My only criticism is that I had to give it more effort to get the distance I wanted, and it's a bit spinny for me. The sound is more thud-like than other models.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
One of the softest-feeling better-player hybrids I've tested. Some models are too hot and sort of tumble off the face, but not this one. Good spin and height, and you can really zero in on a yardage into a par 4 or par 5.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Medium to medium-high trajectory on a straight line. I really liked how I was able to keep it from going too far left or right—not much side spin. Even when I didn't make my best swing, I was pretty happy with the result.
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Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The face is slightly firm with a crisp sound. I got some reverb through the handle, but it produced pleasing, high ball flights with medium distance.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Looks great sitting behind the ball at address. As firm a golf club as I've every hit.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Very consistent, and it has a small window of dispersion. My only criticism is that I had to give it more effort to get the distance I wanted, and it's a bit spinny for me. The sound is more thud-like than other models.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
One of the softest-feeling better-player hybrids I've tested. Some models are too hot and sort of tumble off the face, but not this one. Good spin and height, and you can really zero in on a yardage into a par 4 or par 5.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Medium to medium-high trajectory on a straight line. I really liked how I was able to keep it from going too far left or right—not much side spin. Even when I didn't make my best swing, I was pretty happy with the result.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The consistency on center strikes was excellent. Good distance, but not great compared to some of the other models.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
A slightly heavier feel, like I had to control the face a bit more, which created some inconsistencies with the ball's flight. Trajectory was on the higher side.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
This club offers an excellent combination of distance and forgiveness. I found it instantly likable. It produced shots on the longer end of my distance range with gratifying height and ball-stopping flight.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
What I like most about it is how they squared the toe off. A lot of hybrids tend to look too oblong. It's a firmer face with a muted sound.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
The short, shallow face looks easy to launch at address. The head shape is a tad squarish. I like a more compact head. Has a good feel off the face. Consistent dispersion with a medium trajectory. If you hit it off-center, you're not gonna lose a lot of distance, but overall distance is average.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The longer head shape gives me the confidence to swing hard. Outstanding distance and generously forgiving, even on thin shots. When I put it in the ground a smidge and find the sweet spot, the ball trampolines off the face. Great for long approach shots.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
This club has a good mix of distance and control. I could hit this into the green of a long par 4 or par 5. Descent angle was incredible for a club this long.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
A powerful club. Easy to keep it straight, but it does fly a little low.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Easy to hit and looks good at address. Nice energy off the face with little effort. Lightweight and easy to control. I was able to fade it consistently.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
High-performance club but not for everyone. You have to put the face on the ball in the right spot. You might need some range time to get the max out of it.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
This was about eight yards shorter than other hybrids I tested, but my dispersion was especially tight, so I think it's great for attacking pins. If this is something you're hitting into greens, that consistent yardage is great.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
An absolute lunar-mission launch. The ball got up in a hurry and kept going, but still plenty of distance, even on mis-hits across the face.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Pops off the face, and it's soft on the hands, but firm enough that you know you're making good contact. On mis-hits, you'll see a difference in distance. Dispersion, not too much. Minimal branding, matte-finish look feels comfortable at address.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Moon shots with this. Effortless to launch. You can draw it nicely, too.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The best part was, it allowed me—a slicer—to hit a high draw. It corrected my swing flaw, and it was so forgiving that I hit five in a row that I'd consider perfect.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I'm very impressed with the look of this club at address, the way it sets up to the ball. Maybe it's the square-like toe that makes me feel I can really go after it. Good control. I could hit baby draws and cuts and straight when I wanted to. Great distance, too.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Not very forgiving, but when you find the center of the face, it is almost perfect-launching. Has a satisfying rising ball flight that you can see sitting down nicely on the green. For better ball-strikers, this is a great club.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Balanced look, and I don't mind the alignment aid. Love the matte finish. It sets up behind the ball really well. Mis-hits ballooned a bit, but center strikes jumped with good numbers.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Delivers from a matte-black finish and a great low profile with a nice metallic snap on contact. Forgiving on center and off-center hits. Overall, a very satisfying hitting experience.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The ball exploded off the face. Overall weight is slightly lighter than some of the other hybrids, so I felt like I could swing through the ball better, get it in the air quicker, and achieve an above-average ball flight.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
