Srixon
Q-Star
Best-value urethane ball.
Overview
Three-piece with a thin urethane cover. Surprisingly tour-level greenside spin at a sub-30 dollar price.
Best for
Mid-handicap players who want urethane greenside spin on a budget.
Specs
- Tier
- Premium
- Model year
- 2024
- Construction
- 3-piece
- Cover
- Urethane
- Compression
- 75
- Dimples
- 338
- Feel
- medium soft
- Spin profile
- mid
- Distance focus
- Yes
- Greenside control focus
- Yes
- MSRP
- $30.00
Shot estimator
| Club | Speed | Spin | Carry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 156.7 mph | 2,100 | 270 yds |
| 7-iron | 113 mph | 6,950 | 166 yds |
| 54° wedge | 95.3 mph | 10,750 | 101 yds |
Estimates from manufacturer-published specs. Real launch monitor results vary by swing.
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Other Srixon balls
Tour
Z-Star
Most popular ball among Korean and Japanese tour pros.
Tour
Z-Star Diamond
Higher iron spin and lower driver spin than Z-Star.
Tour
Z-Star XV
Faster, longer 4-piece variant.
Premium
Q-Star Tour
Mid-tier urethane with tour-feel responsiveness.
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Srixon Q-Star — frequently asked
What is the compression of the Srixon Q-Star?
The Srixon Q-Star has a compression rating of 75. 75 sits in the middle of the market. It works for most amateur swing speeds (90 to 105 mph driver) without being too firm or too mushy.
Is the Srixon Q-Star a tour ball?
Not a flagship tour ball, but premium-tier. It has a 3-piece construction with a urethane cover, so greenside spin is still strong.
What swing speed is the Srixon Q-Star best for?
Best fit is driver swing speed in the 90 to 105 mph range — a typical mid- to low-handicap amateur. The 75-compression core balances feel and energy transfer.
Does the Srixon Q-Star spin a lot around the green?
Yes — the urethane cover grips the grooves of a wedge in a way that ionomer or Surlyn covers cannot. The Q-Star produces tour-level greenside spin (typically 9,000 to 11,000 wedge rpm), which is what allows pros to stop the ball quickly on firm greens.
How much does the Srixon Q-Star cost?
MSRP is $30.00 per dozen. That sits below tour-flagship pricing, which is typically $50 to $55 per dozen.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Srixon Q-Star?
Amazon is consistently the lowest sticker price for the Q-Star, typically 10 to 20 percent below $30.00 MSRP once you factor in multi-dozen discounts. Pro shops and big-box retailers (PGA Tour Superstore, Dick's, Golf Galaxy) usually charge full retail unless they're running an end-of-season sale. Srixon.com itself charges full MSRP but sometimes offers free personalization, which Amazon does not. Used / refurbished options on Lostgolfballs.com run 50 to 70 percent below new but ball condition varies.