Srixon Q-Star vs Chaos Wilson
The Srixon Q-Star is a two-piece with 338 dimples, medium with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the Chaos Wilson is two-piece with 400 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in dimples, driver spin, short-iron spin. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| Srixon Q-Star | Chaos Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | two-piece | two-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 338 | 400 |
| Driver spin | medium | low |
| Short-iron spin | high | low |
| Manufacturer | Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. | Wilson Sporting Goods |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Colours on the list | white, yellow | blue, green, orange, white, yellow |
| Entries on the list | 2 | 5 |
Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.
Where they differ
- Dimples: 338 · 400
- Driver spin: medium · low
- Short-iron spin: high · low
- Manufacturer: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. · Wilson Sporting Goods
- Country: Japan · United States
- Colours on the list: white, yellow · blue, green, orange, white, yellow
- Entries on the list: 2 · 5
Where they match
- Construction: two-piece
- Covers: single cover
Which one suits you?
- With a short iron the Srixon Q-Star declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Chaos Wilson releases more on landing.
- Off the driver the Chaos Wilson declares less spin, which usually means more distance and a straighter flight.
- 338 dimples versus 400: that is what each manufacturer declares; the number alone does not say which flies better.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
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Frequently asked
How do the Srixon Q-Star and the Chaos Wilson differ?
Dimples: 338 versus 400; Driver spin: medium versus low; Short-iron spin: high versus low. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Srixon Q-Star or the Chaos Wilson?
The Chaos Wilson: 400 dimples versus 338.
Which spins more with a short iron?
The Srixon Q-Star, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (high versus low).
Are both conforming for competition play?
Yes: both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the list.
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