Srixon
Z-Star
Most popular ball among Korean and Japanese tour pros.
Overview
3-piece urethane with a Spin Skin coating that adds friction for added greenside spin. Tour-level all-around performance.
Best for
Players who want a tour-level ball with above-average greenside spin.
Played on tour by (past or present)
Pro contracts and ball choice change every season. Some of these players have moved on to other balls — treat this as a list of pros publicly known to play (or have played) this model, not an active count.
Specs
- Tier
- Tour
- Model year
- 2025
- Construction
- 3-piece
- Cover
- Urethane
- Compression
- 90
- Dimples
- 338
- Feel
- medium
- Spin profile
- mid
- Greenside control focus
- Yes
- MSRP
- $45.00
Shot estimator
| Club | Speed | Spin | Carry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 156.1 mph | 2,350 | 269 yds |
| 7-iron | 112.1 mph | 6,800 | 165 yds |
| 54° wedge | 94.1 mph | 10,500 | 100 yds |
Estimates from manufacturer-published specs. Real launch monitor results vary by swing.
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Srixon Z-Star — frequently asked
What is the compression of the Srixon Z-Star?
The Srixon Z-Star has a compression rating of 90. 90 is firm — designed for fast swing speeds (105+ mph driver). On slower swings it will feel hard and underperform a softer ball.
Is the Srixon Z-Star a tour ball?
Yes. The Z-Star is a tour-tier ball — 3-piece construction with a Urethane cover for high greenside spin and full short-game control.
What swing speed is the Srixon Z-Star best for?
Best fit is driver swing speed above about 100 mph. At 90 compression the ball is firm enough to compress correctly only on faster swings.
Does the Srixon Z-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 Z-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 Z-Star cost?
MSRP is $45.00 per dozen. That is in line with flagship tour-ball pricing.
Which pros play the Srixon Z-Star?
Hideki Matsuyama, Sepp Straka, J.J. Spaun are publicly known to play (or have played) the Z-Star. Pro ball deals shift every season, so treat this as a list of past or present endorsements — not a guarantee any specific player is using it on tour today.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Srixon Z-Star?
Amazon is consistently the lowest sticker price for the Z-Star, typically 10 to 20 percent below $45.00 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.