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Expert consensus review

Srixon Q-STAR TOUR Golf Balls Review

A three-piece urethane ball with lower compression and a softer feel at $39.99 — the value route to tour-style spin for moderate swing speeds.

Srixon Q-STAR TOUR golf ball dozen box shown in a clean product cutout

What we like

  • Urethane cover and Spin Skin+ coating at a mid-tier price
  • Lower-compression FastLayer core for a softer feel and straighter long shots
  • $15 per dozen less than Z-STAR at the Dunlop price
  • A logical step up from two-piece soft balls like Soft Feel

What to weigh

  • High-speed players will get more from Z-STAR XV
  • Less premium than the Z-STAR line in greenside spin
  • Urethane still scuffs faster than ionomer distance balls
  • Srixon does not publish a compression number on its product page

Scorecard

How scores are built
  • Distance 8.6
  • Forgiveness 8.5
  • Accuracy 8.6
  • Feel 8.9
  • Value 9.5
  • Build 8.4
Expert consensus review

This review weighs the manufacturer specifications, independent testing from across the golf equipment world, and long-term owner feedback, then scores the product against its closest alternatives. It is not presented as a GolfTested lab measurement.

Quick answer

Q-STAR TOUR gives golfers a urethane-covered, three-piece Srixon ball for $39.99 per dozen. Srixon says its lower compression delivers a softer feel, long distance, and more greenside spin. For moderate swing speeds, it is often a smarter buy than a firm tour ball.

What is inside

  • Thin urethane cover with biomass: the same cover approach as the Z-STAR line, for greenside spin and feel.
  • FastLayer core: uses a contrasting compression effect for ball speed, with a lower compression that Srixon says helps golfers hit longer, straighter shots with low-lofted clubs.
  • Spin Skin+ coating: grips iron and wedge grooves for more spin and resists dirt and grime.
  • 338 Speed Dimple Pattern: designed for lower drag, more lift, and a more penetrating, straighter flight.

Q-STAR TOUR vs Z-STAR

Z-STAR is the premium tour ball with more greenside spin and a more advanced core. Q-STAR TOUR is softer and less expensive. If your driver speed is moderate and your goal is a urethane ball that feels good and checks up on short shots, start with Q-STAR TOUR. If you are a stronger player who wants maximum spin control, choose the Z-STAR. Compare budget alternatives in our swing-speed ball guide.

Verdict

Q-STAR TOUR is one of the easiest ways to move into a urethane ball without paying flagship prices. For most average golfers, that is a better use of money than a firm tour ball.

How we built this review: manufacturer specifications (Q-STAR TOUR product page), independent testing from respected golf equipment reviewers, and long-term owner feedback, weighed against the closest alternatives.

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