srixon q star tour review

Srixon Q Star Tour Golf Ball Review

Published: 04 February 2022 Last updated: 17 July 2023

The 2022 Srixon Q-Star Tour ball.

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– Tour ball tech in a club golfer's ball

– Loads of spin around the greens

– Consistent flight

– Competitively priced

– You need to know your swing speed suits the ball

– Urethane covers aren't the most durable

• RRP £34.99

What we say...

Srixon q-star tour golf ball promises tour-level performance at a compression and price to suit amateur golfers’ swing speeds and budget..

Now into its fourth generation, the three-piece Q-Star Tour is the brand’s softest golf ball that delivers tour-level performance. It is specifically calibrated to fit moderate swing speed players that want the distance and spin found in a premium ball. This is one of the best golf balls most club golfers could game.

The updated Q-Star follows Srixon’s  Z-Star Diamond Golf Ball  into the brand’s 2022 balls line-up, which brings together the benefits of the Z-Star and Z-Star XV and will be played by Brooks Koepka .

But while that ball targets Tour players and faster swingers, the Q-Star Tour is very much a Tour-quality ball aimed at the club golfer. How is that possible? Srixon say that Tour performance starts around the greens, which is why the updated ball uses a 0.5mm premium urethane cover that’s coated in Slide Ring Material (SeRM). Srixon’s Spin Skin with SeRM coating increases friction and bite for more spin and control when attacking flags.

Srixon’s robot testing saw the Q-Star Tour deliver 400rpm more spin than some of its closest competitors, which is highly impressive.

The ball’s FastLayer Core sees a gradual transition from soft inner core to firm outer edge and behaves like a core with thousands of layers, helping to deliver distance and softer feel. It is Srixon’s softest core that still delivers Tour-grade performance, while also dramatically reducing long game sidespin to help your tee shots fly straighter.

You’ll also find 338 dimples on every Q-Star Tour ball, a pattern used in the Z-Star balls and designed to deliver less drag and more lift for a long and true flight, even in strong winds  

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We’re big fans of the Q-Star Tour here at Today’s Golfer and found it to be a genuinely excellent alternative to premium tour balls when we pitted it against Titleist’s market-leading Pro V1 in our head-to-head test in 2020 , something we can’t see changing in 2022.

Impressively, Srixon have kept the price of the new model the same at £34.99 per dozen, making it a no-brainer to switch into for the majority of normal club golfers currently using more expensive premium options.

TH Q-Star Tour is marginally cheaper than a Pro V1 but without any significant loss of performance. The softer compression means you’ll give up a little driver distance over a premium ball, but you’ll gain that back in iron distance.

And while data will show it spins significantly less than a Pro V1, it actually launches and flies higher, dropping at a steeper angle, so will still stop quickly on the greens.

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For us the Q-Star Tour joins Callaway’s Chrome Soft , TaylorMade’s Tour Response and Wilson’s new Triad in being a superb golf ball option for club golfers who have a “normal” swing speed and don’t have money to burn.

The Q-Star Tour is also available in a Divide version ( read our review here ), released late in 2021, which brings all the benefits of the standard ball but with a colourscheme that is designed to help with alignment and putting.

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Srixon Q-Star Tour: Key Technology

FastLayer Core

The FastLayer Core offers distance and soft feel without compromise due to a gradual transition from soft inner core to firm outer edge.

Spin Skin with SeRM

A urethane coating with flexible molecular bonds digs deep into wedge and iron grooves for increased friction and maximum spin.

New Alignment Aid

New longer side stamp helps align those critical putts.

338 Speed Dimple Pattern

Providing a penetrating ball flight in all conditions, the optimal dimple design increases lift and reduces drag to maximize distance.

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How the Srixon Q-Star Tour fits into their balls line-up

Srixon Z-Star (£47.99)

Srixon’s original premium ball, the Z-Star was updated in 2021 and is ideal if finesse around the greens and pinpoint approach shots are your keys to your scores. A three-piece 0.6mm-urethane-covered ball, Z-Star offers 90 compression, long distance through low driver spin, a mid flight and the highest greenside spin.

The FastLayer Core starts soft in the centre and gradually becomes firm around its edge, giving high-speed players exceptional feel and plenty of ball speed for maximum distance. The thicker thermoplastic urethane cover features Spin Skin with SeRM, for maximum iron and wedge spin. 338 dimple reduces drag and improves flight for more distance.

Srixon Z-Star XV (£47.99)  

Srixon’s only four-piece ball, the XV was updated in 2021 with everything from its molecules to its dimples pushed to the limit. Used by Masters champion  Hideki Matsuyama  and 2019 Open Champion  Shane Lowry , it’s longer than Z-Star thanks to a reformulated inner core boosts overall resiliency for a faster snap off the clubface for more ball speed and distance.

