Srixon Q-Star Tour Review: The Weekend Warrior's Urethane Ball
A lower-compression urethane ball that flies straight. But there’s a catch.
Srixon's Q-Star Tour checks a specific box in the golf ball market: it's a softer-compression urethane ball aimed at average swing speed players. In other words, tour performance tailored to weekend warriors.
That part is straightforward, but the data makes things more complicated.
In our 43-ball test for 2026, Q-Star Tour was strong in accuracy, in the middle for distance, and near the bottom in stopping power.
As with most balls, its strengths come with compromises, but for the right player, the performance will be a net gain.
How We Tested Srixon Q-Star Tour
We put the Srixon Q-Star Tour through our published golf ball testing protocols using the SkyTrak ST Max launch monitor. That means human swings under strict bands for swing speed, impact quality, and delivery dynamics.
To see performance from tee to green, we test driver, 7-iron, and 50-yard wedge shots with each ball.
We tested 43 golf balls in total for 2026 then translated the raw data into 1-10 scores in the categories that matter most to your game. That lets you easily see how each ball stacks up to the field.
See the complete list of every golf ball we've tested or dive into the full Srixon Q-Star Tour test data here.
Srixon Q-Star Tour Specs, Pricing & Performance
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Cover: Urethane
Layers: 3 Layers
Price: $39/dozen
Q-Star Tour produced a low-spin profile through the driver and irons, which helps it stand out for accuracy and boosts distance. But that low-spin is what holds it back in stopping power.
The wedge test was the most encouraging part of the picture, landing right in the middle of the pack. This is a ball that performs reliably from 100 yards and in and is pretty straight off the tee. For a lot of players, that’s worth looking past the fact that it won't rip the brakes on a full 7-iron from 175.
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Srixon Q-Star Tour |
Spin |
Launch |
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Driver |
Low |
Mid |
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7-Iron |
Low |
Low |
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50-Yard Shot |
Mid |
Mid |
Distance: 7.3/10
Q-Star Tour posted 137.1 mph of ball speed and 217.8 yards of carry in our driver test — putting it 28th out of 43 in distance score. A low-spin, mid-launch driver profile typically means the ball runs out more than it carries, and that's what happened here: 23.4 yards of roll from the tee. That's more roll than most tour balls in our field, but it still puts total distance right around the middle of the pack.
Players who launch the ball high with driver should expect to see more hang time and improved carry distances from Q-Star Tour, but those who need help getting it in the air to optimize carry probably won’t get it here.
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Category |
Srixon Q-Star Tour |
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Ball Speed |
137.1 MPH |
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Carry (yds) |
217.8 |
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Total (yds) |
240.9 |
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Distance Score |
7.3 |
Stopping Power: 6.3/10
Despite its urethane cover, which typically means higher spin and more stopping power, stopping power is Q-Star Tour's biggest weakness.
A 38.5-degree descent angle is on the shallow side of our field, and 13.3 yards of roll in the iron test put it 36th out of 43 in stopping power. Low iron spin is the culprit. The 3,939 RPM of backspin is at the lower end of what we see from urethane balls.
If you're a mid-handicapper hitting into greens from 160+ yards and expecting the ball to check up, Q-Star Tour will test your patience. It's not that the ball can't hold greens, it just won’t stop as quickly as balls built for tour plays instead of weekend warriors.
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Category |
Srixon Q-Star Tour |
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Apex (yds) |
21.0 |
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Descent Angle |
38.5° |
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Roll (yds) |
13.3 |
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Stopping Power Score |
6.3 |
Wedge Control: 8.1/10
Q-Star Tour recovered well in the short game. With 6,347 RPM of wedge spin and a mid-launch profile, it rolled out just 3.3 yards from 50 yards, a solid result that puts it squarely in the middle of a competitive field.
This is where the urethane cover pays off. You'll feel the difference between Q-Star Tour and a non-urethane ball around the greens.
For a lower-compression ball aimed at mid-handicappers, this is the part of the bag where Q-Star Tour meets expectations. Feel and greenside control are where softer-compression urethane balls typically win, and this one delivers.
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Category |
Srixon Q-Star Tour |
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50-Yard Spin (RPM) |
6,347 |
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50-Yard Launch |
32.1° |
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Wedge Control Score |
8.1 |
Accuracy: 8.7/10
Q-Star Tour landed 9th out of 43 in accuracy, perhaps the best argument for playing it. In our driver test, it produced just 107 RPM of sidespin and strayed an average of just 7.8 yards offline
If you have a tendency to leak the driver right or left, Q-Star Tour’s low-spin profile can actually help keep shots in play.
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Category |
Srixon Q-Star Tour |
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Driver Sidespin (RPM) |
107.0 |
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Driver Offline (yds) |
7.8 |
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7-Iron Sidespin (RPM) |
198.0 |
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7-Iron Offline (yds) |
2.2 |
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Accuracy Score |
8.7 |
Value: 6.4/10
At $39 Q-Star Tour is up against stiff competition. Maxfli Tour at $30 in bulk has a higher overall performance score. Ben Hogan GS53 at $41 in bulk outperforms it in almost every category. Even within the Srixon family, Q-Star Ultispeed costs $10 less and scores better in distance.
Q-Star Tour's value case comes down to the accuracy benefit and greenside performance as a softer urethane ball at a reasonable price. There’s value for players who prioritize those features, but it's a narrower audience than the price suggests.
Who is Srixon Q-Star Tour For?
Q-Star Tour is for the mid-handicap player who wants a urethane cover for short game control, prioritizes accuracy over stopping power, and prefers softer feel at impact.
If you're a higher-handicapper looking for more forgiveness off the tee in a tour ball, this delivers it.
It's a tougher sell for players who rely on iron spin to hold greens, or anyone shopping primarily for value. But accuracy is a compelling feature, and Q-Star Tour is one of the more accurate urethane balls you'll find at $39.