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Callaway Chrome Tour X

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Chrome Tour X

Higher launch and more iron spin than Chrome Tour.

Overview

Firmer feel and higher trajectory variant of Chrome Tour. Designed to compete with Pro V1x.

Best for

Players who want more spin into greens and a higher ball flight.

Played on tour by (past or present)

Phil MickelsonErik van Rooyen

Pro contracts and ball choice change every season. Some of these players have moved on to other balls — treat this as a list of pros publicly known to play (or have played) this model, not an active count.

Specs

Tier
Tour
Model year
2024
Construction
4-piece
Cover
Urethane
Compression
85
Dimples
332
Feel
medium firm
Spin profile
mid
Greenside control focus
Yes
MSRP
$55.00Amazon
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Shot estimator

105 mph
6090105120
ClubSpeedSpinCarry
Driver156 mph2,400269 yds
7-iron112.2 mph6,850165 yds
54° wedge94.3 mph10,800100 yds

Estimates from manufacturer-published specs. Real launch monitor results vary by swing.

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Callaway Chrome Tour X — frequently asked

What is the compression of the Callaway Chrome Tour X?

The Callaway Chrome Tour X has a compression rating of 85. 85 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 Tour X a tour ball?

Yes. The Chrome Tour X is a tour-tier ball — 4-piece construction with a Urethane cover for high greenside spin and full short-game control.

What swing speed is the Callaway Chrome Tour X best for?

Best fit is driver swing speed in the 90 to 105 mph range — a typical mid- to low-handicap amateur. The 85-compression core balances feel and energy transfer.

Does the Callaway Chrome Tour X 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 Tour X 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 Tour X cost?

MSRP is $55.00 per dozen. That is in line with flagship tour-ball pricing.

Which pros play the Callaway Chrome Tour X?

Phil Mickelson, Erik van Rooyen are publicly known to play (or have played) the Chrome Tour X. Pro ball deals shift every season, so treat this as a list of past or present endorsements — not a guarantee any specific player is using it on tour today.

Where is the cheapest place to buy the Callaway Chrome Tour X?

Amazon is consistently the lowest sticker price for the Chrome Tour X, typically 10 to 20 percent below $55.00 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.