Expect a mid-high flight and soft feel (102 compression) and plenty of greenside spin thanks to its 0.5mm urethane cover which uses Spin Skin with SeRM. The 338 dimple pattern reduces drag and improves flight.

Srixon Z-Star Diamond (£47.99)

The newest ball in Srixon’s Z-Star series, the three-piece Diamond is played by Brooks Koepka , and combines the best of Z-Star and XV. The new FastLayer Core starts soft in the centre and gradually becomes firm around its edge, giving high-speed players exceptional feel and plenty of ball speed for maximum distance. The thicker thermoplastic urethane cover features , for maximum iron and wedge spin. 338 dimple reduces drag and improves flight for more distance.

Srixon Q-Star Tour (£36.99)

Three-piece urethane-covered ball that provides premium tech in a model that’s suitable for moderate swing speeds. Uses Tour technologies found in the Z-Star series like FastLayer, Spin Skin with SeRM, and Speed Dimples but with a softer compression (72). 338 dimple reduces drag and improves flight for more distance.

Srixon AD333  (£26.99)

Into its 10th generation, the two-piece AD333 is one of the most popular balls with club golfers. The new FastLayer core lowers compression (72) for better flight with lower-lofted clubs, while the Spin Skin with SeRM found in the brand’s premium models improves spin and stopping power. The 338 ‘speed dimple’ pattern helps reduce drag and boost lift and the 1.45mm ionomer cover is very durable.

Srixon Soft Feel  (£24.99)

The Soft Feel lives up to its name with 60 compression and a thin ionomer cover for better spin and feel around the greens, while the FastLayer Core combines softness with distance. The 338 dimple pattern helps reduce drag and improve flight through the wind for more distance.

Srixon Ultisoft (£24.99)

The lowest compression ball in Srixon’s line-up (42), the two-piece has a soft ionemer cover for better feel and more greenside spin. The 338 dimple pattern helps reduce drag and improve flight through the wind for more distance.

Srixon Distance (£17.99)

The lowest priced ball in Srixon’s range, the two-piece distance does exactly what it says on the box – gives you more yards. It has a FastLayer Core, durable ionomer cover and and a 324 dimple pattern to maximise distance and help your ball fly through wind.

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What Srixon say about the Q-Star Tour Golf Ball

“The new and improved Q-Star Tour continues to deliver tour-calibre performance with a softer feel compared to our other tour-level offerings,” said Joe Miller, Product Expert at Srixon Sports Europe.

“This ball provides the distance all golfers need with the greenside spin and control to attack the toughest of pins.”

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About the author.

Rob Jerram is the Digital Editor of  todaysgolfer.co.uk He has been a journalist for more than 20 years, starting his career with Johnston Press where he covered local and regional news and sport in a variety of editorial roles across ten years. Rob joined Bauer Media in 2010 and worked as the Senior Production Editor of  Today’s Golfer  and  Golf World  magazines for ten years before moving into the Digital Editor’s role in July 2020. He has been playing golf for almost three decades and has been a member at Greetham Valley Golf Club in Rutland for eight years, playing off 12. You can get in touch with Rob,  here

Product Information

Srixon q-star tour golf ball (2022).

RRP £36.99 per dozen | VIEW UK OFFER |  $34.99 per dozen | VIEW US OFFER  

Colours Pure White, Tour Yellow

Cover  0.5mm urethane cover

Compression 72

Dimples 338

Launched February 25, 2022

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Srixon Q STAR TOUR Golf Ball Review

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The Srixon Q STAR Tour golf ball feels great, spins a ton, and will be very long for players who swing 85-95 MPH.

Introduction

There are a lot of good golfers out there.  There are lots of players who demand a golf ball that feels great off the putter and wedges.  There aren’t a lot of golfers who swing a driver 100, 110, or 120 MPH.

If you thought about those three facts, you’d do what Srixon has done with the new Q STAR Tour: create a golf ball that feels great, spins like a tour ball, but performs best with moderate swing speeds.

Soft.  Soft, soft, soft.  Really, really soft.  In every area of the game, soft is the word that defines the Q STAR Tour.  With the putter, the Q STAR Tour’s urethane cover creates a buttery “tock.”  The urethane cover also gives it a soft, sticky feel on the wedges.  When you get into the long game, the low compression keeps the feel soft and explosive.

As has become their standard, Srixon shared a mountain of testing data about the Q STAR Tour.  Here are the Cliffs Notes.  The Q STAR Tour spun significantly more (+700 RPM or more) than the Wilson Staff Duo, Aerourner Pro, NXT Tour S, or e6 Soft.  It was within 300-400 RPM of urethane-covered tour balls like the ProV1, B330 RXS, and Chrome Soft.

