About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the golf balls, which I purchased with my own money in February of 2022.

My take

Srixon Z-Star 7 Golf Balls are a great option for golfers with faster clubhead speeds and want a softer feel with additional green-side spin.

About the golf ball I own

• Model: Srixon Z-Star 7 2021
• Color: Pure White

About me

• Average score: <75
• Handicap: 0.7 index
• Experience: 10+ years of playing golf
• Right/Left-handed: Right-handed golfer
• Typical shot shape: Slight draw or fade
• Typical trajectory: Low knockdown shots to control ball flight
• Club swing speed: Average clubhead speed with a driver is around 115 mph

Test conditions

• When I bought this: February 2022.
• Days tested: Roughly 12 rounds of golf
• Where I’ve used it: In Arizona, the Midwest, and in Alabama at Robert Trent Jones Courses
• Weather and wind conditions: I have used these golf balls in all types of weather; raining, shining, windy.
• Turf conditions: Firm and soft conditions
• Green speeds: Slow and fast greens

How they perform

What I was looking for

I was looking for a golf ball that could withstand my faster clubhead speed, yet offer a soft feel and some durability.

Why I chose this golf ball

I chose the Srixon Z-Star based on feel and performance. I tested the Z-Star balls against other options such as the Mizuno RB Tour, the TaylorMade TP5 and Titleist’s AVX golf balls. I was impressed with its green-side spin control as well as the overall feel and performance.

What I love about it

• Distance: The balls get great distance. I felt able to capitalize on well-struck shots.
• Feel: The soft feel is wonderful for getting better feedback from longer clubs and off the tee box.
• Green Spin: Z-Star balls offer great spin control, but less spin the further it gets from the greens.
• Durability: The ball is very durable in comparison to other more soft-feeling mid-compression golf balls.

Issues I’ve encountered

• Feel: The golf ball does not feel either firm or soft, it’s more of an awkward in-between.
• Green Spin: On close shots within 10-15 yards it is tougher to generate spin.

Best shot with this golf ball

My best shot with a Srixon Z-Star was on a long par 5 about 600 yards downhill with the wind on my back. I wanted to try and reach the green in two. I hit a perfect drive down the middle and had a nice lie to hit a 3 wood into the green. The ball hit the fairway a few times and rolled up pin high for a great-looking eagle lip out.

Value for the money vs. other options

Srixon Z-Star golf balls are a great value-option. They are not quite as expensive per dozen as some other manufacturers like Titleist, but players will still get a top-performing golf ball.

Final verdict

Srixon Z-Star 7 golf balls offer a level of quality and performance that fits a wide variety of golfers. More specifically, this golf ball is going to be best for the mid-to-high handicappers with faster swing speeds. I would also recommend the Z-Star ball to any golfer wanting a mid-to-high compression golf ball.