Srixon 2025 Z-STAR Diamond 3 Golf Balls (Dozen)

The Srixon 2025 Z-STAR Diamond 3 is a three piece urethane tour ball that pairs very low driver spin with the highest iron spin in Srixon’s Z-STAR range.

Why it made the list

Most tour balls trade iron spin for distance, or the other way around. The Z-STAR Diamond 3 is built for players who hit a lot of greens with mid and short irons and want those shots to stop quickly. Golf Galaxy lists iron spin as the highest and greenside spin as very high, while keeping driver spin very low.

It is a firm ball, with a listed compression of 100, and it costs $54.99 a dozen, a few dollars under the Pro V1 family.

What it does well

• The new FastLayer DG Core 2.0 is the engine for distance off the tee.
• A thin, premium urethane cover made with biomass, a plant-based material, gives greenside grip.
• The Spin Skin+ coating helps the grooves grip the cover for more spin on approach and around the green.
• A 338 Speed Dimple Pattern keeps flight stable through the wind.

Put together, this is the Z-STAR for golfers who measure their game in proximity to the hole and want irons that hold firm greens.

Who it’s for

It suits better players with fast swing speeds who want iron control, golfers who play firm summer greens, and anyone who often comes up short because approach shots release too far. Low handicaps who already play a Srixon and want more stopping power will notice it most.

Who should skip it

Moderate swing speeds may struggle to compress a 100 compression ball and lose distance. High spinners who already balloon their irons risk ballooning them more with a ball built for maximum iron spin; a lower spinning tour ball would suit them better.

Key specs, explained

Golf Galaxy lists very low driver spin, highest iron spin and very high greenside spin, along with a soft feel. Very low driver spin means less curve and more roll on drives. Highest iron spin means approach shots land steeper and stop faster. The compression of 100 is firm, though the soft rated feel comes from the thin urethane cover.

How it compares

The Titleist 2025 Pro V1x Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $57.99 and also sits in the firm, higher spin corner of the tour ball market with a higher flight. The Callaway 2026 Chrome Tour X Golf Balls (Dozen) costs the same and rates short game spin as maximum. The Diamond 3 is a few dollars cheaper than both and stands out for its iron spin focus.

Good to know

It is sold as the 2025 Z-STAR Diamond 3 and comes in white and yellow. If a box only says Z-STAR Diamond, check the year to make sure you are getting the 2025 version with Core 2.0. As with any firm ball, try a sleeve before buying several dozen.

Questions about the Z-STAR Diamond 3

Is the Z-STAR Diamond 3 a soft ball?

Golf Galaxy rates feel as soft, but it has a firm 100 compression. The thin urethane cover makes short shots feel softer than the number suggests.

Who should play the Diamond over the standard Z-STAR?

Players who want more iron spin and stopping power should pick the Diamond. Those who want a softer feel are better served by a lower compression ball.

Does it work in the wind?

Yes, the low driver spin and 338 dimple pattern help keep drives stable. Irons will still spin a lot, so club up into strong wind.