Srixon ZX MkII Utility Iron Review

The Srixon ZX MkII Utility Iron is a compact, hollow-body long iron that looks like a blade and is far easier to hit than a long iron has any right to be. It’s the second version of Srixon’s ZX Utility, and in 6 rounds and range sessions I hit exactly one bad shot with it, and even that one went straight. I tested it on the course and indoors in our Carl’s Place DIY Sim, with numbers from a FlightScope Xi Tour launch monitor.

Looks and design

Long irons are hard enough that most manufacturers have dropped 2-, 3- and 4-irons from their sets and replaced them with hybrids or higher-lofted woods. Srixon’s answer is a hollow body that’s compact and clean from every angle. At first glance in photos I thought it was a blade.

The offset is minimal and the shape is clean, so Srixon could build a whole set that looks like a players iron rather than a game improvement iron. It really appeals to the better golfer as a long iron or hybrid alternative. Most of the changes from the first version are internal, with only subtle changes to the looks.

Consistency and the Mainframe face

Srixon squeezed a little more out of this version with its Mainframe technology, a variable-thickness pattern milled into the back of the face. It helps the face deliver more even ball speed across its surface, so shots are more consistent.

That’s what I saw. Across range time and on-course play, I hit exactly one bad shot, a chunk that still went straight, just not the full distance. Every other shot flew straight at a steady distance.

I think of it as a 210 to 220 yard club, and I went with a lower loft this time, the 18° 2-iron, which adds a few yards. It was repeat after repeat of a straight 215 yards.

Shaft, launch and feel

I can’t completely pinpoint why it works so well, but the pieces fit. The UST Mamiya Recoil Dart 90 F4 shaft pairs perfectly with the 18° head, which launches easily.

Spin stays in a consistent middle-to-low range, and the feel is a combination of pop and solid. The compact V-sole also interacts nicely with the turf. It’s one of those combinations that just works, shot after shot.

Launch monitor numbers

The 18° head launches low and flat with mid-to-low spin. At 96.1 mph of club speed it carried 210.6 yards and ran out to 220.9, and the dispersion was only 3.0 yards. That’s a tight window for a 2-iron.

Should you buy it?

Yes, if you’re a solid ball striker who wants a long iron you can trust. The Srixon ZX MkII Utility Iron looks like a blade, feels good and hit the ball straight at a steady distance for me. In my experience this second version is a bit longer and more consistent than the original.

Skip it if you want a higher launch or more help on a miss, since this is a better player’s club. Our best driving irons guide recommends the Srixon ZXiU for beginners, and a hybrid is another easier option.