The firmest Z-Star and the longest in the lineup, with low spin from woods and irons and high launch. Golf Digest calls it "best known as Hideki's ball". [1] [2]
Key takeaway: Srixon Z-Star XV — 3-piece, urethane (spin skin+); $49.99–$50 (2025). Best for faster swingers who want distance with a urethane cover.
Last checked 3 November 2026. Construction and prices from the maker and launch coverage [1] [2]. Compression figures are labelled by who measured them. We have not run our own ball test yet.
Srixon Z-Star XV: construction and price
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | Current model |
| Release | At retail 24 Jan 2025 |
| Construction | 3-piece |
| Cover | Urethane (Spin Skin+) |
| Compression | 102 (Srixon-published, 2025 model) |
| Price | $49.99–$50 (2025) |
"Independent gauge" numbers come from third-party testing, not the maker. A dash means we could not confirm it.
Who it fits
Good for: faster swingers who want distance with a urethane cover.
Not for: slower swingers — the 102 compression is firm.
Srixon Z-Star XV vs its Srixon siblings
| Ball | Construction | Cover | Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srixon Z-Star XV | 3-piece | Urethane (Spin Skin+) | $49.99–$50 (2025) | Check Price |
| Srixon Z-Star | 3-piece | Urethane (Spin Skin+) | $49.99–$50 (2025) | Check Price |
| Srixon Z-Star Diamond | 3-piece | Urethane (Spin Skin+) | $49.99–$50 (2025) | Check Price |
Who plays the Srixon Z-Star XV on tour
In the bags we track on this site, these players use it (snapshot month in brackets):
- Hideki Matsuyama WITB (September 2026)
- Shane Lowry WITB (September 2026)
| Ball brand | Bags (of 167) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Titleist | 110 | 66% |
| Callaway | 14 | 8% |
| Srixon | 11 | 7% |
| TaylorMade | 9 | 5% |
Tour bag brand share from DORMIED, checked 27 Oct 2026 [3].
FAQ
Is the Srixon Z-Star XV still made?
Yes. At retail 24 Jan 2025.
What is the compression of the Srixon Z-Star XV?
102 (Srixon-published, 2025 model)
How many pieces is the Srixon Z-Star XV?
3-piece.
Who should play the Srixon Z-Star XV?
Faster swingers who want distance with a urethane cover.
Which pros use the Srixon Z-Star XV?
Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry (in the bags we track).
Sources
- Golf Digest — Srixon 2025 Z-Star golf balls: what you need to know
- Golf Guide — 2025 Srixon Z-STAR, Z-STAR Diamond, Z-STAR XV
- DORMIED — tour WITB database (brand share across 167 tracked bags, checked 27 Oct 2026)