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Review of the Srixon Z Star X Golf Ball - By Alex Morton
 During the early 2000’s Titleist Pro V1 golf ball dominated the market.
Everyone used it no matter what standard of golfer they were, although only better
golfers with high swing speeds actually gained an advantage by using a ball such
as the Pro V1.
Only high swing speeds fully compressing this type of ball at impact, generating
maximum speed off the clubface; producing the optimum distance achievable. Slower
swing speeds should use a softer ball to create the same effect.
Srixon have been successfully making golf balls for over 80 years and have produced
top quality balls for a variety of companies during that time. Srixon then decided
it was time to produce a ball bearing their name to rival the Pro V1. Many other
companies have tried and failed, but now Titleist had competition.
 As a Srixon playing Tour professional, you may think I am biased. Well actually
I play Srixon out of choice, their ball had developed and improved so fast over
recent years that as a result Srixon has actually overtaken Titleist as No.1
ball seller in the UK according to latest figures, and it’s clear to see
why. Initially the durability of the “Z-URX”, Srixon’s answer
to the Pro V1, was poor at best, cutting up and lasting perhaps a third of the
time of a Pro V1. Yet now I feel their current top of the range product, the “Z
Star X”, far outperforms the Pro V1. Unlike the Pro V1, there is no seam
on the Srixon ball, which helps to promote greater flight accuracy and consistency.
Durability is now unquestionably superb. This ball is so successful that Srixon
are struggling to produce enough balls to cope with current demand, no mean feat
for one of the world’s largest golf ball manufacturer and in a time of
economic recession. It’s clear to see the effect it is having, with many
more Tour Pro’s converting to “Srixonism” if you will.
Srixon offer the “Z Star” and the “Z Star X” in their
current range, with the “Z Star” being slightly softer and creating
slightly more spin than the “Z Star X” which has a firmer feel producing
a slightly lower ball flight. I personally prefer the “Z Star X” as
I generate large amounts of spin at impact. So, if your thinking of making a
change to arguably one of the most important items in your bag, then follow my
advice and go down the “Srixon Z Star X” route, after all if you
are not playing Srixon, then in my opinion, you are not playing the most advanced
ball available to you.
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