First impressions: new Srixon Tour Yellow

[Kombi Kid]

i cant wait to try them !!!! wow my first post

[NGage]

I can't wait till no one buys them because they're yellow....then I can pick up a bunch on the cheap.

[jamo]

I can't wait till no one buys them because they're yellow....then I can pick up a bunch on the cheap.

 

That's what I am hoping for too!

[Addicted2Golf]

i cant wait to try them !!!! wow my first post

 

Welcome!!

[Addicted2Golf]

I can't wait till no one buys them because they're yellow....then I can pick up a bunch on the cheap.

 

Kind of like a vulture?

[JohnBarry]

i cant wait to try them !!!! wow my first post

 

Welcome aboard, make sure to go to the "Everything Else" folder and introduce yourself!

[MmmmmmBuddy]

I can't wait till no one buys them because they're yellow....then I can pick up a bunch on the cheap.

Good luck. I dont see this happening..

[GolfSpy Dave]

Good luck. I dont see this happening..

Remember the ZURC and ZURS though...

[MmmmmmBuddy]

Remember the ZURC and ZURS though...

I missed out on the ZURC's i had about 4 doz marinating in the garage, so that is a lifetime supply for someone who never plays... I need more now though. Z-Star X yellow here i come.

[GolfSpy Dave]

I missed out on the ZURC's i had about 4 doz marinating in the garage, so that is a lifetime supply for someone who never plays... I need more now though. Z-Star X yellow here i come.

I bought one box when haggin had them at $20 last Fall. I too should have picked up more...

[Addicted2Golf]

I bought one box when haggin had them at $20 last Fall. I too should have picked up more...

 

How did those compare to the Z-Star's? Any idea?

[GolfSpy Dave]

NEver played the zstars

will get some when the garage is empty...

[DJNiich]

How did those compare to the Z-Star's? Any idea?

I guess they are exactly the same, just yellow

[Addicted2Golf]

I guess they are exactly the same, just yellow

 

No dude, the ZURC and ZURS...

[DJNiich]

No dude, the ZURC and ZURS...

oh, why didn't you say so?

ZURC and ZURS are kinda like NXTs

[Addicted2Golf]

oh, why didn't you say so?

ZURC and ZURS are kinda like NXTs

 

Well, I already play NXTs. So I guess I won't be trying to hunt those down. I hoped they were more like the Z-Stars and they had just changed the marketing name...

[xxio]

I liked the ZURs. I just didn't like the seam that it had. The more you played it the more pronounced that seam got.

 

Back to the Z-Star yellow. I find it interesting that the USGA conforming ball list has an orange one listed as well.

[jamo]

No dude, the ZURC and ZURS...

 

I think the ZURS and the ZURC are tour level golf balls, they were just out before the Z Star. They no longer maker the ZURC or ZURS.

[DJNiich]

I think the ZURS and the ZURC are tour level golf balls, they were just out before the Z Star. They no longer maker the ZURC or ZURS.

so maybe like an HX tour? considered tour but technology has gotten better?

[MmmmmmBuddy]

How did those compare to the Z-Star's? Any idea?

Here you go

ZURS

ZURC

[Addicted2Golf]

Here you go

ZURS

ZURC

 

Thanks Nic. Well, based on my initial impressions of the Z-Star, it would play closer to the ZURC. Like I said earlier, firmness wise it feels very similar to the Nike One Black, which is what they are comparing the ZURC to in the description below:

 

A multilayer, tour-winning golf ball for golfers seeking

tour-proven distance and spin control with a solid feel. Designed for high initial velocity off the driver for incredible distance, this ball delivers outstanding greenside spin control without sacrificing velocity or distance off the tee. While it has a firmer compression core, the super-soft cover still provides responsive feel.

 

How it Compares

Compared to the Z-URS, the Z-URC has a firmer feel without sacrificing greenside control. The incredible distance comes from a high initial velocity because of the higher compression core.

 

Compare With

Titelist® Pro V1X

Nike® One Black

Callaway® HX® Tour

Bridgestone® Tour B330®

TaylorMade® TP® Black

 

3-Piece Construction

• High-compression Energetic Gradient Growth Core

• Ionomer mid-layer

• Ultra-soft urethane elastomer cover

 

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I'd still want the lower ball flight of the Z-Star though if these didn't deliver on that (regardless of the discount).

