Srixon Z-Star XV Compression
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The Srixon Z-Star XV has a compression rating of 102 — a firm, urethane-cover ball matched to driver swing speeds of 105 to 130 mph. That figure comes from Srixon.
Srixon Z-Star XV specifications
| Compression | 102 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Firm |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Swing speed | 105–130 mph |
| Price | ~$54/dozen |
| Brand | Srixon |
| Source | Srixon (published) |
Where 102 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the Srixon Z-Star XV is softer than 0 and firmer than 34. Its nearest softer neighbour is the Titleist Pro V1x at 101.
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 Z-Star XV suits
Highest compression in our chart at 102; designed for tour-speed swingers who want maximum energy transfer.
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 Z-Star XV?
The Srixon Z-Star XV has a compression rating of 102, per Srixon. That puts it in the firm range and makes it softer than 0 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the Srixon Z-Star XV?
A compression of 102 is matched to driver swing speeds of 105 to 130 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 Z-Star XV a soft or firm golf ball?
At 102 it is firm. The nearest softer ball on our chart is the Titleist Pro V1x at 101. It is the firmest ball on our chart.
How much does the Srixon Z-Star XV cost?
About $54 a dozen at the time of our last price check. It has a urethane cover, which is the main driver of greenside spin.