Ian Fraser switched to a combo set of Srixon ZXi7 and ZXi5 irons for 2026 because they offer a nearly identical visual profile while providing a 'hotter' face and easier launch in the long irons.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 4/5 — Specifically in the ZXi5 long irons
Workability: 4/5 — Maintained in the ZXi7 short irons
Distance: 4/5 — Hotter face in ZXi5 creates speed bridge
What they rate
Nearly identical look at address between ZXi5 and ZXi7
ZXi5 provides a necessary speed bridge to fairway woods
Consistent ball speed across the set
What they don’t
Shaft change was required to optimize strike and delivery
Visual similarity makes it hard to distinguish heads (could be a con for some)
Ian Fraser switched to a combo set of Srixon ZXi7 and ZXi5 irons for 2026 because they offer a nearly identical visual profile while providing a 'hotter' face and easier launch in the long irons.
Nearly identical look at address between ZXi5 and ZXi7
ZXi5 provides a necessary speed bridge to fairway woods