Goodbye Pro V1

[LarryEdwards]

After having the flu and was stuck in bed over the thanksgiving holidays, I had a lot of time to review many different balls. I settled on the Srixon Q-Star Tour. Finally got to try them today. WOW is all I can say. For about half the price of Pro V1, you can’t beat these bad boys. I would feel comfortable betting money that if you teed one up, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. I like the way they play on the Green better too. 

[dennyjones]

I've played them and really like them too.

[LarryEdwards]

Would you agree or disagree that they’re just as good if not better than Pro V?

[GolfLug]

All premium balls are within 2 percent of each other in all categories these days. 

[LarryEdwards]

Agree to disagree. I bought a dozen of TP5X, and absolutely hated them. But I know what you’re saying. 

[GolfLug]

31 minutes ago, LarryEdwards said:

Agree to disagree. I bought a dozen of TP5X, and absolutely hated them. But I know what you’re saying. 

I didn't say they all feel the same. But people equate feel to performance. For example, if a ball feels soft they automatically equate it to more greenside spin. Harder balls? Prolly fly further.. etc.. 

[LarryEdwards]

I totally agree. Sorry for the confusion. 

[Patch]

I have played PV-1s in the past. Great ball, but for my swing/game, just not worth the extra coins. 

I have also played Srixon balls in the past, but not the one the OP listed. Found them all to be quite playable too. Actually I can't remember ever playing a "poor quality" ball. My scores stayed about the same, relative to how I was playing at the time. 

I will just stay with my cheapie Bridgestones untill I am done playing. . 

[LarryEdwards]

15 minutes ago, Patch said:

I have played PV-1s in the past. Great ball, but for my swing/game, just not worth the extra coins. 

I have also played Srixon balls in the past, but not the one the OP listed. Found them all to be quite playable too. Actually I can't remember ever playing a "poor quality" ball. My scores stayed about the same, relative to how I was playing at the time. 

I will just stay with my cheapie Bridgestones untill I am done playing. . 

If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. 

[BallMarker]

If you like those, you should also try Maxfli U6.

For about $32.00/dozen, they're worth it.

[LarryEdwards]

Q-Star tour $27 a dozen. But I’m open to trying anything 

[noodle3872]

Those are the old Q Star Tour.  The new version is a hair firmer and has 338 dimples.

 

https://www.srixon.com/us/balls/mens-golf-balls/q-star-tour-golf-balls/MQSTARTR18.html?dwvar_MQSTARTR18_color=pure-white

[LarryEdwards]

Correct. The new one are the Q-Star Tour 2

[dbuck]

I hit some of the old Srixon Q-Stars and liked them. I like the Titleist AVX better. In all honestly, I probably could not tell the difference in my score, but balls are just as personal as any other equipment.  I think I hit the AVX about a half club longer with my irons than anything I have tried. Your mileage may vary-that's why all brands are able to sell a few.

[NM Golf]

I've played them, not a bad ball, but I think they are shorter off the driver than the Titleist for me. Like someone said most of the Tour balls are pretty close to one another, its more about finding one that fits your needs for spin and feel. Whats best for one person might not be the best for someone else. Some people need the extra spin off the driver, some people need a little less spin off the wedges. You play around until you get one you like in your budget. I prefer the Titleist AVX, except in the winter I play ProV1x. 

[arturo28mx]

For me Z Star is closer to Pro V1