Equipment

2015 Srixon Z-Star and Z-Star XV golf balls

Published

11 years ago

Feb 19, 2015

Srixon’s fourth-generation Z-Star and Z-Star XV golf balls have a new outer layer, dimple pattern and inner core, providing more spin, feel and distance than their predecessors, which were already top-tier golf balls.

The 2015 versions of the Z-Star and Z-Star XV balls use what Srixon calls next-generation SpinSkin for more spin and softer feel. For added distance, the balls use SpeedDimples and an Energetic Gradient Growth core.

Srixon’s SpinSkin, specifically designed for shots around the green, increases friction by up to 18 percent over its predecessors, with a cover that’s 21 percent softer. If you’re not a numbers person, that means the new golf balls are softer and spin more, increasing feel and performance on scoring shots.

Since the new golf ball is softer, won’t that affect distance? Srixon’s new dimples and core technologies are designed to increase distance despite having a softer cover.

The 324-dimpled SpeedDimple design increases surface area coverage, helping reduce drag, and the Energetic Gradient Growth core was designed to enhance Srixon’s S.T.A.R. performance — Spin, Trajectory, Acceleration and Responsiveness.

The fourth-generation Z-Star (90 compression) and Z-Star XV (105 compression), are available in Pure White and Tour Yellow and sell for $44.99 per dozen.

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Andrew Tursky

He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

8 Comments

Speedy

Mar 5, 2015 at 7:26 pm

Right on, leftright. Forget the new ‘n improved, the ’14 Z Stars are $24.99 at Pro Golf Discount (WA).

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setter02

Feb 24, 2015 at 6:59 am

Always been a very underrated and appreciated ball.

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David M

Feb 22, 2015 at 12:23 pm

The little bit I have played the previous versions of this ball I was impressed. I will definitely try these out sometime since I am always looking for an alternative to the Pro V-1X.

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- Teaj
  
  Feb 23, 2015 at 9:10 am
  
  and now that a box of Pro V1’s are $60 a-ya
  
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rgb

Feb 21, 2015 at 12:54 pm

No wonder Golftown is selling last year’s stock for 27.98 now.

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Brad

Feb 20, 2015 at 2:43 pm

I agree with Liam. Im excited to compare them to the Taylormade TP. Ever since the Lethal, ive been hooked, so im excited to give these a whirl.

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leftright

Feb 19, 2015 at 10:43 pm

I play the old Z-stars, can get them for 30 a dozen now all over the place. It’s a good ball, longer than a ProV1 and has a little less spin for me. Obviously I will compare the new Srixon with the old and try to find the difference. I’m getting old though and won’t be much longer and I will be playing Pinnacles.

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Liam B

Feb 19, 2015 at 4:02 pm

So a premium ball that was made ever better… Really excited to try these out in 2015! In my opinion, there will be no better ball this year for the price and it will compete with the new pro vs because no one will be able to explain why you should pay $15 dollars more for a comparable ball.

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Equipment

Interesting clubs at top of bag – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

10 hours ago

Jun 3, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, users are talking about top of bag setups that are non-traditional or thought-provoking in some way. Original poster @SuperSpurs106 inquired about other members who might use unorthodox set-ups to help with gapping issues or weak spots.

They wrote:

“I currently have a PING G430 driver, TM Qi35 3W and a TM Qi4D 7W. Driver and 7W are fine but can’t get on with my 3W and have always struggling with this club over the years. Thinking of adding a 2H which I know would look odd. Just wondering if anyone else had a weird set up at the top of their bag?”

Our members in the forum have offered up their thoughts and personal experiences with non-traditional top of bag set-ups, and their reasoning for thinking outside of the box to begin with. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

BowMain42: “Don’t worry about what “looks” odd. If the club does what you need it to do, it’s the right club.”
scooterhd2: “I cant hit 3 woods either. Thats why I roll with a unicorn XL Hibore 2 wood. 400 cc head at 16 degrees of loft and its just a monster 3 wood off the tee. Off the deck, we are playing the f6 baffler. 5 wood at 41.75 inches and its easy to control.”
phizzy30: “I had driver, 3 metal, 2/4 hybrid once upon a time as a higher ss player. 4 hybrid is gone and in place is a driving iron nowadays. I don’t think what you’re proposing is weird in anyway, however the yardage gap might be glaringly huge between driver and 2 hybrid. What is it about your 3 metal that has got you all messed up? You could always go 4 metal with shorter shaft and see if that works.”

Entire Thread: “Interesting clubs at top of bag”

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Members of the Mini Driver Club – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

10 hours ago

Jun 3, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has gone searching for fellow users of a mini driver. In a post, @TightFade asked for other mini driver users to chime in with their weapon of choice, the reason for employing a mini, and what club follows it in the bag.

@TightFade asked:

“What mini are you playing? What spot in the bag did it take over? What’s the next club after it? For me: Elyte mini 13.5. Replacing 3w. Next up club looks like it’ll be 5w.”

Our members in the forum have been sharing their own bag setups featuring the mini driver, and the various reasons they purchased one in the first place. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

RCGA: “Ping G430 Max 12* ‘Thriver.’ Next club is a 4w and 2i (I play a weird course).”
JMB3: “R7 at 12.75 with Diamana BB 63s. 3w replacement. Next Club: Elyte Ti 5w at 17*.”
ColdOkieGolf: “R7 15.5 turned down to 13.5 It replaces the 3w. I found it surprisingly easy to hit off the deck, and it’s very rare that I need or want to hit something beyond 250 from the fairway, so next club is my 7w.”
ChaosTheory: “I’m sub-90 MPH with driver. But I’m able to hit DOD. I have been wanting something like the R7 15.5, so I just ordered one. I have a spot in the bag so nothing has to go. But I could see it replacing my trusty 4 wood, which I never use for approach shots. Just tee shots and lay ups. If I drop the 4 wood, I will turn my 7 wood down to ~20 degrees and will have good gaps. I recently tried a thriver build: 12 degree driver turned to 14, with a heavier 44 inch shaft and added head weight. I hit it great. Very accurate and not overly high, but the problem was that it sometimes went as far as a typical drive. And that’s not what I needed. So I will probably turn the 15.5 up to 16.5 or even 17.5. It’s all theoretical at this point. ?”

Entire Thread: “Members of the Mini Driver Club…Check In.”

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Whats in the Bag

Chris Gotterup WITB 2026 (June)

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10 hours ago

Jun 3, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Chris Gotterup had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Drivers: TaylorMade Qi4D (8 degrees), Ping G440 LST (9 degrees @8), Ping G440 LST (7.5 degrees)
Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS T1100 Handcrafted 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g