Q-Star
A 2-piece ionomer (durable, firm cover) ball with a low-compression FastLayer core and 338 Speed Dimples, delivering soft feel, straight distance, and excellent value for moderate swing speeds.
What do these specs mean?
Compression
How soft the ball feels. Lower numbers (70–80) compress easier and help slower swings get distance. Higher (90+) rewards faster swings.
Cover
Surlyn is tough and cheap — great for distance and durability. Urethane is softer and grips wedges for more spin around the green.
Layers
2-piece: simple, long, straight. 3-piece and 4-piece add layers for more feel and spin control on approach shots.
Trajectory
How high the ball flies. Low = flatter flight with more roll. High = peaks up and lands soft. Mid = balanced.
Spin
Low spin = straighter shots, less curve, more roll. High spin = more control and stopping power on the green (but also magnifies slices/hooks).
Tier
Price bucket. Value = budget-friendly distance balls. Mid = solid all-around. Premium = tour-level spin and feel, costs more per dozen.
Best For
Try a sleeve first — ~$5 for 3 balls before committing to a dozen.
A 2-piece ionomer (durable, firm cover) ball with a low-compression FastLayer core and 338 Speed Dimples, delivering soft feel, straight distance, and excellent value for moderate swing speeds.
Who It’s For
The Srixon Q-Star is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize moderate swing speed, distance, beginners, great value. In the Srixon lineup, the Q-Star sits firmer than the Srixon Soft Feel and softer than the Srixon Q-Star Tour.
Feel
With a compression of 72 and a ionomer cover, feel is balanced — soft enough for touch shots, firm enough for a lively tee strike.
Spin Profile
Expect balanced driver spin — neither squirrelly in the wind nor knuckling short. Around the green, the cover gives you workmanlike short-game spin — not tour-grade, but dependable for chips and pitches.
Trajectory & Construction
A mid-flight window — versatile across course conditions. The 2-piece construction uses a straightforward two-piece build — a large core for distance and a cover tuned for durability over spin separation. Performs well in cooler temperatures.
Price & Value
At $29.99 per dozen, the Q-Star is a value pick. Expect distance and durability over tour-grade wedge spin.
Buy it if
- You sit in the 90–105 mph range and want a ball that works across your bag.
- You play a lot of shoulder-season or cold-weather golf.
- You lose more than a sleeve a round and don’t want to grimace every time.
Skip it if
- You score in the 70s and greenside spin is your scoring advantage.
Similar Balls
- Titleist Tour Soft — 70 compression, low-spin, $40
- Titleist Velocity — 70 compression, low-spin, $30
- Callaway ERC Soft — 60 compression, low-spin, $40
- TaylorMade Kalea — 60 compression, low-spin, $20
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should play the Srixon Q-Star?
The Srixon Q-Star is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize moderate swing speed, distance, beginners, great value.
What swing speed is the Srixon Q-Star designed for?
It performs best in the 90–105 mph range, where its compression is fully activated.
Does the Srixon Q-Star have high greenside spin?
Greenside spin is moderate. The cover prioritizes durability and distance over tour-grade bite on wedge shots.
Is the Srixon Q-Star good in cold weather?
Yes. The softer core retains feel and carry distance in temperatures below 60°F better than higher-compression alternatives.
How much does the Srixon Q-Star cost?
MSRP is $29.99 per dozen.
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