{"id":30162,"date":"2026-07-01T07:42:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/30162\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T07:42:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T07:42:27","slug":"srixon-ultispeed-golf-balls-give-more-distance-less-spin-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/30162\/","title":{"rendered":"Srixon UltiSpeed golf balls give more distance, less spin, price"},"content":{"rendered":"

March 31, 2025, 10:30 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

The Srixon Q-Star UltiSpeed golf ball is designed for golfers seeking increased distance and a softer feel without the high cost of tour-level balls.The ball features a new core formulation for faster ball speeds and a 338-dimple pattern for reduced drag and straighter shots.With a compression rating of 85, the Q-Star UltiSpeed falls between the premium Z-Star and budget-friendly Soft Feel models in terms of feel and performance.<\/p>\n

Gear: Srixon Q-Star UltiSpeed golf balls<\/p>\n

Price: $29.99 per dozen<\/p>\n

Specs: Three-piece, Surlyn-covered golf balls available in white and yellow<\/p>\n

Who it\u2019s for: Golfers who want more distance off the tee combined with a soft feel and less spin.<\/p>\n

What you should know: The newest version of the Q-Star provides more speed off the tee and less drag, which should produce longer, straighter drives and help the ball hold its line more effectively in the wind.<\/p>\n

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The deep dive: Earlier this year, Srixon released updated versions of its premium golf balls \u2014 the Z-Star, Z-Star XV and Z-Star Diamond<\/a> \u2014 which are already in play by pros like Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka and U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley. The brand also released an update to its budget-friendly, distance-oriented Soft Feel golf balls<\/a> in February.<\/p>\n

Between those offerings lies one of the most competitive and challenging categories in the golf ball market. Many golfers want more performance than a distance ball can offer, but they don\u2019t want to pay the premium price of a tour-level ball. For designers, providing a compelling option in that space can be tricky.<\/p>\n

Enter the Srixon Q-Star UltiSpeed, a new ball that builds on last season\u2019s Q-Star Tour<\/a> model.<\/p>\n

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The Q-Star UltiSpeed has a three-piece construction consisting of a large rubber core, a casing layer and a thin ionomer cover. The most significant change Srixon made to this version is the addition of an additive to the core formulation. The FastLayer core is gradational, meaning it is especially soft in the center but gets firmer toward the perimeter. Srixon states that the new formulation allows the company to manage the firmness transition more effectively.<\/p>\n

The overall compression is 85, which is lower than the Z-Star balls, so the UltiSpeed should feel softer at impact, but it is higher than the Soft Feel.<\/p>\n

Srixon designed the ionomer cover with a 338-dimple pattern to create lift off the tee while reducing drag as the ball reaches its apex. In windy conditions, the Q-Star UltiSpeed should hold its line better.<\/p>\n

All these design elements should make the Q-Star UltiSpeed fast off the tee while reducing spin and providing a high launch, leading to more distance and straighter shots, according to Srixon. While golfers won\u2019t get the same high level of greenside spin as with the urethane-covered Z-Star balls, the Q-Star UltiSpeed should offer more spin on chips, pitch shots and approach shots than the Soft Feel.<\/p>\n

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