Srixon Q-Star Ultispeed Review: Distance With a Tradeoff

We put the Srixon Q-Star Ultispeed 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 Ultispeed test data here.

If you need a ball that stops quickly on the greens, Ultispeed isn’t for you. It ranked 40th out of 43 in stopping power. A descent angle of just 37.9 degrees and 14.1 yards of roll in our iron test confirm what the low iron spin profile suggested: this ball is not designed to stop on a dime.

Weak stopping power is the price of admission for a high-launch, low-spin distance ball. Callaway ERC Soft manages to partially avoid this trap by generating mid-spin in the irons despite a low-spin driver profile, but that ball costs $39 and uses a hybrid cover with a urethane coating, so it’s in a little bit of a different class.. 

If you're a higher-handicap player who doesn't often fire straight at tucked pins anyway, the extra distance via roll may help you more than the lack of stopping power hurts.

Q-Star Ultispeed recovers some ground in the short game. With an average 6,369 RPM of spin in our 50-yard test, and a low launch angle, it rolled out just 3.3 yards. That's a more competitive score than the 34th overall ranking suggests considering that the field bunches up in this category. There is not a ton of separation here, and Ultispeed holds its own.

The low-launch wedge profile creates a flatter, more controlled trajectory on short game shots, which is useful if you play courses where a bump-and-run approach is your default.

Driver sidespin of 211 RPM and 13.0 yards offline are on the higher end of what we saw from low-spin balls in our field. The iron test was better, with just 122 RPM of sidespin and 2.5 yards offline. This isn't a ball that actively helps you keep it straight off the tee, but it's not going to fly off the course on its own free will, either.

At $29 a dozen, Q-Star Ultispeed sits in the same price range as Maxfli Tour — a ball with a similar low-spin profile that also scored 8.9 in distance. Maxfli Tour, a urethane-covered ball built to rival tour-issue competitors, edged Ultispeed in stopping power and accuracy, though Ultispeed nudged ahead in total carry distance. They're close enough that the choice comes down to personal preference. Do you want maximum distance through the bag, or distance off the tee and performance into greens?

What sets Ultispeed apart from cheaper alternatives is that the distance isn't empty. It produces impressive carry numbers through an optimized flight profile, not just raw ball speed.

Q-Star Ultispeed is for the golfer who wants more carry distance and doesn't need elite stopping power to play good golf. Higher-handicap players who prioritize getting the ball in play off the tee, and who are comfortable with a bit more roll on approach shots, will find it to be quite satisfying.

It's also a reasonable buy for mid-handicappers who simply want to pick up yardage. Top-5 distance out of 43 balls for $29 a dozen is a real offer. Just know that there could be an adjustment when you hit it into greens.