Srixon Z-Star vs Tour B RXS
The Srixon Z-Star is a three-piece with 338 dimples, medium with driver, high with short iron spin golf ball; the Tour B RXS is three-piece with 320 dimples, low with driver, medium with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in covers, 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 Z-Star | Tour B RXS | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | three-piece | three-piece |
| Covers | single cover | double cover |
| Dimples | 338 | 320 |
| Driver spin | medium | low |
| Short-iron spin | high | medium |
| Manufacturer | Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. | Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd. |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Colours on the list | orange, yellow, white | white |
| Entries on the list | 21 | 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
- Covers: single cover · double cover
- Dimples: 338 · 320
- Driver spin: medium · low
- Short-iron spin: high · medium
- Manufacturer: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. · Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd.
- Colours on the list: orange, yellow, white · white
- Entries on the list: 21 · 5
Where they match
- Construction: three-piece
- Country: Japan
Which one suits you?
- With a short iron the Srixon Z-Star declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Tour B RXS releases more on landing.
- Off the driver the Tour B RXS declares less spin, which usually means more distance and a straighter flight.
- 338 dimples versus 320: 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 Z-Star and the Tour B RXS differ?
Covers: single cover versus double cover; Dimples: 338 versus 320; 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 Tour B RXS?
The Srixon Z-Star: 338 dimples versus 320.
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.
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