Brand: Srixon
Model: ZXiU
Type: Utility Iron
Loft: 18 Degree
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical MMT UT Type-304SS 80 S
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 ZXiU 18° 2 Utility Iron is a powerful driving iron designed for golfers who want explosive ball speed and a penetrating trajectory while retaining the precision and confidence of an iron-shaped head. Sitting at the top of the iron set, the 18° 2 iron provides a compelling alternative to a hybrid or fairway wood, particularly for accomplished players looking for a controlled option from the tee and long-range performance from the fairway.
Combining Srixon's i-FORGED construction, MainFrame IQ face technology and Tour V.T. Sole, the ZXiU conceals substantial speed and forgiveness technology inside a compact, player-preferred profile. A flexible SUP10 face generates powerful performance, while the forged carbon steel body contributes to a solid impact sensation. Srixon even uses a mirrored rear section to visually disguise the additional mass required by the hollow utility construction, helping the ZXiU maintain a remarkably clean appearance at address.
Powerful 18° 2-Iron Performance
At 18° of loft, the ZXiU 2 iron is engineered to produce serious distance from a relatively compact iron profile.
Its strong loft and fast face make it particularly effective as a driving iron from the tee, where its penetrating trajectory can provide an accurate alternative to a driver or fairway wood.
For players with sufficient clubhead speed, it can also provide a powerful long-range option from the fairway.
i-FORGED Construction
Srixon's i-FORGED technology uses an advanced forging process to strategically strengthen specific areas of the clubhead, including the topline and high-toe region.
Reinforcing these sections allows softer carbon steel to be used through the body while maintaining the structural properties required by the high-speed hollow construction.
The result combines the responsive feel associated with a forged players' iron with the powerful performance expected from a modern utility club.
Flexible SUP10 Face
The forged body is paired with a high-strength SUP10 steel face designed to flex efficiently through impact.
This thin, powerful hitting surface helps generate the ball speeds required from an 18° utility iron, providing significantly more distance potential than a conventional one-piece long iron.
The combination of a responsive forged chassis and high-strength face gives centred strikes a particularly solid and powerful sensation.
MainFrame IQ Technology
Behind the face, Srixon incorporates its advanced MainFrame IQ architecture.
A precisely engineered network of channels and variable thicknesses allows different sections of the face to flex efficiently while also redistributing mass to more advantageous areas of the clubhead.
This helps increase ball-speed potential and raises overall stability, providing additional assistance when impact moves away from the centre.
Hollow-Body Utility Construction
The ZXiU uses a hollow-body architecture to package considerably more performance technology into the head than would be possible with a traditional forged 2 iron.
The internal space allows Srixon to optimise mass distribution and face flexibility while retaining a compact external profile.
For the golfer, this means easier speed and additional forgiveness without moving into the larger shape of a conventional hybrid.
Penetrating, Wind-Resistant Ball Flight
One of the defining characteristics of the 18° ZXiU is its strong, penetrating trajectory.
Rather than producing the naturally high flight associated with many hybrids, the 2 iron is designed to deliver a flatter, more controlled ball flight that can be particularly effective in windy conditions.
This makes it an excellent option from the tee on tight holes where accuracy, distance and trajectory control are more important than maximum carry height.
Tour V.T. Sole
Srixon brings its renowned Tour V.T. Sole technology into the ZXiU utility iron.
The distinctive sole geometry is designed to move efficiently through the turf by reducing unnecessary resistance before and after impact.
This is particularly important in a utility iron, where the wider sole required to position mass low in the head could otherwise create excessive interaction with the ground.
Leading-Edge Chamfer
A strategically shaped leading-edge chamfer further improves the way the ZXiU interacts with the turf.
The geometry helps the front of the sole enter the ground cleanly rather than digging excessively, allowing the clubhead to maintain speed through impact.
This gives the ZXiU considerably more versatility from the fairway than its powerful driving-iron characteristics might initially suggest.
Compact, Low-Offset Profile
Despite its hollow construction, the ZXiU maintains a clean, player-oriented appearance.
The 18° 2 iron features approximately 4.2mm of offset, helping it blend naturally into compact Srixon iron sets while retaining enough assistance to make the strong loft playable.
The profile is particularly suited to accomplished golfers who dislike the larger footprint and visual appearance of hybrids.
Camouflaged Mirrored Back
Utility irons require additional mass low and deep within the clubhead, which can sometimes cause the rear section of the sole to become visible at address.
Srixon addresses this with a clever mirrored chrome section across the rear of the head.
The highly reflective surface picks up the colour and appearance of the surrounding turf, helping visually disguise the thicker rear portion of the utility construction.
The result is a cleaner, more traditional appearance when the golfer looks down at the club.
Excellent Tee-Shot Alternative
The ZXiU 2 iron is particularly effective as a positional club from the tee.
Its combination of 18° loft, high ball speed and penetrating launch can produce substantial distance while allowing accomplished golfers to control trajectory more easily than with a higher-launching hybrid.
On narrow holes, firm fairways or in windy conditions, it provides a valuable option for finding position without sacrificing excessive distance.
Long-Iron Precision with Added Speed
The ZXiU is designed for golfers who still enjoy the visual and shot-making characteristics of a traditional long iron but want considerably more performance beneath the surface.
Its forged body and compact profile retain the precision of an iron, while MainFrame IQ, a flexible SUP10 face and hollow construction add the speed and forgiveness required from a modern utility club.
The result is an exceptionally capable option at the top end of a player's iron set.
Key Features
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Srixon ZXiU Utility Iron
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18° 2-iron configuration
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Powerful driving-iron performance
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Compact player-preferred profile
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Hollow-body construction
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i-FORGED technology
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Forged carbon steel body
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High-strength SUP10 face
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Fast, flexible face construction
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MainFrame IQ technology
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Variable face architecture
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High ball-speed potential
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Enhanced off-centre stability
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Tour V.T. Sole
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Leading-edge chamfer
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Improved turf interaction
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Reduced resistance through impact
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Approximately 4.2mm offset
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Clean appearance at address
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Camouflaged mirrored rear section
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Visually disguises the thicker utility sole
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Strong, penetrating trajectory
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Low-spinning flight characteristics
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Excellent performance in windy conditions
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Powerful tee-shot alternative
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Long-range fairway capability
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Excellent hybrid alternative for stronger ball-strikers
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Designed to blend naturally with players' iron sets
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