Equipment
GolfWRX Launch Report: Srixon Z-Star, Z-Star XV, Z-Star Diamond, Z-Star Divide
What you need to know: This is Srixon’s eighth-generation Z-Star Series golf ball. Improvements to the line center around a new FastLayer DG Core, which is soft at the center and firm at the edge, new Spin Skin+, which offers even more bite into grooves on irons and wedges for more spin, and Speed Dimple design, which reduces drag and offers more lift for greater overall distance. In simplest terms, Z-Star XV is the max distance ball, Z-Star is the max spin ball, and Z-Star XV is the blended distance/spin ball.
2023 Srixon Z-Star: What’s new, key technology
Spin Skin+ is paired with an extra thin urethane cover for more stopping power on full shots and an increase in friction on greenside efforts. Accordingly, the new Z-Star offers “unmatched performance and feel” according to the company.
The new FastLayer DG Core is firmer at the exterior and softer in the center to deliver both feel and speed.
Designed for easy launch and better performance in the wind, Speed Dimple’s 338 aerodynamic dimples create a low drag coefficient designed to help the ball stay on target and maintain distance.
Additional model details
Z-Star: Three-piece design. .6mm urethane cover. 92 compression. Mid-high launching. 90+ MPH swing speeds.
Z-Star Diamond: Three-piece design. .6mm urethane cover. 102 compression. Mid-high launching. 90+ MPH swing speeds.
Z-Star XV: Three-piece design. .5mm urethane cover. 102 compression. Mid launching. 100+ MPH swing speeds.
What Srixon says
“Finding the right golf ball for your game is just as important as finding the right irons or driver,” said Brian Schielke, General Manager of Srixon. “It’s the one piece of equipment you use on every single shot, which is why technological advances like the new Spin Skin+ and FastLayer DG Core give players confidence that their ball is going to react how it should and excel in every category that matters – more spin, bite, and speed.”
Price, specs, availability
Z-Star, Z-Star XV, Z-Star Diamond: $47.99
Z-Star Divide, Z-Star XV Divide: $47.99
Colors
Z-Star, Z-Star XV: Pure White and Tour Yellow, 50/50 Visual Performance (DIVIDE) Yellow/White
Z-Star Diamond: Pure White, 50/50 Visual Performance (DIVIDE) Yellow/White
U.S. Launch
Z-Star, Z-Star Diamond, Z-Star XV: February 15, 2023
Z-Star Divide, Z-Star XV Divide: April 14, 2023
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Whats in the Bag
Steve Stricker WITB 2024 (April)
- Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.2 X
3-wood: Titleist 915F (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 X
Irons: Titleist T100 (3-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (46-10F @55), Titleist Vokey SM10 (54-10S @53), Titleist Vokey SM4 (60 @59)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 w/Sensicore
Putter: Odyssey White Hot No. 2
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Rite
Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Alex Fitzpatrick WITB 2024 (April)
- Alex Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X
Hybrid: Ping G430 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX
Irons: Ping iCrossover (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 9 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X
Putter: Bettinardi SS16 Dass
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.
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Equipment
What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups in our forum.
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.
- PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
- driveandputtmachine: “Still playing a MIni 300. The head was only 208, so I ordered a heavier weight and play it at 3 wood length. I am playing a Ventus Red 70. I play 70 grams in my fairways. I use it mainly to hit draws off the tee. When I combine me, a driver, and trying to hit a draw it does not work out well most of the time. So the MIni is for that. As an aside, I have not hit the newest BRNR, but the previous model wasn’t great off the deck. The 300 Mini is very good off the deck.”
- JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”
Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Cody Earl
Jan 26, 2023 at 8:37 pm
XV is no longer 4 piece?
Jess
Jan 23, 2023 at 7:02 pm
One thing the Srixon golf balls need to improve is the durability of the golf ball. They are very susceptible to major scratches.
Paul
Jan 23, 2023 at 1:24 pm
I believe you have the trajectory of the Z Star and Z Star XV mixed up. Z-Star should be Mid and Z Star-XV should be Mid-high.