My own testing of the Q STAR Tour against premium tour balls mirrored what Srixon reported.  On some shots, the Q STAR Tour hit the same peak spin numbers as the tour balls, but on average it was a couple hundred RPM lower .  For context, we’re talking about the difference between approximately 8000 RPM and 7800 RPM.  That difference is unlikely to be noticeable on the course.

Again, I’ll start with Srixon’s data.  Srixon states that with a robot swinging at 85 MPH and 95 MPH, the Q STAR Tour is longer than the Chrome Soft, Project A, B330 RXS, AeroBurner Pro, and Duo Spin.  Additionally, the Q STAR Tour had the smallest dispersion at 85 MPH and, with a 6I , had the highest launch and longest distance .

My testing of the Q STAR Tour didn’t replicate Srixon’s because my swing speed is not in the 85-95 MPH range.  As a higher swing speed player, I found the Q STAR Tour had ball speeds that were slightly lower with the driver compared to tour balls like the Z STAR.  The differences weren’t huge, but, with distance being critical, I would opt for the Z STAR.  With my irons, the differences between the Q STAR Tour and tour-caliber balls were smaller.  Bottom line: even as someone who is not the target demographic, I would be pretty happy playing the Q STAR Tour.  When my swing speed starts to dip, I will absolutely be turning to a ball like the Q STAR Tour.

If you haven’t gotten the message, I’ll spell it out for you as clearly as I can: the Srixon Q STAR Tour golf ball is really good.  If you have swing speed in excess of 100 MPH, play the Z STAR , but everyone else should be stocking up on the Q STAR Tour.  And at $30/dozen, the value is tremendous.

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I understand that personal testing is most important, however would like your opinion given your recent review of Bridgestone e6 Soft: Would you recommend the Q STAR Tour over the e6 Soft for high handicappers looking for “straight distance” off the tee?

Both balls seem to target the same “moderate swing speed” golfer and the Q STAR Tour appears to have better greenside performance. That said, in the e6 Soft article you said “For the average or high handicap golfer… the spin gap that we’re talking about is NOT the difference between a shot sticking to the green and a shot that runs off the putting surface.”

Long story, short, just trying to decide on which ball to start my season off with. Thanks and love the reviews~

I haven’t tested the two head to head, so I can’t say definitively. I think both are really good. If straight is priority #1, I might try to e6 Straight first.

Going to be hard to push the new Bridgestone e6 Soft out of my bag. But, I will give them a whirl.

Still wait for your answer to try the Q star tour even if I paid for it

Are you referring to the Reader Review opportunity? If so, the emails for that went out a couple weeks ago. We’d be happy to have you post your feedback about the ball here, however.

In your view does the e6 Soft or e6 Speed compare with the Srixon Q Star Tour? Have been playing the QST, but want to try one of the new e6 balls.

Neither compares in feel, in my opinion. The e6 Soft would be the closer of the two.

I’m A 10 HANDICAP 63 YEARS OLD. THE Q STAR TOUR BALL FEELS GREAT OFF MY IRONS AND AROUND THE GREENS I I LOVE THE SOFT FEEL. I WOULD SAY TO ANYONE TO GIVE THEM A TRY. NOT MY FELLOW HACKS THAT I PLAY WITH HOWEVER. DONT WANT TO GIVE THEM ANY PONITERS:)

Can you help me understand the difference between the old QStar and the new QStar Tour? Would an average golfer recognize the difference between the two? (Srixon customer service wasn’t really clear on this…here’s the chat transcript: Dakota:hello how may i assist you/ Me:Hi, there. I am purchasing golf balls for my dad for Christmas. He says he likes “QStar,” but I see there are the regular QStars and the QStar Tours. What is the difference between the two? Also, someone at Dick’s Sporting Goods told him QStars have been discontinued…is that true? Thank you! Dakota:The Q-Star Tour is our newest series of the Q-Star line. Thats the main difference. The Qtars have not been discontinued, we still manufacture and offer those. Me:So there isn’t a difference between QStars and QStar Tours? Dakota:Only that the Qtar Tour is our newest version of that series! Me:Can you help me understand why was a “new version” created if there is no difference between the two? Dakota:The Qtar Tour has a Urethane cover (lasts longer) the Q-star has an Ionemer cove, Qstar Tour has more spin and is a 3 piece where as the Qstar has less spin and is a 2 piece ball. Dakota:those are the differences. Me:Okay, thank you.)

Good for you for sticking with that conversation, I would have bailed earlier.

Dakota did hit on the key difference: urethane cover vs. ionomer. That will create a feel difference with the short clubs and a difference in spin with the wedges. Whether or not that difference is noticeable will depend on the golfer. I would suggest that a golfer who is a 20 handicap or higher probably won’t notice the difference.