One of the highest launching hybrids. For someone who doesn't generate a ton of swing speed, this would be a great option.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I can work the ball both ways off the tee and, more importantly, off the turf. I have total command in terms of hitting the ball straight and shaping it.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Explosive off the face. Way more forgiving than your long-irons, making it an excellent replacement club. I didn't lose much distance or direction on mis-hits.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The face is slightly firm with a crisp sound. I got some reverb through the handle, but it produced pleasing, high ball flights with medium distance.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Very consistent, and it has a small window of dispersion. My only criticism is that I had to give it more effort to get the distance I wanted, and it's a bit spinny for me. The sound is more thud-like than other models.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Medium to medium-high trajectory on a straight line. I really liked how I was able to keep it from going too far left or right—not much side spin. Even when I didn't make my best swing, I was pretty happy with the result.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
This club offers an excellent combination of distance and forgiveness. I found it instantly likable. It produced shots on the longer end of my distance range with gratifying height and ball-stopping flight.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
This club has a good mix of distance and control. I could hit this into the green of a long par 4 or par 5. Descent angle was incredible for a club this long.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
An absolute lunar-mission launch. The ball got up in a hurry and kept going, but still plenty of distance, even on mis-hits across the face.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Pops off the face, and it's soft on the hands, but firm enough that you know you're making good contact. On mis-hits, you'll see a difference in distance. Dispersion, not too much. Minimal branding, matte-finish look feels comfortable at address.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I'm very impressed with the look of this club at address, the way it sets up to the ball. Maybe it's the square-like toe that makes me feel I can really go after it. Good control. I could hit baby draws and cuts and straight when I wanted to. Great distance, too.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Balanced look, and I don't mind the alignment aid. Love the matte finish. It sets up behind the ball really well. Mis-hits ballooned a bit, but center strikes jumped with good numbers.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Delivers from a matte-black finish and a great low profile with a nice metallic snap on contact. Forgiving on center and off-center hits. Overall, a very satisfying hitting experience.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Explosive off the face. Way more forgiving than your long-irons, making it an excellent replacement club. I didn't lose much distance or direction on mis-hits.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The consistency on center strikes was excellent. Good distance, but not great compared to some of the other models.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
A slightly heavier feel, like I had to control the face a bit more, which created some inconsistencies with the ball's flight. Trajectory was on the higher side.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
The short, shallow face looks easy to launch at address. The head shape is a tad squarish. I like a more compact head. Has a good feel off the face. Consistent dispersion with a medium trajectory. If you hit it off-center, you're not gonna lose a lot of distance, but overall distance is average.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The longer head shape gives me the confidence to swing hard. Outstanding distance and generously forgiving, even on thin shots. When I put it in the ground a smidge and find the sweet spot, the ball trampolines off the face. Great for long approach shots.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
A powerful club. Easy to keep it straight, but it does fly a little low.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Easy to hit and looks good at address. Nice energy off the face with little effort. Lightweight and easy to control. I was able to fade it consistently.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The best part was, it allowed me—a slicer—to hit a high draw. It corrected my swing flaw, and it was so forgiving that I hit five in a row that I'd consider perfect.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Not very forgiving, but when you find the center of the face, it is almost perfect-launching. Has a satisfying rising ball flight that you can see sitting down nicely on the green. For better ball-strikers, this is a great club.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The ball exploded off the face. Overall weight is slightly lighter than some of the other hybrids, so I felt like I could swing through the ball better, get it in the air quicker, and achieve an above-average ball flight.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I can work the ball both ways off the tee and, more importantly, off the turf. I have total command in terms of hitting the ball straight and shaping it.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Looks great sitting behind the ball at address. As firm a golf club as I've every hit.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
One of the softest-feeling better-player hybrids I've tested. Some models are too hot and sort of tumble off the face, but not this one. Good spin and height, and you can really zero in on a yardage into a par 4 or par 5.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
What I like most about it is how they squared the toe off. A lot of hybrids tend to look too oblong. It's a firmer face with a muted sound.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
High-performance club but not for everyone. You have to put the face on the ball in the right spot. You might need some range time to get the max out of it.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
This was about eight yards shorter than other hybrids I tested, but my dispersion was especially tight, so I think it's great for attacking pins. If this is something you're hitting into greens, that consistent yardage is great.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Moon shots with this. Effortless to launch. You can draw it nicely, too.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
One of the highest launching hybrids. For someone who doesn't generate a ton of swing speed, this would be a great option.
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