Jack Hirsh
Srixon
On the subject of producing a golf ball, normally the targets are to make it quicker off the tee and spin extra across the greens. However usually missed is how sturdy a golf ball is and what number of rounds it may possibly final (when you don’t lose it after all).
Srixon’s new Z-STAR collection of tour-level golf balls, the ninth technology of the favored collection, test all three containers because of each new core and canopy know-how.
Listed below are 4 issues to know in regards to the new Z-STAR, Z-STAR XV and Z-STAR Diamond golf balls.
FastLayer DG Core 2.0
The ninth technology of the Z-STAR line includes a newly formulated FastLayer DG Core 2.0. The earlier technology of Z-STAR golf balls launched the FastLayer know-how 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 gentle really feel, but in addition 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 completely different choices to select for efficiency, however then there may even be three optical decisions relying on the mannequin of golf ball.
The usual Z-STAR golf ball options a good softer middle core, creating the softest really feel at affect and the bottom compression (88) golf ball within the household. The Z-STAR produces a mid-flight trajectory whereas providing probably 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 by way of the core and creates the best compression ball within the household for max distance. The XV may even produce the best iron spin.
Returning to the lineup after its introduction within the earlier technology is the Z-STAR Diamond, the ball of selection for Brooks Koepka. The Diamond is the goldilocks of the household, offering the most effective 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 break up referred to 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 mentioned 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 collection, Srixon has developed a brand new additional skinny urethane cowl made with biomass materials.
“Our strategy to this technology of the Z-STAR collection was to provide a extra sturdy ball with out compromising efficiency,” Brunski mentioned. “This technology’s distinctive cowl and stronger coating assist enhance the spin efficiency particular to every ball, whereas our staff has improved distance and management to offer golfers purer efficiency from tee to inexperienced.”
The corporate says the brand new cowl is “designed to resist all circumstances confronted on the course” which suggests it may possibly preserve efficiency for a number of rounds of use.
Srixon has additionally utilized a Spin Pores and skin+ coating, which is an extra 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 out there at retail beginning on Jan. 24 for $49.99.
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Jack Hirsh
Golf.com Editor
Jack Hirsh is the Affiliate Tools 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 staff and 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 in addition producing, anchoring and even presenting the climate. He might be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.