# Srixon Q-Star Tour

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/srixon-q-star-tour
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/golf-balls
- Placement: #5 of 17 in Golf Balls, A tier
- Brand: Srixon
- LP on this board: 704
- Last researched: 2026-10-19T20:56:00.353Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Real urethane greenside control at a mid-price, featured in Today's Golfer's value-ball robot test. Nearly all of the flagship experience without the flagship bill.

## For

- Urethane greenside control at a mid-price
- Provides flagship experience for less
- The closest thing to a soft ball that still generates meaningful spin
- Tour-ball short-game performance without flagship money
- Placed in the recommended tier for mid-speed players

## Against

- Not the cheapest option in its class

## Evidence

Consolidated from 26 cited sources across 23 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Golf Ball Addict | Golf Ball Addict | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8BrNYHIrEE | fetched and confirmed |
| DIY GUIDES | DIY GUIDES | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpNWQMmeBq8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Roger Golfs | Roger Golfs | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC5EKWpCkmw | fetched and confirmed |
| Ryan Ballengee Golf | Ryan Ballengee Golf | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv2xkLPtELY | fetched and confirmed |
| The Hackers Paradise | Ryan Hawk | B | https://www.thehackersparadise.com/2026-srixon-q-star-tour-golf-balls/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Golfwrx | forums.golfwrx.com | B | https://forums.golfwrx.com/topic/2088521-26-q-star-tour-v-26-chrome-soft/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Under Par Reviews | Andy | B | https://underparreviews.com/reviews/srixon-q-star-tour-golf-ball | fetched and confirmed |
| Golfmagic | Brad Nash | B | https://www.golfmagic.com/equipment/buying-guides/best-golf-balls | fetched and confirmed |
| Golfweek | , Golfweek | B | https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/equipment/2026/03/03/srixon-2026-q-star-tour-divide-ultispeed-golf/88899311007/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Monthly | golfmonthly.com | B | https://www.golfmonthly.com/reviews/balls/has-srixon-just-released-the-best-value-ball-in-golf | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Influence | golfinfluence.com | B | https://www.golfinfluence.com/gear/balls/best-low-spin-golf-balls/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Ball Monkey | John Schmid | S | https://golfballmonkey.com/srixon-q-star-tour-divide-variety-mix-golf-ball/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Gord Emperingham | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/Golf.nothing.more/posts/38167301626218817/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Todays Golfer | James Hogg and Ross Tugwood | B | https://www.todays-golfer.com/equipment/best/srixon-golf-balls-us/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWgZH8IIUFZ/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf | Jack Hirsh | B | https://golf.com/gear/golf-balls/srixon-unveils-softest-tour-level-ball-q-star-tour/?srsltid=AU7gw4VQJqt1rUisrx_3jlsIgdNpcSUbhwMH4wRdSFFW6sG753Gm7L8S | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Gear Showdown | Golf Gear Showdown | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUfpTWhrVw4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Up Close Golf | Up Close Golf | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gEqjmhIUIY | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf with Grahame | Golf with Grahame | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1uC25ulBLY | fetched and confirmed |
| DIY GUIDES | DIY GUIDES | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOS2V1eAeV0 | fetched and confirmed |
| 7 Day Golf | 7 Day Golf | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpDRaD61PFs | fetched and confirmed |
| Todays Golfer | James Hogg and Ross Tugwood | B | https://www.todays-golfer.com/equipment/best/3-piece-golf-balls-robot-tested-us/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Todays Golfer | Simon Daddow | C | https://www.todays-golfer.com/equipment/best/golf-ball-robot-test-2023/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Balls World - Golf Balls Uncovered | Dan | B | https://golfballsworld.com/srixon-q-star-tour-vs-vice-pro-air-2025-comparison/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Equipment Reviews | Golf Equipment Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWfQPqLH5m4&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Golf Ball Test | admin | - | https://golfballtest.org/best-of-golfballs/best-golf-balls-break-80-guide/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Maxfli Tour | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/maxfli-tour |
| 2 | Titleist Pro V1 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/titleist-pro-v1 |
| 3 | TaylorMade TP5 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/taylormade-tp5 |
| 4 | Callaway Chrome Tour | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/callaway-chrome-tour |
| 6 | Srixon Z-Star | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/srixon-z-star |
| 7 | TaylorMade Tour Response | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/taylormade-tour-response |
| 8 | TaylorMade TP5x | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/taylormade-tp5x |
| 9 | Snell PR4 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/snell-pr4 |
| 10 | Kirkland Signature Performance+ | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/kirkland-signature-costco-golf-balls |
| 17 | Wilson Duo Soft | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/wilson-duo-soft |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/golf-balls.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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## Image

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