Srixon ZXi RKT Core vs MAX vs LS: Which of the brand's latest drivers is best?

Srixon’s latest ZXi RKT drivers promise more speed, forgiveness and control, but which model deserves a place in your bag? 

The RKT Core aims to deliver all-round performance, the RKT MAX prioritises forgiveness, while the RKT LS targets golfers looking for lower spin and greater distance.

All three feature Srixon’s RKT face technology, VR Titanium and enhanced i-FLEX construction with two flex zones, designed to improve energy transfer and consistency.

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GolfMagic Equipment Editor Georgina Black tested the drivers at 10.5 degrees, using the same Project X Denali Red 5.5 shaft to keep the comparison consistent. 

The final results cover carry, total distance, ball speed, backspin and sidespin.

Which driver is the best? Find out below. 

Watch our full review here: 

Scroll down for Georgina's thoughts on each of the new Srixon RKT drivers...

Srixon ZXi RKT Core: Best all-rounder

Pros

• Balanced distance and consistency.
• Tightest variation in backspin and sidespin.
• Adjustable heel and toe weighting.

Cons

• Did not match the LS for ball speed or total distance.
• Heel strikes can produce unwanted sidespin.

The RKT Core is the strongest all-round option in the range, combining competitive distance with consistent spin figures.

It averaged 219 yards carry and 237 yards total distance, with ball speed of 132.2mph. Its biggest strength was consistency: backspin variation was just ±111rpm, while sidespin variation was ±68rpm — the tightest figures among the four tested configurations.

Although it wasn't the longest driver in the test, the Core's predictable performance makes it an appealing option for golfers who value control as much as outright distance. Its adjustable weighting also offers useful scope to fine-tune the setup.

The verdict: The best starting point for golfers seeking a dependable balance of distance, forgiveness and consistency.

Srixon ZXi RKT MAX: Best for forgiveness

Pros

• Confidence-inspiring head shape.
• Easy launch and consistent peak height.
• Designed to prioritise forgiveness.

Cons

• Shortest carry and total distance in testing.
• Greater variation in spin figures than the Core.

The RKT MAX is designed for golfers who need help launching the ball and want a reassuring shape behind it. Its larger profile and forgiveness-focused design make it particularly appealing to higher-handicap players.

In the final results, it averaged 214 yards carry and 234 yards total distance, with ball speed of 132.1mph. It also recorded the highest average backspin at 2,634rpm, with substantial variation of ±485rpm.

The MAX launched too high for Georgina's delivery, highlighting an important point: a forgiving driver still needs to suit your swing. If you already generate plenty of height or prioritise distance, the Core or LS may be a better fit.

The verdict: A worthwhile option for golfers who need an easy-launching, confidence-inspiring driver, even if it wasn't the longest in this test.

Srixon ZXi RKT LS: Best for lower spin

Pros

• Both weight settings delivered 134.4mph average ball speed.
• Front-to-back adjustable weighting.
• Rear weighting delivered the longest total distance and tightest total-distance variation.

Cons

• The forward-weighted setup had greater variation in total distance.
• The best configuration depends on your swing and strike quality.

The RKT LS is Srixon's low-spin offering, but its adjustable weighting makes it more versatile than the name might suggest.

With the weight forward, it averaged 217 yards carry and 245 yards total distance, producing 2,034rpm backspin — the lowest of all the configurations tested. This is the distance-focused setup, designed to promote a hotter, lower-spin flight.

However, moving the weight back produced a fascinating result. Carry rose to 218 yards, while total distance increased to 247 yards, the longest average in the test. Backspin increased to 2,245rpm, but total-distance variation dropped to just ±1.4 yards, compared with ±5.5 yards in the forward setting.

The weight positions don't directly adjust spin; they influence the club's overall performance, including launch, spin and stability. In this test, the rear-weighted setup offered a more playable blend of low-spin performance and consistency.

That is what makes the LS stand out. You can choose the forward setting to prioritise a hotter flight, or move the weight back for added stability without losing the LS's impressive ball-speed performance.

The verdict: The playable low-spin model of 2026. The forward setting delivered the lowest spin, but the rear setting produced the longest total distance and the tightest variation in total-distance results.

Final Verdict: Which Srixon RKT Driver is best? 

The RKT Core is the best all-rounder, offering the tightest variation in backspin and sidespin. The RKT MAX is aimed at golfers who prioritise forgiveness and launch. The RKT LS is the standout for low-spin performance, with its adjustable weighting offering two useful configurations.

The final stats reveal an interesting twist: the forward-weighted LS produced the lowest average backspin and longest carry, but the rear-weighted version delivered the longest total distance at 247 yards, with just ±1.4 yards of variation.

That makes the LS a compelling option for golfers who want low-spin performance without automatically sacrificing playability. As always, test both weight positions and compare several shots rather than choosing based on one number alone.

Which Srixon RKT driver would you put in your bag — the all-round Core, forgiving MAX or low-spin LS? Let us know in the comments on GolfMagic YouTube.