Do they plan on introducing the Q star tour in yellow any time soon?

Not to my knowledge.

Really like the ball, good performance, great value for a urethane covered ball. Not sure how it compares to the Qstar around the greens and on approach shots. Qstar must be a pretty good ball and quite a bit cheaper. The performance from 100 yards and in would be the main determining factor between the two for me.

I’m just curious as to what your take is on a comparison between the Q Star Tour and the Project A. They are both similar balls geared toward the same crowd of players. Which ball do you think is the better performer? Is either of them longer? Does either one have a clear advantage in specific categories?

I haven’t tested them head-to-head, so I can’t say definitively. They’re very similar in terms of construction, so I doubt that there’s a world of difference. My guess is that it would mainly come down to preference and fit.

I am 72 with a swing speed in the low 80’s. I have played every “soft” ball made over the past several years. I bought a dozen q star tours last September and couldn’t be happier. Absolutely longer than any of the others and so soft off my irons, it feels like i’m hitting a Mizuni forged club on the sweet spot. I’m all in on this ball!

I’m a senior golfer with roughly a 75 mph swing. My favorite ball has been the Titleist Velocity. How does the Srixon Q-Star and/or the Q-Star Tour measure up to these in your experience. Details please.

For me, the Q-Star Tour is significantly softer than the Velocity and spins much more around the green.

at 58 my SS is 95 so I tried the AVX and wow…… longer than the Tour Soft, Project S or Super soft….for me anyway. Found a Q Star Tour and double wow off the fairway. Very surprised at the length and straight flight.

I’ve been an E6 soft player for over two years now. Thought I’d try the new Titleist Tour Soft and didn’t like them at all. They were to “clicky” off my irons and wedges for my comfort. I thought the E6 Softs performed and felt better. After reading about these Q Star Tours, I just purchased a dozen and can’t wait to play them at our guys golf weekend coming up. I used to play balls with urethane covers than went away from them when my slice started acting up. Have high hopes for this ball

Best golf balls ever. Nice and balanced and the price is right. #SecretGiveaway

I found them straight and fairly long…hit my approach shots flush but still had more roll-out than I liked….wasn’t expecting them to suck back but I did expect them drop and stop with their compression/urethane cover. Greens weren’t that fast either….Hmmmm, the jury hasn’t reached a verdict.

This has peaked my interest and will be trying the Q Star Tour this weekend. I’ve been playing the MG Tour C4 ball and love it but hate the MG design which is no biggie as long as the ball performs but still this article has made me curious.

I found this discussion very helpful. I have a 14 handicap and a very low swing speed. Besides the Srixon Q-Star Tour, what do you think of the Costco three piece ball. It replayed the four layer ball because of patents.

Unfortunately I haven’t played the Costco ball, but I’ve heard nothing but good things.

I started with e6 soft and then once I got a little better I went to Pro V1. Just played 18 with the Q-Star tour. Straighter flight than the e6, and just as long as the Pro V1. This is my new ball.

I am a 77 year old golfer with an 8 handicap and a driver swing speed about 90 MPH. Would the Srixson Q Star Tour be a good ball for me? If not, other suggestions.

It certainly could be. There’s no way for anyone to provide a credible recommendation based purely on swing speed, but your speed does put you in the range for the Q Star Tour.

shocked at how far this ball went off driver! easy 25-35 yards of roll.. never had this with bridgestone b330–rx.

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Srixon Q Star Tour Review: Is This Golf Ball Worth It?

Choosing the right golf ball is never easy, especially for players who haven't got tour standard golf swings. Most golfers are fully aware of the tour level golf balls out there, they are scattered across our screens every time we sit down to watch golf. With this in mind we have decided to review one of the new offerings in this category, the Srixon Q Star Tour, more importantly their new 2020 release.

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Approach shots, around the green, who will benefit most from using this ball.

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KEY FEATURES

• Lower ball Compression
• Reduced Spin With Driver
• Inexpensive compared to other golf balls
• Doesn't offer as much control green side as premium balls
• Not designed for higher swing speeds

Don't be put off by the branding, even though this latest offering from Srixon has the word "Tour" in its name, it is not a tour level ball. It is a great ball for mid-handicap players who only generate pretty average swing speeds. Which is the vast majority of people playing golf today . If you are reading this, you most likely find yourself in this bracket, but you are clearly interested in finding a golf ball that will help improve your game .

Outside of learning to swing the club and make a consistent good contact with the ball, matching a golf ball to your ability and swing is one of the most challenging steps to improving your game . When you are heading out for a round of golf, there are a few things that you can control. Choosing the right ball to put in your bag is one of them. This article is an in-depth review of the Srixon Q-Star Tour a ball that any player can use:

This ball while suitable for all abilities is really is aimed at mid-handicap players who have average swing speeds. Players who are interested in hitting the ball a little bit further and who want to be able to control the ball a little better. During the review process we got players of different levels to test the Srixon Q-Star Tour for feel, driving accuracy and distance, approach shots and for touch around the greens.