[MmmmmmBuddy]

Thanks Nic. Well, based on my initial impressions of the Z-Star, it would play closer to the ZURC. Like I said earlier, firmness wise it feels very similar to the Nike One Black, which is what they are comparing the ZURC to in the description below:

 

A multilayer, tour-winning golf ball for golfers seeking

tour-proven distance and spin control with a solid feel. Designed for high initial velocity off the driver for incredible distance, this ball delivers outstanding greenside spin control without sacrificing velocity or distance off the tee. While it has a firmer compression core, the super-soft cover still provides responsive feel.

 

How it Compares

Compared to the Z-URS, the Z-URC has a firmer feel without sacrificing greenside control. The incredible distance comes from a high initial velocity because of the higher compression core.

 

Compare With

Titelist® Pro V1X

Nike® One Black

Callaway® HX® Tour

Bridgestone® Tour B330®

TaylorMade® TP® Black

 

3-Piece Construction

• High-compression Energetic Gradient Growth Core

• Ionomer mid-layer

• Ultra-soft urethane elastomer cover

 

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I'd still want the lower ball flight of the Z-Star though if these didn't deliver on that (regardless of the discount).

I played the ZURS for most of last year, and have switched over to the ZSTARX. The ZSTAR is a full 10-15 yards longer for me. I don't think that it is quite as responsive around the greens, but I don't play those types of shots anyway....

[Addicted2Golf]

I played the ZURS for most of last year, and have switched over to the ZSTARX. The ZSTAR is a full 10-15 yards longer for me. I don't think that it is quite as responsive around the greens, but I don't play those types of shots anyway....

 

10-15 yards is a lot. What's the ball flight like? Similar to the ZURS?

[MmmmmmBuddy]

10-15 yards is a lot. What's the ball flight like? Similar to the ZURS?

A bit flatter and more piercing. Looks like it hits the ground and rolls out a bit better. Probably the decent angle.

[OrlandoGolfBlogger]

I picked up a sleeve of these at the PGA show and i had the misfortune of playing them on an off round. Lost all three of them on the front nine... <_ contrary to the initial poster.. these can be lost i managed do it.. src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)"> Although i will say that they're very easy to find in the rough and trees.. At some point I'll pick up a box again... but for now, I'm emotionally scarred.. and the yellow wasn't very psychologically calming.. hehe

[Addicted2Golf]

I picked up a sleeve of these at the PGA show and i had the misfortune of playing them on an off round. Lost all three of them on the front nine... Contrary to the initial poster.. these CAN be lost, I managed to do it.. Although i will say that they're very easy to find in the rough and trees.. At some point I'll pick up a box again... but for now, I'm emotionally scarred.. and the yellow wasn't very psychologically calming.. hehe

 

 

Mr. Lair, if you sink them to the bottom of a water hazard or hit them out of bounds, then yes - the color of the ball doesn't contain any mystical power that will redirect it back in play.

 

If somebody invented a ball with that feature I'm sure they would generate a significant amount of positive buzz... right before the USGA declared it ineligible for play.

[OrlandoGolfBlogger]

Mr. Lair, if you sink them to the bottom of a water hazard or hit them out of bounds, then yes - the color of the ball doesn't contain any mystical power that will redirect it back in play.

 

If somebody invented a ball with that feature I'm sure they would generate a significant amount of positive buzz... right before the USGA declared it ineligible for play.

 

haha... yeah, I figured as much... ah well.. here's to hoping one day it'll come out and be eligible!

[NGage]

Kind of like a vulture?

 

I prefer to look at it as me being their savior.....saving them...and faithfully and knowingly using them for their intended purpose.

 

 

Otherwise, someone that doesn't know better will buy them thinking they are range balls....and use them as lowly RockFlights -- hitting them off into a field somewhere, or into a pond.

[DJNiich]

Got to play them for the first time this weekend. At first I was almost squinting when I played them but by the end, the yellow seemed natural.

[JohnBarry]

I found a local store with about 40 dozen of them in stock if anyone is interested, they will ship.