Srixon Introduces Newest Enhancements to Z-Star Line By Ed Travis The golf ball has been making headlines recently due to the proposed roll back for professionals and elite amateur golfers. Titleist currently controls over 50% of the golf ball market. Callaway has 22% while the rest of golf ball manufacturers, Wilson, Vice, OnCore and Srixon compete for the remaining 28%. One of those, Srixon recently introduced their eighth rendition of their popular Z-Star line. Each of the Z-Star models feature a core with variable firmness, firmer on the outside and softer on the inside. This gradation of core response helps to provide higher ball speed and improved feel with the longer clubs. Srixon also reformulated their coating on the urethane cover called Spin Skin+. The improvement produces additional spin with short irons and wedges for more control. why technological advances like the new Spin Skin+ and FastLayer DG Core give players confidence that their ball is going to react how it should and excel in every category that matters – more spin, bite, and speed.” Fast Facts Srixon Z-Star Three-piece construction 6mm urethane cover 338 dimples Spin Skin+ White or yellow Srixon Z-Star XV Three-piece construction 5mm urethane cover 338 dimples Spin Skin+ White or yellow Srixon Z-Star Diamond Three-piece construction 6mm urethane cover 338 dimples Spin Skin+ White only The regular Z-Star is targeted for those with a 90+mph driver swing speed and has a mid-launch trajectory. The Z-Star XV is for higher swing speed players, 100+ mph, and produces a mid to high launch while the Z-Star Diamond fits neatly between the two. In addition, the Z-Star Divide is has returned, half white and half yellow, in the Z-Star and Z-Star XV models. “Finding the right golf ball for your game is just as important as finding the right irons or driver,” said Brian Schielke, General Manager of Srixon. “It’s the one piece of equipment you use on every single shot, which is
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