Srixon ZXi RKT Max Driver Review

Few in the Srixon design and marketing team could’ve dreamed up a better start to life for its new ZXi RKT family of drivers. A Major win in the hands of Ryan Fox and a record-breaking home open win for Shane Lowry at Doonbeg have already thrust the new drivers into the public consciousness. And now, us regular folk can have a go.

Srixon says it has completely overhauled its metalwood development process for 2026, with the new ZXi RKT range being built from the ground up with a host of new technologies. The Max version I tested is the most forgiving driver in the family and is squarely aimed at golfers looking for the most forgiveness and stability on offer from off-center strikes.

At the heart of this redesign is new RKT Face technology, combining a silicon-enhanced VR-Titanium alloy with an upgraded i-FLEX face structure and dual-zone Rebound Frame technology to maximise energy transfer.

What we've noticed throughout our testing about this range is how distinct each head is from the other, especially at the address position. The compact teardrop profile of the LS head becomes much rounder behind the ball when you work up to the core model, and it goes a step further once more with the Max head.

In many other driver families, it can be tough to distinguish the role of each model, but that certainly isn't the case here, which should lead to more clarity for golfers and fitters alike.

It is confidence-inspiring; you can see plenty of loft thanks to the lighter face finish, and it will no doubt really suit the eye of the golfer looking for as much real estate and forgiveness as possible from their driver.

Like my colleague who reviewed the other two models, I’m not a huge fan of the ‘S’ alignment aid on top of the crown, which doesn’t match the subtlety the rest of the head is designed with. I’d have much preferred to see a simple dot.

The only other negative I have from a design standpoint is the headcover. Too many different textures, too many different finishes, and some shiny detailing doesn’t match the premium price tag or performance that comes with this model. Most who opt for the new driver will immediately want to swap this out for their own headcover.

Enough on looks, how did this driver perform? Well, much like the other drivers in the family, it once again proves that Srixon is a brand up there with the very best drivers in the metalwood market.

Sound was something Srixon focused heavily on in the redesign of the driver. A new internal rib structure alongside the lightweight carbon crown was implemented to improve sound at impact over its predecessor.

There are certainly some small signs of improvement, but it’s by no means the best-sounding driver on the market. That can of course come down to personal preference, but the robust and powerful sound still doesn't quite produce the same dull, dense thud of something like a TaylorMade Qi4D Max.

Pretty much any modern driver will provide you with power and accuracy from strikes out of the middle. Indeed, it felt powerful; it launched with ease and produced long downrange results.

But its overall stability is where I was most impressed. I could produce all manner of deliveries to the golf ball, and off-center hits would be gobbled up to save me from disaster. Of course, there was ball speed drop-off and directional issues from toe or heel strikes, but far less drastic than I'd experience on a lower MOI model.

While there is adjustability in loft and face angle through the hosel adapter, there are no adjustable head weights, with the lone 14g weight in the back of the head helping pull the CG as far back and as low as possible to help launch.

If you want a driver that isn’t quite as spinny as this, or has a bit more adjustability, the core model offers a similarly shaped head with adjustable head weights that have proven to make a tangible difference to ball flight.

The ZXi RKT Max utilises the best of Srixon’s newest technologies and packages it in a forgiving, confidence-inspiring head. If I’m honest, it’s not a huge jump up from the ZXi Max from a few years ago, despite the new technology, but brands are working in such small areas thanks to the confinements of the rules that this has to be expected.

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