Srixon Z-Star

[BrizoH71]

My upcoming Foursomes partner plays the Srixon Z-Star, and I'm looking to pick up a couple to use so we're playing the same ball.

He isn't quite so keen on the feel of my preferred Mizuno D201, so we've decided to use the Z-Star for so long as we're in the competition; my pro doesn't have any in stock currently so wondering if anyone know of deals on Z-Stars (new, not lakeballs) currently? Not looking to buy a dozen if I can avoid it, as I probably won't use them much outside of the competition.


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[stevelev]

My upcoming Foursomes partner plays the Srixon Z-Star, and I'm looking to pick up a couple to use so we're playing the same ball.

He isn't quite so keen on the feel of my preferred Mizuno D201, so we've decided to use the Z-Star for so long as we're in the competition; my pro doesn't have any in stock currently so wondering if anyone know of deals on Z-Stars (new, not lakeballs) currently? Not looking to buy a dozen if I can avoid it, as I probably won't use them much outside of the competition.


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HOnestly............... I don't think you will notice a massive amount of difference, if your mate only plays with the ask him for a couple out of his practise bag and practise chipping and putting, and the drives and long irons I doubt you will notice at all.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

You should be able to pick up a sleeve from most pro shops or superstores, very common balls.

But serious question, do you really think you'll notice a difference?

 

[BrizoH71]

You should be able to pick up a sleeve from most pro shops or superstores, very common balls.

But serious question, do you really think you'll notice a difference?

I won't, but he says he will... doesn't like the feel of them he says. He's off 8 to my 17, so he might well notice the difference.

 

[palindromicbob]

If he is that interested in playing the same ball then maybe you could ask him to give you a few.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

If he's that anal about it, use his, you shouldn't have to buy balls you won't use just to placate him.

 

[Imurg]

If you can't find any Z Stars use a ProV.
Not many handicap golfers can really tell the difference.

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

If it's foursomes why not just play with his ball(s) ?

 

[need_my_wedge]

I don't subscribe to the thought process that handicap golfers can't tell the difference between different balls. I know there are those that will poo poo the notion and say that a ball is a ball, but touch and sensitivity are different between each of us, and it's not determined by golf handicap. There are other factors that contribute, such as your strength of grip, tension in arms and shoulders, club materials etc. but over time you can learn to "feel" the ball when you strike it. There are a number of balls I won't touch if I can help it, as they feel like hitting stones, don't even pick them up if I find them on the course. For what it's worth, the Mizuno is one of them, just didn't like the feel at all when I bought some to try. The Z-Star is a different kettle of fish though, a really nice ball, feels great to strike. Personally, there are only 4 balls that I will play through choice, they are all very similar in feel - Wilson DX3 is my ball of choice followed by Bridgestone RXS-330, Z-Star and ProV. I don't think there is much between these four other than cost, however, there is quite a difference between these and their counterparts - DX2, E6, AD33 & NXT, of those four, I'll only play NXT. Ultimately, you want to play with something you are comfortable with, if you were my partner, I wouldn't want to play the Mizuno, so I'd provide the Wilson's for our foursomes match - fortunately for me, my regular partner also plays the DX3 so we share the load.

 

[BrizoH71]

Thanks for the input chaps, I found a couple of Z-Stars in my carry bag so all sorted for now.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I don't subscribe to the thought process that handicap golfers can't tell the difference between different balls. I know there are those that will poo poo the notion and say that a ball is a ball, but touch and sensitivity are different between each of us, and it's not determined by golf handicap. There are other factors that contribute, such as your strength of grip, tension in arms and shoulders, club materials etc. but over time you can learn to "feel" the ball when you strike it. There are a number of balls I won't touch if I can help it, as they feel like hitting stones, don't even pick them up if I find them on the course. For what it's worth, the Mizuno is one of them, just didn't like the feel at all when I bought some to try. The Z-Star is a different kettle of fish though, a really nice ball, feels great to strike. Personally, there are only 4 balls that I will play through choice, they are all very similar in feel - Wilson DX3 is my ball of choice followed by Bridgestone RXS-330, Z-Star and ProV. I don't think there is much between these four other than cost, however, there is quite a difference between these and their counterparts - DX2, E6, AD33 & NXT, of those four, I'll only play NXT. Ultimately, you want to play with something you are comfortable with, if you were my partner, I wouldn't want to play the Mizuno, so I'd provide the Wilson's for our foursomes match - fortunately for me, my regular partner also plays the DX3 so we share the load.

