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Srixon ZXi RKT Driver: The Ultimate Guide to All 3 Models

By on October 8, 2026

Srixon ZXi RKT Driver: The Ultimate Guide to All 3 Models

Quick Verdict
Srixon’s new Srixon ZXi RKT Face makes all three heads fast, so the right model comes down to how you miss and how much you spin it. For most golfers, that points to the standard Srixon ZXi RKT driver.

All three drivers cost £569 and share the same face, crown, sound and 12-position hosel. The differences are head shape, weighting and stock shaft: the LS cuts spin for faster swingers, and the Max is Srixon’s most forgiving driver yet.
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Srixon ZXi RKT Drivers: Full Comparison
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Driver Price Best for Launch/spin
Srixon ZXi RKT Driver Top Pick £569 Most golfers, fade or draw tuning Mid-high launch, relatively low spin Shop →
Srixon ZXi RKT LS Driver £569 Faster swings, too much spin Low launch, low spin Shop →
Srixon ZXi RKT Max Driver £569 Maximum forgiveness, slicers Higher launch, mid spin Shop →

All 3 feature the RKT Face, carbon crown, ACOUSTICORE sound tuning and a 12-position adjustable hosel. Tip: scroll the table sideways on mobile to see all columns.

Introduction

Srixon has been quietly building one of the strongest driver lines in golf, and the Srixon ZXi RKT driver (pronounced “Rocket”) range is its most ambitious yet. The range includes three heads: the standard Srixon ZXi RKT driver, the low-spin ZXi RKT LS, and the high-forgiveness ZXi RKT Max. All three cost £569.

Choosing between three drivers with the same name and price can be confusing, so this guide explains what is different, who each model suits, and which stock shaft comes in each head. Our PGA professional, Mark Crossfield, has already tested the full range, and his views appear throughout.

If you are still deciding between brands, our guide to the best golf drivers of 2026 covers the wider market. You can also browse every model in our golf drivers range.

What to look for

Before you pick a head, answer three questions about your own game. They map directly onto the three models.

How much do you spin it?

If your drives balloon and fall out of the sky, too much spin is costing you distance. That is the LS’s job. If your ball flight is already low, you need launch, not less spin.

What does your miss look like?

A slice that starts left and curves right suits the Max, with its draw bias and highest MOI. A two-way miss suits the standard head, where the heel and toe weights can be tuned.

How fast do you swing?

Slower swings usually benefit from a lighter shaft and more loft. The Max comes with a 50g shaft and a 12° option, while the LS has an 8° option and a heavier, low launch shaft.

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Srixon ZXi RKT Golf Driver
★ #1 Top Pick
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Best all-rounder: Srixon ZXi RKT Driver

Driver · 460cc · 9° and 10.5° · Mitsubishi Kai’li Dark Waves Blue 60

The core model: fast, forgiving and adjustable. Heel and toe sole weights let you add up to 15 yards of draw or fade bias, and the head is shorter front to back with a deeper face than the Max.

Heel and toe weights
Up to 15 yards bias
Mid-high launch
D3.5 swing weight
£569Inc. VAT · Free delivery

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The standard Srixon ZXi RKT driver is the head most golfers should try first. It balances ball speed, forgiveness, and the ability to shape shots, with mid-to-high launch and relatively low spin. That combination fits the widest range of swings, from mid-handicappers to strong single-figure players.

Its standout feature is the heel and toe weighting. It ships with 10g in the heel and 4g in the toe. Swap them, and you move the centre of gravity across the face, which Srixon says can shift your shot shape by up to 15 yards. If you fight a fade one season and a hook the next, this head can follow you.

“Most of you are going to really dial into the standard. I think that’s going to be the most popular.”

