Srixon Z-Star vs Bridgestone Sports JGR
The Srixon Z-Star is a three-piece with 338 dimples, medium with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the Bridgestone Sports JGR is three-piece with 338 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in covers, 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 Z-Star | Bridgestone Sports JGR | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | three-piece | three-piece |
| Covers | single cover | double cover |
| Dimples | 338 | 338 |
| Driver spin | medium | low |
| Short-iron spin | high | low |
| Manufacturer | Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. | Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd. |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Colours on the list | orange, yellow, white | red, yellow, white, black |
| Entries on the list | 21 | 17 |
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
- Covers: single cover · double cover
- Driver spin: medium · low
- Short-iron spin: high · low
- Manufacturer: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. · Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd.
- Colours on the list: orange, yellow, white · red, yellow, white, black
- Entries on the list: 21 · 17
Where they match
- Construction: three-piece
- Dimples: 338
- Country: Japan
Which one suits you?
- With a short iron the Srixon Z-Star declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Bridgestone Sports JGR releases more on landing.
- Off the driver the Bridgestone Sports JGR declares less spin, which usually means more distance and a straighter flight.
- 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 Z-Star and the Bridgestone Sports JGR differ?
Covers: single cover versus double cover; 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 Z-Star or the Bridgestone Sports JGR?
Both declare 338 dimples.
Which spins more with a short iron?
The Srixon Z-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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