Srixon z-star xv vs left dash

[chewy007]

Does anybody else feel like these two balls are damn near similar? Or have data that backs this up?

[Londo]

They are in the same ballpark, here you go:

[jonkevin]

I played both this past season and the balls are very similar.  Driver and iron distance/flight was the same.  The XV felt slightly softer with the putter. Durability wise, the Left Dash holds up much longer.

[phizzy30]

I have 2 boxes left of the left dash and went in on the BOGO sale a few months back for the XV.  They are both low spin and hard as rocks, but that's where the similarity ends.  Left dash for me launched significantly higher than the XV all across the board but especially driver.   In terms of durability, the XV start to get some discoloration and the seams started to crack/tear after 2 rounds.  Left dash is a trooper and holds up well except for trees of course. 

Edited September 22, 2022 by phizzy30

[bomberman]

They are somewhat similar balls, the XV being a touch softer and having a touch more spin.

[elwhippy]

Left dash will last longer. Srixon covers are prone to scuffing after a few holes. One the other hand they are £10 a dozen cheaper in the UK. 

[phizzy30]

Just now, elwhippy said:

Left dash will last longer. Srixon covers are prone to scuffing after a few holes. One the other hand they are £10 a dozen cheaper in the UK. 

Only 5 dollars cheaper here. 

[Esteban_M]

On 9/25/2022 at 3:42 PM, elwhippy said:

Left dash will last longer. Srixon covers are prone to scuffing after a few holes. One the other hand they are £10 a dozen cheaper in the UK. 

 

This is true. I purchased three dozens of Star XV, and since it is rare to lose balls in my club, I end up replacing them by new ones.

 

The seam between the two parts of the cover gets visible by the end of the round, after that they will get dirty really quickly and it won't quit unless you rub it (and that will last only two strokes).

 

I really like Srixon Z-Star ball fligh and feel, but the durability is sub-standard.