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Srixon Soft Feel vs Srixon Star XV

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

Srixon Soft FeelSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Srixon Star XVSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.

Side by side, what the list says

Srixon Soft FeelSrixon Star XV
Constructiontwo-piecethree-piece
Coverssingle coversingle cover
Dimples338338
Driver spinlowmedium
Short-iron spinlowhigh
ManufacturerSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
CountryJapanJapan
Colours on the listwhite, green, orange, red, yellowyellow, white
Entries on the list119

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

  • Construction: two-piece · three-piece
  • Driver spin: low · medium
  • Short-iron spin: low · high
  • Colours on the list: white, green, orange, red, yellow · yellow, white
  • Entries on the list: 11 · 9

Where they match

  • Covers: single cover
  • Dimples: 338
  • Manufacturer: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
  • Country: Japan

Which one suits you?

  • With a short iron the Srixon Star XV declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Srixon Soft Feel releases more on landing.
  • Off the driver the Srixon Soft Feel declares less spin, which usually means more distance and a straighter flight.
  • The Srixon Star XV has more pieces: a more complex construction, which on the list goes with premium balls. The Srixon Soft Feel is simpler.
  • 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 Soft Feel and the Srixon Star XV differ?

Construction: two-piece versus three-piece; Driver spin: low versus medium; Short-iron spin: low versus high. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.

Which has more dimples, the Srixon Soft Feel or the Srixon Star XV?

Both declare 338 dimples.

Which spins more with a short iron?

The Srixon Star XV, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (low versus high).

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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