bolasgolf
Comparison · from the conforming list

Srixon Z-Star vs Titleist VG3

The Srixon Z-Star is a three-piece with 338 dimples, medium with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the Titleist VG3 is three-piece with 312 dimples, low with driver, medium 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.

Srixon Z-StarSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Titleist VG3Acushnet Company

Side by side, what the list says

Srixon Z-StarTitleist VG3
Constructionthree-piecethree-piece
Coverssingle coversingle cover
Dimples338312
Driver spinmediumlow
Short-iron spinhighmedium
ManufacturerSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.Acushnet Company
CountryJapanUnited States
Colours on the listorange, yellow, whitewhite, yellow
Entries on the list212

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 · 312
  • Driver spin: medium · low
  • Short-iron spin: high · medium
  • Manufacturer: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. · Acushnet Company
  • Country: Japan · United States
  • Colours on the list: orange, yellow, white · white, yellow
  • Entries on the list: 21 · 2

Where they match

  • Construction: three-piece
  • Covers: single cover

Which one suits you?

  • With a short iron the Srixon Z-Star declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Titleist VG3 releases more on landing.
  • Off the driver the Titleist VG3 declares less spin, which usually means more distance and a straighter flight.
  • 338 dimples versus 312: 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

The links open the search for this ball in the store; the price is there, always current.

Srixon Z-Star
See on Amazon.com →See on Amazon.es →
Titleist VG3
See on Amazon.com →See on Amazon.es →

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Frequently asked

How do the Srixon Z-Star and the Titleist VG3 differ?

Dimples: 338 versus 312; Driver spin: medium versus low; Short-iron spin: high versus medium. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.

Which has more dimples, the Srixon Z-Star or the Titleist VG3?

The Srixon Z-Star: 338 dimples versus 312.

Which spins more with a short iron?

The Srixon Z-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.

Other comparisons with these balls

All comparisons →

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. · Acushnet Company