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[larciel]

I'd like to amend my review for the better - My 8 dozen Srixon Z-Star XV's are all the most current model and not one of them looks to be hit. I wish I had gotten 12 dozen of these!

 

How do you differentiate different versions of zstar?

[Roc-A-Fella_1]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but what designates a ball from a manufacture being labeled as practice or being put into retail boxes?

 

Probably so a pro doesn't accidentally use a range ball instead of a new ball for actual play.

[DatSliceDoe]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but what designates a ball from a manufacture being labeled as practice or being put into retail boxes?

 

Probably so a pro doesn't accidentally use a range ball instead of a new ball for actual play.

 

The "practice" ProV's that sometimes popup at Dicks/GG are 99% identical to retail boxes, but weren't up to Titleist final QC, so they get the "practice" stamp. You'd have to be a seriously crazy good pro with Tiger like equipment standards to tell any difference. Not sure about these particular Muirfield balls, but if I needed 5dz, this is the only deal I'd look at.

[cardigan]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but what designates a ball from a manufacture being labeled as practice or being put into retail boxes?

 

Probably so a pro doesn't accidentally use a range ball instead of a new ball for actual play.

 

The "practice" ProV's that sometimes popup at Dicks/GG are 99% identical to retail boxes, but weren't up to Titleist final QC, so they get the "practice" stamp. You'd have to be a seriously crazy good pro with Tiger like equipment standards to tell any difference. Not sure about these particular Muirfield balls, but if I needed 5dz, this is the only deal I'd look at.

 

While I don't doubt that ProV's that fail qc get the practice stamp, I find it hard to believe that those are the only or even a majority of the practice balls. They are always available and there is a consistent consumer and club market for them. They probably just designate a portion of the balls produced to be labeled as practice balls and throw in the ones with minor imperfections.

[justincredible04]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but what designates a ball from a manufacture being labeled as practice or being put into retail boxes?

 

Probably so a pro doesn't accidentally use a range ball instead of a new ball for actual play.

 

The "practice" ProV's that sometimes popup at Dicks/GG are 99% identical to retail boxes, but weren't up to Titleist final QC, so they get the "practice" stamp. You'd have to be a seriously crazy good pro with Tiger like equipment standards to tell any difference. Not sure about these particular Muirfield balls, but if I needed 5dz, this is the only deal I'd look at.

 

While I don't doubt that ProV's that fail qc get the practice stamp, I find it hard to believe that those are the only or even a majority of the practice balls. They are always available and there is a consistent consumer and club market for them. They probably just designate a portion of the balls produced to be labeled as practice balls and throw in the ones with minor imperfections.

 

If there is a certain percentage that don’t make it through QC and could essentially be a few people checking to see minor color or dimple imperfections it is entirely possible that 1% of total golf balls don’t pass QC. Then those “practice” balls are shipped and packaged. 1% would still be more than enough to satisfy practice ball customers.

[DatSliceDoe]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but what designates a ball from a manufacture being labeled as practice or being put into retail boxes?

 

Probably so a pro doesn't accidentally use a range ball instead of a new ball for actual play.

 

The "practice" ProV's that sometimes popup at Dicks/GG are 99% identical to retail boxes, but weren't up to Titleist final QC, so they get the "practice" stamp. You'd have to be a seriously crazy good pro with Tiger like equipment standards to tell any difference. Not sure about these particular Muirfield balls, but if I needed 5dz, this is the only deal I'd look at.

 

While I don't doubt that ProV's that fail qc get the practice stamp, I find it hard to believe that those are the only or even a majority of the practice balls. They are always available and there is a consistent consumer and club market for them. They probably just designate a portion of the balls produced to be labeled as practice balls and throw in the ones with minor imperfections.

 

If there is a certain percentage that don’t make it through QC and could essentially be a few people checking to see minor color or dimple imperfections it is entirely possible that 1% of total golf balls don’t pass QC. Then those “practice” balls are shipped and packaged. 1% would still be more than enough to satisfy practice ball customers.

 

I was told that if they fail QC (meaning either cosmetic imperfection, or core/mantle/internal construction not perfect under Xray) and then they get the practice stamp. Even 1% or less of the total ProV output is thousands and thousands of balls. More than enough for this small market and a year's worth of every tour's practice sessions.

[JackP35]

I was so proud of myself for saving my money and not jumping on this deal when it was posted.

 

I made the mistake of coming back to this thread and reading the responses. Just ordered four dozen of the Srixons. Golfwrx wins again.

[jli2636]

Byron10 gets 10% off today and tomorrow!

[Akron09]

Can someone post pictures of the Srixon balls?

[Togatown22]

I'd like to amend my review for the better - My 8 dozen Srixon Z-Star XV's are all the most current model and not one of them looks to be hit. I wish I had gotten 12 dozen of these!

 

How do you differentiate different versions of zstar?

 

Left to right, older to current model. I may be missing one between the oldest and second oldest but I'm not sure. Either way it's a general progression of the XV models.

