Review: Srixon ZXi drivers – the best new driver of 2025?

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By James Tait Published: 13 January 2025 | Updated: 28 January 2025
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Who's it for?

Ideal for the people who are look for more of a classic look with fast speed off the face and forgiveness

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Pros

  • New i-Flex face design is thinner in the centre with it's variable face thickness design delivering fast speeds of the face
  • New laser milling on the face improves performance in tough conditions
  • Rebound frame with a dual flex zone transfers energy across the face supporting face flexion
  • Star Frame Crown support titanium thin crown contributing to better MOI and CG

Cons

  • I can't say anything bad about these drivers

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What is it they say? Good things come to those who wait?

With that in mind, say hello to the Srixon ZXi – Srixon’s first new driver release for two years and a model that is sure to turn heads and lower handicaps in 2025.

Packed with tech and performance benefits, the ZXi has already made its way into the bags of some of the biggest names in the games, and little wonder.

Let’s take a closer look at what it has to offer… 

Hideki Matsuyama with the Srixon ZXi core model (credit: Srixon)

The First Look

The ZXi has three head options – the ZXi, ZXi LS, and ZXi Max – each of which frames the ball beautifully and has an all-black matte crown, which looks fantastic at address. The blend of traditional and modern looks is sure to be hugely popular.

The clubs also have a laser-milled face, which will give you so much more control, particularly in the worst of conditions. 

The Tech

The big story is the i-Flex face design. This new variable thickness allows the face to be thinner in the centre and stronger for faster speeds.

The Star Frame Crown supports the thin titanium crown structure and saves weight so it can be optimised for performance in each model.

The Rebound Frame has a dual flex zone instead of one, which allows flexing across the whole face for faster speeds and more distance.

It’s the level of adjustability, however, that sets the ZXi range apart and distinguishes each model from the other. 

A close-up of the sole of the Srixon ZXi MAX (Credit: Srixon)

In the Srixon ZXi LS (the low spin model), there is a front and back weight which can be changed to alter your ball flight characteristics. This is particularly good if you’ve got a faster swing speeds.

The ZXi model has two weight ports at the back: one light, one heavy. Again, this allows you to dial-in your preferred flight, delivering the best of both worlds when it comes to distance and forgiveness.

Last but not least, in the Srixon ZXi Max, the weight sits low and back, which delivers high MOI. 

The bunkered Verdict 

I genuinely think the new Srixon ZXi drivers could be a bit of a dark horse for 2025. They are seriously, seriously good. 

From the simple, traditional looks at address to the feel and sound of the face, it’s just an all-round fantastic piece of kit.

The speed off the face is remarkable and results in some monster numbers. I got fitted into the LS model and it’s really impressive. Easy to hit and gives me exactly the numbers I like to see across the board. The shallow face and the adjustability make it easy to dial in.

Although the ZXi and ZXi Max aren’t the right models for me, they really are going to provide the extra forgiveness and distance that everybody is chasing these days.

All in all, Srixon has nailed it this year. I genuinely believe the ZXi range will surprise a lot of golfers – and in the best possible way. 

RRP: £549

Available: 15 February, 2025

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James Tait is bunkered’s Gear Editor. Want to know how the latest Callaway driver, Vokey wedge or Scotty Cameron putter performs? He’s the guy to ask. Better yet, just watch his videos on the bunkered YouTube channel. One of the biggest hitters in the UK, James also competes on the World Long Drive circuit and is a descendent of former Amateur champion Freddie Tait.

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