Drivers · Facts checked Sep 2026
Is the Srixon ZXi worth replacing your ZX5 Mk II?
Upgrade only if…
You need a loft your driver doesn't come in.
The Srixon ZXi is also sold in 9°. ↗
Otherwise, keep your ZX5 Mk II.
Lofts you can buy Fact
| Model | 9° | 9.5° | 10.5° |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZX5 Mk II (yours) | —not sold | ✓sold | ✓sold |
| ZXi | ✓sold | —not sold | ✓sold |
Only the ZXi: 9°. Only yours: 9.5°.
What actually changes Fact
- Hosel
- Not published vs Yes (range not published) Not published for your club.
- Weights
- Not published vs Yes, movable weights Not published for your club.
- Standard length
- Not published vs 45.75" Not published for your club.
All specifications Fact
13 specs
| Spec | Srixon ZX5 Mk II (yours) | Srixon ZXi |
|---|---|---|
| Launch priceLaunch price, not today's price. | $499.99 ↗ | $549.99 ↗ |
| Lofts | 9.5°, 10.5° ↗ | 9°, 10.5° ↗ |
| Hosel | Not available | Yes (range not published) ↗ |
| Weights | Not available | Yes, movable weights ↗ |
| Standard length | Not available | 45.75" ↗ |
| Spec | Srixon ZX5 Mk II | Srixon ZXi |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Sold as the brand's current driver | No | Yes |
| Hands | Not available | Right-handed and Left-handed ↗ |
| Head volume | Not available | 460 cc ↗ |
| Standard lie | Not available | 59° ↗ |
| MOI published by the brandWe never estimate MOI. Marketing figures for combined MOI are listed as claims, not facts. | Not available | Not available |
| Stock shafts | Project X HZRDUS Black Gen 4, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX ↗ | Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 ↗ |
| On the USGA conforming list | Not available | Not available |
Checked Sep 20, 2026 (ZX5 Mk II) and Sep 20, 2026 (ZXi) on each brand's own pages. ↗ opens the official source. A newer model year is never a reason on its own.
What the brands claim Manufacturer claim
4 claims
Srixon ZX5 Mk II
- Larger, flatter footprint and a low, deep rear weight are meant to give confidence and high, straight drives. ↗
Srixon ZXi
- Pitched as the all-round model: high ball speed paired with high MOI for forgiving, fairly low-spin drives. ↗
- Srixon credits its i-FLEX face and dual-flex-zone Rebound Frame with better energy transfer and more ball speed. ↗
- Heel and toe sole weights are meant to let the player bias the head toward a draw or a fade. ↗
The brands' words, summarised. Not tested by us, and they never change a verdict.
Our take Our assessment (based on published specs)
2 min read
This one is thinner than it should be. Srixon no longer publishes most of the ZX5 Mk II's specs: head volume, length, lie, hosel adjustment, weights and even which hands it came in are all missing, so on most rows there is nothing to hold the ZXi against.
What we can compare is loft. The ZX5 Mk II came in 9.5° and 10.5°; the ZXi comes in 9° and 10.5°. If you play the 10.5°, both lines have it. If you play the 9.5° and want to go lower, the 9° ZXi is the one real reason on paper to look.
Srixon lists the ZXi at 460 cc, 45.75" and 59° of lie, with an adjustable hosel (range not published) and movable weights. Srixon says those heel and toe weights let you bias the head toward a draw or a fade, and credits its i-FLEX face with more ball speed. Those are the brand's claims, and neither head has a published MOI to check them against.
The ZX5 Mk II launched at $499.99, the ZXi at $549.99.
Our read: keep the ZX5 Mk II unless you need the 9°. If the ball-speed claim tempts you, hit both on a launch monitor before you spend anything.
Quick answers
4 questions
Should I upgrade from the Srixon ZX5 Mk II to the Srixon ZXi?
Only if one of these applies to you: you need a loft your driver doesn't come in: the Srixon ZXi is also sold in 9°. Otherwise, keep the Srixon ZX5 Mk II.
What lofts do the Srixon ZX5 Mk II and the Srixon ZXi come in?
Srixon ZX5 Mk II: 9.5°, 10.5°. Srixon ZXi: 9°, 10.5°.
How do they adjust?
Srixon ZX5 Mk II — hosel: not published; weights: not published. Srixon ZXi — hosel: yes (range not published); weights: yes, movable weights.
What did each one cost new?
The Srixon ZX5 Mk II launched at $499.99. The Srixon ZXi launched at $549.99. These are launch prices, not what either sells for today.
Last updated 2026-09-21. The rules behind this verdict: How we rate. A verdict is not a fitting.