Mark Crossfield, PGA Professional

Strengths
  • Widest fitting window of the three
  • Draw or fade bias you can change yourself
  • Mid Kai’li Blue shaft suits most swing speeds
Considerations
  • Not as forgiving as the Max on big mishits
  • Faster swingers may still want the LS for lower spin
Also in this guide
Srixon ZXi RKT LS
Srixon ZXi RKT LS
Low spin for faster swings
£569

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Srixon ZXi RKT Max
Srixon ZXi RKT Max
Srixon’s highest MOI driver
£569

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Srixon ZXi RKT Fairway
Srixon ZXi RKT Fairway
Same RKT Face in a fairway
£339

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Srixon ZXi RKT LS Golf Driver
Low spin
★★★★★

Best low spin: Srixon ZXi RKT Driver LS

Driver · 460cc pear shape · 8°, 9° and 10.5° · Mitsubishi Kai’li Dark Waves White 60

Built for faster, aggressive swings. Front and rear sole weights move the centre of gravity forward or back, and putting the heavy weight forward cuts spin by up to 350 RPM for a more piercing flight.

Front and rear weights
Up to 350 RPM less spin
8° option
D4 swing weight
£569Inc. VAT · Free delivery

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The LS is for golfers who already make good speed but lose distance to spin. It has a more pear-shaped address profile and a deeper face, which better players often prefer for confidence and workability. The stock Kai’li White shaft is rated low launch and low spin, which adds to the head’s effect.

Weighting runs front to back rather than heel to toe. With 10g forward and 4g at the rear, the LS is at its lowest spin. Swap them, and the centre of gravity moves back, adding launch and stability on days when you need more help. An 8° loft is available for right-handers.

“This one I’ve been testing has been coming out so good for a low spin driver. Not too low spin, which I love. More stable…”

Mark Crossfield, PGA Professional

That last point matters. Many low spin drivers punish strikes away from the centre with a sudden drop in spin, so the ball falls out of the air. Mark found the LS held its spin far more consistently than he expected.

Strengths
  • Lowest spin of the three, with a penetrating flight
  • Front-to-back weights let you add launch back in
  • Pear shape and deeper face suit better players
Considerations
  • Needs good speed to get the most from it
  • Least forgiving of the three on off-centre strikes
Srixon ZXi RKT Max Golf Driver
Max forgiveness
★★★★☆

Most forgiving: Srixon ZXi RKT Driver Max

Driver · 460cc · 9°, 10.5° and 12° · Mitsubishi Kai’li Dark Waves Red CB 50

Srixon’s highest MOI driver to date. A longer front-to-back head, a single 14g weight low and at the back, and a subtle draw bias make it the most stable and confidence-inspiring of the three.

Highest MOI
Single 14g rear weight
12° option
Lighter 50g shaft
£569Inc. VAT · Free delivery

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The Max is aimed at golfers who want the most help. The head is stretched further back, which places mass low and deep for higher launch and tighter dispersion on mishits. A subtle draw bias helps reduce the right-side miss that costs so many club golfers shots.

It also comes with the lightest stock shaft in the range, the 50g Kai’li Red CB, rated mid-high launch and mid spin, plus a 12° loft option. The single rear weight adjusts swing weight rather than shot shape, so you can make the head feel heavier or lighter without losing forgiveness.

For women golfers: Srixon also makes a ZXi RKT MAX Women’s driver with a shorter 44.75″ shaft, a 12° head, a 40g Mitsubishi Bassara PL shaft and a lighter, softer grip. Call our team if you would like to order one.

Strengths
  • Most stable and forgiving head of the three
  • Draw bias fights the slice
  • Lightest shaft and most loft for slower swings
Considerations
  • Less shot shaping than the standard head
  • Fast swingers may find it launches and spins too much

Key differences: RKT vs LS vs Max

Here is the short version. All three share the same face, crown, sound engineering and hosel. They differ in four ways: head shape, weight position, stock shaft and loft range.

