The golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every shot.
For the 2025 golf ball test, 44 models were tested with three driver, 7-iron and wedge spin speeds, including a 35-yard short game test and a wet vs. dry wedge comparison. Each ball was purchased at retail and hit by a robot to keep things unbiased and repeatable.
From that data set, here’s how Callaway’s current lineup fared and which model is most likely to suit your game.
Callaway Chrome Tour X (The best Callaway ball for the short game and approach control)
During the 2025 ball test, Chrome X tour kept showing up whenever spin and control mattered.
It was the runner-up in the overall “Best Top” category. There are strong speeds and higher spin tendencies in the iron and wedge parts of the test. This combination gave golfers a blend of distance and stopping power, especially useful if you want more confidence on the greens.
IN 35-yard wedge testThe Chrome Tour X sat near the top of the spin chart while heading to the bottom side. This lower launch/higher rev combination helped it control and stop more predictably. It was announced as the winner in the “Best Short Game” category.
At higher speeds, the Chrome Tour X appeared among the highest-spinning balls out of the irons, and at mid-spin speeds it paired excellent driver distance with higher spin.
Play Chrome Tour X if
- You choose your ball based on wedge spin and short game.
- You want more stopping power on tight or fast greens.
Skip Tour X of Chrome if
- You’re after lower driver spin and a flatter ball.
- You prefer a very soft feel in the short game.
Callaway Chrome Tour Triple Diamond (Best Callaway ball for distance)
In the 2025 data, The Chrome Tour Triple Diamond lived at the top of the driver distance charts. It had high ball speed and a relatively flatter (lower) flight among the longer models.
With high swing speeds, the Triple Diamond was one of the longest balls in the conditions tested and also appeared among the longest options when testers looked for lower flight trajectories within the long ball group. At lower swing speeds, it again appeared near the top of the distance chart. Its distance advantage is not limited to the fastest players.
The downside is that it’s not designed as a short game specialist. Other models, including the Chrome Tour X, took it up a notch in wedge spin and green control.
Play Chrome Tour Triple Diamond if
- You want maximum driver distance.
- You prefer a flatter, more penetrating ball.
Skip Chrome Tour Triple Diamond if
- You need the highest wedge rotation available.
- You want a soft-feeling ball around the green.
Callaway Chrome Tour
Where the Chrome Tour Triple Diamond emphasizes the flatter distance, Tour in Chrome shows up in the data as a higher “tournament” option, especially with the irons.
In testing medium speed irons, the Chrome Tour ranked among the best options for pairing distance with high flight, along with the Chrome Tour X and Supersoft. It also flew similarly to other “penetrating but high” urethane models like the Titleist AVX and Chrome Soft.
This higher trajectory can help players who already generate good speed but struggle to get enough height and stopping power in green.
Play Chrome Tournament if
- You want a top flight tournament ball with cuffs.
- Your current ball flies too flat on the green.
Skip Chrome tour if
- You prefer a low-trajectory, distance-only profile.
Callaway Chrome Soft
For golfers who want soft urethane without completely giving up speed, Chrome Soft played a clear role in the 2025 test.
With low swing speeds with irons, Chrome Soft appeared among the top urethane options. It didn’t top every distance chart, but its combination of soft urethane construction and higher flight made it a useful fit for players who need help getting the ball in the air.
In the low-swing velocity data, the Chrome Soft ranked among the fastest soft urethane balls, even though it was near the bottom of the overall velocity chart. In other words, it’s not a “fastest on test” ball, but it does better than many similar soft tour options when you compare just within that group.
Play Chrome Soft if
- You want a soft-feeling Callaway urethane ball.
- You are a slower or moderate speed mover who needs more altitude.
Skip Chrome Soft if
- You prefer one stronger feeling and lower flight through the bag.
Callaway Supersoft
As the name suggests, the Callaway Supersoft is one of the softest options on test and performed just like a modern low-compression distance ball.
With average iron swing speed, Supersoft finished near the top of the distance chart, just behind Pinnacle Rush. It was also one of the best options for high-flying distance pairings alongside the Chrome Tour and Chrome Tour X. However, the test notes clearly highlight the “extremely low spin rate” with a clear reminder that stopping power can be a concern.
Play Supersoft if
- You want a very soft, low compression Callaway ball.
- You value distance and feel in your irons more than spin.
Skip Supersoft if
- You need spin and stopping power in and around the greens.
- You prefer a stronger and more responsive feel.
Callaway ERC Soft
In the low swing speed driver test, the ERC Soft was one of the softest balls that still provided some speed, sitting in the middle of the distance chart. Its velocity benefit comes in part from the harder ionomer coating that helps it avoid the “too slow” problem that some very soft balls suffer from.
In the low-swing speed iron section, the ERC Soft was one of the highest-flying balls in that long-distance group.
Play ERC Soft if
- You want a soft-feeling ionomer ball with good speed.
- You need more height and distance with slower speed irons.
Skip ERC Soft if
- You need high iron spin and fast stopping.
- You are specifically looking for checking the green side of the urethane level.
Final thoughts
of MyGolfSpy 2025 Golf Ball Test makes one thing clear: even within a single brand like Callaway, balls are not interchangeable.
If none of these Callaway options sound like the right fit, or you want to compare them head-to-head with other brands, check out the full results of MyGolfSpy 2025 Golf Ball Test to see the performance of each model across speed, flight and roll.
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