Srixon ZX Hybrid Review

Srixon ZX Hybrid Review

While Srixon is most famous in the golf industry for its excellent range of golf balls, the golf clubs it has created over recent years have been competing with some of the best in the game.

One of the models that has impressed is the Srixon ZX hybrid, which aims to continue this trend by offering a club that provides golfers of all abilities something to enjoy.

We start at the address position, with the shape of the head sitting somewhere in between what we'd think of as a players' head and a more forgiving head in size. All in all, it looks compact enough to suit the eye of the better player, while its characteristics when hitting the ball offer a player who is seeking forgiveness plenty to enjoy too - the best of both worlds.

From the top, it's a clean look and the Crown Step used by Srixon isn't too distracting on the eye, but we feel the all black crown could have done with the accompaniment of a small alignment aid.

The Crown Step lowers the centre of gravity of the ZX, increasing MOI and optimising launch for a hybrid that is altogether forgiving and easy to launch. During testing, the launch monitor clearly showed this technology at work and the Srixon ZX was the highest launching hybrid we tested.

Because of this, it is ideal for the golfer who struggles to get the ball up in the air with their longer clubs. It is also suited to those who want to see a higher shot shape with their hybrid, with it being seriously impressive how easily this club gets the ball off the ground.

Alongside the proven high launch of the ZX, Srixon's rebound frame technology provides golfers with fast, consistent ball speeds across the face, allowing off centre hits to be less punishing out on course. We believe it is one of the best golf hybrid clubs on the market.

During testing, we were also pleasantly surprised with how far shots that felt close to the heel still carried through the air. However, the carry yardage produced by the Srixon ZX didn't ultimately blow us away, as it sat closer to the bottom of the table when compared to other hybrid offerings.

Although the lack of adjustability is frustrating, it keeps the cost down and there are plenty of lofts on offer - we like that Srixon is offering a 16° 2-hybrid for those looking to replace a fairway wood or for extra distance from a hybrid.