Srixon Z-Star Compression
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The Srixon Z-Star has a compression rating of 88 — a mid-firm, urethane-cover ball matched to driver swing speeds of 90 to 115 mph. That figure comes from Srixon.
Srixon Z-Star specifications
| Compression | 88 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Mid-firm |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Swing speed | 90–115 mph |
| Price | ~$40/dozen |
| Brand | Srixon |
| Source | Srixon (published) |
Where 88 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the Srixon Z-Star is softer than 12 and firmer than 21. Its nearest softer neighbour is the Titleist Tour Soft at 88. Its nearest firmer neighbour is the Vice Pro at 90.
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 suits
Spin monster around the greens; 338-dimple pattern produces the most consistent flight in crosswinds we have tested.
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?
The Srixon Z-Star has a compression rating of 88, per Srixon. That puts it in the mid-firm range and makes it softer than 12 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the Srixon Z-Star?
A compression of 88 is matched to driver swing speeds of 90 to 115 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 a soft or firm golf ball?
At 88 it is mid-firm. The nearest softer ball on our chart is the Titleist Tour Soft at 88. The nearest firmer ball is the Vice Pro at 90.
How much does the Srixon Z-Star 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.