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Golf Ball Testing: Srixon Z-Star XV vs. Callaway Chrome Soft X

Srixon and Callaway have both significantly increased their presence in professional golf in the golf ball space in recent years and many amateurs have followed suit. The two balls that have excelled in that regard for each company, respectively, are Srixon’s Z-Star XV and Callaway’s Chrome Soft X. How do these two balls compare? To find the answer, 2nd Swing staff members Thomas Campbell and Drew Mahowald headed out to the University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course to put each ball to the test on the golf course to explore the differences in terms of performance, flight, spin, and feel.

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