Callaway Chrome Tour vs Srixon Z-Star
Side-by-side specs plus estimated launch-monitor numbers — ball speed, launch, spin, and carry — at any club and swing speed.
Tour · Ball A
Callaway Chrome Tour
Compression 75 · Urethane · medium-soft
Tour · Ball B
Srixon Z-Star
Compression 90 · Urethane · medium
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Estimated launch — Driver
B vs A delta
| Ball A | Ball B | Δ B − A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball speed | 155.7 mph | 156.1 mph | +0.4 mph |
| Launch angle | 12.4° | 12° | -0.4° |
| Spin | 2,450 rpm | 2,350 rpm | -100 rpm |
| Estimated carry | 269 yds | 269 yds | no change |
Estimated trajectory
All balls — Driver at 105 mph
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Callaway Chrome Tour vs Srixon Z-Star — frequently asked
Which is softer, Callaway Chrome Tour or Srixon Z-Star?
The Callaway Chrome Tour is softer at 75 compression vs Srixon Z-Star at 90 — a 15-point gap. Lower compression deforms more easily on slower swings.
Does Callaway Chrome Tour or Srixon Z-Star spin more around the green?
Both use urethane covers and sit in a construction category commonly chosen for greenside control. Stymie has no same-condition test proving which spins more, so compare measured wedge results rather than inferring an RPM gap from cover or compression alone.
What is the price difference between Callaway Chrome Tour and Srixon Z-Star?
Callaway Chrome Tour is $57.99 per dozen MSRP, while Srixon Z-Star is $45.00. Retail prices, pack sizes, promotions, and model years can change.
Which is the better tour ball, Callaway Chrome Tour or Srixon Z-Star?
Both are tour-tier balls. The Callaway Chrome Tour is a urethane-covered 4-piece ball, while the Srixon Z-Star is a urethane-covered 3-piece ball. Differences come down to compression and feel preference, not category.