The 2024 Srixon Q-Star Tour and the 2025 TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe are both designed for golfers who want premium-level performance without paying tour-level prices. While both feature urethane covers and offer a soft feel with strong distance, their flight, feedback, and alignment features set them apart.
Have a detailed look at how they compare head-to-head.
Comparison Overview
| Model | 2024 Srixon Q-Star Tour | 2025 TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe |
| Compression | 74, mid, slightly firmer than before | Mid, softer than tour balls |
| Feel | Soft, mellow off the face | Soft with solid feedback |
| Spin | Solid greenside spin, slightly less than tour balls | Moderate greenside spin, consistent overall |
| Trajectory | Mid-to-high, slightly higher than AVX | High and consistent |
| Distance | Consistent, strong carry for its class | Strong for its class, long carry |
| Durability | Solid, light scuffs after play | Very good, light scuffs and minor paint wear |
| Ideal Golfer | Mid-to-low handicappers seeking near-tour performance | Players wanting premium feel with alignment feedback |
| Price | $39.99/dozen | $45.99/dozen |
| Color Options | White, Yellow, Divide (yellow/red, yellow/blue, yellow/orange) | Neon yellow, blue, pink, multi-pack, plus white/yellow versions |
Who Is Each Ball Suited For?
2024 Srixon Q-Star Tour
- Golfers seeking near-tour performance at a lower price
- Players who value soft feel and reliable control
- Mid-handicappers looking for consistency and greenside confidence
2025 TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe
- Golfers who appreciate visual feedback and alignment support
- Players who prefer a softer ball with a high, consistent trajectory
- Mid-handicappers looking for long carry and soft feel
Performance Comparison
Feel and Putter Feedback
- Q-Star Tour: Soft, mellow feel with consistent response and smooth roll.
- Tour Response Stripe: Soft and lively off the face, enhanced visual feedback from 360° ClearPath stripe.
EDGE: Tour Response Stripe — more visible alignment feedback and lively roll.
Around the Green
- Q-Star Tour: Predictable rollout with enough spin for solid short-game control.
- Tour Response Stripe: Good spin once pace is adjusted, slightly softer landing feel.
EDGE: Tie — Q-Star Tour offers more traditional control, Tour Response Stripe adds better feedback.
Approach Shots
- Q-Star Tour: Mid-to-high flight, stops quickly with dependable distance control.
- Tour Response Stripe: High flight with solid distance and excellent feedback at impact.
EDGE: Tour Response Stripe — longer carry and slightly better impact feedback.
Durability
- Q-Star Tour: Durable enough for multiple rounds with minor scuffing.
- Tour Response Stripe: Excellent durability, only light wear after play.
EDGE: Tour Response Stripe — holds its look slightly better over time.
Looks and Visibility
- Q-Star Tour: Clean design with Divide color options for better visibility.
- Tour Response Stripe: Bold 360° stripe for alignment and vibrant visual feedback.
EDGE: Tour Response Stripe — superior alignment and visual tracking.
Not Sure Yet?
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