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Srixon · Irons · 2025

Srixon ZXi R HL

3 reviewers
78

Strongly recommended

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The takeaway

High-launch iron for slower swings.

They agree

  • +Delivers real extra height
  • +More spin for stopping power
  • +Confidence-inspiring visible loft

The knocks

  • −Slightly thicker sole
  • −No 4-iron, limited set

Buy it ifyou deliver too little loft

Skip it ifyou swing fast

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The verdicts.

Michael Newton Golf

On-course, season-long club tests

Loved it

“that is high... I just know that's going to stop on the green”

The high launch version, 3-4 degrees weaker through the set, and it delivers exactly the extra height and spin slower swingers need.

+ the facts · 6 pros · 4 cons
  • +Noticeably higher launch, 111 feet peak height
  • +More spin for a better land angle and stopping power
  • +Same head size and top edge as the R, just more loft
  • −Not aimed at faster swingers
  • −Slightly thicker sole
  • −5-iron to sand wedge only, no 4-iron

For: Senior and slower-swing golfers, or anyone who delivers too little loft at impact.

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MyGolfSpy

Data-driven independent testing

Liked it

“HL's are all the rage now. Everybody's helling it”

The high-launch variant of the ZXi R, with lofts that are still strong but not as strong, for players who need peak height and descent angle.

+ the facts · 2 pros · 1 cons
  • +Weaker lofts help achieve desirable peak heights and steeper descent angles
  • +Same ZXi technology base
  • −HL variants are now everywhere, so it's no longer differentiating

For: Golfers who need help achieving peak height and stopping the ball.

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Mark Crossfield

Coach, famously hard to impress

Mixed

Introduced as the high-launch version of the ZXi R but not tested in this video.

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