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MyGolfSpy Ball Lab is where we quantify the quality and consistency of golf balls. Today, we’re reviewing the 2023 Srixon Z-Star XV (9th Generation)To learn more about our test process, click here.

About the Srixon Z-Star XV

Once considered a high-spin golf ball, the Z-Star XV ha become more of a middle-of-the-road offering. Off the driver, it’s not dissimilar from the Pro V1x and, while that’s a high-spin ball by Titleist standards, you can expect less spin than you’ll find with the Z-Star Diamond and stock Z-Star.

The same holds true for irons where the XV spins less than the others in the Srixon Z-Star lineup.

Srixon has the capability to produce the XV in both Indonesia and Japan but all three boxes in our sample were made in Indonesia while our Z-Star Diamond sample was made in Japan.

Key Takeaways

The quality doesn’t appear to match the standard of the Z-Star Diamond but the XV tested within the average range for Ball Lab.With an average compression of 94, the XV is the firmest of the Z-Star offerings.

Srixon Z-Star XV Construction

Of the current generation of Srixon Z-Star family of golf balls, the XV has undergone the most significant change. Previous iterations of the XV offered four-piece construction but the newest model is a three-piece design.

It’s been a day since news dropped that LIV Golf has been denied Official World Golf Ranking points, and there’s one inescapable conclusion.

The powers that be in the OWGR consider LIV to be exhibition golf.

OWGR chairman Peter Dawson, in a letter to LIV CEO Greg Norman and COO Gary Davidson, didn’t use those words. But he did use these:

“The (OWGR) Board Committee has determined the current structure (of LIV) is not consistent with the underlying principles of fairness and meritocracy on which the OWGR system is based.”

The key word here is meritocracy. As in LIV isn’t one.

Looking to make a custom golf bag? No one makes it easier to personalize your perfect golf bag than Stitch Golf. 

This week, Stitch announced the newest bag in its comprehensive lineup: the SL2 MIY. This new addition to Stitch’s robust golf offerings serves as a catalyst for the brand’s Make It Yours (MIY) program. 

With the new SL2 MIY, golfers will be able to completely customize the bag to their liking in an effort to …. well, make it yours. 

Let’s take a closer look at this new customizable golf bag and see if it’s the right fit for you.

Release Details

Available now at StitchChoose your chassis, saddle and strap color50 percent more storage space than previous SL2 modelYKK zippersMagnetic golf ball pocketPersonalization available on saddle

How Custom is Custom?

To be clear, the new Stitch SL2 MIY is custom, not bespoke. That difference is important. “Bespoke” connotes total customization. This is not the case with the Stitch SL2 MIY. Instead of giving the golfer free rein, Stitch offers a preset of colors from which to choose. 

What is Forum Member Testing?

MyGolfSpy offers a unique opportunity to all of its readers of all abilities, ages and handicaps to test, review and keep a variety of different golf equipment, apps, apparel and more. Successful candidates are selected by forum staff. 

Members who are selected interact, engage and write a review on the specific product while enjoying the fun of trying new gear!

Member testing is vital because it gets gear in the hands of you, the golfer. Our members give honest feedback on how any product or service works for a variety of handicaps and abilities to ensure our readers are even more informed when making purchasing decisions. 

To learn more about how testers are selected, go to this forum thread: Want to be a tester? 

The Testing Opportunity

When was the last time you thought about what grip was on your putter? Is it something that you are picky about or are you happy to play whatever originally came on the putter? 

Justin Thomas and his wife, Jillian, enjoyed an Italian vacation after the 2023 Ryder Cup, that is until European Shane Lowry got involved.

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Full 2023 Shriners Children's Open tee times for Round 1 on Thursday in Las Vegas, featuring Lexi Thompson, Tom Kim and more.

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Lexi Thompson gave PGA Tour players Ben Griffin and Michael Kim at least one surprise in a Shriners practice round.

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Lexi Thompson said making the cut would obviously be "at the top" of her career achievements and an "amazing feeling" but she is just aiming to inspire others as she competes alongside the men.

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Contrary to popular perception, golf-course superintendents' work includes much more than just riding on a mower with a dog.

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High-quality golf gear is a must-have for players of all ages who want to play their best. And golf shoes are no exception.

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After 16 months of deliberation, LIV Golf has been denied World Ranking points by the OWGR. Here's what it means moving forward.

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LIV Golf's quest to earn world ranking points was denied by the OWGR board largely because it is a closed shop with the same 48 players for a season.

Jon Rahm, admittedly "mentally exhausted" after the Ryder Cup, will look to surpass Seve Ballesteros with his fourth Spanish Open title this week.

PGA Tour pro Dylan Wu laid into the PGA Tour's Fall Series eligibility changes on Twitter on Tuesday, calling one move "crazy."

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The 2026 Women's PGA Championship will be held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, the PGA of America announced on Tuesday.

The 2023 Shriners Children's Open kicks off this week in Nevada. Here's how to watch the event, including a full TV schedule and tee times.

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Tom Doak’s North Course at Te Arai Links is now open. It joins the South Course, a Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw design that debuted in 2022.

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Is it a penalty to push down on the grass behind the ball with your club at address? Rules Guy has the answer.

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