Srixon Z-Star
$40/dozen
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Construction: 3-piece, Urethane cover
It's for: Skilled players who want max control over their short game
T he wafer-thin, soft urethane cover provides serious spin
around the green. A new urethane coating increases spin
by 500 rpm (vs. previous coating) on shots from rough. Shallow
dimples plus an invisible seam (where the two halves of the ball
are joined together) contribute to its penetrating flight. The large
core—gradually firmer from center to perimeter—is designed
to maintain a high launch while limiting driver spin.
Parting shot: Z-Star replaces the ZUR-S ball. Z-Star is an
acronym for "Spin, Trajectory, Acceleration and Resilience."

Another new Srizon ball:
• Srixon Z-Star X, $40/dozen
Construction: 3-piece, urethane cover
It's for: Good players, ZUR-C loyalists