Srixon Q-Star Tour Compression
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The Srixon Q-Star Tour has a compression rating of 74 — a mid, urethane-cover ball matched to driver swing speeds of 85 to 100 mph. That figure comes from Srixon.
Srixon Q-Star Tour specifications
| Compression | 74 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Mid |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Swing speed | 85–100 mph |
| Price | ~$40/dozen |
| Brand | Srixon |
| Source | Srixon (published) |
Where 74 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the Srixon Q-Star Tour is softer than 22 and firmer than 12. Its nearest softer neighbour is the Wilson Chaos at 70. Its nearest firmer neighbour is the Bridgestone e9 Long Drive at 75.
Compression measures how much a ball deforms at impact. Match it to your driver speed and the ball returns the energy you put into it; miss the range and you either leave distance behind or lose the soft feel you paid for. The full golf ball compression chart ranks every ball we track, and the golf ball finder narrows it to your own speed.
Who the Srixon Q-Star Tour suits
Our top pick for 85-100 mph swingers — urethane cover at $40/dozen with greenside spin that rivals balls costing $18 more.
Other Srixon balls by compression
| Ball | Compression | Cover | Swing speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Srixon Soft Feel | 60 | Ionomer | 75–95 mph |
| Srixon Q-Star Tour | 74 | Urethane | 85–100 mph |
| Srixon Z-Star | 88 | Urethane | 90–115 mph |
| Srixon Z-Star XV | 102 | Urethane | 105–130 mph |
See the full Srixon compression chart for cover, price and swing-speed detail on every Srixon ball.
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Open the full compression chart →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Srixon Q-Star Tour?
The Srixon Q-Star Tour has a compression rating of 74, per Srixon. That puts it in the mid range and makes it softer than 22 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the Srixon Q-Star Tour?
A compression of 74 is matched to driver swing speeds of 85 to 100 mph. Below that range the ball will not fully compress and you lose distance; above it you gain little and give up feel.
Is the Srixon Q-Star Tour a soft or firm golf ball?
At 74 it is mid. The nearest softer ball on our chart is the Wilson Chaos at 70. The nearest firmer ball is the Bridgestone e9 Long Drive at 75.
How much does the Srixon Q-Star Tour cost?
About $40 a dozen at the time of our last price check. It has a urethane cover, which is the main driver of greenside spin.