I reckon if you did a blind test, 99% on here wouldn't be able to name each make of ball they have just hit and most will be too similar to notice. Pretty sure another mag (National Club Golfer?) did this sort of test a few years back and even their resident pro wasn't able to tell the difference between some of the premium brands

 

[ger147]

If you can't find any Z Stars use a ProV.
Not many handicap golfers can really tell the difference.

I can deffo tell the difference, the names are written on the balls and I'm pretty good at the old reading

 

[Blue in Munich]

I reckon if you did a blind test, 99% on here wouldn't be able to name each make of ball they have just hit and most will be too similar to notice. Pretty sure another mag (National Club Golfer?) did this sort of test a few years back and even their resident pro wasn't able to tell the difference between some of the premium brands

Second that, the only ones I'd be confident of picking out from the premium balls are the much clickier Callaways, other than that I'd struggle.

 

[Alex1975]

Around the green any handicap can tell the difference between a premium ball and a low budget ball.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Around the green any handicap can tell the difference between a premium ball and a low budget ball.

Between those two parameters I'd agree but I wonder about the lower end and some of the mid-range balls (NXT, AD333 tour) Many of both of these are now reasonably soft feeling cover wise and I bet there would be the same sort of inability to tell the difference as there was in one premium ball next to another. I wonder if GM fancied putting this to the test?

 

[Face breaker]

My "Wilson Fatshaft/Deep Reds" felt bloody awful when using "AD333's" but felt superb with "Soft Feels" and my XCG3's feel awful when using "Titleist's" but are fine with "Srixon soft feel" and "Callaway V's" so I think that not only do you need to find a ball that suits you but you need to find one that suits the club aswell !...:thup:

 

[BrizoH71]

Jings, I only asked about cheap Z-Stars... never intended this to get into another premium ball v budget ball debate.

I've got a couple of Z-Stars to play the tie; if we lose the tie I can always use the old 'not being used to the ball' excuse.

 

[williamalex1]

Jings, I only asked about cheap Z-Stars... never intended this to get into another premium ball v budget ball debate.

I've got a couple of Z-Stars to play the tie; if we lose the tie I can always use the old 'not being used to the ball' excuse.

Brian 2 balls should be enough to see you through the tie, if not you don't deserve to win anyway .

But seriously , if you fancy a game at Bellshill let me know, you can bring a friend or we can invite some numpty [ Virtuocity ] to make up the 4 ball , most days mid week around mid day suits us . :thup:

 

[need_my_wedge]

I reckon if you did a blind test, 99% on here wouldn't be able to name each make of ball they have just hit and most will be too similar to notice. Pretty sure another mag (National Club Golfer?) did this sort of test a few years back and even their resident pro wasn't able to tell the difference between some of the premium brands

Not wanting to hijack the thread too far away from finding cheap Z-star's. I think you're right there Homey, me included - but that wasn't what I said. I started with "I don't subscribe to the thought process that handicap golfers can't tell the difference between different balls." and followed with "but over time you can learn to "feel" the ball when you strike it". I still believe that you "can learn" to feel, doesn't mean that everyone wants to, or that anyone actually cares whether they can or not, I just don't subscribe to the notion that we can't With regards to your statement, if you gave me a handful of unnamed balls, I'm pretty sure I couldn't tell you which manufacturer they are, but, I think after hitting them I can tell you which ones felt like stones and which ones felt softer, but then again........

 

[need_my_wedge]

Pretty sure another mag (National Club Golfer?) did this sort of test a few years back and even their resident pro wasn't able to tell the difference between some of the premium brands

I think it was Today's Golfer, and if I remember correctly, pretty sure the Bridgestone 330 balls came out top in most categories, but I could be wrong there.