--- title: Which Srixon Golf Ball Should I Play? description: A choice between two kinds of golf balls can be confusing. We'll help make it clear by breaking down the differences between the Srixon Z-STAR and Z-STAR XV. image: https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/srixon%20golf%20ball-closeup-cropped.jpg --- [![nextgengolf-white-logo.png](https://nextgengolf.org/wp-content/themes/theme46788/images/nextgengolf-white-logo.png "nextgengolf-white-logo.png")](https://nextgengolf.org/) - [NCCGA](https://nextgengolf.org/college-golf/nccga/) - [City Tour](http://nextgengolf.org/city-tour) - [Blog](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/) - [About](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [About Us](https://nextgengolf.org/about-us/) - [Press](https://nextgengolf.org/press/) - [Golf Jobs](https://nextgengolf.org/job-board/) - Resources - [Golf Equipment Deals](https://nextgengolf.org/golf-equipment-deals-nextgengolf-members/) - [Find Golf Discounts](https://nextgengolf.org/best-golf-discounts-in-each-state/) - [Indoor Golf Facilities](https://nextgengolf.org/app/find-indoor-golf-facilities) # Everyone can use a little golf help Subscribe NCCGA City Tour Industry Subscribe Enter a valid email address - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) - [All Topics](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/topics) - [New Posts](https://blog.nextgengolf.org) - [College Golf](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/college-golf) - [Golf Help](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help) - [Golf Industry](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-industry) # [Which Srixon Golf Ball Should I Play?](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/which-srixon-golf-ball-should-i-play) By [Connor Brown](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/author/connor-brown) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Which Srixon Golf Ball Should I Play?](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hubfs/srixon%20golf%20ball-closeup-cropped.jpg)](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/which-srixon-golf-ball-should-i-play) One of the perks that comes with participating in a Nextgengolf tournament (including NCCGA and City Tour) is every player receives a sleeve of Srixon Z-STAR golf balls. However, one of the common questions we receive is "Which type of golf ball should I pick?" The age old question with golf balls is do they really make a difference in how you play on the course? Simply put, yes. The natural question then is, well, why do they make a difference? Let’s take a look at why each one might be right for your game: ## Option #1: Srixon Z-STAR ![Srixon Z-STAR golf balls](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/hs-fs/hubfs/depaul%20srixon%20golf%20ball%20sleeve.jpg?width=271&name=depaul%20srixon%20golf%20ball%20sleeve.jpg "Srixon Z-STAR golf balls")The new 2017 [Z-STAR golf ball](https://www.srixon.com/us/balls/golf-balls/z-star-golf-balls/MZSTAR21.html) is something Srixon has been working hard at to achieve a softer feeling, while maintaining tour level performance in a 3-piece ball. With the new energetic gradient growth core, the Z-STAR offers a [compression level](https://blog.nextgengolf.org/golf-help/understanding-golf-equipment-terms) at 88. This is reduced from 90 in the previous generation. The Z-STAR offers the most amount of greenside spin out of any Srixon golf ball out. The addition of all new Spin-Skin technology, in its third edition, offers fewer points where the cover bonds, offering more surface area contact for more spin. The softer compression ball offers maximum feel while maintaining exceptional distance off the tee! ## Option #2: Srixon Z-STAR XV The [Z-STAR XV](https://www.srixon.com/us/balls/golf-balls/z-star-xv-golf-balls/MZSTARXV21.html) has become increasingly popular with higher swing speeds, especially those looking for more distance off the tee. With it’s dual core and 4-piece overall construction, the XV offers firmer compression with a 105 rating. With category leading distance, the XV offers a higher launch and lower spin than any ball in its same category. In addition, the XV also leads in ball speed when compared to its competitors. The XV will offer your game greenside spin as well with it’s inclusion of Spin-Skin. 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