The 2025 Callaway ERC Soft and the 2024 Srixon Q-Star Tour both sit in the non-tour premium category. They aim to deliver plenty of performance without the premium price tag. They share similarities as three-piece balls but differ across some categories
Read below how they compare head-to-head.
Comparison Overview
| Model | 2025 Callaway ERC Soft | 2024 Srixon Q-Star Tour |
| Compression | Mid, softer than tour, firmer than 2-piece balls | 74, slightly firmer than last gen |
| Feel | Mild-soft with feedback | Soft, mellow off the face |
| Spin | More spin than expected, solid control | Decent spin, less than tour balls |
| Trajectory | High flight, straighter | Mid-to-high, slightly higher than AVX |
| Distance | Strong distance, can overshoot | Consistent, not as long as ERC Soft |
| Durability | Very good, minimal scuffing over two rounds | Solid, light scuffs after play |
| Ideal Golfer | Mid-handicappers wanting distance and alignment help | Mid-to-low handicappers seeking near-tour feel |
| Price | $39.99/dozen | $39.99/dozen |
| Color Options | White, Yellow, Turvis, 360 Fade | White, Yellow, Divide dual-color versions |
Who Is Each Ball Suited For?
2025 Callaway ERC Soft
- Golfers who want a balanced performer with distance and control
- Players who like stronger alignment visuals (Triple Track)
- Mid-handicap golfers seeking a ball softer than tour models but firmer than two-piece softs
2024 Srixon Q-Star Tour
- Players who want near-tour performance at a lower price
- Mid-to-low handicappers who like workability and urethane feel
- Golfers who value consistent flight with softer putting and short-game touch
Performance Comparison
Feel and Putter Feedback
- ERC Soft: Mild-soft feel with added feedback, Triple Track alignment stands out during putts.
- Q-Star Tour: Softer, mellow feel off the putter, very similar to tour-level urethane.
EDGE: Q-Star Tour — softer and closer to a premium feel.
Around the Green
- ERC Soft: More spin than expected, allowed for control on bump-and-runs and higher chips
- Q-Star Tour: Reliable spin, easy distance control, but slightly less than top tour models.
EDGE: Q-Star Tour — more consistent greenside spin.
Approach Shots
- ERC Soft: High, straight flight with a steep descent angle, very good distance and solid stopping power.
- Q-Star Tour: Soft feel with mid-to-high trajectory, stopped well on greens with reliable dispersion.
EDGE: ERC Soft — combines strong distance with effective spin.
Durability
- ERC Soft: Held up well after a round with only minor scuffing.
- Q-Star Tour: Durable with only light marks, capable of multiple rounds.
EDGE: Tie — both deliver strong durability.
Looks and Visibility
- ERC Soft: Busy design with Triple Track alignment, available in multiple variations (Turvis, Fade).
- Q-Star Tour: Clean alignment line, Divide dual-color options for visibility.
EDGE: Tie — preference depends on alignment style and color choice.
Not Sure Yet?
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