Jack Hirsh
Srixon
In terms of producing a golf ball, often the objectives are to make it quicker off the tee and spin extra across the greens. However usually ignored is how sturdy a golf ball is and what number of rounds it will probably final (in case you don’t lose it in fact).
Srixon’s new Z-STAR sequence of tour-level golf balls, the ninth era of the favored sequence, examine all three containers because of each new core and canopy expertise.
Listed here are 4 issues to know concerning the new Z-STAR, Z-STAR XV and Z-STAR Diamond golf balls.
FastLayer DG Core 2.0
The ninth era of the Z-STAR line incorporates a newly formulated FastLayer DG Core 2.0. The earlier era of Z-STAR golf balls launched the FastLayer expertise which allowed Srixon to create a core that regularly will get firmer from the middle outward. By doing this Srixon creates a golf ball that maintains a tender really feel, but additionally creates excessive speeds for distance.
With FastLayer DG Core 2.0, the development of firmness permits the optimum evolution for every of the three fashions, creating extra distinction between the choices.
Three fashions and three colours to select from
As soon as once more, the Srixon Z-STAR will give gamers three totally different choices to select for efficiency, however then there will even be three optical decisions relying on the mannequin of golf ball.
The usual Z-STAR golf ball options a fair softer heart core, creating the softest really feel at impression and the bottom compression (88) golf ball within the household. The Z-STAR produces a mid-flight trajectory whereas providing essentially the most greenside spin, however nonetheless reduces driver spin.
On the opposite facet, the Z-STAR XV, the selection of final week’s the Sentry champion Hideki Matsuyama, has firmness added partway via the core and creates the best compression ball within the household for optimum distance. The XV will even produce the best iron spin.
Returning to the lineup after its introduction within the earlier era is the Z-STAR Diamond, the ball of selection for Brooks Koepka. The Diamond is the goldilocks of the household, offering the very best of each worlds when it comes to sustaining distance off the tee and greenside spin.
Each the Z-STAR and Z-STAR XV can be found in Pure White, Tour Yellow and the 50/50 cut up known as Divide which was launched in 2023.
“For visible gamers who like to trace their ball within the air and across the greens, the Divide is a recreation changer,” Srixon VP of R and D Jeff Brunski stated in a launch. The yellow/white distinction creates a spinning strobe impact, permitting golfers to simply gauge the speed of spin with their Wedges. If you add within the 360° seam line on the greens for higher alignment and roll, these balls can improve consistency within the areas of your recreation that matter most.”
New biomass cowl and Spin Pores and skin+
For the most recent Z-STAR sequence, Srixon has developed a brand new further skinny urethane cowl made with biomass materials.
“Our method to this era of the Z-STAR sequence was to supply a extra sturdy ball with out compromising efficiency,” Brunski stated. “This era’s distinctive cowl and stronger coating assist enhance the spin efficiency particular to every ball, whereas our workforce has improved distance and management to offer golfers purer efficiency from tee to inexperienced.”
The corporate says the brand new cowl is “designed to face up to all situations confronted on the course” which suggests it will probably keep efficiency for a number of rounds of use.
Srixon has additionally utilized a Spin Pores and skin+ coating, which is a further skinny layer of urethane which is added to extend friction, which in flip will increase spin across the inexperienced. The brand new balls even have a stronger urethane paint, which is designed to withstand dust and dirt.
Value and availability
The entire Z-STAR fashions (Z-STAR, Z-STAR XV and Z-STAR Diamond) in Pure White, Tour Yellow and Divide (Z-STAR and XV solely) might be obtainable at retail beginning on Jan. 24 for $49.99.
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Jack Hirsh
Golf.com Editor
Jack Hirsh is the Affiliate Gear Editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State College, incomes levels in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his highschool golf workforce and just lately returned to this system to function head coach. Jack additionally nonetheless *tries* to stay aggressive in native amateurs. Earlier than becoming a member of GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but additionally producing, anchoring and even presenting the climate. He might be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.