Just shot a PB of 79 with a Z-Star I found on the first hole! Absolutely love it and it still looks exactly like it did (brand new) when I first found it after 18 holes. Absolutely loved the feel and the durability is excellent just as you said Rick.
Thanks for the review. My handicap is high, so my ball choice isn't as particular as yours. But your videos has got me back down to high 80s low 90s range and trust me i enjoy playing more when shooting under 100
Only 2 balls I really love to use in my bag in serious rounds are the Bridgestone E6s and the srixon Z stars. I used to play the old Nikes and callaways but these 2 when I was looking around were always my favorite and most consistent ball I've ever used
That's quite a difference in balls there. I used to play E6 for awhile a couple of years ago, now I'm trying out more premium balls and leaning towards the Z Star. What is it you like about both these balls in particular considering the difference in quality and playability?
And 5 years later. So glad you posted the video as I've just bought a mix of 50 lake balls of the Z star and the Z star XV for 35 Quid off Amazon so happy days. Thanks a lot 👍🙋♂️.
Hey Rick, Just finishing a total rebuild of my Golf Game from Top to Bottom. Swing to Equipment and everything in between including my ball. I am switching to the Z Star. Before multiple surgeries on my knees I had become close to taking and passing my PGA PAT's and working at a Very nice upscale Private Country Club. I played and Shot a 79 and 2 days later I played 9 and shot a 39. Everything has come into a Complete Serenity. However My Mother Died Last Monday and we laid Her to rest on Friday. Now I'm Dedicating the rest of my Journey to Her . I will NOT FAIL.
Z Star have always been one of the most durable premium balls. I don't buy balls as I find so many, but in golf stores I often see Z Star reduced to about $48 AU per dozen, whilst your ProV1 types are about $85. It would be a no brainer for me.
These balls perform superlatively in windy conditions. I live in Utah at 5700' elevation. We get a good afternoon wind nearly every day. I have either Q Stars or Z Stars in my bag AT ALL TIMES! The Spin Skin Technology Truly works and nearly negates a up to a medium-firm wind. I brought them with me to Turtle Bay Resort for my first amateur tournament. On the range after the first day of play, a female competitor next to me exclaimed how the wind sabotaged her round and she felt doomed for the next day's play if the wind returned. I told her about the Q Stars(more suitable for her swing speed; in the Srixon line, only the Q Star and Z Star have the Spin Skin Technology) and asked her if I could give her a sleeve. She gratefully accepted. Fast forward one day and she runs up to me with a gift( hat and shirt) from the pro shop. She gleefully tells me, "Thank you so much. Those balls saved my round."
Hi Rick I've been playing the ZSTAR for a few months now can't fault them. They have to be one of the best golf balls I've ever used for feel and durability. Great ball would recommend to anyone. Keep up the great work.
I am 9 handicap and just started using the xv this year was a provix user before. I haven't really noticed any difference in performance only difference I can truly say I have noticed is the price, in Canada the srixon's are $15 cheaper per dozen. Great ball highly recommend them.
I've been doing tons of golf ball testing recently. Religiously played the Pro V1 but decided I'd see if it's still the best for me. Decided to play the TM TP5 after testing. Loved the Bridgestone as well I actually was hitting it 5 yards consistently past the others off the tee but the feel putting and chipping with the TP5 was better. The Pro V1 still hits every marker and has incredible feel and consistency, and I know how it reacts but I'm gonna give the TP5 a good go for sure. Love these reviews, even watching two years later is entertaining!!
Chrome Soft was by far my least favorite by the way. Didn't work for me at all in any aspect. I actually wonder whether the tour pros are actually playing Chrome Soft it was that poor for my game and I'm a +1 HC with 118mph driver speed.
Playing Q Stars right now- absolutely love them! Awesome distance off the tee on good contact and sticks greens on approach shots and chips. I’m using the Divide yellow/orange so my putting benefits as well..
I used to play the Pro V but now I play Srixon, and what ive noticed is that the Srixon seems to stay cleaner and whiter throughout the round. I've had great performance and some of the best wedge spin with the srixon as well.
Srixon Z-STAR golf balls are the real deal. I've tried the Titleist Pro V1/V1X and AVX; Taylormade TP5, Callaway Chomesoft (2016 and 2018 version), Snell MTB, Wilson Duo Spin, and the Srixon Z-STAR over the past two years. The best all-round ball for both performance and price has been the Z-STAR. Srixon have created a really good product here.
