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I played one of these over a whole week of competition play (Medal and then Matchplay, then Stableford), having played the AD333 for a while, and been a long time supporter of the ZStar, I feel I know the differences between the different models and how they play on course for me.
I've been playing fairly consistent lately and have had the AD333 in play for a while, so taking this ball out I wasn't surprised to see the usual bright white cover on the tee peg, such a difference to many balls these days that just look a little dull. First thing I noticed on striking the ball is that the distance gains for me were minimal, without the aid of a trackman monitor I couldn't be sure of any significant improvement. A softer feel on the other hand can be noticed from all the clubs, and whilst the original AD333 is harsher than this one, it does feel very similar to the ZStar for me in these warmer temperatures.
Spin has been improved over the AD333 and I managed quite a few half wedges that stuck on the green immediately, which on harder greens at the moment is quite an achievement, and something the standard AD333 doesn't do without a crisp contact.
Putter feel is lovely with a nice positive click and the ball rolls out well from my Daddy Long Legs putter.
Biggest surprise is that after 54 holes the ball required no more than wipe with a damp cloth to regain its pristine looks. Great resilience from the cover after a few bunkers and couple of tree glances.
Getting me my best score (75, 3 over gross) of the last year means this ball might be the best ball launched this year. ZStar performance in a AD333 box! I do wonder what Srixon is gonna do with the ZStars they still have in storage, because there really is no reason for me to play them if AD333 Tours are readily available.
I've been playing fairly consistent lately and have had the AD333 in play for a while, so taking this ball out I wasn't surprised to see the usual bright white cover on the tee peg, such a difference to many balls these days that just look a little dull. First thing I noticed on striking the ball is that the distance gains for me were minimal, without the aid of a trackman monitor I couldn't be sure of any significant improvement. A softer feel on the other hand can be noticed from all the clubs, and whilst the original AD333 is harsher than this one, it does feel very similar to the ZStar for me in these warmer temperatures.
Spin has been improved over the AD333 and I managed quite a few half wedges that stuck on the green immediately, which on harder greens at the moment is quite an achievement, and something the standard AD333 doesn't do without a crisp contact.
Putter feel is lovely with a nice positive click and the ball rolls out well from my Daddy Long Legs putter.
Biggest surprise is that after 54 holes the ball required no more than wipe with a damp cloth to regain its pristine looks. Great resilience from the cover after a few bunkers and couple of tree glances.
Getting me my best score (75, 3 over gross) of the last year means this ball might be the best ball launched this year. ZStar performance in a AD333 box! I do wonder what Srixon is gonna do with the ZStars they still have in storage, because there really is no reason for me to play them if AD333 Tours are readily available.