Characteristics

The Srixon Q-Star Tour features a "Spin Skin" coating over a Urethane over. Srixon claim that it is 25% softer than its previous models  golf ball  models. Offering players with an optimal feel when they are  hitting the ball . Softer  golf balls  stay in contact with a clubs face longer, these when struck correctly will offer many higher levels of accuracy and control. The  softness of the ball comes into its own with the shorter shorts.

If you are constantly finding yourself right or left of fairways, there is a possibility that you are using a ball that generates too spin off the tee. The Srixon Q Star Tour could be just the ball you are looking for. Srixon designed the ball itself to have a lower compression rate which means they were able to reduce the amount of spin you will generate with the Driver. During the test we found that our mid-handicappers certainly hit fewer slices or hooks than usual.

The wind is also another factor you cannot control, wind more often than not does more damage than good, but the Srixon Q Star Tour has 338 dimples on each ball which maximizes lift while reducing drag. Helping the ball travel further and straighter in windy conditions.

The  Srixon Q Star Tour  has been engineered with a core that is specifically designed to spin less. The result of this tech is that there is a marked reduction in side spin, resulting in the ball traveling further, even when you  hit an errant shot , you will lose less distance by going to the side.

As the ball is designed to be hit straighter, you should find yourself on tighter lights more often, increasing your opportunity to hit greens in regulation, besides coming in from better angles you should be hitting shorter irons than you are used to. Eight irons instead of seven, etc. What our mid-handicap players really liked was the fact that they were able to hit longer shots while still getting enough spin to allow you to hold more greens with your shorter approach shots.

I bet you were wondering what exactly a "Spin Skin" is and how it separates this ball from others in its class. One of the primary concerns of any golfer when they are hitting their approach shots , after hitting the green, is holding the green. The Srixon Q Star Tour features a dynamic ball cover, which keeps the ball in contact with the club face longer and as a consequence you generate more spin allowing you to control the ball when you hit the green.

Fans of the bump and run shots, this ball allows golfers to pick their landing spots with greater accuracy and get the balls to stop faster. Our testers found that they were running the  ball over the green far less than ever before.

When it comes to golfers, there are undoubtedly players who should purely be using golf balls recovered from local lakes and there are others who should exclusively use balls that cost $50 a dozen. If you are naturally playing at a level where you require a dozen or more golf balls in your bag to be safe, then you shouldn't be buying new golf balls. Invest your money on private lessons instead.

The Srixon Q-Star Tour suits players who have a real handicap between nine and eighteen. In all honesty 9-16 handicap players will benefit most from using these balls. Low handicap players prefer a low compression golf ball as they like to shape the ball more than higher handicap players.

If you are at the beginning of your golfing journey, you will most likely benefit from using one or two piece golf balls . The Srixon Q Star Tour is a three piece ball, which are going to less forgiving for someone still learning to swing a club .

Most mid handicap golfers are primarily concerned with hitting fairways and greens on a consistent basis. They also want to avoid situations where they are forced to hit shots that are outside of their comfort zones. As the word consistent possesses a different meaning to every golfer in the world, the Srixon Q Star Tour is the perfect ball for golfers who are looking to move up a level or two. To the point where they are experimenting with various types of shots. This ball may well suit a few lower handicap players, mainly ones who are looking to gain more control of their shots while maintaining a good shot path.

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Is this the most UNDERRATED golf ball of 2022? | Srixon Q-Star Tour Review

Alex from GolfMagic took the new Srixon Q-Star Tour golf ball on to the course to test its feel, distance and spin rate around the greens.

Alex's initial thoughts on the new Srixon Q-Star Tour golf ball were immediately drawn to their suitability for golfers with moderate swing speeds.

This ball has the same characteristics as tour golf balls that are regarded as better products, which makes this new Srixon ball a little underrated.

The Q-Star Tour is a low compression golf ball and it is suited to golfers who do not swing the club quickly and who don't generate great ball speeds.

Once this ball is matched up with the appropriate golfer, they will be able to maximise distance, accuracy and spin. This ball is definitely worth trying on the golf course.

The Srixon Q-Star Tour is perfect for short pitches into the green as you can achieve a lot of spin. The connection and feel are very pleasing off the clubface.

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In terms of technology, this three-piece ball has Spin Skin and micro-coating to contribute to the suitability of golfers with moderate swing speeds.

With putting, the ball feels very soft and pleasing off the clubface and it has the ability to instil great confidence in your short game.