I play the XV and I love it. Very nice feel off the club face. I also love that they are around 15$ less per dozen than ProV1. Lastly, nobody plays these it seems like. Makes finding your ball much easier! Haha
Excellent ball reviews these all within the series - certainly clarifies a lot the life within the ”inner circles” on the field in action! Thank you Rick!
Really been trying to decide which ball I want to play and those wedge spin numbers are crazy good Love your videos Rick... you’re a straight shooter and a really likeable dude!
Loving all the golf ball tests. It's really interesting to see the differences. Would love to see you test some mid-tier balls like the NXT, Q-Star, etc.
Interesting that you feel that you got more spin with the Z Star. I have just started playing the xv, having played both the z star and soft feel for some years, and today had my first three wedge shots screw back between 6 and 15 feet. Greens were softer than they have been recently but not puddings. Got good spin out of sand and around the green. Sucked an 8 iron back as well. Good flight and carry with driver and long irons. Very impressed. I hear the click as well but it doesn't bother me.
I’ve tried pretty much the whole lineup from Srixon. I’ve tried the marathon, soft feel, q star tour, z star, and z star xv. Only one I haven’t tried it the regular q star. For me, the z star is my favorite. I regularly find them on sale for $25- $30. If they aren’t on sale, my backup is the Q star tour. The marathon and soft feel balls are cheap and feel exactly that. Marathon feels like a rock, is loud and clicky, and no spin around the green. The soft feel doesn’t quite have the spin I’m looking for, it’s not very long off the tee, and it isn’t super soft like the name would suggest. Q star tour is just a touch under the Z star in spin and feel. Overall it’s a good ball that doesn’t break the bank. Z star xv is just a harder z star with slightly higher ball flight.
Thx for another great review Rick. Glad you found the Z star as appealing as I do. Based on price, feel & performance (put performance last since pretty much every ball I've tried performs the same), the Z star has been my favorite ball for a long while now.
I had my longest drive with the Z-Star. A 356 yard monster drive with the wind helping. (It finished two yards right of the fairway). Definitely a soft golf ball and it spins like a madman.
Nice test. Would love to see a comparison to the three piece AD333 tour, which I found pretty reasonable compared to my all time favourite (the Z-Star).
Hey Rick off subject but what's the chances of you reviewing the Srixon Irons 565-965 and the Srixon Drivers? Mygolfspy has the Z565 Irons and Driver as their most wanted this year. I enjoy the videos!
I was using the Q-Star last year and was breaking 90 regularly. Moved 'up' to the Z-Star XV this year and felt they were more 'brittle' feeling. The Q-Stars were in the 80 compression range and the XV's are 105, and as such a much harder ball to compress.
I’ve been using srixion soft for years as it’s a fairly inexpensive ball for a high handicap. Now that my game is improving I’m considering z star as they are only about $7 more a box online.
Another thorough & fair ball test, Rick. Thanks! It does make me wonder if the golf balls that have more than 3 layers really benefit from the extra layers.
I've been playing the Z Star for a few years now. It's more durable then a Pro V. It spins great, and you can find them for $30 dollars a dozen if you buy two dozen at a time. The $15 dollars that I save a dozen makes them better for me than a Pro V.
I've felt that getting brand new golf balls is kinda a waste considering that you can get mint ones on various different websites for 1/3 of the price. Look around and you can get Z-Stars for 18-20 a doz. (not going to name sites, not a sellout lol)
Hi Rick, please test the Srixon soft feel. I keep hitting the expensive balls into the water or rough then pull out the cheapo soft feel and play out of my skin. I really like them, they go as far with the driver and hold the greens and as the name would suggest they feel soft chipping and putting. Great all around ball. (I play off a 6.8)
Srixon is a quality ball I have been playing the Q-Star for about 2 seasons as the premium ball is a little beyond me for price point and skill level at this point but agree they have a soft feeling ball and good spin even on the not so premium product like the Q-Star.
I've really been looking forward to see SRIXON balls on review; good work Rick! I really like your testing process; thorough and honest to boot! Cheers
Ive been playing the z star all the way back to the original X. I love the xv, it has that harder click to it and I can spin it so well around the greens. I still like the 4th Gen ball the best but the new ball is pretty solid in the wind. This and the tp5 have been very durable and will continue to stay in the bag.
