Srixon revealed its new ZXi RKT driver lineup at the Travelers Championship.
There’s been no tech information given yet, and when I reached out for comment on the new lineup, I got a fun “no comment…yet” response from the team.
However, it’s my job to know how to make inferences on equipment just from photos, so let’s dive in.
Here are 3 things we know or can safely assume from the photos.
1) Three models in the new family
Srixon has photos of three models in the new ZXi RKT family. The LS appears to be a nice compact pear shape that players love with two adjustable weights from front to back for launch and spin control.
The ZXi RKT (core) has two weights this time around for heel-to-toe CG movement, and would presumably be the most fittable model in the lineup, which is a trend we’re starting to see from more and more OEMs. Interestingly, they don’t have a back weight in this model, though. They might be using the “chassis” as a fixed weight in the back that allows for an MOI number they may be chasing that then stays consistent regardless of weight movement from the toe and heel positions. We’ll have to keep an eye on the information for that!
ZXi RKT MAX only has one weight port in the very back, which would make me guess that it’s built for stability and ease of launch. This is a pretty standard three-model lineup, but there are some significant changes compared to the last generation of Srixon drivers.
2) There’s a lot they can do with that much carbon fiber
Compared to the last generation product, there’s a significant increase in carbon fiber. Combined with each model getting a lovely new “player’s” shape, this allows them to improve their adjustable weighting. You’ll notice that the weights themselves are pushed further out to the edges on each model, which allows for great CG changes and more stability regardless of final weight setting. Having the carbon fiber take over on the sole allows that weight to be moved to the edges for a higher overall MOI value.
Carbon fiber unlocking more stability? Great. Carbon fiber unlocking stability and what looks to be the best Srixon driver shape ever? Phenomenal.
3) They’re addressing the big complaint
It’s safe to say that the one universal complaint or criticism of the Srixon ZXi driver lineup was the sound. Most of the guys on tour are hotmelting the heads to address this, but the retail consumer doesn’t get that benefit. The ZXi stuff was a bit more high-pitched than I think most people would want, and it felt a bit firm off the face, thanks to that louder, harsher noise. It was by no means a Nike Sumo, but compared to the increase in carbon fiber and an overall dampening of noise from other OEMs, it really stood out.
If you look closely at the photos, there’s a marking on the sole that says “Acousticore”. One can only assume, and hope, that this means they have specifically targeted the sound and feel of these drivers and that they’ve passed through player testing with flying colors.
4) (BONUS) They’re still rockin’ hard for their guys on Tour.
We’ve also found four more models from Srixon on the conforming list. These line up with similarly named models in the past that were created specifically for certain tour players. Hideki Matsuyama and Shane usually get something with a little bit of tour sauce, and I’d be shocked if one of these wasn’t for Ryan Fox or Sepp Straka. Maybe something in here is trying to bring a Srixon driver into the bag for JJ Spaun as well.
That ZXi RKT LS+ sure looks fun.
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