
Callaway
Chrome Soft
Soft feel meets tour performance.
Overview
Long-running flagship soft tour ball. Urethane cover for greenside spin with one of the softest feels in the tour category.
Best for
Players who want tour performance with the softest possible feel.
Shot estimator
| Club | Speed | Spin | Carry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 155.7 mph | 2,450 | 269 yds |
| 7-iron | 112 mph | 6,950 | 165 yds |
| 54° wedge | 94.3 mph | 10,950 | 100 yds |
Estimates from manufacturer-published specs. Real launch monitor results vary by swing.
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Callaway Chrome Soft — frequently asked
What is the compression of the Callaway Chrome Soft?
The Callaway Chrome Soft has a compression rating of 75. 75 sits in the middle of the market. It works for most amateur swing speeds (90 to 105 mph driver) without being too firm or too mushy.
Is the Callaway Chrome Soft a tour ball?
Not a flagship tour ball, but premium-tier. It has a 4-piece construction with a urethane cover, so greenside spin is still strong.
What swing speed is the Callaway Chrome Soft best for?
Best fit is driver swing speed in the 90 to 105 mph range — a typical mid- to low-handicap amateur. The 75-compression core balances feel and energy transfer.
Does the Callaway Chrome Soft spin a lot around the green?
Yes — the urethane cover grips the grooves of a wedge in a way that ionomer or Surlyn covers cannot. The Chrome Soft produces tour-level greenside spin (typically 9,000 to 11,000 wedge rpm), which is what allows pros to stop the ball quickly on firm greens.
How much does the Callaway Chrome Soft cost?
MSRP is $50.00 per dozen. That is in line with flagship tour-ball pricing.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Callaway Chrome Soft?
Amazon is consistently the lowest sticker price for the Chrome Soft, typically 10 to 20 percent below $50.00 MSRP once you factor in multi-dozen discounts. Pro shops and big-box retailers (PGA Tour Superstore, Dick's, Golf Galaxy) usually charge full retail unless they're running an end-of-season sale. Callaway.com itself charges full MSRP but sometimes offers free personalization, which Amazon does not. Used / refurbished options on Lostgolfballs.com run 50 to 70 percent below new but ball condition varies.