Hard to argue with either. I will try the Chrome Soft Ls. I do indeed like the ERC soft in yellow... not a bad ball. Just not the stopping power on the green
Hey Rick, good review. I too love Srixon golf balls and have been playing the green boxed Soft Feel ball for years. I would love to see/hear your comparison of the Soft Feel to these two balls. Cheers Simon
Great video Rick, love the format of testing. Putting, chipping,irons then driver. Could you try testing the new mizuno ball. Mp-s and mp-x. Not heard anything about these balls, cheers Andy
i just brought some muz jpx s balls really good carry and ball flight defo, want to try the z star.softer feeling balls are the way forward for me.thanks for another great review rick.
I could be mistaken, but it looked like the XV ball was a 4 piece ball, with a little ring just inside the cover...or maybe my eyes are going. Great video Rick, thanks, I'm a Srixon fan.
Nothing to do with this video but I just had an idea regarding the length of golf courses in the pro game . Ban caddies. Make them carry their own bags would also reduce the amount of clubs in the bag !!!! Win win 😜⛳️
Rick, LOVE the channel. Question: I have played the Chrome Soft for a couple years and really like the feel. My concern is that when you posted your test of the Callaway balls, the Chrome Soft had a slower ball speed off the driver than almost every other premium ball you have tested. What do you make of that? p.s. Thanks for doing this review on the Z-star XV. I used it a couple years ago for a summer and liked everything about it but not so much the feel around the green - was a little firm. Headed out to pick up a dozen of the regular Z stars.
Hi Rick. Could you do a test between the Z star and the AD333 Tour please? Currently gaming the AD333 Tour and love them (especially for £19.99 a dozen) but always eye up the Z Star. Would like to see what you think the differences are
So after all the testing of various golf balls, are you still a fan of the PRO-V1? Does any manufacturer come close in terms of a quality golf ball? Enough that you would switch out in your club demos?
I applaud your philosophy of putting more emphasis on short game ball performance. How about Srixon Z-Star vs Srixon Q-Star? I'd like to see the differences in these balls when both are hit by a human, instead of just reading the packaging and advertisements.
Hi Rick ! Could you maybe make a comparison video for the ad333, softfeel and the zstar and maybe the same for Titleist. What is the exact difference between a Prov1(x) and the Nxt tour(s) and maybe trusoft for example.
Rick it would be a really neat course vlog if you took the best driving ball off the tees, best mid iron ball for fairways and rough, short game for chipping and best feel putting ball and see what you score.
The Z-STAR XV Is like hitting a rock! The ball sucks you know that numb feeling you get on a very cold day when you hit one. That's the feeling of this ball! very clicky of the putter and wedge.
I've got a mix set of 565s (4/5) and 765s (6-W) and I love them. IMO, look as good as, and feel better than the Mizuno JPX 900s that I tried as well. Amazing feel off the face, head isn't toooo small but still looks nice behind the ball. You should definitely give them a look if you're in the market for a new set. One bonus of going with Srixon is they'll give you whatever shaft/grip you want/need (within reason) for free. Got mine with stiff nippon modus 3 shafts and multi compound golf pride grips for nothing extra.
What’s up Senor Rick Shiels!!! I know you did a golf ball review on the Srixon Q-Star Divide but do you think you can do a review on the Srixon Z-Star Divides??? Also very curious about the MAXFLI TOUR and TOUR X golf balls….well hopefully you get a chance to read this comment and review one or both of those balls thanks sir and have a great day!😎👍🏽
Hey Rick I really enjoyed this. I have also seen a few other urethane balls to compete with premium balls like the z star and pro v and at a great price. The sirxon q star tour and the maxfli ufli which are only $30 here in the states. I have a swing speed around 110mph. Can be higher or lower depending on the day lol. Now I don’t like paying more than $30 for a set of balls and these fall in line for those. Is a test on these balls possible? I normally shoot an 80-90. A mid handicap and play taylormade MC tour preferred irons. About 7 years old now. My weak game is inside 90 yards. When I’m not taking a full swing I tend to chunk, shank, or blade. If it’s a full shot I can stick it.
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Just shot a PB of 79 with a Z-Star I found on the first hole! Absolutely love it and it still looks exactly like it did (brand new) when I first found it after 18 holes. Absolutely loved the feel and the durability is excellent just as you said Rick.
Srixxon is making some great balls. When I run out of my 10 z xv's I maybtry the diamond.
