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Srixon has introduced its latest Z-STAR golf balls, marking the ninth generation of the popular series. The new Z-STAR series aims to deliver faster speeds off the tee, increased spin around the greens, and enhanced durability to last through multiple rounds. One of the key features of the new Z-STAR golf balls is the FastLayer DG Core 2.0, which provides a gradual progression of firmness for optimal performance in each of the three available models. Players can choose from three different models of the Z-STAR series, each offering unique performance characteristics. The Z-STAR features an even softer core for a…
Maverick McNealy, a recent PGA Tour winner, has a unique method for adding swing speed to his golf game during the offseason. In a recent appearance on Smylie Kaufman’s podcast, McNealy shared that he heads to the ice to work on his swing speed. Growing up playing competitive hockey in California, McNealy continues to play hockey during golf’s offseason to help with his golf game. He believes that shooting pucks on the ice makes him faster, and estimates that a few hours of ice time per week can add two to three extra miles per hour to his golf swing.…
The TGL, or the Team Golf League, is set to premiere in early January, featuring top golfers such as Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. The event promises to showcase cutting-edge technology and elite players, including multiple World No.1s, Major winners, and Ryder Cup stars. However, notable players from the LIV Golf circuit are not participating in the TGL due to a partnership with the PGA Tour. This means that only PGA Tour stars will be competing in the six-team, 24-man line-up when the event kicks off on January 7. The TGL was initially scheduled to launch in 2023, but was…
The Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball has become a favorite among tour players for its unique combination of competitive driver distance and high levels of short game spin. Now in its ninth generation, Srixon has refined the properties of the Z-Star XV to broaden its appeal even further. The latest iteration features a new biomass urethane cover, spin skin+ coating, and Fast Layer DG Core 2.0. These enhancements aim to boost ball speed for greater distance and improved iron spin. To validate these claims, the Z-Star XV was tested on a Foresight Sports GCQuad launch monitor at Peterborough Milton golf…
The Srixon Z-Star Diamond is now in its second iteration, having been created to meet the needs of professional golfer Brooks Koepka. Positioned between the Z-Star and Z-Star XV in terms of feel and spin profile, this premium golf ball features a new biomass urethane cover, Spin Skin+ coating, and the Fast Layer DG Core 2.0. The Z-Star Diamond has a slightly firmer core and reduced compression, promising distance off the tee with lower driver spin while maintaining greenside spin. Tested on the Foresight Sports GCQuad launch monitor at Peterborough Milton golf club, the Z-Star Diamond impressed with its ball…
Srixon has released the ninth generation of their Z-Star golf balls for 2025, with significant changes to the design and materials used. The three-piece Z-Star has always been known for its soft feel, and this remains the same in the latest version. The new FastLayer DG Core 2.0 starts soft at the center and becomes firmer towards the outside for optimal spin and distance output. Additionally, the Spin Skin+ coating increases the cover’s friction for added greenside spin, and a stronger urethane paint improves resistance to dirt and grime. The headline technology in this version is the extra thin premium…
In 2024, England Golf experienced a record-breaking year with the most scores ever submitted via the World Handicap System (WHS™) in a single calendar year. A total of 10,213,894 scores were submitted, which was a significant increase of 811,712 scores compared to the previous year, showing an overall increase of 8.63%. This surge in submissions included 754,009 more scores from male players, representing an 8.93% increase, and 57,703 more scores from female players, showing a 5.98% increase. One notable trend observed in 2024 was the growing popularity of 9-hole golf, with an impressive 17.89% increase in the number of 9-hole…
Hideki Matsuyama, a professional golfer and former Major winner, recently made headlines in the golfing world when he set a new PGA Tour scoring record at The Sentry tournament in 2025. Matsuyama attributed part of his success to using a prototype Scotty Cameron 009M putter with a centre shaft, a design he noticed many of his fellow players on the circuit were experimenting with. This move paid off for Matsuyama, as he averaged just 26.75 putts per round in Hawaii and gained +5.419 in the Strokes Gained: Putting department, ranking him third for the week. Matsuyama’s impressive performance with the…