Srixon ZXi RKT LS Driver Review: Can It Finally Disrupt The Big Four?

Srixon has just announced its all-new ZXi RKT Woods family, representing what the brand calls a complete reimagination of its metalwood line-up. With new RKT Face technology - utilizing a proprietary VR-Titanium alloy - and an enhanced i-FLEX face structure, Srixon promises explosive ball speed and refined acoustics.

As someone who appreciates when a brand rebuilds its development process from the ground up rather than merely tweaking the previous generation, I was eager to get the low-spin, tour-validated ZXi RKT LS driver onto the launch monitor to see if it can disrupt some of the best golf drivers in the game.

If the pre-release professional tour success is anything to go by - with an Open Championship, an Irish Open, and a Women’s Scottish Open under its belt already - there is every chance…

Visually, the ZXi RKT LS is going to go down very well in my opinion.

The compact profile looks very tidy behind the ball, and the overall shaping is one that better players will likely prefer, being a touch more pear-shaped or teardrop-like than some of the rounder, high-MOI offerings on the market today.

It retains that very classic Srixon styling and branding, complete with techy-feeling geometry and the familiar red accent color on the sole weights.

The crown view is outstanding, blending beautifully from a solid matte black near the front into a premium carbon look further back. I also appreciate the lighter face color, which will appeal to those who like to see the loft at address for added confidence.

I have had mixed opinions from those I've shown it to in terms of the new "S" alignment feature on the crown; I happen to like it, but I’ve heard others say they would prefer a simple dot, or no alignment aid at all, rather than a branding opportunity.

One negative point that must be raised before we get to performance is the headcover. It’s all personal preference, obviously, but the velour material coupled with the shiny plastic lettering of "RKT" is unfortunately giving me distinct '90s nightclub vibes.

If I am gaming this driver, it’ll definitely be slipping into one of my spare aftermarket headcovers!

While the key tech info tells me that a lot of work has been done with the new AI-optimized ACOUSTICORE chassis to enhance the sound from the ZXi range of last year, in truth, I couldn't tell much difference. Maybe that is a commentary on my aging ears, but it’s very much more of the same for me in terms of audio.

It is a touch louder and more robust-sounding than much of its competition at the top end of the driver game, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. I like having different audio options among the drivers I test, as it caters to all tastes. Some may prefer the dull thud of a TaylorMade Qi4D, whereas others may favor the marginally tinnier noises of this range or much of the Ping G440 family.

Feel will also possibly divide opinion. There is a touch more feedback and vibration into my hands than I would maybe prefer, but on the flip side of that, it is one of the most communicative drivers I have hit in terms of letting you know the precise impact location.

Much like the GTS range from Titleist, as long as this feedback is coupled with flattering launch monitor numbers, all is well - and that is certainly the case here. For a low-spin driver, it is exceptionally stable off-center.

Along with that stability, all of the main launch monitor parameters you would look for are taken care of extremely well with the RKT LS, as you would imagine from a driver that has already captured a number of high-profile professional tournament victories prior to its official release.

If you are looking for massive surface-level gains from the previous model, my testing experience suggests you probably aren't going to find them. In fact, my overall data comparison was basically identical to the excellent ZXi LS. However, one thing that kept cropping up was improved dispersion.

All of my Foresight Sports GC3 launch monitor dispersion circles were a little tighter with the updated RKT, no matter how many sessions I put it through. That translated to immense confidence and peace of mind when taking it out onto the course.

This is a predictably solid driver offering from one of the premier manufacturers of golf equipment in the game. While the feel didn't necessarily tick all of my personal boxes, the performance and consistency are undeniable.

I get a little bored of saying it year after year, but I genuinely don't know what Srixon has to do (other than spend millions of marketing dollars) to be firmly in that conversation alongside Titleist, Ping, Callaway, and TaylorMade when drivers come up. But one thing is for sure: the mounting pile of tournament victories is certainly going to help!

Pricing & Availability

Price: £569/€679
On sale: 2nd October 2026