This is another great release by Srixon which has come shortly after the release of their impressive Z-Star Diamond golf ball.

They are far cheaper than premium-priced balls such as Titleist Pro V1's and TaylorMade TP5's. At £34.99, they are still an expensive golf ball but more affordable than their market competitors.

Alex experienced positive results on the golf course with the Srixon Q-Star Tour ball and he strongly recommends that golfers with moderate swing speeds should consider putting them into play.

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Srixon Q-Star Tour Golf Ball Review

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The new Srixon Q-Star Tour golf ball aims to deliver premium, Tour-level performance, for players with more moderate swing speeds.  It’s designed to provide maximum distance for golfers in the 75-95 MPH driver club head speed range, without sacrificing greenside spin and control.  As Srixon puts it, the Q-Star Tour is “a premium, 3-piece golf ball built with 100% Tour technologies.”  How do they do it?  By producing a ball with a urethane cover similar to Tour-level balls, while implementing a softer core to help with slower swing speeds, unlike the firmer core of traditional Tour-level balls .

How Does it Feel?

The feel was probably the most impressive part of the new Srixon Q-Star Tour golf ball.  The Q-Star Tour is a lower compression golf ball, designed to give players with more moderate swing speeds more distance.  This typically leads to a “softer” overall feel.  The feel around the greens and off of the driver are much better than I expected for a $30 ball, and it was extremely soft off of the putter as well.  The ball is soft enough to feel smooth on the hands with the driver and irons, but also doesn’t feel like you’re hitting a marshmallow.  In the wedge game, you still get some feedback from knowing you hit it solid, but again, it’s a soft, “smooth” feel.

I think Srixon found the sweet spot in the feel department with this one.  If you’re a slower swinger who is looking for a little more feel out of your golf ball, the Q-Star Tour is a great consideration, especially at its price point.

Off the Tee

While the Srixon Q-Star Tour features the same urethane cover as the Z-Star and Z-Star XV balls, the core is a soft, rubber core that is easier to compress for slower swing speeds.  What does this mean exactly?  Slower swing speeds can compress the ball more at impact, allowing the ball to “spring” more off of the face.  This results in more ball speeds off the driver.

I also experienced a mid-high to high ball flight with the Q-Star Tour ball.  The ball launched a little higher than I’m used to, and that’s coming from a high ball hitter.  The good news, however, is that the ball didn’t spin a ton more, so I wasn’t sacrificing distance with the added height.  If you struggle to get a Tour-level ball in the air, this might be a solution.

With that, the Q-Star Tour is definitely long.  The carry distance is especially great with the added launch, and moderate swingers might see some distance gains compared to comparable golf balls in the same area of the market.  A golf ball that adds some distance without feeling like you’re hitting a rock should be a plus in anyone’s book.  Kudos, Srixon.  Well done.

On the Approach

Similar to the driver, the Srixon Q-Star Tour had a pretty high ball flight in the irons as well.  What does this mean for you?  It means holding more greens.  Again, the ball launches high, but doesn’t add a ton of spin, so the ball wasn’t ballooning on me by any means.  The good news is this helps hold more greens, since the ball lands softer.  I also found the Q-Star Tour to have a pleasantly consistent ball flight, so I knew what I was going to get when striking the ball well .  For slower swingers, this will be particularly beneficial when hitting longer irons into the green that would typically have a ton of roll out from lack of compression, spin, or height.

Around the Green

Around and on the greens is where Srixon touts the “performance and feel of a Tour-level ball” characteristic of the Q-Star Tour.  On partial-swing wedge shots and chips where I wanted the ball to check hard, I found that the Q-Star Tour to to stop fairly quickly, with a little bit of roll out at the end.  I will say that it does check up faster than your average ball geared towards moderate swingers , but wedge contact will of course be key.  Again, a distance ball that you can stop and control on the greens?  Sounds like a win to me.

Off of the putter face, the Srixon Q-Star Tour is extremely soft, yet responsive.  Similar to wedge shots, it’s very soft on the hands, yet doesn’t feel “dead” or “mushy.”  The  ball does tend to come off of the face rather hot though, so make sure to get some practice strokes on the greens before putting the Q-Star Tour in play.  It’s not what you typically expect from such a soft feel, so it may take some getting used to.  Overall, I found the Q-Star Tour performed much better than the competitors in the “moderate swing speeds” category or its price point.

Final Thoughts

If you are a golfer with moderate swing speeds, who wants more control and softer feel, without sacrificing distance, OR you want a little jump in your ball flight, you might want to check out the new Srixon Q-Star Tour golf ball.  It has great, soft feel, phenomenal distance, and a good all around performance out on the course , a package many of your average golfers have been searching for for a long time.

