Ping G740 vs Srixon ZXiR HL Irons (2026)

Specs, loft charts and modeled carry for two sets golfers cross-shop. Ping G740 and Srixon ZXiR HL each have a full page.

At a Glance

Spec	Ping G740	Srixon ZXiR HL
Category	Super Game Improvement	Super Game Improvement
Player type	High Handicap	Senior
Model year	2026	2026
7-iron loft	28.5°	29°
PW loft	43°	43°
Set makeup	5-iron to PW	6-iron to PW
MSRP	$1,149	$1,049
Technology	Wide Sole, Perimeter Weighting, Cast, Hollow Body, High Launch	Wide Sole, Forged, Cavity Back, Stronger Lofts, High Launch
Editorial recognition	Golf Digest	-

Key Differences

•The G740 is 0.5 degrees stronger at the 7-iron than the ZXiR HL (28.5° vs 29°), so expect roughly 1 yards more carry at the same swing speed, and check your wedge gapping accordingly.
•At list price the ZXiR HL is $100 cheaper than the G740 ($1,049 vs $1,149 MSRP).
•The G740 stock set starts at the 5-iron, while the ZXiR HL data starts at the 6-iron.
•Only the G740 is tagged Perimeter Weighting, Cast and Hollow Body.
•Only the ZXiR HL is tagged Forged, Cavity Back and Stronger Lofts.
•Ping G740 carries editorial recognition from Golf Digest; we have none on file for the ZXiR HL.

Loft Chart

Ping G740 vs Srixon ZXiR HL loft by club
Club	Ping G740	Srixon ZXiR HL	Loft delta
5i	22°	-	-
6i	25°	25°	0°
7i	28.5°	29°	-0.5°
8i	33°	33°	0°
9i	38°	38°	0°
PW	43°	43°	0°

Carry by Swing Speed

Modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each set's lofts, not measured for these models.

Club	Moderate swing		Average swing		Faster swing
	G740	ZXiR HL	G740	ZXiR HL	G740	ZXiR HL
5i	162 y	-	179 y	-	195 y	-
6i	153 y	152 y	169 y	168 y	184 y	183 y
7i	143 y	142 y	158 y	157 y	172 y	171 y
8i	133 y	132 y	147 y	146 y	160 y	159 y
9i	122 y	121 y	135 y	134 y	147 y	146 y
PW	112 y	111 y	124 y	123 y	135 y	134 y

Try your own 7-iron carry

Your 7-iron carry

Club	Ping G740	Srixon ZXiR HL	Δ carry
5i	166 yd	-	-
6i	159 yd	160 yd	+1
7i(anchor)	150 yd	150 yd	0
8i	139 yd	140 yd	+1
9i	126 yd	128 yd	+1
PW	114 yd	115 yd	+1
Estimated from loft specs · ±5 yd accuracy			avg +1.0 yd

Verdict

The Srixon ZXiR HL and the Ping G740 both sit in the super game improvement category with wide soles and high launch, but the construction differs. The ZXiR HL is a forged cavity back with stronger lofts. The G740 is a cast hollow body with perimeter weighting, and it carries a Golf Digest score of 78/100, while the ZXiR HL has no editorial recognition on file. The G740 7-iron is 28.5 degrees against 29 degrees, roughly 1 yard more carry at the same swing speed, so check wedge gapping either way. The G740 stock set starts at the 5-iron, and the ZXiR HL data starts at the 6-iron. The ZXiR HL suits a golfer who wants a forged head in a forgiving shape. The G740 suits a golfer who wants a full set from the 5-iron.

For most golfers here, the Ping G740 is the pick. It has the longer stock set and the only rating on file, and the loft gap is small enough to ignore. Choose the Srixon ZXiR HL if price or feel comes first. It lists at $1,049 against $1,149, a $100 saving, and it is the only forged head of the two. If you need the 5-iron, pay the extra for the G740.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is longer, the G740 or the ZXiR HL?

On loft alone the G740 is the longer set: its 7-iron is 28.5° against 29°. At an average swing that models to about 158 yards for the G740 and 157 for the ZXiR HL. Loft is not the whole story, but it is the biggest single input, and your own carry numbers will vary with strike and shaft.

Which costs more, the G740 or the ZXiR HL?

At list price the ZXiR HL is the cheaper set: $1,049 against $1,149 MSRP. The older of the two usually carries the bigger discount.

Are the G740 and ZXiR HL in the same category?

Yes. Both are super game improvement irons aimed at high handicap golfers, so forgiveness and head size are broadly comparable.

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