Thanks for the review. My handicap is high, so my ball choice isn't as particular as yours. But your videos has got me back down to high 80s low 90s range and trust me i enjoy playing more when shooting under 100
Only 2 balls I really love to use in my bag in serious rounds are the Bridgestone E6s and the srixon Z stars. I used to play the old Nikes and callaways but these 2 when I was looking around were always my favorite and most consistent ball I've ever used
That's quite a difference in balls there. I used to play E6 for awhile a couple of years ago, now I'm trying out more premium balls and leaning towards the Z Star. What is it you like about both these balls in particular considering the difference in quality and playability?
And 5 years later. So glad you posted the video as I've just bought a mix of 50 lake balls of the Z star and the Z star XV for 35 Quid off Amazon so happy days. Thanks a lot 👍🙋♂️.
Hey Rick, Just finishing a total rebuild of my Golf Game from Top to Bottom.
Swing to Equipment and everything in between including my ball.
I am switching to the Z Star.
Before multiple surgeries on my knees I had become close to taking and passing my PGA PAT's and working at a Very nice upscale Private Country Club.
I played and Shot a 79 and 2 days later I played 9 and shot a 39.
Everything has come into a Complete Serenity.
However My Mother Died Last Monday and we laid Her to rest on Friday.
Now I'm Dedicating the rest of my Journey to Her .
I will NOT FAIL.
I love it. Soft feel, durable with zero distance lost. I'm gonna give m a try
Thanks Rick
Z-Star is 3 piece, XV is 4 piece. They use a white mantle that is hard to distinguish from the cover. Great balls. XV is my gamer
what is your handicap?
Hey rick I just one my first junior PGA tournament with a 75 thanks to my club pro and you
Well done man!
DE4DSHOT Thanks bro
No comment thanks
Well done Ken!!!!
Benjamin Manning ya pal
Z Star have always been one of the most durable premium balls. I don't buy balls as I find so many, but in golf stores I often see Z Star reduced to about $48 AU per dozen, whilst your ProV1 types are about $85. It would be a no brainer for me.
These balls perform superlatively in windy conditions. I live in Utah at 5700' elevation. We get a good afternoon wind nearly every day. I have either Q Stars or Z Stars in my bag AT ALL TIMES! The Spin Skin Technology Truly works and nearly negates a up to a medium-firm wind. I brought them with me to Turtle Bay Resort for my first amateur tournament. On the range after the first day of play, a female competitor next to me exclaimed how the wind sabotaged her round and she felt doomed for the next day's play if the wind returned. I told her about the Q Stars(more suitable for her swing speed; in the Srixon line, only the Q Star and Z Star have the Spin Skin Technology) and asked her if I could give her a sleeve. She gratefully accepted. Fast forward one day and she runs up to me with a gift( hat and shirt) from the pro shop. She gleefully tells me, "Thank you so much. Those balls saved my round."
I love these balls. Pretty sure the XV is a 4 piece and the Z Star is a 3 piece. It says it on the back of our boxes (dozen) here is Australia
Can you test the Q Star and Q Star Tour?
Hi Rick I've been playing the ZSTAR for a few months now can't fault them. They have to be one of the best golf balls I've ever used for feel and durability. Great ball would recommend to anyone. Keep up the great work.
ZStar is my favourite ball by far due to feel and durability being second to none
I am 9 handicap and just started using the xv this year was a provix user before. I haven't really noticed any difference in performance only difference I can truly say I have noticed is the price, in Canada the srixon's are $15 cheaper per dozen. Great ball highly recommend them.
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Played Srixon for a number of years great ball and value
I've been doing tons of golf ball testing recently. Religiously played the Pro V1 but decided I'd see if it's still the best for me. Decided to play the TM TP5 after testing. Loved the Bridgestone as well I actually was hitting it 5 yards consistently past the others off the tee but the feel putting and chipping with the TP5 was better. The Pro V1 still hits every marker and has incredible feel and consistency, and I know how it reacts but I'm gonna give the TP5 a good go for sure. Love these reviews, even watching two years later is entertaining!!
Chrome Soft was by far my least favorite by the way. Didn't work for me at all in any aspect. I actually wonder whether the tour pros are actually playing Chrome Soft it was that poor for my game and I'm a +1 HC with 118mph driver speed.
Playing Q Stars right now- absolutely love them! Awesome distance off the tee on good contact and sticks greens on approach shots and chips. I’m using the Divide yellow/orange so my putting benefits as well..
