2017 Srixon Z star XV

[joliver233]

Anyone know where to find deals on these still? I'm thinking I missed the boat, but just want to be sure. Would love to try some at the $20/Dozen price.

[WidespreadPanic]

Just got back from 18 with the Z star (non XV). Was my first time w a Srixon and I might be in love. It was a 50 degree and windy day, and the ball did basically everything I wanted it to. The drop in distance from the cold was minimal. Always been a TPx & B330 guy, and was planning on testing the B330s, but it might not be necessary.

[EBLefty17]

Anyone know where to find deals on these still? I'm thinking I missed the boat, but just want to be sure. Would love to try some at the $20/Dozen price.

I just checked the local DSG today with no luck. Got the last two packs at golf galaxy a few days ago

[Hot Rod 71]

I found the 2017 test packs at my local DSG today. I picked up 5 packs of the XV (all they had) and 1 pack of the Z-Star.

 

Hard to beat 3 dozen balls for $60.

[EBLefty17]

Must not be any golfers around you then!

[kjrules]

Has anyone played these in comparison to last year's models? I know you can get snag those for a good price right now.

 

I still have bunch of last years model, this years ball in so much better, feel with the xv with the driver and irons are pretty much the same but the spin both wedge, full and partial and also with the driver is much better. definitely longer than last years and better durability. THE BEST BALL tested so far this year. I thought B330S was going to be hard to beat but I think 2017 Zstars are the best ball on the market, can't wait to test it against the New TP5s

does it feel the same off the putter?

 

Depending which putter you use, if you use putter with soft insert it feels softer than last year, if you have plane carbon or stainless it feels tad softer than last years XV if you have milled face like Berttinardi FIT face it feels perfect! So it all depends on the putter face, material and grip(solid grip or superstoke type)

For me great firm feel of the putter, feed back is true and immediate!

[EBLefty17]

Isn't that the case with most balls?

[kjrules]

Isn't that the case with most balls?

 

Not necessarily, compression of a ball with material makes it feel distinctly different. Volvik vista iv with zirconium cover, nike rzn, chrome soft, old callaway balls with tungsten infusion, makes each ball all different sometimes unenjoyable to play with.

[EBLefty17]

I meant putter material. Don't different putters (milled, insert, etc.) make the balls feel different off the face?

[drvrwdge]

Was able to play 18 today with the '17 XV. It's no doubt longer than the '15 off of the driver. I personally thought it was actually a tad less durable. Got some fish scales after wedges which I had not seen on previous models. All in all though I think it's an improvement. Very stable in the wind.

[leinad5006]

Picked up a dozen of the XV and played my first sleeve today. Really liked the ball, long off the tee and felt great throughout the bag. Going back to my local Dick's tomorrow to buy more.

[schwollo]

Has anyone played these in comparison to last year's models? I know you can get snag those for a good price right now.

 

I still have bunch of last years model, this years ball in so much better, feel with the xv with the driver and irons are pretty much the same but the spin both wedge, full and partial and also with the driver is much better. definitely longer than last years and better durability. THE BEST BALL tested so far this year. I thought B330S was going to be hard to beat but I think 2017 Zstars are the best ball on the market, can't wait to test it against the New TP5s

does it feel the same off the putter?

 

Depending which putter you use, if you use putter with soft insert it feels softer than last year, if you have plane carbon or stainless it feels tad softer than last years XV if you have milled face like Berttinardi FIT face it feels perfect! So it all depends on the putter face, material and grip(solid grip or superstoke type)

For me great firm feel of the putter, feed back is true and immediate!

I liked the xv 15 feel off the putter (I use a red x still) so these should be great .thanks!!

[Jonesy]

Played quite a lot of golf with the '17 XV last weekend, first up this is a helluva golf ball in the wind, it really doesn't want to move around at all and even into the breeze it still goes. That was the most impressive thing for me with this ball, the durability is still there which is nice to see and it checks up very nicely on chips which I thought the previous ball struggled with sometimes. Off the irons and wedges, again I felt this ball just doesn't get affected by wind, I was attacking pins with no fear of the ball getting blown offline or dropping out the air. I can't really comment on distance as it was pretty windy out there but I wouldn't be surprised if I am hitting it a bit further.

