Srixon Z-Star Golf ball compression, specs & review
The Srixon Z-Star is a 81-compression, 3-piece golf ball with a urethane cover, high spin and a mid flight. A premium 3-piece bio-urethane (soft, grippy cover with Spin Skin+ coating) ball with an 81 compression FastLayer DG Core 2.0 (a core that's soft in the center and firm on the outside), delivering maximum greenside spin, low driver spin, and tour-level control for skilled players.
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Compression
How soft the ball feels. Lower numbers (70–80) compress easier and help slower swings get distance. Higher (90+) rewards faster swings.
Cover
Surlyn is tough and cheap — great for distance and durability. Urethane is softer and grips wedges for more spin around the green.
Layers
2-piece: simple, long, straight. 3-piece and 4-piece add layers for more feel and spin control on approach shots.
Trajectory
How high the ball flies. Low = flatter flight with more roll. High = peaks up and lands soft. Mid = balanced.
Spin
Low spin = straighter shots, less curve, more roll. High spin = more control and stopping power on the green (but also magnifies slices/hooks).
Tier
Price bucket. Value = budget-friendly distance balls. Mid = solid all-around. Premium = tour-level spin and feel, costs more per dozen.
Best For
Try a sleeve first — ~$5 for 3 balls before committing to a dozen.
How the Srixon Z-Star did in MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test
- Driver distance: 36th of 48 at an 86 mph swing (227 yards), 36th at 102 mph (285 yards) and 34th at 116 mph (315 yards).
- Driver spin at 102 mph: 2,804 rpm, the 13th-highest of the 48 balls.
- 35-yard wedge spin: 5,871 rpm, the 4th-highest of the 48 balls.
Source: MyGolfSpy 2026 ball test. Ranks out of 48 balls; distances in total yards.
What golfers told our quiz
When we run the answers from 2,698 finished quizzes through our current fitting engine, the Srixon Z-Star lands in the top 3 for 5% of golfers. 39% of those golfers swing 100–110 mph, and the most common shot shape they reported was mostly straight with a slight right turn (44%).
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Self-reported answers from 2,698 finished quizzes, as of Oct 4, 2026.
A premium 3-piece bio-urethane (soft, grippy cover with Spin Skin+ coating) ball with an 81 compression FastLayer DG Core 2.0 (a core that’s soft in the center and firm on the outside), delivering maximum greenside spin, low driver spin, and tour-level control for skilled players.
Who It’s For
The Srixon Z-Star is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize tour players, tour performance, greenside control, mid-to-high swing speed. In the Srixon lineup, the Z-Star sits firmer than the Srixon Q-Star Tour and softer than the Srixon Marathon.
Feel
With a compression of 81 and a bio-urethane cover, feel is balanced — soft enough for touch shots, firm enough for a lively tee strike.
Spin Profile
Off the driver it spins less than its two Z-Star siblings but more than the Q-Star Tour, so it is a mid-to-high-spin ball, not a straight-flight one. Around the green the Spin Skin+ cover brings the wedge in low, 44th of 48 for 35-yard wedge apex in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test, and lets spin do the stopping.
Trajectory & Construction
A mid flight that starts low and climbs: 36th of 48 for driver launch at 86 mph in that robot test, but 7th for apex. Three pieces: the 81-compression FastLayer DG Core 2.0, a mantle and a bio-urethane cover with Srixon’s Spin Skin+ coating. Works best in warmer conditions.
Price & Value
At $54.99 per dozen, this is a tour ball priced $3 under the Pro V1, with Srixon’s Buy 2, Get 1 Free promotion (each spring, plus a 2025 holiday run) dropping the effective per-dozen cost to about $36.66.
Buy it if
- You want tour wedge spin at a mid-speed feel; the Z-Star is the softest Z-Star and out-spun the XV on the 35-yard wedge in the 2026 robot data.
- Your 35-yard wedge pattern matters: 33% tighter than its comparison group in the 2026 robot data.
Skip it if
- Your drives already spread: its driver dispersion at 102 mph ran 77% wider than its comparison group in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test.
Similar Balls
- Titleist Pro V1 — 92 compression, high-spin, $58
- Titleist Pro V1x — 102 compression, high-spin, $58
- Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash — 105 compression, mid-spin, $58
Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Srixon Z-Star golf ball?
The Srixon Z-Star has a compression of about 81, which puts it in the mid-compression range. At 81 it is the softest of the three Z-Stars, which is why Srixon points mid-speed players here and fast swingers to the XV. It is one of several specs the BallCaddie fitting quiz weighs against your swing speed, usual miss, feel preference and budget.
Who should play the Srixon Z-Star?
The Srixon Z-Star is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize tour players, tour performance, greenside control, mid-to-high swing speed.
What swing speed is the Srixon Z-Star designed for?
Srixon pitches it at mid-to-high swing speeds, and at 86 mph in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test it carried 196 yards, 26th of 48, so the case for it is spin and feel rather than yards. Slower swings compress it fine; at 81 it is the Z-Star Srixon built with them in mind, and its 7-iron spin (14th of 48 in that test) is where they will notice it.
Does the Srixon Z-Star have high greenside spin?
Yes. In the 2026 robot data it out-spun the Z-Star XV on the 35-yard wedge and trailed only the Diamond within the Srixon line.
Is the Srixon Z-Star good in cold weather?
Not especially. Even as the softest Z-Star, 81 is firm enough that the softer Q-Star Tour is the better Srixon urethane for winter.
How much does the Srixon Z-Star cost?
MSRP is $54.99 per dozen; Srixon’s Buy 2, Get 1 Free promotion drops the effective cost to about $36.66 per dozen while it runs.
Read more about the Srixon Z-Star
Srixon Z-Star XV review (2026): robot testing shows it out-carries the Z-Star at three driver speeds with equal 7-iron spin and more driver spin.
Srixon Z-Star vs Titleist Pro V1: 2026 robot-test numbers, specs, and the $3/dozen MSRP gap. Which tour ball fits your game and your wallet?
Every Srixon golf ball compared by swing speed, spin, and price: where the Z-Star, XV, Diamond, and Q-Star Tour fit and how they undercut a Pro V1.
Soft vs hard golf balls on 2026 robot data: soft balls give up 4 carry yards at 86 mph and 10 at 116, what soft means for spin, and who should play which.
Cut a golf ball open and you find a rubber core, up to 3 mantle layers and a urethane or ionomer cover. What each part does and how many pieces you need.
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