Srixon Z Star vs. Pro V1
I have used the Pro V1 since they arrived a long time ago, and I wanted to try a yellow ball to see if I could see them better in the air (I can). I am a skilled player, and I am a little picky about balls.
After researching which ball performed closest to the Pro V1 I purchased the Z Star and have been using them for the past 10 rounds.
The Z Star flies about the same distance, but spins less off my irons. I can back up a Pro V1, but with the Z Star, the best I can do is get it to stop quickly. It also performs a little better in the wind, and does not balloon as much. It seems to hold up almost as well, and feels the same around the green. At about $30 a dozen it is also a lot cheaper.
Although I prefer the Pro V1 a little better, the Z Star has a lot going for it. I will probably use it on windy days, and non-tournament rounds.