Expert consensus comparison
Srixon Z-STAR vs Z-STAR XV
Srixon’s two tour balls compared on feel, speed, spin, compression, and the swing speeds each one suits.
Srixon Srixon Z-STAR Golf Balls 9.0GolfTested score 
Srixon Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Balls 8.9GolfTested score Srixon Z-STAR Golf Balls scores 0.1 higher overall. Srixon Z-STAR Golf Balls leads 2 of 6 metrics, Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Balls leads 2, 2 tied. This is not presented as a GolfTested lab head-to-head.
Srixon Z-STAR Golf Balls
Srixon's softer, higher-spinning tour ball — premium greenside control and feel for less than most tour-ball rivals.
Skilled golfers who want tour-level greenside spin with a softer feel than the Z-STAR XV.
You want maximum ball speed off the driver, or you lose several balls per round.
$54.99 per dozen
- Sold and shipped by Srixon
- Scored on the GolfTested rubric, not by the retailer
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Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Balls
Srixon's fastest, firmest tour ball: more driver and iron distance with tour-level greenside control, especially for high-speed players and windy days.
Fast swingers (roughly 105 mph driver speed or more) who want distance without giving up short-game spin.
You prefer a soft feel off the putter, or your driver speed is well below 100 mph.
$54.99 per dozen
- Sold and shipped by Srixon
- Scored on the GolfTested rubric, not by the retailer
Links to Srixon and Amazon may earn GolfTested a commission. It never changes a score.
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Srixon Z-STAR Golf Balls
- Thin urethane cover with Spin Skin+ coating for approach and greenside spin
- Softer-feeling FastLayer DG 2.0 core than the Z-STAR XV
- $54.99 per dozen undercuts most flagship tour balls
- Pure White and Tour Yellow options
- Less ball speed than the Z-STAR XV for high-speed players
- Urethane still scuffs — this is not a budget ball for water-heavy courses
- Moderate swing speeds may get similar value from the Q-STAR TOUR
- Feel preference is personal, so test a sleeve before buying multiple dozens
Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Balls
- Srixon's longest and lowest-spinning Z-STAR model
- Urethane cover plus Spin Skin+ keeps wedges and short irons under control
- Penetrating flight suits firm conditions and wind
- Priced at $54.99 per dozen, below many flagship tour balls
- About 102 compression, so it feels firm, especially on putts
- Moderate swing speeds may lose distance and feel
- Softer-feel players should start with Z-STAR
- Premium cover still scuffs on cart paths and trees