 

The one thing I don't like is that it still feels firm on short chips and off the putter, there is a definite click at impact, I'm comparing it to the tour preferred X which feels pretty soft. But I really am nitpicking here, feel is so subjective so this will vary for people.

 

Overall, I reckon this is a really good ball and I will probably be switching from the Tour Preferred to this, it'll probably be cheaper as well which is a big plus.

[3woodvt]

Picked up 3 dozen for 63.00 at Dick's in Orlando this afternoon. After 50.00 rebate I had came to 13.00 for 3 dozens. Sweet Thanks wrx for the heads up. Now just to fly them home to VA tomorrow night.

[3woodvt]

Played quite a lot of golf with the '17 XV last weekend, first up this is a helluva golf ball in the wind, it really doesn't want to move around at all and even into the breeze it still goes. That was the most impressive thing for me with this ball, the durability is still there which is nice to see and it checks up very nicely on chips which I thought the previous ball struggled with sometimes. Off the irons and wedges, again I felt this ball just doesn't get affected by wind, I was attacking pins with no fear of the ball getting blown offline or dropping out the air. I can't really comment on distance as it was pretty windy out there but I wouldn't be surprised if I am hitting it a bit further.

 

The one thing I don't like is that it still feels firm on short chips and off the putter, there is a definite click at impact, I'm comparing it to the tour preferred X which feels pretty soft. But I really am nitpicking here, feel is so subjective so this will vary for people.

 

Overall, I reckon this is a really good ball and I will probably be switching from the Tour Preferred to this, it'll probably be cheaper as well which is a big plus.

Nice review and thanks. I like a little firmer feel putting and chipping as long as it checks up. Looking forward to playing these as I was a loyal Srixon ball user back in 13 and 14. May pick up a few more 6 packs when available back home.

[smokedturkey]

What's my best option to try first seeking distance first and spin second for a 95 driver SS? The Regular ZStar or the XV? I have a local store with lots $10 demo balls still available. Which one is the longest? and from what you all are saying they both spin off irons and greenside?

[3woodvt]

What's my best option to try first seeking distance first and spin second for a 95 driver SS? The Regular ZStar or the XV? I have a local store with lots $10 demo balls still available. Which one is the longest? and from what you all are saying they both spin off irons and greenside?

Srixon SS would put you into the Z but in the end the person must make the call. I like the B330S better than the B330 but my SS recommends me in the 330.

 

I purchased 4 boxes of the XV's and 2 of the Z's to try but I use to like the XV more when I played that ball for the 13 and 14 seasons. Good luck. For 20.00 a dozen for a premium ball hard to make a wrong decision.

[Jonesy]

Played quite a lot of golf with the '17 XV last weekend, first up this is a helluva golf ball in the wind, it really doesn't want to move around at all and even into the breeze it still goes. That was the most impressive thing for me with this ball, the durability is still there which is nice to see and it checks up very nicely on chips which I thought the previous ball struggled with sometimes. Off the irons and wedges, again I felt this ball just doesn't get affected by wind, I was attacking pins with no fear of the ball getting blown offline or dropping out the air. I can't really comment on distance as it was pretty windy out there but I wouldn't be surprised if I am hitting it a bit further.

 

The one thing I don't like is that it still feels firm on short chips and off the putter, there is a definite click at impact, I'm comparing it to the tour preferred X which feels pretty soft. But I really am nitpicking here, feel is so subjective so this will vary for people.

 

Overall, I reckon this is a really good ball and I will probably be switching from the Tour Preferred to this, it'll probably be cheaper as well which is a big plus.

Nice review and thanks. I like a little firmer feel putting and chipping as long as it checks up. Looking forward to playing these as I was a loyal Srixon ball user back in 13 and 14. May pick up a few more 6 packs when available back home.

 

No problem, the firmer feel is different but something I can get used to, hoping the conditions this weekend will be better for another test.

[WidespreadPanic]

Wait so the brand new model is $20 at Dicks? Am I missing something here? I thought they were $40....

[EBLefty17]

They released a limited amount of 6-ball test packs for $10 a piece

[Puppetmaster]

I'm late to this party, need to go find some. I've liked the 2013 and 2015 XV a lot, need to try these for sure.