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Srixon Q Star vs Q Star Tour: Head-to-Head Golf Ball Comparison

Finding the best golf balls is no easy feat. Even with a good brand, an abundance of models makes getting to the point a tough task. For Srixon, two options jump out. The Q Star and Q Star Tour.

They might share a similar name but there are very real differences between the Srixon Q Star vs Q Star Tour. Each provide a boost to distance, control, and overall performance, but only when used by the right type of golfer. Affordable and durable too. But used by a golfer with the wrong swing type, the benefits are greatly diminished. It will be evident in your scores.

So what type is right for me? Keep reading for our expert golf ball comparison and recommendation.

Overview of Srixon Golf Balls

While not among the big 3 brands on the Tour, they boast an impressive lineup that began in the early 2000s with Jim Furyk and Ernie Els. Today’s Srixon golfers include Brooks Koepka, Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, and Inbee Park.

Comparing the Srixon Q Star vs Q Star Tour is tough because you cannot decidedly say one is better than the other. They are each among the best golf balls in terms of quality, value, and performance.

Every brand pays significant amounts of attention to their tour level balls and beginner balls. Tour players attract attention and notoriety. Beginners lose balls left and right making the best repeat customers you could ask for.

Srixon is one of the few that live in the middle, spreading their efforts equally so that the golfer shooting 90 is not forgotten. As a result, they have become one of the elite brands for intermediate golfers.

Design and Construction – and How it Affects Performance

No golf ball comparison is complete without a look at how design and technology affect performance.

One of the biggest challenges for high and mid-handicap golfers is improving their launch angle which leads to increased carry and total distance. The Q Star features a fastlayer core which sets out to solve this. With lower compression than previous models, hitting your irons higher is made easy. This also goes a long way in attacking greens and having the ball come to rest shortly after landing. Because of the increased angle of descent, you can focus less on stopping the ball and more about direction and distance.

Golfers playing Q Star Tour get a different benefit from the core. A varied design of the fastlayer core, this version focuses on distance through speed. By increasing firmness as the core moves outward, your ball speed is greater with the same swing speed than it would be with a Q Star.

Q Star uses ionomer. Q Star Tour uses urethane. Ionomer is much thicker. Pretty standard for two and three-piece balls. Both balls also utilize the same Speed Dimple pattern designed to fight through wind and keep your ball in the air longer. But how do the different cover materials affect performance?

Despite each option having the Srixon Spin Skin, the cover materials make them play differently.

The ionomer cover of Q Star does not offer much in terms of spin but makes up for it with an abundance of control. A reduction of spin for a lesser skilled golfer means minimizing side spin—your slices and hooks. It will not help you hit the ball in the direction you want, but the shots you hit will be straight. As for direction, that is something only you can control.

For more skilled golfers, side spin is not always a bad thing. This is what enables you to hit purposeful cuts and draws. The urethane cover of Q Star Tour’s helps the process along. The expectation is that since more skilled golfers are using these balls, this is a positive. As a result, golfers are able to work the Q Star Tour into tighter spaces with more precision.

Suitability for Different Golfers

Intermediate golfers are the best fit for Srixon Q Star. Engineered for slower and mid-speed swings, this ball was built to amplify that specific type of golfer. Swinging harder than the ball is designed for leads to missing shots both ways and unpredictability. Lean into who the ball is meant for and stay under control.

The Q Star is a great option for beginners as well. However, there are more affordable options if you’re still losing a handful of balls per round. For those switching to the Q Star from $1 balls, it will likely be the first time you notice a difference in performance based on the ball you’re hitting.

The Q Star Tour does not have as broad of a group that should be playing it. This ball is intended for advanced players only. These are the golfers who hit draws and cuts—on purpose. Aided by an extremely thin cover, a low-handicap golfer will be able to manipulate its flight and operate with a high level of precision on all shots.

An easy way to think about Q Star vs Q Star Tour is what type of shafts you have on your irons. Regular shafts? Q Star every time. Stiff shafts? You’ll be able to get the most out of the Q Star Tour. This is of course assuming you are fitted to the right material shaft. (Go with the option for slower swing speeds if you’re on the edge.)

Durability and Longevity 

In a one-to-one Srixon Q Star vs Q Star tour, the Q Star is more durable because of its thicker cover and materials used in construction.

When it comes to the Q Star, damage is far more likely because of the players using them. 

 If you’re taking nice smooth 75 mph swings, you have nothing to worry about. Start dialing up the speed, and you get yourself into a trickier spot. If club contact damage starts to become a regular thing, that’s when you need to change balls.

Golfers with too strong of swings can scuff the Q Star solely by making contact. It won’t take trees or cart paths to cause the damage, just a very hard swing. However, this is the case with all golf balls designed for slower swings.

