Away from golf, James enjoys a multitude of sports, specifically watching Formula 1, American Football and Horse Racing. He’s also a proud supporter of Middlesbrough FC, likes cooking and reading travel literature. He has been a journalist for more than 20 years, starting his career with Johnston Press where he covered local and regional news and sport in a variety of roles across ten years. The best premium golf balls come in alternative versions that spin slightly less for players who prefer a firmer feel or more control off the tee. We recommend you try both kinds of feel from various distances to find your preferred feel. Srixon golf balls are very popular among Tour players and amateur golfers, but unlike Tour professionals, us amateur golfers don’t have the pleasure of knowing exactly what balls are right for our game. However, there are certain factors that can help us determine which golf balls we should play with. Let’s take a look and help you find out which Srixon golf balls will best complement your game.

Srixon’s original premium ball, the Z-Star was updated in 2021 and is ideal if finesse around the greens and pinpoint approach shots are your keys to your scores. A three-piece 0.6mm-urethane-covered ball, Z-Star offers 90 compression, long distance through low driver spin, a mid flight and the highest greenside spin. It’s hard to give a definitive answer to a question like this, because depending on who you ask you’ll get different answers. Some people would so no, otherwise would say yes, and some may say Z-Stars are better. I would say that it depends on the player and which model you use. One thing that can’t be argued is that Z-Stars are as well made as any of the best premium golf balls and you wouldn’t be disappointed with their quality compared to Pro V1s, even if they didn’t quite suit your game. What Srixon golf balls do Tour players use?The Q-Star, as we’ve touched on, offers a high launch angle for improved height and distance. It boasts a softer feel than the Z-Star, so slower swing speeds may get on well with this Srixon ball, and it’s just as effective in putting as it is in driving. It offers an optimised short game spin, but a low spin for long game performance, making it a great all-rounder. Are you very much a classic white ball player, or someone open to playing something a little different as the golf ball world evolves? There's more choice than ever in this regard and if you're planning on outdriving the course, there's a strong chance that you will want your golf ball to have a bit of color on it, to help you see where it falls on the course.

The Soft Feel lives up to its name with 60 compression and a thin ionomer cover for better spin and feel around the greens, while the FastLayer Core combines softness with distance. The 338 dimple pattern helps reduce drag and improve flight through the wind for more distance. Ideal for mid-to-high swing speed players who prefer a softer feeling golf ball that delivers more control around the greens, the 2023 Z-Star is the eighth-generation of this fantastic ball and provides excellent performance in all conditions. With the best premium golf balls it is all about the cover and the urethane casing on the updated Z-Star gives excellent control around the fringes of the greens. That is down to the new Spin Skin+ coating Srixon have added to this ball, which digs deeper into the grooves of your wedges, helping you put more spin on the ball.Ultimately, if you’re a mid to high handicapper and don’t want to jump up to the next price point for your golf balls then this is a fantastic option.