Expert Review: Srixon Z-Star Divide Golf Balls 1 Dozen
All photos courtesy of Bobby Funkhouser
About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the golf balls, which I purchased with my own money in March of 2023.
My take
The Srixon Z-Star Divide is great for a low to mid-handicap golfer wanting to use a high-quality three-piece golf ball. It’s ideal for a player that wants a lot of spin around the greens and on full shots from the fairway. The Z-Star Divide is also a good ball for players looking for something to help with alignment.
Sleeves
About the golf ball I own
- Model: Srixon Z-Star Divide Golf Balls
- Color: White/Yellow
About me
- Average score: 80
- Handicap: 9.0
- Experience 20 years of golf
- Right/Left-handed: Right-Handed
- Typical shot shape: Fade
- Typical trajectory: High
- Club swing speed: 110mph
Test conditions
- When I bought this: March 2023
- Days tested: 7 days/7 rounds of golf
- Where I’ve used it: Practice greens and on the course
- Weather and wind conditions: Dry and 70-90°
- Turf conditions: Firm
- Green speeds: Medium-Fast
How it performs
What I was looking for
I was testing out different golf balls because I wanted to pick one and stick with it. Alignment has always been an issue for me when putting. So the Srixon Z-Star Divide golf balls appealed to me right away.
Bottom of box
Top of box
Why I chose this golf ball
I bought the Srixon Z-Star Divide because the normal Z-Star ball is great for a mid-ball flight and greenside spin. I wanted a ball that produces a lot of greenside spin and would not spin very much with my driver. The Z-Star is great for that. Then I chose to test out the Divide balls because of alignment.
Divide!
What I love about it
- Distance: This ball is more focused on maximizing spin around the greens and providing an exceptional feel on approach shots. I am pleased with the distance from this ball, but if distance were my main focus, I would have gone with the Z-Star XV. The Z-Star XV is more focused on distance and less on greenside spin.
- Feel: Great feel from this ball. For being a higher quality three-piece urethane golf ball, it has a really nice soft feel to it.
- Green Spin: The ball spins just like I want them to around the greens—one hop and stop. The Z-Star Divide (and normal Z-Star) provides the most spin out of all the Z-Series golf balls from Srixon.
- Durability: I am happy with the durability of the ball. It is just as durable as any other high-quality golf ball with a premium urethane cover.
- Color: I am really pleased with the finish on these golf balls. The two different colors really help with alignment when putting. Both sides of the ball have more of a glossy finish.
Issues I’ve encountered
- Other: If a player is looking for a very soft feel, this would not be the best option for them. It is still a soft option compared to other models but not as soft feeling as some two-piece golf balls. In addition, if a player wants their ball to roll up onto the green, this would not be a good ball for them. This ball will sit and spin.
Yellow Half
White Half
Best shot with this golf ball
One shot that comes to mind is an approach shot from 112 yards. I hit a somewhat full 50-degree wedge and faded it in just over the left side of the pin. The ball hopped twice and then spun back about seven yards, leaving me with a nice 5-foot birdie putt.
Value for the money vs. other options
The Srixon Z-Star Divide golf balls are a great value for being a high-quality three-piece golf ball. Other similar balls like the TaylorMade TP5, Titleist ProV1, and Callaway Chromesoft are all in the $50-$55 range. That said, the Divide is a great price for these balls compared to other brands.
Final verdict
The Srixon Z-Star Divide golf balls are great for players wanting a high-quality three-piece urethane golf ball but do not want to spend $50+ per dozen. They perform just like any other excellent quality ball from other top brands in the industry.