I used to play the Pro V but now I play Srixon, and what ive noticed is that the Srixon seems to stay cleaner and whiter throughout the round. I've had great performance and some of the best wedge spin with the srixon as well.
Job Mayer odd thing to notice, but I 100% agree with you. It's easily the nicest feeling ball I've played as well!
Srixon Z-STAR golf balls are the real deal. I've tried the Titleist Pro V1/V1X and AVX; Taylormade TP5, Callaway Chomesoft (2016 and 2018 version), Snell MTB, Wilson Duo Spin, and the Srixon Z-STAR over the past two years. The best all-round ball for both performance and price has been the Z-STAR. Srixon have created a really good product here.
According to their website the Z-Star is a 3 piece ball and the Z-Star XV is a 4 piece ball.
I play the XV and I love it. Very nice feel off the club face. I also love that they are around 15$ less per dozen than ProV1. Lastly, nobody plays these it seems like. Makes finding your ball much easier! Haha
Excellent ball reviews these all within the series - certainly clarifies a lot the life within the ”inner circles” on the field in action! Thank you Rick!
Just bought a dozen of the XV's last week. Love how they play 50 yards in, great ball!!!
Really been trying to decide which ball I want to play and those wedge spin numbers are crazy good
Love your videos Rick... you’re a straight shooter and a really likeable dude!
Hi Rick.According the Srixon web side Z star VX is Construction is 4-Piece and Z star construction is 3-Piece.Thanks for the grate review.
Please do more ball reviews! I love watching you talk about balls!😁 Throw in that 50 yard pitch shot too! Like seeing the spin numbers.
Loving all the golf ball tests. It's really interesting to see the differences. Would love to see you test some mid-tier balls like the NXT, Q-Star, etc.
Interesting that you feel that you got more spin with the Z Star. I have just started playing the xv, having played both the z star and soft feel for some years, and today had my first three wedge shots screw back between 6 and 15 feet. Greens were softer than they have been recently but not puddings. Got good spin out of sand and around the green. Sucked an 8 iron back as well. Good flight and carry with driver and long irons. Very impressed. I hear the click as well but it doesn't bother me.
I’ve tried pretty much the whole lineup from Srixon. I’ve tried the marathon, soft feel, q star tour, z star, and z star xv. Only one I haven’t tried it the regular q star. For me, the z star is my favorite. I regularly find them on sale for $25- $30. If they aren’t on sale, my backup is the Q star tour. The marathon and soft feel balls are cheap and feel exactly that. Marathon feels like a rock, is loud and clicky, and no spin around the green. The soft feel doesn’t quite have the spin I’m looking for, it’s not very long off the tee, and it isn’t super soft like the name would suggest. Q star tour is just a touch under the Z star in spin and feel. Overall it’s a good ball that doesn’t break the bank. Z star xv is just a harder z star with slightly higher ball flight.
Thx for another great review Rick. Glad you found the Z star as appealing as I do. Based on price, feel & performance (put performance last since pretty much every ball I've tried performs the same), the Z star has been my favorite ball for a long while now.
3:03 Rick fliping us the bird
I had my longest drive with the Z-Star.
A 356 yard monster drive with the wind helping. (It finished two yards right of the fairway). Definitely a soft golf ball and it spins like a madman.
I once hit a top flight a quarter mile, landed In the road and went downhill
Just purchased a dozen Z Star....tomorrow playing Legion. Let's see how they do.
In my opinion, Z-Star are the best balls ever and 100% are better and more playful than ProV1 or Chrome Soft. Definitely.
Jakub Stárek what do you mean by more playable?
I agree. I have played prov1xs and z stars and I prefer the z stars by a mile. They feel the absolute best to me
I use z star and I love the soft feel. I like the extra spin as well.
Just shot a 1 over par with the z-star today. Fantastic ball.
Nice test. Would love to see a comparison to the three piece AD333 tour, which I found pretty reasonable compared to my all time favourite (the Z-Star).
Hey Rick off subject but what's the chances of you reviewing the Srixon Irons 565-965 and the Srixon Drivers?
Mygolfspy has the Z565 Irons and Driver as their most wanted this year. I enjoy the videos!
I was using the Q-Star last year and was breaking 90 regularly. Moved 'up' to the Z-Star XV this year and felt they were more 'brittle' feeling. The Q-Stars were in the 80 compression range and the XV's are 105, and as such a much harder ball to compress.
