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Srixon Q-Star vs Wilson Fifty Elite

The Srixon Q-Star is a two-piece with 338 dimples, medium with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the Wilson Fifty Elite is two-piece with 302 dimples, medium with driver, medium with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in dimples, short-iron spin. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.

Srixon Q-StarSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Wilson Fifty EliteWilson Sporting Goods

Side by side, what the list says

Srixon Q-StarWilson Fifty Elite
Constructiontwo-piecetwo-piece
Coverssingle coversingle cover
Dimples338302
Driver spinmediummedium
Short-iron spinhighmedium
ManufacturerSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Wilson Sporting Goods
CountryJapanUnited States
Colours on the listwhite, yellowgreen, orange, pink, red, white, yellow
Entries on the list26

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 · 302
  • Short-iron spin: high · medium
  • Manufacturer: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. · Wilson Sporting Goods
  • Country: Japan · United States
  • Colours on the list: white, yellow · green, orange, pink, red, white, yellow
  • Entries on the list: 2 · 6

Where they match

  • Construction: two-piece
  • Covers: single cover
  • Driver spin: medium

Which one suits you?

  • With a short iron the Srixon Q-Star declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Wilson Fifty Elite releases more on landing.
  • 338 dimples versus 302: 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.

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked

How do the Srixon Q-Star and the Wilson Fifty Elite differ?

Dimples: 338 versus 302; Short-iron spin: high versus medium. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.

Which has more dimples, the Srixon Q-Star or the Wilson Fifty Elite?

The Srixon Q-Star: 338 dimples versus 302.

Which spins more with a short iron?

The Srixon Q-Star, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (high versus medium).

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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Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. · Wilson Sporting Goods