Srixon ZXi RKT Driver Srixon ZXi RKT Driver LS Srixon ZXi RKT Driver Max
Head shape Shorter front to back, deeper face Pear-shaped, deeper face Longest front to back
Sole weights 10g heel, 4g toe 10g front, 4g rear Single 14g low and rear
What the weights do Up to 15 yards of draw or fade bias Up to 350 RPM spin change Adjust swing weight
Flight bias Neutral, adjustable Neutral, low spin Subtle draw
Stock shaft Kai’li Blue 60 (X, S, R) Kai’li White 60 (X, S, R) Kai’li Red CB 50 (S, R, R2)
Lofts 9°, 10.5° 8° (RH), 9°, 10.5° (RH) 9° (RH), 10.5°, 12° (RH)
Swing weight D3.5 D4 D3

Specifications from Srixon. All heads are 460cc with a 45.75″ standard length and 59° lie. Tip: scroll the table sideways on mobile.

Weighting is the real difference

The easiest way to understand the range is to look at where the weights sit. Heel and toe weights on the standard head control left to right. Front and back weights on the LS control up and down: spin and launch. The single rear weight on the Max is there to maximise stability rather than to change the flight.

“Standard head has two weights, a heel and toe, where the Max head has that weight fixed more at the back. And then we have the LS… which has the front and back weight system to help move that spin and launch characteristic around.”

Mark Crossfield, PGA Professional

Shaft options explained

Each head comes with a different stock Mitsubishi Kai’li Dark Waves shaft, colour coded by weight and launch. Mark recorded a separate video on the shafts, and his advice is worth reading before you order.

Red CB 50 (Max)

Around 50g in S, R and R2 flex. Mid-high launch and mid spin. Designed for slower swings that need speed and help getting the ball in the air.

Blue 60 (standard RKT)

Around 64 to 68g in X, S and R flex. Mid launch and mid spin. The all-round option for golfers happy with a conventional off-the-shelf feel.

White 60 (LS)

Around 65 to 69g in X, S and R flex. Low launch and low spin. For faster swings that need to bring their spin numbers down.

“I’ve used [lighter shafts] in the past for lots of golfers. They do respond to lighter shafts… Spin isn’t just a bad word when it comes to drivers.”

Mark Crossfield, PGA Professional

That is the key point for slower swingers. A shaft that launches higher and spins a little more keeps the ball in the air longer, and that usually adds carry. Mark also notes that custom shafts are available if you have a model you already love.

“There’s a shaft for every head, every player and every combination, which is what’s so good in the current driver market.”

Mark Crossfield, PGA Professional

Technology explained

All three heads share the same core technology. Here is what each piece does in plain English.

RKT Face

A silicon-enhanced VR-Titanium face insert with variable thickness. A thinner, more flexible face means faster ball speed, including on shots struck away from the centre.

i-FLEX and Rebound Frame

A strengthened internal structure lets the face be thinner, while two alternating stiff and flexible zones in the frame help the whole head flex at impact for more speed.

Variable Roll Design

The face curvature changes from top to bottom so that shots struck high or low get more consistent launch and spin. Mark highlights this as a real gain on mishits.

ACOUSTICORE

AI-optimised ribs inside the head control vibration, giving a crisp, solid sound. Sound matters: a good sound gives you more confidence over the ball.

Carbon crown

A lightweight carbon fibre crown saves weight high in the head, which Srixon puts back low and in the sole weights for launch and stability.

12-position QTS hosel

Adjust loft, lie and face angle by up to 1.5° independently. Fine-tune launch and start direction without changing heads.

Performance ratings

These are our team’s ratings, based on the design and Mark’s testing. They compare the three heads with each other rather than with every driver on the market.

Driver Forgiveness Low spin Workability Ease of launch
Srixon ZXi RKT Driver ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆
Srixon ZXi RKT Driver LS ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
Srixon ZXi RKT Driver Max ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★

Which model should you choose?

START HERE: What does your driver flight look like?

