Divide.
The Dictionary defines it three ways:
- To separate into two or more parts, areas, or groups
- To separate into portions and give out shares
- To cause to be separate, distinct, or apart from one another
Honestly, it is a word that is intertwined with the serious, and oft over-serious nature of the world we live in today. Thankfully though, Srixon Golf is taking the word and applying it to a much more entertaining thing…golf balls.
In a move that will undoubtedly provide a lot of discussion among golfers, Srixon is bringing back the two-tone golf ball. Say hello to the Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE.
Enter the Srixon Divide
Yes, let’s get right to it. Look at that cover.
While those who have been around the game for a few decades may be immediately taken back to the design of a company from yesteryear, many are surely left going, ‘woah’.
Not only is the Srixon Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE a two-tone golf ball, but it is also a two-tone matte finished golf ball with one half red and the other yellow. More than that, the company is quick to point out that this is not a painted-on finish, both colors are infused into the new thermoplastic urethane cover of the DIVIDE ensuring both durability and consistency.
Why two-tone? Well, to make spin visible for golfers, particularly in the short game. The nature of the dual colors means golfers will be able to witness the spin of their pitch and chip shots and get visual feedback from that in practice and on the course. Additionally, when it comes to putting, the dual colors offer an alignment aid one direction, and a check on the forward roll (or lack thereof) when set up in the other direction. What some may not realize is those classic golf balls that used this look are still in the practice bags of many golfers, and now they can get that same practice effect with a modern golf ball that can be taken to the course.
Internally, the DIVIDE is the same performance driven golf ball of the standard Q-STAR TOUR. It offers the same FastLayer Core and 338 dimple pattern that creates the wide range of playability that the non-DIVIDE version does. It remains a 3-piece urethane golf ball which has a 72-compression rating and is aimed at 75 MPH and up players offering a Mid-High launch and High greenside spin.
The DIVIDE will hit stores on 4/15/21 and carry a $32.99 price point.
What do you think about the Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE from Srixon? Is it something you plan on giving a try? Is it too far out of your wheelhouse? Jump into the discussion below and on the THP Community and let us know!
Your best bet is to probably order the japanese Z-star version since it doesn’t look like a white version is in the cards for the USA right now.
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The previous owner missed an opportunity here. They should have drawn Janus ?
Seeing the putting help with roll I might have to get over the looks for a playing situation to get in-round feedback. Still struggle some with the look down at the ball at address if things are misaligned.
I wish they would have a 2 for 1 sale.
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Divide is killing it so far.
This is great news. Maybe a strong sales precedent will lead to a US release of Z Star Divide as well (double number please!).
I noticed this as well. I am enjoying this ball immensely. Did Srixon only produce a limited quantity being unsure of the demand they would have? Are there more in the pipeline soon?
They were definitely not that limited, just quite popular.
I would expect a restock and more soon.
The Q-Star Tour is a good ball that should fit the majority of golfers. I wonder how many have hit the Divide for fun and then realized that a "traditional" Q-Star Tour would be a great gamer?
@JB Any insight regarding an increase in sales of the Q-Star Tour (non-Divide)?
It would be too soon for that to hit any data that I get.
Perhaps by next month.
I’ve played 54 holes with these balls and I have to say I am really digging them more than I thought I would. For what it’s worth I’ve only lost one of them over that stretch. They are, shall we say…hard not to see.
On the tee I’ve been setting them up with the seam aligned horizontally so it’s not distracting from my aim. It’s a blast to be able to track the ball’s spin and flight in the air. Ditto on chips around the green. Watching them knuckle and grab on the green is fun and it helps me better understand how the ball is behaving off my wedge.
For putting, the seam offers a much more precise alignment aid than the fat-tip Sharpie I usually use. That took some getting used to, but it also got me to pay more attention to getting the ball set up on my target line. The fact that the seam goes all the way around is also helpful because as you back away from the ball to check the alignment you can see if the seam is truly vertical or if you’ve accidentally set it a bit crooked. Sometimes with a drawn line I’m not convinced the line is precisely on top.
You can certainly tell when you’ve started the ball on your target line and struck it purely. I like that a lot and will continue to use these balls for putting practice no matter what else happens.
Someone mentioned the matte finish earlier. I have played matte balls in the past, mainly the Maxfli Softfeel. I agree that those got dirty much faster than I liked. For whatever reason the Srixon’s seem to stay clean and they’re easy to wipe off. It’s not an issue so far.
