Brand: Srixon
Model: ZX
Type: Utility Iron
Loft: 18 Degree
Shaft: UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4
Shaft Flex: Stiff
Shaft Material: Graphite
Length: Standard
Adjustments: No
Grip: Golf Pride MCC Plus4
Grip Size: Jumbo
Headcover Included: N/A
Wrench Included: N/A
Condition Guide
Head: 8/10 - Very Good
Shaft: 8/10 - Very Good
Grip: 8/10 - Very Good
The Srixon ZX 18° 2 Utility Iron is a powerful hollow-body driving iron designed to combine the control and confidence of a traditional long iron with considerably more speed, launch and forgiveness. Sitting at the top of the iron set, the 18° 2 iron provides an excellent alternative to a hybrid or fairway wood for golfers who prefer a compact, iron-style profile.
A forged 1020 carbon steel body, high-strength SUP10 face, MainFrame technology and strategically positioned tungsten weighting allow the ZX Utility to generate impressive ball speed while maintaining a solid, responsive impact sensation. Its penetrating trajectory makes it particularly effective from the tee on tight holes or in windy conditions, while the hollow construction provides significantly more assistance than a conventional 2 iron.
Powerful 18° 2-Iron Performance
With 18° of loft, the ZX 2 Utility Iron is built to produce substantial distance from a compact iron-shaped head.
It is particularly effective as a positional club from the tee, providing the opportunity to hit a powerful, controlled shot without moving into the larger profile of a fairway wood or hybrid.
For accomplished players with sufficient speed, it can also provide an effective long-range option from clean fairway lies.
Forged 1020 Carbon Steel Body
The ZX Utility is constructed around a forged 1020 carbon steel body, providing the solid feel and feedback expected from a premium players' club.
Using softer carbon steel through the main chassis helps manage vibration at impact, giving the club a more refined sensation than might be expected from a high-speed hollow utility iron.
This allows Srixon to combine modern distance technology with the responsive characteristics preferred by stronger ball-strikers.
High-Strength SUP10 Face
The forged body is paired with a thin, high-strength SUP10 steel face.
Its strength allows Srixon to engineer a flexible hitting surface capable of generating considerably more ball speed than a conventional one-piece forged long iron.
The combination of a fast SUP10 face and soft carbon steel body provides an effective balance of explosive performance and solid impact feedback.
MainFrame Face Technology
Srixon's MainFrame technology uses a sophisticated variable-thickness structure across the rear of the face.
A network of precisely milled grooves, channels and cavities is designed to control how different areas of the face flex through impact.
This increases the effective high-speed area and helps preserve performance when contact moves away from the centre, producing more consistent carry distances across a wider range of strikes.
Fully Hollow Construction
The ZX Utility uses a fully hollow-body design, giving Srixon's engineers considerably more freedom to manipulate weight distribution than would be possible in a traditional long iron.
Mass can be moved towards more advantageous positions around the head, increasing stability while helping create the launch conditions required from such a low-lofted club.
The result is considerably more forgiving than a conventional blade-style 2 iron while retaining the appearance and control characteristics of an iron.
Low Tungsten Weighting
High-density tungsten weighting is positioned low within the clubhead to help pull the centre of gravity down.
This is particularly important in the 18° model, where generating sufficient launch can otherwise be demanding.
The lower CG helps golfers get the ball airborne more easily while simultaneously increasing stability through impact, making the ZX Utility significantly more playable than its strong loft might suggest.
Penetrating, Controlled Ball Flight
The ZX 2 iron is designed to produce a powerful, penetrating trajectory with controlled spin.
Its flatter flight provides a useful alternative to the naturally higher trajectory of many hybrids, particularly when playing into strong winds.
Better players can also use the iron's compact shape to vary trajectory, including producing lower tee shots that release after landing on firm fairways.
Excellent Driving-Iron Performance
From a tee peg, the ZX 2 Utility Iron becomes a particularly effective positional club.
Its combination of 18° loft, MainFrame face technology and hollow-body construction provides the speed required to cover substantial distance while retaining the directional control associated with an iron.
On narrow par fours or holes where driver introduces unnecessary risk, the ZX can provide a powerful fairway-finding alternative.
Long-Range Fairway Versatility
Although particularly strong from the tee, the ZX Utility can also be used effectively from clean fairway lies.
Low tungsten weighting assists launch while the hollow construction provides useful forgiveness when contact is less than perfect.
As with any 18° driving iron, however, the strong loft makes it best suited to golfers with sufficient clubhead speed and consistent strike quality, particularly when attempting long approaches directly from the turf.
Compact Players' Profile
Despite the technology concealed inside the head, the ZX Utility maintains a relatively clean and traditional appearance.
A compact blade length, restrained offset and iron-style profile provide a familiar view for golfers transitioning from a players' iron set.
The topline offers enough substance to inspire confidence without creating the bulky appearance associated with many hybrid-style utility clubs.
Minimal Offset for Greater Control
The 18° model features approximately 3.6mm of offset, maintaining a relatively neutral appearance behind the golf ball.
This helps the ZX blend naturally into compact iron sets and provides accomplished golfers with the visual confidence to manipulate trajectory and shot shape.
For players who dislike heavily offset long irons or hybrids, the ZX offers a considerably cleaner alternative.
Distance Without Sacrificing Iron-Like Control
The ZX Utility is designed for golfers who want additional assistance at the top of the bag without abandoning the characteristics of an iron.
Its hollow construction, tungsten weighting and MainFrame face generate the speed and forgiveness required for long-range performance, while the forged body and compact profile retain the feedback and trajectory control associated with a players' long iron.
Key Features
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Srixon ZX Utility Iron
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Original ZX generation
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18° 2-iron configuration
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Driving iron / utility iron design
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Fully hollow-body construction
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Forged 1020 carbon steel body
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High-strength SUP10 steel face
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MainFrame Face Technology
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Variable face thickness
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Precisely milled internal face architecture
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High ball-speed potential
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Enhanced off-centre performance
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High-density tungsten weighting
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Low centre of gravity
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Easier launch
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Increased stability
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Compact players' profile
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Approximately 3.6mm offset
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Clean iron-style appearance
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Powerful, penetrating trajectory
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Controlled mid-to-low spin
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Excellent wind performance
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Strong tee-shot alternative
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Long-range fairway capability
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More forgiving than a traditional 2 iron
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Excellent hybrid alternative for accomplished ball-strikers
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Solid, responsive forged feel
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