Equipment

Srixon launches new ZXiR and ZXiR HL irons

Published

7 months ago

Nov 19, 2025

Srixon has today introduced their all-new ZXiR and ZXiR HL 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 in a bid 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 in design to deliver better ball speed, more efficient energy transfer, and tighter dispersion.

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 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, and are geared to produce higher launch, more spin, and softer landings.

Who They Are 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.

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.

Availability & Pricing

The new ZXiR and ZXiR HL Irons are available for fittings and custom pre-order on December 4th, with stock offerings available on January 6, 2026, and are priced at $1,099.99 7PC Steel and $1,199.99 7PC Graphite.

Equipment

Slab city on the Korn Ferry Tour — Lead Tape Report

Published

20 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

This week, we have our Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, on the ground at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, for the 14th event of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season. With that, we see some great things in the Lead Tape Report as we roll into Amarillo.

Joel Thelen

Monday Qualifier, Joel Thelen is in the field this week. He has played on the Korn Ferry Tour for a full season in 2023, and he is back in action this week. A couple of clubs caught my eye this week in his bag.

First off: His trusted Titleist 816 H2 hybrid. This club came out in October of 2015, and it still remains strong in the bag. Also, take a look at this Odyssey White Hot OG 7, putting a capital S in the 7S model. This custom neck has some impressive lean for an arm-lock-style putter. The bottom of the putter is covered in tape for optimal weighting.

Mitchell Meissner

Taking a look at Mitchell Meissner’s bag this week, we have some great lead tape coverage. Top to bottom working from fairway metals, irons, and wedges. We can see on the short irons and wedges that there is tape at the base of the grip, adding a little counterbalance. Along with that, some tape on the short irons and wedges as well. Moving to his putter, he rolls the Odyssey 7 Bird putter. Meissner putts left-handed and strikes the ball right-handed.

Whats in the Bag

Bud Cauley WITB 2026 (June)

Published

20 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist GTS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 70 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 80 TX

Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist 620 MB (4-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 8 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K*)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putters: Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron GOLO 6.3 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

See more in-hand photos of Bud Cauley’s clubs here.

Equipment

Name every set of irons you’ve owned – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

20 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has offered up a prompt for the true sickos, inviting fellow forum members to share every set of irons they’ve ever owned. As to be expected, this is a lengthy forum topic.

@Lamosteve began:

Can you name every set of irons you’ve owned? Here’s mine

Spalding Dots
Spalding Eclipse
Ram Lazer FX
Lynx Parallax
Mizuno EZ Comp
Ben Hogans
Cleveland CG Red
Taylor Made R9s
PING i20
PING iE1
Taylor Made M6

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own collections. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

macedan: “Started with a hand-me-down Golden Bear set from my brother when I was in high school, never really played more than once a year or got into the game until about summer of 2017. First purchased a set of Cleveland CG4’s (I actually really miss this set sometimes, soft & not terribly large for a GI iron), moved into Nike Vapor Fly’s by the end of the year. Those lasted until spring of 18 when I decided I wanted new, so I traded them in for TM Rbladez. Honestly, although I liked the Rbladez, poor decision on my part, I think this was really about the only time so far that after a week or two I was kicking myself for not staying with what I had. Rbladez stayed with me until late last summer when I switched to P790’s and (knock on wood) I am hoping this will be my longest lasting set.”
JimmyC59: “MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Triple Crown. Palmer The Standard. Still play these.”
jgrzask: “Tommy Armour 845u
Mizuno MP-32
Mizuno MP-33 (2 sets)
Bridgestone J33cb – still own
Srixon i-302 (2 sets) – still own
Tourstage X-Blades – still own
Mizuno Hot Metal – still own
Nike Forged Blades – still own
Titleist 714 AP1 – still own
Cobra Forged SS – still own”

Entire Thread: “Name every set of irons you’ve owned.”