[Srixon Z Star XV 2021 X-Ray Results (and a bonus)]

This is Dr Olssen, Chief of Radiology.  I need to see you in my office first thing tomorrow morning.  Bring your keys and ID badge, if you would.  Thanks.

[Best golf ball under $50]

Remember when TaylorMade's "Project a" was the affordable "Tour ball for regular Joe's"?

TM's Tour Response has replaced "Project a" in their ball lineup.  Srixon's QStar Tour is a standout high-quality alternative in the $40 "near-Tour" space.  Titleist has their TourSpeed & TourSoft. 

Everyone's best bet in the $40 range is the B2G1/B3G1 deals from Srixon or Titleist on Z/ProV which brings price down to $40 average.  "Prior generation" TourB/ZStar/ProV1 is a solid option, as well.

If you are losing a lot of balls, the $20-$22 range has Srixon SoftFeel as an excellent performance alternative to premium balls.  I was "drop and stop" spinning a SoftFeel earlier today even on 6i approaches, with great chip spin control, as well. Callaway Supersoft has improved quality and consistency in their latest generation, but beware discount prior gen and their poor quality control.  Titleist TruSoft is at the higher end here, around $24 a dozen, but the SoftFeel is probably a better ball, for less.  (Keep in mind, though, "soft is slow" they say here, so if you have a high swing speed, you may be sacrificing a little distance with a lower-compression ball).