All things considered, I rate these balls highly. They do look like fishing bobbers and that is somewhat ridiculous. I hope these are popular enough to convince Srixon to import some of the half-white versions, because I can say without reservation that I would play those exclusively.
Anyway, after breakfast (out) – I had turkey bacon banghead still watching fat and caloric intake, I told them I wanted to visit the golf store. They found me some pants, and a few other things, I tried on some shoes (a pair I later bought they did not have my size, and unbeknownst to me, a pair my daughter would later tell me she ordered for me as well), ugh, TMI sorry.
Anyway, before check out I said I want to see if they have a ball I’ve been looking for, my daughter – and she is an adult (by the way), goes right up to the divide – ‘Dad, I like these’ or something like that – anyway, I told her those were the ones I wanted to get. She said sure if gave her a sleeve – well naturally.
Played 1 that past weekend – first time – easier to see, fun on and around the greens, and the 2 playing partners were beside themselves – one took a photo of the ball so he could get some – and the other, he looked at the ball like a kid seeing something cool that he had never seen before.
It was fun, I think I will keep them in the rotation. Eager to see more colors – but blue and the darker ones will be super to easy to lose – as I learned watching my daughter regularly lose the blue ones and darker purple ones she has had over the years.
I’ll be waiting for a special before I buy more.
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When I signed up for the fat loss challenge at my gym I swore "If I win it, I’m gonna take my $70 net gain from the win and buy stupidly expensive golf balls." I was figuring probably Pro V’s. Today my gym announced I’d won. The next bit of email to arrive is from my LGS, advertising a Srixon three for the price of two golf ball sale. "Well, then, maybe Srixon Z-Star’s or Q-Star’s, instead…?".
Then I spot this thread.
Icing on the cake: The two colors are those that won my "ball visibility in fall leaves shoot-out" last fall.
So, later today my wife will be carting me over to my LGS (can’t drive due to Thursday’s knee surgery) so I can buy three dozen of these
ETA: So I went and got ’em. I don’t hate the looks as much as I thought I might. In fact I think I kinda like ’em ?
The buy 2/get 1 Father’s Day sale is active (6/5 – 6/20), and the Divide is included in the deal.
Yup, just purchased that deal on the Divide, as well as the same deal for yellow Q-Star tour balls. I am set for 6 months now.
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Interesting question, I mean in theory they should be the same.
Lining these up on putts is just a dream. This is the best alignment aid I’ve seen on a golf ball. I’m not sure if the multi colored ball will last, but there’s something to the alignment line. I’ve never understood why alignment lines aren’t printed around the entire circumference of the ball (from the major ball manufacturers at least). For me, this ball demonstrates how useful it is to have the ball pre-marked with full circumference alignment.
Do it. I mean, worst that can happen?
Generally it seems that matte balls do differ in wet conditions based on how they handle moisture but it stands within reason that the glossy or matte finished might grip the grooves differently. I’ve not seen anything that confirms differently or if it is even noticeable. The matte finish on the divides don’t feel like urethane to me compared to the gloss yellow Q Star tours for example.
Wait, the other colors are out now? I’ve been waiting for yellow/orange.
Just the 2 for now. I still think a Pink version would sell well.
Yeah pink/yellow would sell quite well for sure!
I mentioned the orange/yellow because Srixon briefly teased us with that color (along with the blue and red) when Divides were first announced even though just the red was being released first. I’m still patiently waiting for the orange.
I’ll report back Saturday. In fact my daughter and i will be playing both divide balls so I’ll try to let you know.
Haven’t read more than a bit of this thread as I wasn’t exepecting to play the Divide, even though the regular QST has been my gamer for several years. .
However, I bought 2 doz blue and yellow Divide from store credit on a half price Srixon Father’s Day sale. Hit a few putts before my round today with a couple of them and with the regular white QST. Put one to play the last two holes (just missed par putt on 17 after a pitch that felt nice and and birdied the tough 18 which was extra nice). My impressionis were that both on the putting green and in those on course shots that t it felt slightly SOFTER than the regular white QST.
ps While I might use the divide marking on the practice green to confirm end over end roll, I don’t think I’d use them as a putting alignment aid in play. I’ve never taken to the align a ball marking to hole/target. I prefer to focus on a spot ahead of the ball and getting the putter head aligned with that.
if I needed balls I would certainly pick some up, but since I have barely played this year, and I have about 6 dozen other types of balls, plus a bucket of my Q stars, probably not buying any more this season….. UNLESS