In my experience, the Soft Feel had higher spin rates compared to the ultra-soft and distance golf balls. I also compared it to some of the other popular models on the market. Srixon Z-Star golf balls can also be purchased at retail for anywhere between $5-10 less than than many of their competitors, making them one of the best options in the premium golf ball market. The new Srixon Z-Star Diamond represents the best of both worlds, blending the benefits of Srixon’s current models to bring a new ball to market. The familiar black Srixon name is displayed but this time with distinctive gold numbers, letting everyone know this is a new model. Apex Pro: Golf Digest 2019 Hot List Gold Medal Winner! The only driver awarded 20 out of 20 stars in the 2019 Golf Digest Hot List. So, whether you’re fighting for your club championship or battling it out in your weekend fourball, you’ll be playing with a driver that’s engineered to make everybody faster.
Reasonable standard club golfers who shoot in the mid 80s could benefit from a ball that Wilson developed with the goal of helping players hit three more fairways, five more greens and holing three more putts. If you’re someone who swings the club faster than 95 MPH or you prefer a firm ball, this might not be the best option for you. Just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean it’s not a good option. Since the compression rating is on the lower end, it’s going to have a softer feel. With the new sixth generation, a lower compression delivers superior flight, especially on low-lofted clubs. A lower drag coefficient helps the ball cut through the air with less resistance for a more penetrating launch and straighter flight. This precision pattern helps ensure full-face forgiveness to improve accuracy. 338 dimple pattern – less drag & more lift. Mid-high flight that flies true, and a durable 338 dimple urethane cover with Spin Skin & SeRM. The soft urethane cover gives a responsive feel, allowing for delicate shots and precise spin. The Srixon Z-STAR and Z-STAR XV golf balls feature a urethane cover and coating called “SpinSkin.” This coating increases frictional force by 18% and the coating is 25% softer than its predecessor.
On and around the green, you lose a little bit of the softer feel because of the ionomer cover. You can expect the ball to run out a bit on short shots, though. It’s a 2 piece ball that’s designed for an average swing speed. Since this is a 2 piece ball, it’s not going to spin much around the greens. The reason I don’t think this is an issue is that most beginners and high handicaps can’t spin the ball anyway, no matter what ball they’re using. Despite their excellent performance, urethane-coated balls tend to get dings more often than those using polymers. The Triad is more suited to my swing speed, and because of that, I get 4-5 extra yards out of it. The Soft Feel and Soft Feel Lady are for players with low to moderate swing speeds. The tool asks for a comparison of how your current ball spins on full wedge shots vs what you would like, along with what the most important characteristics are in a ball to you. I’ve used the Soft Feel for around 17 rounds over the past few months, so I’ll be sharing what I liked, what I didn’t like, and if it’s something you should check out.
The cover durability was not bad, but could have been better as it tended to scuff up after a few rounds. Premium balls have a higher-end cover that feels a bit softer. It sort of feels like the ball gets stuck on the putter face. All premium Golf balls like Nike One Tour, Pro V 1 and Srixon Z star are soft and quite nice to putt with. The Srixon Z-Star Diamond will be the ideal choice for better players and golfers with faster swing speeds who are looking to hold greens from any distance out. Make 4 of them your preferred choice of ball as of right now, and take 4 Srixon golf balls. 7. Srixon – Get the logo of the world leader in golf ball technology, Srixon, on your ball, and at the same time, play like a pro. While some golfers have reported scuffs or cuts after extended use, most find the durability comparable to other balls in the same price range.