This year Callaway decided to rebrand their premium golf balls. More precisely, they have changed names and slightly altered two of their three premium models. So, instead of Chrome Soft X LS, we now have the Chrome Tour. Instead of the Chrome Soft X, we now have the Chrome Tour X. The Chrome Soft has remained unchanged. Nevertheless, in the 2024 Callaway Chrome Tour golf ball review I will let you know how it was playing it.
This was not just rebranding or name-changing, this is a newly constructed golf ball built to compete with the Titleist Pro V1. Therefore, it makes me happy to try it since the Pro V1 is my ball of choice.
The main features & benefits listed by Callaway are exceptionally fast ball speeds, consistent ball flight, incredible greenside spin and control, and more consistent performance. All this thanks to the new Hyper Fast Soft Core, a new Seamless Tour Aero (aerodynamic package), a new High-Performance Tour Urethane Soft Cover, and a new Precision Technology.
It is a four-piece urethane cover golf ball with a compression of 87 (same as the Pro V1). I have never tried a Callaway premium ball, so I am looking forward to this. Let’s get to it.
My Verdict
Without any doubt, this is a great golf ball. Going into this, I had some ideas on how it may go, but certain areas pleasantly surprised me. The overall performance was solid across the board. There is one main difference I have noticed when playing. This ball felt a touch harder than the Pro V1. I am not sure if that is due to one extra layer or something different. What impressed me was the short game spin. When it comes to chipping, I had a feeling it produced a bit more spin than the Pro V1. Overall, it is a ball I would recommend.
Who Is This Ball For?
First, to play a premium golf ball, you must pay a premium price. Money aside, this is a great golf ball for anyone who can shape shots, control distance, or wants to feel the ball a bit when hitting it. Due to its amount of spin, this ball suits more experienced players. As with all premium golf balls, beginners and less skilled golfers could find it hard to control its direction. Also, there is no feeling like hitting a marshmallow with this ball. It is not the hardest, but you can feel it when you hit it. If you have a medium to fast swing speed, you will most likely benefit more from this ball.
PROS
- Distance Control
- Greenside Spin
CONS
- Not for Slow Swing Speeds
- Price
2024 Callaway Chrome Tour Golf Ball Review
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On the Green
For the most, I did not have to adjust too much for putting. However, on a few occasions, I did leave the putts short which cost me additional strokes. When I did connect with the ball properly I felt it had a nice pace to the putts. There were no issues with the ball holding the line or making any unexpected things while rolling. On contact, it feels a bit firmer and you can hear that. In general, putting was a positive experience.
Around the Green
You can benefit from the amount of greenside spin this ball can produce. It did not matter what kind of chip shot was in question, it would just land softly and stop quickly. I was especially surprised with the spin on bump-and-run shots. Usually, I expect the ball to roll more, but this one was stopping sooner. This is great because it gives you confidence that you won’t overshoot the hole when chipping. It had a nice feel off the clubface, not the softest but not the hardest either.
Approach Shots
As usual, I did my review on a par 3 course, which makes every shot an approach shot. Let’s start from the feel. Off the clubface it felt nice, again not too soft. Nonetheless, I could instantly tell if the shot was any good. Its flight trajectory was medium to high, a bit higher than the Pro V1. That combined with its spin helped the ball to stop quickly on the green.
All the distances were similar to my usual ones which was fine, there was no fear of hitting it too long. In fact, distance control was very good. Also, my misses were consistent with my regular ones with the Pro V1. If you are a good ball striker, you should enjoy hitting this one.
Durability
As expected, the durability is decent but not as good as two-piece ionomer golf balls. This does not come as a surprise, since urethane covers used with premium balls are softer. That said, one round on a par 3 course left some marks and scuffs on the ball. It does not look bad, but they are still visible. Nonetheless, the ball can be used for more rounds without fear of dropping in performance.
Appearance and Price
The ball looks all right with the recognizable Callaway logo and a red number. When it comes to the alignment, it is a writing that says Chrome Tour with small arrows on each side. Someone who prefers a more visible alignment might draw a line with a sharpie. Besides the classic white and yellow variation, the ball comes in “Triple Track”, “Trutrack”, and “360 Triple Track” editions. Additionally, there are fun versions like the “Hot Dog” theme or the more serious “June Major” golf balls.
A premium golf ball comes at a premium price of 54.99 USD for a dozen balls in this case. If you want to buy the Chrome Tour, you have to dig deeper into your pocket. This is not a surprise since it is a quality golf ball. The good news is if you want to try it, you might be able to buy just a sleeve.
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