The new Srixon ZXi RKT drivers range has been unveiled as the brand’s next metalwoods model and the successor to the ZXi series.
Replacing the original ZXi drivers range, there is three distinct models – the all-round ZXi RKT, low-spin ZXi RKT LS and high-forgiveness ZXi RKT MAX. In addition, there is a more compact ZXi RKT TR model released just in Japanese markets.
All models use Srixon’s new RKT Face construction, an AI-optimised ACOUSTICORE internal chassis, a carbon-fibre crown and a 12-way adjustable hosel.
The result is a more refined driver family designed to produce faster ball speeds, a lower centre of gravity, improved sound and more precise fitting options.
The series already has major-winning credentials with Ryan Fox’s Open Championship winning bag featuring the ZXi RKT LS+ prototype at Royal Birkdale.
The new RKT driver series is joined by the ZXi RKT fairways and hybrids with both built around more speed, new carbon construction and moveable weighting.
Pros & Cons
✅ New RKT Face combines silicon-enhanced VR-Titanium alloy, revised i-FLEX shaping and a dual-zone Rebound Frame to improve ball speed and face stability
✅ ACOUSTICORE uses AI-optimised internal rib structures to refine impact sound and feel
✅ Three clear retail head options provide a logical fitting ladder: versatile RKT, low-spin LS and high-MOI MAX
✅ All heads use a 12-way hosel sleeve, allowing loft adjustment by plus or minus 1.5 degrees
✅ Standard RKT has heel-to-toe weights for directional tuning, LS has front-to-back weights for launch and spin tuning
✅ MAX is Srixon’s highest-MOI driver to date and includes a 12-degree head for golfers needing more launch and carry
✅ Premium Mitsubishi Kai’li Dark Waves shaft options are matched to each head profile as standard.
❌ Retail price is a sizeable increase over the previous ZXi driver
❌ The standard RKT has a neutral-to-slight draw stock setup, which may not suit players fighting a left miss
❌ LS offers low-spin performance but will be less forgiving than RKT and MAX if your strike pattern is inconsistent
❌ The MAX driver’s rear weight is designed primarily to adjust swing weight – it does not offer the same shot-shape or CG-tuning range as the standard and LS models
2026 Srixon ZXi RKT Driver Specs & Design
The ZXi RKT driver is the standard version and the all-round driver in the family that should be the starting point for most golfers.
It uses a rounded, traditional profile inspired by the earlier ZX5 drivers, with a matte-black crown that transitions into visible carbon weave at the rear.
The biggest design change is the move to carbon fibre crowns, which allows Srixon engineers to save weight high in the head and reposition it for stronger launch, spin and forgiveness characteristics.
The new RKT Face combines silicon-enhanced VR-Titanium with revised i-FLEX face geometry and Srixon’s dual-zone Rebound Frame structure.
The aim is to create more efficient face flex, preserve ball speed across a broader strike area and improve directional stability when contact is not perfectly centred.
Srixon has also introduced ACOUSTICORE, an AI-optimised internal chassis made up of precisely placed rib structures.
These ribs are tuned to improve vibration management, creating a more refined sound at impact while supporting the structural integrity required for a fast, flexible driver face.
The head uses two interchangeable sole weights in the heel and toe. The stock setup places a 10g weight in the heel and a 4g weight in the toe, producing a neutral-to-slight draw bias.
Switching those weights can create a more neutral or fade-friendly directional tendency, making this the most shot-shape-adjustable model in the retail range.
It is offered in 9 degrees and 10.5 degrees lofts with up to three degrees of adjustment from the hosel.
Srixin ZXi RKT MAX Driver Specs & Design
The ZXi RKT MAX is Srixon’s dedicated high-forgiveness driver and is an important addition as the brand’s first true model in this sector.
The Srixon ZXi RKT MAX is the most forgiving driver in the new range and Srixon’s highest-MOI driver to date and is for golfers who prioritise stability, launch and carry consistency over maximum workability.
It has the largest visual profile in the family and is designed for golfers who need more launch, carry and stability from across the face.
Rather than a multi-port sliding or directional weight system, the MAX uses a single 14g rear weight positioned low and deep in the head to increase forgiveness.
This configuration is designed to lower the centre of gravity, raise MOI and retain ball speed when impact moves away from the centre.
The weight can be changed to alter swing weight, but it is not intended to create the same degree of draw, fade, launch or spin tuning as the other two heads.
The MAX is available in 9 degrees, 10.5 degrees and 12 degrees lofts with up to three degrees of adjustability.
Srixin ZXi RKT LS Driver Specs & Design
The ZXi RKT LS is carried over from the ZXi range as the low spin models suited to better golfers, including being in the bag of Shane Lowry for his Irish Open win.
The RKT LS is built for faster swingers and stronger ball-strikers who create enough speed and launch naturally, but need a flatter, more penetrating flight with less spin.
It has a compact, pear-shaped 460cc head, a shorter front-to-back profile and a taller face that Srixon says was developed using Tour feedback.
Unlike the standard RKT, the LS uses front-to-back adjustable weights has a stock setup of 10g weight forward and a 4g weight rearward, creating a more penetrating launch, reduced spin and lower CG.
Moving the heavier weight to the back adds a little launch and stability, allowing fitters to tune the head according to a player’s speed, strike pattern and spin needs.
This is the retail model closest in intent to the LS+ prototype used by Ryan Fox at Royal Birkdale, although the exact LS+ Tour build is not offered as a standard retail product.
The LS is available in 9 degrees and 10.5 degrees lofts with three degrees of adjustment available.
Srixon ZXi RKT TR Driver Specs & Design
The ZXi RKT TR is the new tour-focused addition that was not part of the original three-model reveal when the Srixon 2026 model was unveiled.
It has a more compact 450cc head and is designed for skilled players who want a sharper, more workable driver shape without stepping into the most aggressively low-spin LS configuration.
The “TR” model appeals to the same kind of player who prefers a compact, pear-shaped head at address – low-handicap golfers, competitive amateurs and faster swingers who like to control trajectory and shape more deliberately.
The smaller footprint should make it easier for skilled golfers to visualise shaping shots, but it is unlikely to offer the same heel-and-toe forgiveness as the 460cc standard or MAX designs.
The TR model is available in 9 degrees and 10.5 degrees and is full adjustable with up to four degrees available.
Srixon ZXi RKT Drivers Review: Are They Any Good?
The officially released Srixon ZXi RKT drivers are a significant step forward from the original ZXi family.
The new RKT Face, ACOUSTICORE chassis, carbon-crown construction and more clearly defined head lineup give Srixon a genuine answer for the largest sections of the driver market.
The standard ZXi RKT fits most golfers because its heel-to-toe weighting offers useful directional tuning without losing forgiveness.
The MAX is the obvious choice for golfers who need higher launch and maximum stability, while the LS is a serious low-spin option for faster players who prefer a compact, pear-shaped head and front-to-back CG control.
Srixon have a serious contender for golfers seeking more stable, forgiving distance without sacrificing a clean, player-friendly appearance.
FAQs
What are the Srixon ZXi RKT driver models?
The official ZXi RKT family contains four models – the all-round ZXi RKT, high-forgiveness ZXi RKT MAX, low-spin ZXi RKT LS and compact tour-focused ZXi RKT TR only available in Japan.
What is the Srixon ZXi RKT drivers release date?
They were unveiled in June 2026 on tour and went on sale in September 2026.
How much do Srixon ZXi RKT drivers cost?
The ZXi RKT range are retailing from around $650.
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