Newly updated Srixon Q-STAR TOUR golf balls pose a very interesting question: What is a “tournament grade” golf ball?
The simple answer is simple. If it is played in a professional golf tournament – any tournament – then it is a “tournament level” golf ball.
However, just because a ball has three parts and one of them is a urethane cover, can it be considered “tournament level?”
And can a ball be “tournament grade” simply by the manufacturer of said golf ball calling it “tournament grade?”
While not at the metaphysical level Do we have free will or is everything predetermined?the question of what constitutes “tournament level” is related to today’s topic. Srixon is updating its popularity Q-STAR TOUR golf ball line. The company is calling them “tour-grade,” but is that label warranted? Let’s take a look.
Are the new Q-STAR TOUR golf balls really “tournament grade?”
I will accept it. I’ve typed “tour-level” more times in the last five minutes than I’ve typed in the last five years. I will not write it again in this article, which will save us both a lot of time.
Srixon presented Q-STAR TOUR in 2017 as a urethane covered intermediate. It was designed to bridge the gap between Srixon’s two-part, ionomer-coated standard Q-STAR golf balls and hers at the top of the line Mr. Star. The idea was to create a high performance ball at a lower price for golfers with more moderate swing speeds.
In short, it’s a softer, cheaper, not-quite-a-Mr. Star.
By all means, MyGolfSpy 2025 Ball Test showed that TOUR Srixon Q-STARalong with complications such as TaylorMade’s tour answer AND Titleist Tour Softare not in the same overall performance league as a Mr. Star, For V1 OR TP5. That doesn’t make them bad balls, but overall, their performance in terms of ball speed, spin and distance doesn’t compare.
What they have going for them is a soft feel and a lower price. And the performance, while not the same, may be close enough for many people.
So it is TOUR Srixon Q-STAR in, you know, that level? No. Is it close enough for you? At nearly $20 less per dozen than the balls that are in that levelhowever, it may very well be.
What’s new with Q-STAR TOUR?
Srixon is looking for material improvements and aerodynamic advances in the new one Q-STAR TOUR golf balls. Specifically, it is the latest Srixon urethane covered ball that is made with BioMass.
Used for the first time in Z-STAR 2025 lineBioMass is a sustainable, plant-based material that complements petrochemicals in urethane coatings. BioMass is a relatively small percentage of the urethane formula, but Srixon says it reduces carbon emissions without sacrificing roll, feel or control.
The new one Q-STAR TOUR it also features Srixon’s latest SpinSkin+ coating. It’s an updated, roll-enhancing coating that digs into grooves to maximize friction. The new material is more durable and, according to the company, better resists dirt, mud and other debris, so the ball stays cleaner longer.
As with me Model 2024, New Q-STAR TOUR compression is listed at 74. That’s significantly softer than the standard Z-STAR at 88. Srixon uses a version of its signature FastLayer Core in the Q-STAR Tour line. Many OEMs have similar technology. The core is kind of like a Tootsie Pop. It is soft in the middle and gets progressively harder towards the outer edge.
Beyond the Great Divide
of standard Q-STAR TOUR golf balls will be available in the conventional Pure White color and Tour Yellow the colors. For you non-conventional golfers out there, Srixon is also giving the line a bit of a spin Share refresh.
Love them or hate them, you have to accept them Srixon DIVIDE two-tone golf balls stands out. They make it easy to line up shots and many golfers like to use them for short game practice as the rotating strobe effect gives you a clear indication of spin.
Srixon is offering two additional color combinations for the new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE golf balls. White/Lime and White/Rose are joining the fishing whites Yellow/Red and Yellow/Orange.
The new one TOUR Srixon Q-STAR AND Q-STAR TOUR SHARE Golf balls are available starting today. They retail for $39.99 per dozen.
Oh, one more thing…
Srixon is also launching a new feature for it Q-STAR Ultispeed golf ball: an alignment system it’s calling Trackline.
Started first almost a year ago, Q-STAR Ultispeed it’s an interesting ball. It is a two-piece ball with a FastLayer core and an ionomer cover. This is the standard recipe for any lower compression ball. The Ultispeed, however, is built for distance with a compression of 85.
Like ours The 2025 ball test showedif you have a low swing speed and want a ball that goes like hell, the Ultispeed is a great choice. It’s not worth a spin, but, man, does it fly.
“Advanced alignment assist golf balls continue to be a popular and growing segment of the market, especially for golf balls designed for the everyday golfer,” says Jake Donahue, Srixon product management specialist. “Trackline will take Ultispeed to new heights, giving players more options and more ways to play.”
The Trackline is somewhere between Callaway’s Triple Track alignment systems and Vice’s Tracer. Is it a useful aid or an excessive distraction? That is for you to decide.
The Q-STAR Ultispeed with Trackline comes in Pure White and Tour Yellow. They are also available starting today for $29.99 per dozen.
