What’s In The Bag: Ryan Fox (June 2025 update)
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What’s in the bag of big-hitting PGA Tour and DP World Tour winner Ryan Fox? We delve into the New Zealander’s equipment.
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Born in Auckland and the son of All Blacks legend Grant Fox and grandson of cricketer Merv Wallace. Three members of the same family competing at an elite level in three different sports – some genes!
Ryan Fox has carved out a stellar professional golf career since turning pro in 2012. While his father made history in rugby, helping New Zealand to World Cup glory in 1987 and contributing to later triumphs as a selector, Ryan has built his own sporting legacy on the golf course.
Fox’s breakout year came in 2016, winning the Tayto Northern Ireland Open and finishing fourth in the Challenge Tour Rankings to graduate to the DP World Tour. That same year, he also proudly represented New Zealand at the Rio Olympic Games.
His first European Tour win came in 2019 at the ISPS Handa World Super 6 Perth, and he continued to shine on the global stage, making a second Olympic appearance in Tokyo in 2020.
A dominant performance at the 2022 Ras Al Khaimah Classic ended a three-year title drought, and he added a third DP World Tour title that season at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. His consistent form saw him finish second in the 2022 Race to Dubai Rankings.
The New Zealander also had an emotional win at the Home of Golf in the pro-am tournament, where he has previously partnered with close friend Shane Warne. The Australian cricket legend, who passed away aged 52 earlier in 2022, was a regular in the Dunhill field, and Fox paid tribute after lifting the trophy.
“It means a lot,” Fox said. “To be honest, the only person I can really think of at the moment is Warney. Means a lot to this event and great mates, and just a shame he’s not here. I’m going to enjoy this one with the family.”
Fox’s biggest win to date came at the 2023 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, where he edged out Tyrrell Hatton and Aaron Rai to earn his first Rolex Series title. That season’s strong finish secured him dual membership of the PGA TOUR. He further cemented his place among the elite by competing in a third Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.
The man from Auckland is a Srixon staff player, playing 12 of the brand’s clubs and the Z-Star XV golf ball. Let’s take a closer look at what’s in the Kiwi’s bag in 2025.
What driver does Ryan Fox use?
Ryan Fox uses a Srixon ZXi driver (10.5°) with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7 TX shaft
What fairway wood does Ryan Fox use?
Ryan Fox uses a Srixon ZXi fairway wood (15°) with a Fujikura Ventus TR 8X shaft
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What irons does Ryan Fox use?
Ryan Fox uses Srixon ZXi5 irons (3-5) and Srixon ZXi7 (6-PW) irons with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts
What wedges does Ryan Fox use?
Ryan Fox uses Cleveland RTZ Tour Rack wedges (50°-10 Mid, 56°-10 Mid, 60°-06 Low) with True Temper Dyanamic Gold X100 and S400 shafts
What putter does Ryan Fox use?
Ryan Fox uses a Ping Anser 2D putter
The Anser is very much a traditional toe and heel-weighted blade with extra forgiveness and stability thanks to the new tungsten face weights. A good fit for slight arc strokes.
Read our full Ping putters review.
What golf ball does Ryan Fox use?
Ryan Fox uses a Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball
Best premium golf balls for durability
Arguably the biggest stars playing a Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball are 2019 Open Champion Shane Lowry and 2021 Masters winner Hideki Matsuyama. The Z-Star XV ball is capable of competing with any of the best tour-standard golf balls. If you struggle to see your golf balls or line up your putts, you can purchase the Divide, which is half yellow, half white - only available in the Z-Star.
Read our full Srixon Z-Star XV golf balls review.
Pros
- Overall very durable golf ball
- Good distance off the tee and in the long game
- Impressive short-game spin and control
- Very soft feel and nice feedback
Cons
- Soft feel is not everyone's favorite
| Construction | 3-piece |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Compression | 102 |
| Dimples | 338 |
| Feel | Soft |
| Flight | Mid-high |
| Long game spin | Low |
| Short game spin | High |
| Color options | White; Yellow |
- Speed dimple pattern
- Thin premium cover
- Spin skin+ coating
- Fastlayer DG core
What golf glove does Ryan Fox wear?
Ryan Fox wears a Srixon Cabretta golf glove
Best quality leather glove
For golfers wanting a soft, comfortable, and durable glove at a good price, the Srixon Cabretta is perfect. A quality leather glove makes a huge difference to how the club feels in hand and can make a huge difference to your game.
The high-quality leather is partnered with Lycra panels in the knuckles to ensure a good, secure fit.
Pros
- Great durability
- Soft leather
- Super comfortable
Cons
- Thick thumb seams
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What's in the bag of golfer Ryan Fox.
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Ryan Fox uses Cleveland RTX-6 Zipcore wedges
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Ryan Fox uses the Srixon ZX5 driver.
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Ryan Fox uses Srixon ZX7 irons.
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Ryan Fox uses a Ping Anser 2D putter
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Shane Warne and Ryan Fox had played together on many occasions before the Australian cricketer's shock passing in March 2022.
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Ryan Fox uses Srixon ZX MKII irons
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Ryan Fox uses a Srixon ZX5 MKII fairway wood
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Ryan Fox sits on the Swilcan Bridge with the Dunhill Links trophy after his victory at St Andrews.
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Ryan Fox won the Ras Al Khaimah Classic.
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Ryan Fox uses a Srixon ZX5 MKII driver
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Ryan Fox uses the Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball.
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Srixon Z U85 Ulility Iron