My swing is about 95 mph with a driver. I like the xv's better because they seem to go straighter, further, and stop just fine.
I’ve been using srixion soft for years as it’s a fairly inexpensive ball for a high handicap. Now that my game is improving I’m considering z star as they are only about $7 more a box online.
Another thorough & fair ball test, Rick. Thanks! It does make me wonder if the golf balls that have more than 3 layers really benefit from the extra layers.
Rick when you tested the balls and wedges in Spain, did you listen to music at all to keep it not as boring?
I've been playing the Z Star for a few years now. It's more durable then a Pro V. It spins great, and you can find them for $30 dollars a dozen if you buy two dozen at a time. The $15 dollars that I save a dozen makes them better for me than a Pro V.
Nice video Rick. I love your reviews wether it is golf balls or golf clubs. They're very helpful for me. Thank you rick.
Hey Rick. How do feel about the Srixon Soft Feel? That's the ball I play. I'm considering trying one of these. Thanks for the content, man.
Are you going to test Lakeballs at anytime in the future? Would be interesting to see the difference.
I used to play the Z Star but changed to the chrome soft. Only reason being was to save that £8 or so per dozen. Amaizing golf ball!!! 👍
I've felt that getting brand new golf balls is kinda a waste considering that you can get mint ones on various different websites for 1/3 of the price. Look around and you can get Z-Stars for 18-20 a doz. (not going to name sites, not a sellout lol)
Hi Rick, please test the Srixon soft feel. I keep hitting the expensive balls into the water or rough then pull out the cheapo soft feel and play out of my skin. I really like them, they go as far with the driver and hold the greens and as the name would suggest they feel soft chipping and putting. Great all around ball. (I play off a 6.8)
Srixon iron testing please Ricky! Just bought the 765s and absolutely loved it
Even though its been out for lie a minute ive already watched it all and its amazing!!!
Srixon is a quality ball I have been playing the Q-Star for about 2 seasons as the premium ball is a little beyond me for price point and skill level at this point but agree they have a soft feeling ball and good spin even on the not so premium product like the Q-Star.
I've really been looking forward to see SRIXON balls on review; good work Rick!
I really like your testing process; thorough and honest to boot!
Cheers
Ive been playing the z star all the way back to the original X. I love the xv, it has that harder click to it and I can spin it so well around the greens. I still like the 4th Gen ball the best but the new ball is pretty solid in the wind. This and the tp5 have been very durable and will continue to stay in the bag.
Hard to argue with either. I will try the Chrome Soft Ls. I do indeed like the ERC soft in yellow... not a bad ball. Just not the stopping power on the green
Do you ever check the compression of the balls? Swing speed and ball compression will have an impact on performance.
Hey Rick, good review. I too love Srixon golf balls and have been playing the green boxed Soft Feel ball for years. I would love to see/hear your comparison of the Soft Feel to these two balls.
Cheers
Simon
I’m going to pick up some of the Z stars and have a go. See if they play as well as my Bridgestone’s.
Nice video, The z star xv is my go to golf ball.
On sale at Dick's $29/dz. Looking forward to trying them out.
Great video Rick, love the format of testing. Putting, chipping,irons then driver. Could you try testing the new mizuno ball. Mp-s and mp-x. Not heard anything about these balls, cheers Andy
i just brought some muz jpx s balls really good carry and ball flight defo, want to try the z star.softer feeling balls are the way forward for me.thanks for another great review rick.
Z star is 3 piece and the ball i use 👍
Yep...feels yummy...try srixon ad333 tour 👍
Hey Rick, I believe they are 3 and 4 layered balls. Look closely at the cover and just below the cover for the extra layer.
I could be mistaken, but it looked like the XV ball was a 4 piece ball, with a little ring just inside the cover...or maybe my eyes are going. Great video Rick, thanks, I'm a Srixon fan.
Great video Rick!!! Any idea of the compression values for those Srixon balls?
Favorite ball ever made
Love to see a Q Star review. Keep up the great work!
Hey rick you should test the Wilson duo golf balls they match your irons!
I just shot my best round with the xz. And my first par 4 eagle.
Nothing to do with this video but I just had an idea regarding the length of golf courses in the pro game . Ban caddies. Make them carry their own bags would also reduce the amount of clubs in the bag !!!! Win win 😜⛳️
Rick, LOVE the channel.
