ASK QUESTIONS: Live Q&A with Srixon Golf Balls!

[Yepyukon]

Thank you Srixon and GolfWRX for the live Q&A. I have a few questions:

 

I played the 2015 Z-STAR XV but bounced back and forth between it and the Z-STAR (better feel around the greens). With the new XV, will it feel perform closer to last years Z-STAR or did the Z-STAR get an improvement on distance off the tee (with 105 driver ss).

 

I know this is about the Z-STAR lineup, but will the Q-STAR be offered in Tour Yellow? Several of my golfing companions play yellow balls but prefer the Q over Z.

 

Which staff player is the most hands-on with helping to develop a new ball?

 

Thank you again for your time.

[bolonesi]

I live in Texas and would love a ball that can hold up in the wind, but still has better spin and feel around the green. Which one of the this years balls would best fit that criteria?

[klbcec]

I have been playing the Srixon XVs for several years - even won two club championships playing them. You have a great ball. In Japan, you sell an orange Srixon Z Star. Why won't you sell it in the US? There is no quality tour ball that is orange, and orange is much better than yellow.

 

Can you at least make them available on the website for US customers?

 

#sellorangeinthestates

[hehateme2285]

Love the ball, switched from the ProV1x to the XV.

 

What event did Hideki switch to the new version?

[LagIV]

With the recent popularity/high demand for the Kirkland Signature ball, they seemed to have uncovered a sweet spot price point that really appeals to many golfers. Did their surge in the golf ball industry make y'all reevaluate pricing options for the new line?

[sethdavidsdad]

What makes your cover so much more durable? The balls seem to be a lot more durable than pro v1

[johnkpasa]

What sets Srixon apart from balls that cost $10 cheaper? I am a high handicapper, which one of these new balls should I play and why?

Thank you.

[A.D.L.6]

First off, thank you for producing such a great ball, second, I and many of my fellow WRX'ers absolutely loved the half dozen samplings that were sold in the beginning of the year. After playing i've notice how much softer this years XV is compared to prior generations, is that something that was a focus to create? Did you max out feel while not compromising distance? And if so how will this affect future generations of the XV. thank you for your time.

[Mike Singleton]

I currently play Srixon Z-765 Irons & Driver........along with Srixon Z-Star balls.......what is better about the 2017 ball than the 2016, please be very specific as I am a very detailed person ( engineer ) who takes the answers seriously, to heart & will utilize to decide on 2017 NEW Purchases......just got the clubs 2-months ago !

 

Thank you Srixon..........Respectfully, Mike Singleton of Bixby, Ok.

[grochol17]

I've seen many discussions where people claim that the tour yellow version is more resistant to scuffing and other cover damage than the white version of the same ball. Or, that the yellow and white versions feel different. I assume that neither white nor yellow is a natural color of the cover material on either color of ball, so a pigment would have to be added to make the ball the color it is. Would you comment on how the color of the ball is added, how much pigment is added, and whether or not the color has any effect on the feel, durability, or performance of the ball? Thanks for your time!

[theo84]

Dear Srixon,

 

How many rounds can I get out of one z-star ball (provided I don't lose it) with a driver swing speed of around 105 mph? Is the Q more durable? Thanks.

 

Best, Chris

[DaTko]

Thanks for a great product. Last year I had my first hole-in-one using a Z-Star.

 

I have a 10 handicap. With the "new" Z-Star, what benefits will I see/feel?

 

And yes, I fought the urge to ask whether I can expect another hole-in-one with the new ball.......

[Rip_it406]

I play in college and have a high swing speed (around 138 avg with driver) I've been playing xv for over a year because they fly better with my longer clubs than any other ball. I just recently hit the tp5x and got way better numbers in spin, trajectory, flight, and distance. As an avid srixon disciple ( z945 and f65) and my recent success with z star xv I'm apprehensive to switch. What improvements can I expect in the new model that will complement my swing speed in comparison to tp5x?

[kdavid10]

I currently play ProV1's but would seriously consider switching because I really like fluorescent yellow and Titleist refuses to produce yellow ones. Which of your balls compares favorably to ProV1?

Dave Kulesh

[wwer]

I have battled a slice, and therefore avoided any balls that advertised "more spin".

I found the Srixon Soft Feel ball to be straight off the tee.

With lessons and new driver with draw bias I have better control of my drives and I have upgraded to the

Srixon Qstar. Though an occasional bad swing will still go right on me I feel I am able to shape approach shots better with the Qstar.

 

My question is what advantage will a Z-Star or Z-Star XZ provide someone like me?

[Canadian golfer]

We have all heard about the "Spinskin", although I do not know exactly what makes it better than another brand. I'm not saying it isn't better, I just want to know why its better than other balls? Also, what advancements have been done to improve the durability of the golf ball? Lastly, are the compressions of the golf balls listed on the box? I have noticed most companies moved away from listing the compression.

