Who Should Play the Srixon Q-Star Ultispeed?
- Skill Level: Mid handicap golfers who want a soft, forgiving ball without paying for a full urethane cover.
- Swing Speed: Works well across moderate swing speeds thanks to its 85 compression.
- Playing Style: Golfers who prioritize soft feel and value over maximum greenside spin.
Pros
- Genuinely soft feel from the redesigned FastLayer Core
- Shares the same 338 Speed Dimple pattern as Srixon's tour-level balls
- More affordable than the urethane-covered Q-Star Tour
Cons
- Ionomer cover can't match the Q-Star Tour's greenside spin
- The Q-Star Ultispeed rebrand can cause confusion for buyers looking for "Q-Star"
- Not the softest option in Srixon's range (Soft Feel is softer)
Features
Distance
The redesigned FastLayer Core is tuned to maintain ball speed at a soft compression, keeping distance competitive despite its lower price point.
Feel
The 85-compression core gives Q-Star Ultispeed a genuinely soft feel, comparable to entry-level balls from other major brands.
Spin Control
The thin ionomer cover offers moderate greenside spin, a real step up from a basic distance-ball cover, though still short of the urethane-covered Q-Star Tour.
Durability
The ionomer cover is durable and holds up well across many rounds, an advantage for higher-handicap players.
Design
Q-Star Ultispeed shares its 338 Speed Dimple pattern with Srixon's tour-level Z-Star family, aerodynamically matching its premium siblings even at a lower price point. The redesigned FastLayer Core and thin ionomer cover are specifically tuned for soft feel and value rather than tour-level short-game spin.
Alternatives to the Srixon Q-Star Ultispeed
- Srixon Q-Star Tour: the urethane-covered step up within the same family
- Srixon Soft Feel: an even softer, more distance-focused alternative
- Titleist TruFeel: a comparably positioned budget ball from another brand
Conclusion
The Srixon Q-Star Ultispeed (formerly just Q-Star) is a legitimate value pick for golfers who want a soft, tour-shaped dimple pattern without paying for a urethane cover; just be aware of the naming change when shopping.