History
A division of Sumitomo Rubber Industries--a Japanese manufacturing company specializing in tires, sporting goods and industrial products--Srixon has been making golf equipment for 70 years. The Srixon brand was established in 1997, with Cleveland Golf and Never Compromise joining the SRI brand in 2007. Since 1989 SRI has made balls that have won more than 75 PGA titles.
Z Star and Z Star X
The Z Star and Z Star X are the flagship balls in the Srixon line. Recommended for more skilled players, these three-piece balls earned their name for their emphasis on spin, trajectory, acceleration and responsiveness. Jim Furyk uses the Z Star on the PGA Tour by Jim Furyk, and the ball compares to the Nike One Tour, Titleist Pro V1 and the Bridgestone Tour B330S.
Trispeed
The Trispeed is a three-piece ball with a mid price point. Srixon promotes high ball speed and a low compression core for more distance off the driver with a soft feel around the greens. The Trispeed compares to the Titleist NXT Tour, Callaway HX Hot and the Bridgestone E6.
AD333
The AD333 promotes distance, high launch and playability. With a new core construction this two-piece ball maintains Srixon's commitment to soft feel and low compression. The AD333 targets slower swingers and compares to the Titleist DT Solo and NXT line, Bridgestone E5 and Precept Laddie Extreme.
Soft Feel
The Soft Feel is a two-piece ball targeting slow swing speeds with low driver spin and high flight to add distance for shorter hitters. Srixon tries to marry driver distance with soft feel for slow swing speeds, the Soft Feel compares to the Callaway Big Bertha, Titleist DT, Nike Juice and Precept XP3.
About The Author
Matt Manco is a freelance writer based in New England. A member of the award-winning Maroon student newspaper at Loyola University, his work has appeared across the Beacon Communications newspaper and magazine group as a local government reporter and photojournalist.