Priority 1: Do you slice or mishit often?

Priority 2: Do you swing fast and balloon the ball?

Priority 3: Want forgiveness plus shot shape control?

  • YES → ZXi RKT, the best starting point for most golfers

The all-round club golfer

Profile: 8 to 18 handicap, average to above average speed, misses both ways.

Recommendation: Srixon ZXi RKT Driver, 10.5°, Blue 60 shaft.

Why: Forgiving enough for a bad day, with heel and toe weights to tune the miss.

The fast swinger

Profile: Scratch to 10 handicap, quick tempo, high spin and a ballooning flight.

Recommendation: ZXi RKT LS, 9°, White 60 shaft.

Why: Forward weight and a low-launch shaft bring spin down for more roll and a stronger flight.

The slicer or slower swinger

Profile: 15 to 28 handicap or a senior, misses right and struggles for height.

Recommendation: ZXi RKT Max, 10.5° or 12°, Red CB 50 shaft.

Why: Highest MOI, draw bias and a lighter shaft for more launch and straighter drives.

Need expert advice? Choosing between three heads and three shafts is exactly what a fitting is for. Our PGA professional team, led by Mark Crossfield, is happy to help. Call us free on 0800 3681097 or email sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk

FAQ

What is the difference between the Srixon ZXi RKT Driver, LS and Max?

Head shape, weighting and stock shaft.

The standard Srixon ZXi RKT Driver has heel and toe weights for draw or fade bias. The LS has front and rear weights to cut spin and suits faster swings. The Max has one rear weight, the highest MOI and a draw bias for maximum forgiveness. All three share the RKT Face and cost £569.

Which Srixon ZXi RKT driver is most forgiving?

The ZXi RKT Max.

It is Srixon’s highest MOI driver to date, with a longer head and a 14g weight placed low and at the back. That keeps the face stable on mishits and launches the ball higher, which suits slicers, slower swingers and higher handicappers.

Is the ZXi RKT LS only for tour players?

No, but it does suit faster swings.

If you swing quickly and see high, ballooning drives, the LS can add distance by reducing spin by up to 350 RPM. Moving the heavy weight to the back adds launch and stability, so it is more versatile than many low-spin drivers. Slower swingers usually gain more from the standard or Max head.

Can I change the loft on the Srixon ZXi RKT drivers?

Yes, by up to 1.5 degrees either way.

All three heads use the 12-position QTS hosel, which adjusts loft, lie and face angle independently. That lets you fine tune launch and start direction after you buy, without changing heads.

Is there a left-handed Srixon ZXi RKT driver?

Yes, in selected lofts.

Srixon lists left-handed options at 10.5° for the standard RKT and Max, and at 9° for the LS. Some lofts, such as the 8° LS and 12° Max, are right-handed only. Call our team to confirm availability.

Is there a women’s version of the Srixon ZXi RKT driver?

Yes, the ZXi RKT MAX Women’s.

It uses the Max head in 12° with a shorter 44.75-inch Mitsubishi Bassara PL 40 shaft and a softer, lighter Golf Pride Fine Line grip. Contact our team, and we will help with ordering.

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Final verdict

The Srixon ZXi RKT driver range is a strong, well-thought-out family. The RKT Face gives all three heads real speed, and the weighting systems make each one meaningfully different rather than a cosmetic variation.

For most golfers, the standard ZXi RKT is the one to start with: forgiving, adjustable and suited to the widest range of swings. Faster swingers fighting spin should go straight to the ZXi RKT LS, and anyone who slices or wants maximum help should choose the ZXi RKT Max.

★★★★★ ZXi RKT 4.8 · ★★★★★ ZXi RKT LS 4.6 · ★★★★☆ ZXi RKT Max 4.5 (our ratings)

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ZXi RKT £569 · ZXi RKT LS £569 · ZXi RKT Max £569

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Complete Your Setup: Srixon ZXi RKT Essentials

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