Someone who avoids trees and pavement all day can expect to play an entire round with the Q Star Tour without trouble. On the other hand, any contact with those course features we try so desperately to avoid will leave a mark. The type of mark that makes you swap balls on the next tee.

The best golf balls for durability will be ones that match your game. Make a selection that aligns with your skills, and you will have no issues using the same ball for full rounds. This is the case whether you’re using Srixon or anything else.

Price Comparison

Following the trend of these Srixon golf balls sharing a similar name, and not much else, prices vary too.

A dozen Srixon Q Star runs a few dollars under $30, with slightly different prices based on where you shop and the time of year. Q Star Tour’s will cost a bit more, with a box of those running around $35.

The price difference of about $.50 per ball might not seem significant, but over the course of a golf season will add up.

Compared to the entire Srixon golf ball lineup, the Q Star series falls in the middle. They are less expensive than their tour model balls, the Z Star series. And they are more affordable than the beginner-geared Soft Feel line.

Looking at the balls other top companies offer for intermediate golfers; Srixon offers a reasonable price and matches the quality of competitors.

Pros and Cons 

Let’s look at some key points and what makes the Q Star vs Q Star Tour what they are.

Srixon Q Star

• Design helps you elevate the ball.
• Spin levels promote straighter shots.
• Can withstand one or two dustups with branches or pavement.
• Less control around the greens.

Srixon Q Star Tour

• Top choice for golfers with moderate to slightly above average swing speed.
• Easy to shape shots with driver and irons. 
• Unpredictable shot shapes will be amplified.
• Damaged easily after making contact with anything but club or grass.

Final Recommendation

At the end of the day, there is not much overlap between users of these two Srixon golf balls.

The Q Star is a great option for the average golfer. It’s two-piece construction, ionomer cover, and mid-level compression make it so. You’ll be able to hit the ball further than with a three piece and control it better than with a urethane cover. All this together means finding more fairways and hitting shorter clubs into greens. The tangible result? Fewer double and triple bogeys. If high, straight shots are what you’re looking for, you’re a Q Star golfer.

Q Star Tour golfers are a little different. You swing a little harder, demand more on your approach and wedge shots, and your natural ball flight does not need improvement. This is the group of players who can work the ball left and right a bit, but not on every shot. It’s also the group who can confidently land a shot on the green without fear of it running off. And don’t forget affordability. When it comes to golf balls for this tier of golfers, paying $4/piece is standard. Not with the Q Star Tour.

Henry Foster

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Its bright colours are what you first notice when you pick up this ball. Fluorescent yellowish green, and pinkish orange or bright blue. It's as far removed from the traditional all white as you could imagine.

The second thing you notice is that there is no sheen on the outer layer, but rather a matte finish. In fact, the colours are not painted on the ball as usual. Instead, its entire thermoplastic urethane cover is infused with bright pigments, so that the colour won’t scratch or tear.

We get the purpose of this product - just as with the old two-toned Ping ball, you can set up the ball on the green to visually divide the hemispheres down the middle. The divide provides an effective alignment tool and then when you take your putting stroke, you get an idea of how straight-through you rolled it. The more off-kilter your roll, the more you’ll see the colours rotate.

If you putt it on a perfectly straight path, all you will see are the two colours stay divided down the middle - as that seam line runs 360 degrees around the entire ball. Srixon claims this is a “powerful tool” for tracking and improving your consistency.

It works for practicing chip shots, as well, according to the company. This seems a little far fetched, as out on the course you have to play the ball as it lies. So it's not like you can pick it up and re-orient it for your chip shot, to make the two-tone effect work, but during practice it allows you to see how much sidespin or backspin you are generating a little more clearly.

The ball is still the popular Q-Star Tour , so it performs wonderfully in all areas of the game like the best mid-priced golf balls . Its premium urethane cover adds spin for plenty of greenside control. A resilient mid-layer increases speed off the tee. We had no problem maxing out tee-shot distance, in our testing.

It’s the FastLayer core, which is soft at its centre but gradually becomes firmer toward its edge, that provides the distance and soft feel. Speaking of, it emits a satisfying impact feel on full-swing shots that lets you know you middled it. You might think that the colours and divided design would be off-putting but we actually got used to it quickly and it didn't detract from the experience, although traditionalists are sure to quickly dismiss such a radical deviation from the norm.

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Srixon Q-Star Tour, Divide golf balls: Srixon’s fifth generation of its Q-Star Tour has a reformulated core to give moderate swing speed players more distance. A flexible coating of urethane on top of the softer urethane cover from the 2022 model improves the cover’s engagement with the grooves of irons and wedges for additional grab, leading to more control around the greens. The Srixon Q-Star Tour and Q-Star Tour Divide are available at $40 per dozen in both white and yellow for Q-Star Tour and bue, orange and red for Divide.

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