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The Japanese brand has a number of accomplished tour professionals using their golf balls, here’s the best they have to offer and which one might suit your game.
Trusted by tour professionals and club golfers alike, Srixon golf balls have long been celebrated as a high-performing option that can be utilised by anyone. Although they are most known for their products tailored towards high handicappers, they still provide great options and an impressive feel across every category.
So, whether you’re a high-handicapper looking for forgiveness or a low-handicap player chasing pure precision, there’s a Srixon ball designed with your game in mind.
In this article, we break down the very best Srixon golf balls available this year. The NCG team put each of them through their paces to see how they can help you shoot lower scores. Let’s take a look and find the perfect fit for your game…
This doesn’t claim to be a ball with a high amount of wedge spin. It averaged of just short of 6200RPM which I found to be very respectable for a distance golf ball. Launch was reasonably high.
Off the face this ball was on the soft to firm side and definitely firmer than a lot of the other Srixon balls that we have tested this year such as the AD333 and the Q Star Tour.
But its real strength comes off the tee. Being labelled as a low spin ball with driver the distance performance was very strong.
Off the face you could feel that these were reasonably soft which was a nice feeling. They have a compression rate of 74 which compared to the AD333at 68 means it’s just a little firm for comparison.
On the greens, I liked how the ball came off the putter face. The Divide ball provided instant feedback on the quality of the roll.
The design may come down to personal preference and what suits your eye on the greens, but what I will say is that I don’t think it was overly brash.
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PROS
Great spin with wedges
Strong distance off the tee
Soft feel on putts and short-game shots
Strong performance for a non premium ball
CONS
None
RELATED: Read our full Srixon Q-Star Tour golf ball review here.
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Srixon UltiSoft Golf Ball
Srixon UltiSoft Golf Ball | Source: NCG
The Srixon UltiSoft doesn’t try to be all things to all golfers, but for the player it is designed for, it’s close to perfect. I think it’s long, incredibly soft, and offers more control than you’d expect from a two-piece construction. If you swing it smoothly and like the feel of a softer ball, the UltiSoft might just be your new go-to.
What stood out to me during testing was how hard the UltiSoft works for the player. It’s not just soft for the sake of it, this also translates into performance. Around the greens, it gives the impression it’s going to stop, thanks to the feel, even if in reality it won’t check up like a premium urethane-covered ball. But for its category, I think it’s outstanding.
Pros:
Consistent performance from tee to green
Great feel and distance
Perfect for golfers with moderate to slow swing speeds
Cons:
None
RELATED: Read the full Srixon UltiSoft Golf Ball review here.
As stated by Srixon the AD333 ball offers tour tech at value. This two piece golf ball continues to hold its mid to high flight properties with an even softer feel than before. This year’s model has had minor changes but the compression rate has lowered slightly to allow for an even softer feel off the club face.
Overall, this ball continues to deliver everything you’d expect from a Srixon AD333.
PROS
Soft on feel
Strong distances
Ideal for club golfers
CONS
Low spin rates
RELATED: Read our full Srixon AD333 golf ball review here.
The Srixon 2025 Z-Star Diamond is a high-spinning and control driven golf ball that offers tour-level performance. It rewards those who prioritise feel, control, and approach consistency, but won’t be the go-to choice for those looking to squeeze out maximum distance.
If you’re a strong iron player looking for extra bite into greens, and you’ve got the speed to match, this could be a game-changing fit.
Pros:
Tour-level stopping power
Noticeably softer feel than previous generation
Excellent putter feedback
Cons:
Requires moderate-to-fast swing speed to get the best performance
RELATED: Read the full Srixon 2025 Z-Star Diamond Golf Ball review here.
Right out of the sleeve, the Z-Star XV gives off serious tour-level vibes. I thought the dimple pattern was clean and sharp, and the urethane cover feels premium to the touch. On the putting green, the firmer compression is immediately noticeable. There’s a lively click off the face, but it still maintains that familiar Srixon responsiveness. For players who know their way around performance golf balls, it signals business from the very first strike.
