loss of shadow detail - Xtol

I'm attempting use of the simplified zone system. http://www.simplifiedzonesystem.com. I spot meter on the white part of my reference tone, then open up 2 stops. Pull my film 2 stops. Whites are white with detail, blacks are black. The photo's definitely have "punch" but midtone shadows are going too dark (unrealistic). Frankly I'm ready to give up on Xtol and go back to ID11. The reason I'm trying Xtol is it claims excellent shadow detail. Any idea's?

Here's my combo. Delta 400 Xtol 1:1 9 min Agitate at 1 min intervals. LDP 1:8 Ilford IV FB

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