The Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball has and continues to be popular among its tour players because of the way it combines competitive driver distance with high levels of short game spin, a blend of attributes the world’s best players like Shane Lowry and Hideki Matsuyama demand. Now into its ninth generation, Srixon claims to have refined these properties in the latest iteration to broaden its appeal even further.
If you’re seeking a full rundown of the tech enhancements found on and inside this ball, head over to my Srixon Z-Star ball review for all the details on the new biomass urethane cover, spin skin+ coating and the Fast Layer DG Core 2.0. The Z-Star XV specifically features added firmness partway through the core to boost ball speed for greater distance and improved iron spin. To validate these claims, I hit drives, mid-iron shots and 50-yard pitch shots indoors on a Foresight Sports GCQuad launch monitor at Peterborough Milton golf club before taking them to the course and putting them in play over multiple rounds.