[scottaz]

I picked up 4 dozen of the xv's and tested them vs my b330 and tpx. If I wasn't really paying attention, they were all hard to tell apart, besides the xv's are really white. Basically the same feel imo. Same distances. It was pretty windy and the xv may have held up slightly better than the b330, which is saying something.

[joshwilson311]

Just picked up 10 of these "trial packs", and used the Golf Galaxy coupon. Pretty good way to spend less than $100!

[3woodvt]

I picked up 4 dozen of the xv's and tested them vs my b330 and tpx. If I wasn't really paying attention, they were all hard to tell apart, besides the xv's are really white. Basically the same feel imo. Same distances. It was pretty windy and the xv may have held up slightly better than the b330, which is saying something.

I'm with you. Haven't hit the Tpx and probably will not now since I have about 9 dozen of V1x (1), B330s (3), B330 (2), XV (2), and Z (1). All great balls. Forgot about the dozen or so in the bag.

[Makuakane_Bear]

It looks like everyone who is playing B330 or B330S is saying that this ball is better....WOW! I thought the B330S was an amazing ball (Best ball I have played to date). My only wish is that the B330S came in a yellow color option. The Srixon Z XV might be the way to go for me :)

 

A couple clarifying questions for those who have played the B330S and made the switch- Did you notice any difference in trajectory? In other words, do they peak out at the same height? Or have you found one to fly a bit lower?

 

Thanks in advance!

[MarkFromTheUK]

These were launched here in the U.K. today, and I promptly bought a few dozen. I put them in to play and was very impressed in all facets except for durability. Around the green they are phenomenal.

 

After playing I went on to Trackman to see how they performed against some other premium, lower spin balls that I have been trying lately. My current fave is the Nike RZN Tour Black, and the XV averaged about 300rpm more off the driver, and 9 yards less in overall distance. It still managed to blow the Chrome Soft X out of the water though, spinning 200rpm less, and beating the Callaway ball by 7 yards.

 

For reference, I was hitting with my usual driver, Ping G LS Tec, 9 degree, AD-DI 6X tipped an inch.

[Doc420]

I have played Srixion for 4 or 5 years. I took both the new z star and the XV out today. I normally play Z star, not a high speed player.

17 Z Star is softer feeling ball, is good in the wind like always, might check a little better when chipping. Feels softer off the putter compared to past models. It's not as durable as past years. This ball is somewhere in the middle of the pro v and V1x 2017

 

17 XV, This isn't my normal ball, I think it plays similar to the past years, good in the wind, firmer feel, and still has that click off a putter. I think it will show damage quicker than past years, but still better ball than the Pro V.

[Morry]

I have played Srixion for 4 or 5 years. I took both the new z star and the XV out today. I normally play Z star, not a high speed player.

17 Z Star is softer feeling ball, is good in the wind like always, might check a little better when chipping. Feels softer off the putter compared to past models. It's not as durable as past years. This ball is somewhere in the middle of the pro v and V1x 2017

 

17 XV, This isn't my normal ball, I think it plays similar to the past years, good in the wind, firmer feel, and still has that click off a putter. I think it will show damage quicker than past years, but still better ball than the Pro V.

your commentary on the xv being better than the pro V (2017) - just wondering which one and in driver distance or ?

trying to decide between the v1x and the xv - any insight appreciated

[joliver233]

It looks like everyone who is playing B330 or B330S is saying that this ball is better....WOW! I thought the B330S was an amazing ball (Best ball I have played to date). My only wish is that the B330S came in a yellow color option. The Srixon Z XV might be the way to go for me :)

 

A couple clarifying questions for those who have played the B330S and made the switch- Did you notice any difference in trajectory? In other words, do they peak out at the same height? Or have you found one to fly a bit lower?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

I have been doing a lot of testing between the two, with not much discernable difference between them outside of feel. It's really hard to tell a difference in trajectory, so it must be within the same range. Both do what you want them to if you put a good swing on it. I do get a bit more spin with the 330s but the XV does hold its line slightly better in a crosswind so far. Both are great balls though, and I'll probably game each one during the upcoming season.

[Badf1nger]

Just got back from Dicks. They didn't have any 6-packs, but they honored a 20% off coupon, and $10 off $50 or more coupon on 2016 XV's already marked down to $29.99.

 

So....I basically got the deal I needed, on balls I already love.