Question: I have played the Chrome Soft for a couple years and really like the feel. My concern is that when you posted your test of the Callaway balls, the Chrome Soft had a slower ball speed off the driver than almost every other premium ball you have tested. What do you make of that?
p.s. Thanks for doing this review on the Z-star XV. I used it a couple years ago for a summer and liked everything about it but not so much the feel around the green - was a little firm. Headed out to pick up a dozen of the regular Z stars.
These ball reviews are really great
Please try the Taylormade project (a). Rob potter.
Hi Rick. Could you do a test between the Z star and the AD333 Tour please? Currently gaming the AD333 Tour and love them (especially for £19.99 a dozen) but always eye up the Z Star. Would like to see what you think the differences are
Just picked up the z stars at Dicks bogo... great deal
For real, wish I would've caught that one
So after all the testing of various golf balls, are you still a fan of the PRO-V1? Does any manufacturer come close in terms of a quality golf ball? Enough that you would switch out in your club demos?
I applaud your philosophy of putting more emphasis on short game ball performance. How about Srixon Z-Star vs Srixon Q-Star? I'd like to see the differences in these balls when both are hit by a human, instead of just reading the packaging and advertisements.
Rick can you test out Dixon golf balls? I want to see if the more eco friendly ball will perform well enough.
The zstar is the best ball for all around performance I've ever used.
Hi Rick ! Could you maybe make a comparison video for the ad333, softfeel and the zstar and maybe the same for Titleist. What is the exact difference between a Prov1(x) and the Nxt tour(s) and maybe trusoft for example.
Rick it would be a really neat course vlog if you took the best driving ball off the tees, best mid iron ball for fairways and rough, short game for chipping and best feel putting ball and see what you score.
Love to hear your opinion on the Srixon Q-Star Tour 2nd Gen.
Thanks Rick really like these reviews.
The Z-STAR XV Is like hitting a rock! The ball sucks you know that numb feeling you get on a very cold day when you hit one. That's the feeling of this ball! very clicky of the putter and wedge.
Test the "Snell" MTB (my tour ball)
Great review Rick can you do some more ball comparisons. Also the Z785 driver versus Cleveland HB turbo .
are you going to review the Srixon irons?
I've got a mix set of 565s (4/5) and 765s (6-W) and I love them. IMO, look as good as, and feel better than the Mizuno JPX 900s that I tried as well. Amazing feel off the face, head isn't toooo small but still looks nice behind the ball. You should definitely give them a look if you're in the market for a new set. One bonus of going with Srixon is they'll give you whatever shaft/grip you want/need (within reason) for free. Got mine with stiff nippon modus 3 shafts and multi compound golf pride grips for nothing extra.
Kristian Jakobsen I've SRIXON 355. Amazing...no other words required
I love those balls, but sometimes I’ll pick up the cheaper Q-star, could you review that?
it would be great to see what the top ball will be
How much of a difference are these compared to the 2019 version of the balls?
srixon q-star tour review
What’s up Senor Rick Shiels!!! I know you did a golf ball review on the Srixon Q-Star Divide but do you think you can do a review on the Srixon Z-Star Divides??? Also very curious about the MAXFLI TOUR and TOUR X golf balls….well hopefully you get a chance to read this comment and review one or both of those balls thanks sir and have a great day!😎👍🏽
Hit the Qstar an E6 Bridgestone have to try these
Hey Rick I really enjoyed this. I have also seen a few other urethane balls to compete with premium balls like the z star and pro v and at a great price. The sirxon q star tour and the maxfli ufli which are only $30 here in the states. I have a swing speed around 110mph. Can be higher or lower depending on the day lol. Now I don’t like paying more than $30 for a set of balls and these fall in line for those. Is a test on these balls possible? I normally shoot an 80-90. A mid handicap and play taylormade MC tour preferred irons. About 7 years old now. My weak game is inside 90 yards. When I’m not taking a full swing I tend to chunk, shank, or blade. If it’s a full shot I can stick it.
Another good video Rick.
Could you sometime review the taylormade rocket golfball I am interested of your view on them.
Yo Ricardo- any chance you could test a ball which is a round or 2 old against a new one? Much measurable difference??
Dear Rick I hope this findes you well I have a vrs 2.0 covert tour driver and I'm 11 plz could you tell me what the best settings would be also I'm left handed thankful if you could reply
Great review, well structured ball review. 👍
I would love to see you test some older balls to compare how the technology has changed. Some old slazanger or hot dots or similar.
Is it just the camera angle or is the cover of the XV thicker?