Srixon first introduced the Q-STAR golf ball in 2011, marketing it as a two-piece design that offered a soft feel and improved distance. It was the ball to make golfers question everything about their current golf ball preference. Later, in 2017, they launched the Q-STAR TOUR, which was aimed at a different type of golfer. This model still provided the signature soft feel but featured lower spin off the tee as well as increased spin on approach and greenside shots thanks to its three-piece construction and urethane cover. Both product lines have evolved with multiple generations and upgraded technologies. However, it’s been some time since we saw anything new from the Q-STAR series. That changes today with the introduction of the all-new Q-STAR ULTISPEED.
“The new Q-STAR ULTISPEED has taken years of research and innovation. We tested hundreds of materials to find the right balance of feel and performance to maximize what this golf ball could do. The result is a truly dynamic option that gives players those extra yards they’re looking for tee-to-green, along with great feel and control.”
Brian Schielke, Vice President of Business Planning at Srixon.
ULTISPEED is designed to help golfers who genuinely need more distance. While Srixon describes this ball as engineered for golfers with “standard swing speeds”, they are referring to those who wouldn’t typically use a stiff shaft in their clubs. There’s nothing wrong with being a regular or senior flex golfer; it’s well-known that this demographic often seeks speed boosts and distance gains. After all, distance is a significant advantage on the course, which is where ULTISPEED comes into play.
Srixon has utilized various versions of their FastLayer Core in both the Z-STAR and Q-STAR lines, and this core remains the foundation of the new Q-STAR ULTISPEED. Over the past decade, Srixon engineers have worked on developing a FastLayer Core that operates more efficiently at lower swing speeds. During this research period, Srixon discovered materials that allowed them to fine-tune the core layers, altering their transition from a firmer outer layer to a softer center. This newly graduated firmness enhances the ULTISPEED’s ability to generate increased ball speed, making it the longest ball in Srixon’s lineup.
Regarding the cover, Srixon highlights how this thinner and softer cover will continue to promote that signature soft Q-STAR feel on greenside shots and off the putter face. Unlike the Q-STAR TOUR, the new ULTISPEED features an Ionomer cover that takes advantage of Srixon’s 338 Speed Dimples. This dimple design reduces drag, promoting a more stable ball flight and providing a higher lift coefficient that keeps the ball in the air longer. Beneath the thinner cover lies a resilient mid-layer that boosts ball speed while keeping the spin low.
The journey to develop the ULTISPEED has been fascinating for Srixon. When this project began, the prototype ball was quite different from what we see today. Initially, it had an ultra-firm composition with a compression rating of around 115, making it nearly unplayable. This proto golf ball was also non-conforming. Today, it has evolved into a three-piece ball with a compression rating of 85, providing a remarkably soft feel while still catering to distance-oriented golfers.
The Details
Srixon’s new Q-STAR ULTISPEED is available today for $29.99 and can be purchased in Pure White and Tour Yellow.
More information on the new Srixon Q-STAR ULTISPEED can be found at us.dunlopsports.com/srixon.