 

Thanks,

 

P.S. you guys have great products. Big supporter of the brand and love to watch these sink in the ponds.

[madlife5]

Lower compression/ softer balls have taken solid hold in the market place with the advent of ChromeSoft, Project A, and Wilson Staff Duo- to name a few. Are there any plans to move the Z-Star family toward the lower compression end of the spectrum?

[alfred480]

Currently play the Srixon Z-Stars they are awesome. What is going to be the biggest difference switching to the new generation? Also, I saw there is going to be a Q-Star tour with a urethane cover. I am assuming this will be similar to Taylormade's Project A. What would be the differences playing a Z-star vs Q-star Tour? Look forward to getting this answered and possibly a replay of video or text script of the answers if live event cannot be attended.

 

Thanks so much!

[Cook]

My wife is a pretty good golfer (sub 4 handi) with swing speeds around 94mph with the driver. Are your premium balls designed to benefit the swing speeds of women?

[Diabeticwonder]

Just recently I purchased the XV and I could not be happier. I love the trajectory, the feel around and on the greens and the ability to hold my intended flight line. So, what benefits will I see from the new and improved version when compared to the last model?

[scjason]

I've played the earlier evolutions of the Srixon Z series balls but not the Z-STAR for the past few years. I currently fluctuate between the tour models and the amateur or lower swing speed versions from different manufacturers and never fully understand how to select the best choice for me. This spring, I am looking to actually test out different balls to choose a new ball and then begin to use that model consistently. How do you recommend testing different ball models to select the best for my game? Obviously, there is a lot of disagreement among the other major manufacturers about the best method to do this (tee to green, green to tee, inside 150 yards, etc).

[Nitro]

Thanks for the QA session. I switched to the XV after , ball fitting last summer. Always played provx until then. Performance an price point huge for me. Tell me about the layers and different compositions used in the ball and how each contributes to distance, spin rates, and feel.

Honestly, Srixon is the first ball I actually paid for. I win a lot of sleeves in my leagues (mostly Titleist). I end up selling them to buy Srixons.

 

[zikon]

Srixon is such a unique name. What does it mean and who created it?

 

Thank you

[Twonka59]

 

 

Srixon has updated the Z-Star and Z-Star XV balls for 2017 and are ready to answer your questions. Join us on Friday, February 17th (12 PM ET/9 AM PST) for a LIVE Q&A with Srixon's product experts on all things Z-Star. They'll cover the features of the Z-Star line as well as changes to the new ball from last generation along with a whole lot more.

 

Submit your questions now, and we’ll see you for the chat!

 

Who's on the Srixon Panel:

• Jeff Brunski, Director of R&D
  
• Michael Ross, Senior Product Manager, Golf Balls
  
• Dustin Brekke, Director of Engineering
  

 

 

 

When’s It Happening:

Friday, February 17th, 12 PM ET/9 AM PT

 

Giveaway:

1 GolfWRX member who has their question answered will win a Srixon staff bag autographed by the Srixon tour pros at the Genesis Open!

• 1st Place Winner: Autographed Srixon Staff bag
  
• 2nd Place Winner: 2 Dozen Z-Star or Z-Star XV golf balls
  
• 3rd Place Winner: 2 Dozen Z-Star or Z-Star XV golf balls
  

Winners chosen by random from all questions that are answered.

 

Thanks for this opportunity!

I place FEEL as a priority mostly because Im guessing manufacture rules have most premium balls performing pretty close to most others. Feel off the Driver to the Putter! Next I would look for LOW SPIN off the driver, higher on irons approach on in, MAX DISTANCE, and DURABILITY! What is your fit for this wish list?

Thank you

TC

[illmatik53]

For those who cannot afford the Z-stars, will the new Q-Star tour perform near or identical to the X and XV? What are the major differences between the two? Is the Q-star tour going to maintain a great selling price along with a urethane cover?

[ctv1]

Hi, can you share with us the results of the robotic testing you have done comparing your new golf balls and your competitors.

[glenmore5]

Hi and thanks for the opportunity to raise these questions:

 

Why the new balls and what are the spin differences

[70445]

I switched over to Soft Feel ball last fall and love it's flight and distance! With a slower swing I need every advantage I can get. The new QStar Pro is different in what ways to the Soft Feel? Which one would you recommend for us slower swinging guys?

[70445]

What is the difference between the Soft Feel and the Q Star Tour? I posted earlier and typed Pro instead of Tour! My apologies for the typo. Slower swinging guys need higher flight like the Soft Feel, so what are the characterics of the Q Star Tour?

Larry

Kansas

[Mwiseley10]

Hello,

I have a driver swing speed between 107-115 but also suffer from too much spin on drives. I also tend to over play a draw with my irons, which ball would you recommend?

Thanks