The Srixon Z-Star XV may not be the fastest ball off the irons or the softest off the face, but it’s impressively well-rounded. I think this particularly applies for players who demand both distance off the tee and elite control into the green. It’s clear Srixon continues to build on its reputation for offering high-performance tour balls at strong value.
Pros:
Outstanding wedge spin and control
Low driver spin for long, penetrating tee shots
Premium feel and durability
Cons:
A firm feel
RELATED: Read the full Srixon 2025 Z-Star XV Golf Ball review here.
If you’re chasing a soft feel with explosive performance and play a game that leans more toward shot-making than simply hitting it long, the Z-Star should be at the top of your list.
I think the 2025 Srixon Z-Star delivers everything you’d expect from a tour-level golf ball: spin, speed, and feel, in a durable package. Available in both white and yellow, it’s a premium option with all the trimmings.
Pros:
Outstanding control on approach shots and wedges
Firm but premium feel that communicates quality
Sneakily long with consistent ball speeds
More durable than other urethane golf balls
Cons:
Not the longest with 7 iron and driver
RELATED: Read the full Srixon Z-Star Golf Ball review here.
Srixon’s FastLayer Core, which starts soft in the centre and firms up toward the edges, mimics multi-layer performance in a simple two-piece design. Combine that with an aerodynamic dimple pattern and you’ve got a ball that’s forgiving, long, and stable in flight.
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The Srixon Soft Feel is a standout choice for mid to high handicap golfers who want more distance, better feel, and short-game spin. The bonus, you get all this without breaking the bank.
It’s not the fastest or the spiniest golf ball, but it’s one of the most balanced and efficient options in its class.
In summary, there is an option for virtually every type of golfer from Srixon’s 2026 line-up. From those seeking maximum distance off the tee to players demanding pinpoint control around the greens, there is a premium performance golf ball for everyone.
With such a diverse offering it shows that there really aren’t many other brands that can deliver performance, consistency, and exceptional value as well as Srixon can.
How do we test golf balls?
At National Club Golfer, we are passionate about producing accurate and thorough reviews and make sure our testing process is rigorous so we get a good understanding of how each ball performs.
Each golf ball was tested on a putting surface and around the greens before collecting data on 50-yard pitch shots, with a 7-iron and with a driver.
What is important when buying a new golf ball?
Feel
Golf ball feel is a personal preference. Different balls on the market will feel softer or firmer depending on their compression and structure. It is crucial to test balls when putting, chipping and hitting long game shots to check you like the performance across all areas.
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Distance
How far you want to hit the golf ball is a crucial consideration when picking a brand and model. Getting the right compression relative to your swing speed and strike will help you get the maximum distance out of a golf ball. You also need to consider if getting maximum distance is important to you or if you would rather give up some yardage to gain in other areas.
Spin
Generally, lower handicappers are looking for a ball that spins more so they can get more control around the greens. In this case, getting a ball with a urethane cover is really important as it will give you the most spin and control.
Price
Not everyone wants to spend £50 a dozen on golf balls. When picking the right golf ball for you, you should consider how much you want to spend relative to what performance you want.
Paul has been playing golf for around a fourth of a Century, whilst his time on this Earth is rapidly approaching half a Century!
During that time his handicap, on average, has gone down around half a shot a year and is currently at 8.
His general love of Sport included a time studying the Philosophy and Sociology of Sport.
In 2013 he co-authored a book chapter 'The good and bad of youth sport today'.
His passion for youth sport is equally matched in his role heading up the Buyer's Guides for National Club Golfer.
He wants to inform golfers what gear is the best whilst finding all the best golf deals so you can save money.
Since joining the equipment testing team at NCG he has become a hybrid convert and is ready to tell you to ditch the long irons if you want to hit more greens this season!
Paul uses Titleist GT3 driver, Callaway Ai Smoke hybrids, a SeeMore Giant Putter and a TaylorMade Tour Response golf ball.