 

 

[Togatown22]

Can someone post pictures of the Srixon balls?

 

Here are my XV's. As I mentioned above, all most current model, seemingly unhit, and all are #1's.

 

 

[geauxWRX]

Let the sh*t show with lost balls start. I placed an order Monday before 10am for 10 dz bridgestone balls. Order confirmation, and a tracking number arrived shortly after. I was very excited about this, was starting to praise them. On Friday I actually look at the tracking number to see when to expect delivery. The tracking number provided has not moved or been scanned into the fedex system. So I email customer service Friday to check the status of my order. Well I just received an email saying they are sorry for the mixup but they accepted more orders than balls. I did receive a refund, but would rather the balls ordered. Hope this doesn't happen to others. This is my 2nd year ordering the murfield practice balls.

[rynobucket]

Here are my XV's. As I mentioned above, all most current model, seemingly unhit, and all are #1's.

I received my 10 dozen Srixons today and will say about 15-20% of mine have slight scuff marks, but nearly all will still be playable. After a quick glance, it looks like all but 2 of mine are latest version of XV model, the 2 odd balls are plain z-stars and have more significant scuffing.

[Ping Zings]

Ordered 10 dozen of TM all of them Lethal.

[larciel]

During a round today playing with lethal from this deal.. I hit it good and the ball went 20-30yds shorter than my normal. First it was 7iron that missed green and then driver..

 

Maybe the balls were bit damaged inside??

 

Never experienced something like this.

[Jag80]

All that’s left are TM Lethal and Srixon Z Star XV balls. I stopped by location.

[Willwinz]

I just got my 5 dozen srixon balls and was disappointed to see that every one is the normal z-star. They are in good condition though.

[Willwinz]

[justincredible04]

I just got my 5 dozen srixon balls and was disappointed to see that every one is the normal z-star. They are in good condition though.

 

Z Star is a good ball but I have a tendency to spin it a lot. XV is pretty much perfect for me

[bird_4_3]

I dislike you people, ordered 10 dzn Srixon last night. Really like the XV ball, that and the Nike platinum are my two favorite balls.

I am so weak lol.

[Krt22]

Anyone order the nikes from this batch? Were they Rzn tour platinums?

[cardia10]

Ordered 10 dozen of TM all of them Lethal.

 

I ordered the same last time around and got all Lethal in pretty rough and discolored shape. I'd 100% bet those aren't coming off the range at that event. They are clearing old stock. The pros hit the ball they play on the range at that level.

[moonshine]

This thread made my day...some of you lose a bunch of balls or need to cut up your CC.

Edit:. I would eat off the grass at muirfield practice range... immaculate!

[thevaporz]

Depending on your ball of choice, there are tons of ~$10 dozen slightly hit urethane/premium ball deals going on right now. Golfballsdirect now changed to 25% off and free shipping +$75. That golfballnut site has great deals too.

 

But the only ball I will justify spending money on is that Srixon Z Star special edition Kelly Green/ St. Patrick's Day ball. Did you guys see those? Some on ebay for ~$25/dz. They have a green tint to them. Really cool looking ball. Hopefully those start popping up on the used sites soon.

[Therealpatgiles]

Anyone order the nikes from this batch? Were they Rzn tour platinums?

I got an order today. 6 dozen Nike 5 dozen srixon. Had 3 doz mint tour platinum. 3 doz 20xi/one tour / scuffed rzns.

My srixons were 58 z star and 2 z star xv. All perfect.

 

Depending on your ball of choice, there are tons of ~$10 dozen slightly hit urethane/premium ball deals going on right now. Golfballsdirect now changed to 25% off and free shipping +$75. That golfballnut site has great deals too.

 

But the only ball I will justify spending money on is that Srixon Z Star special edition Kelly Green/ St. Patrick's Day ball. Did you guys see those? Some on ebay for ~$25/dz. They have a green tint to them. Really cool looking ball. Hopefully those start popping up on the used sites soon.

Green tint on green grass?

[thevaporz]

^I haven't played the Z Star Kelly Green but I also use Truvis Chrome white/red & yellow/black so I'm used to hunting down hard to find balls. I keep telling myself it should make me hit better tee shots haha.

 

It's like the auto paint pearl finish.

[grm24]

Green tint on green grass?

Just the lettering. The ball has a pearl finish.

 

[Therealpatgiles]

Green tint on green grass?

Just the lettering. The ball has a pearl finish.

 

 

That is sharp

[grm24]

Green tint on green grass?

Just the lettering. The ball has a pearl finish.

 

 

 

That is sharp

They are. Some years back Srixon/Sumitomo under their non USA Dunlop line had a ball called the Tour Special Metal Mix that had the same green lettering/pearlish cover.

 

[squishyy]

Green tint on green grass?

Just the lettering. The ball has a pearl finish.

 

 

That is sharp

 

Those are available from Japan. I bought a sleeve to give to fellow golfers when I was in japan.