Best Callaway Golf Balls 2026
Check out all the best Callaway golf balls from the current range and find just the right model for your game
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Not many things stay the same on golf. The yardage of each hole is different, as is the yardage of each shot you play. You'll likely be using different clubs for each shot as well. The one constant while playing is your golf ball.
Whether you want to hit a booming drive or hole that 4ft knee-knocker putt for par, it's important to equip yourself with one of the best golf balls - one you can trust and that plays to your strengths but also downplay some of your weaknesses.
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A revolutionary new mantle layer and optimized aerodynamics means major improvements have been made to the 2026 iteration of the Chrome Tour. It's an outstanding performer that delivers on its promise of exceptional speed and a consistent flight.
The most workable golf ball from the 2026 Callaway Chrome golf ball family. The Chrome X's Tour Fast Mantle provided a lively engine and a firm feel that offers excellent feedback on strike as well as plenty of speed and distance.
Callaway offer an alternative to both the Tour and Tour X balls with the latest Chrome Soft, a ball that strong, effortless distance from the irons and a touch more spin and lift with the driver while also delivering a beautifully soft feel.
The ERC Soft stands out as a top-tier "bang-for-your-buck" model, delivering significant distance and easy aiming that outshines most other options in the Callaway range. Without doubt one of the best value golf balls you can buy.
If you’re a senior player looking for a fantastic deal, the Supersoft are for you. They offer a great blend of distance and control without the high cost of a premium ball, making them a perfectly balanced option for your bag.
The Hex Soft is a cost-effective workhorse, delivering a great balance of playability and impressive wear-resistance for the golfer who doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars per year on golf balls.
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Though it isn't the most accessible ball on the shelf of pro shops around the country, the Hex Bite Soft stands out as a top-tier performer from tee to green in terms of value, making it well worth the search for a broad range of skill levels.
A premier choice for beginners looking to maximize their yardage, the Callaway Warbird delivers impressive distance and a pleasant putting feel at an exceptional price point. However, players may find it offers less stopping power on the greens due to its lower spin profile.
The Reva ball simplifies a tough game and sport for beginners, boosting their performance and confidence so they can focus on having fun on the course.
Best Callaway Golf Balls
Top pick
The major talking point of the 2026 Chrome Tour golf ball is its new Tour Fast Mantle technology which provides a stiffer, more elastic material that acts like a powerful spring. Combined with what Callaway call their "Advanced Seamless Tour Aero" dimple pattern, the ball is engineered to reduce drag and provide a stable, penetrating flight even in windy conditions.
This ball mightily impressed during testing, delivering on the promise of low long-game spin. Iron shots also showed a lower-spinning profile, prioritizing speed and flight stability over pure workability. That doesn't mean the ball always flies high - the ball still reached high peak height during testing, but rather it allows skilled players to really flight their shots without losing distance thanks to scrubbing off excess spin.
Around the greens, the Chrome Tour offers a soft yet highly controlled feel that provides enough responsiveness for delicate wedge shots. It generated impressive spin numbers, offering the 'drop-and-stop' performance required for attacking tucked pins. Overall, the 2026 Chrome Tour it is an outstanding premium option for golfers seeking a complete package of exceptional speed, consistent flight, and reliable short-game control, competing right at the top of the premium golf ball space alongside the likes of the Titleist Pro V1, TaylorMade TP5 and more.
- Read our full Callaway Chrome Tour 2026 Golf Ball Review
Best for spin
Like the regular Chrome Soft from the 2026 cycle, the Chrome X is centered around the new Tour Fast Mantle Technology which, alongside the high-flex modulus materials, makes this ball 16% more responsive than previous iterations. This led to more ball speed in testing, roughly 2mph faster than competing models. This can lead to significant carry gains for those who can deliver high swing speeds.
What differs it from the regular Chrome Tour is the firmer feel and enhanced workability. Whilst spin levels with the driver remain low for a penetrative flight, it generates a lot more spin with the irons - roughly 700rpm than the standard Chrome Tour with irons.
The short game performance is defined by a distinct 'clicky' and tactile feedback that aids in distance control. This firmer acoustic is particularly beneficial on the putting green, where it provides immediate sensory feedback on the pace of the strike. While the side stamp could be more prominent for alignment purposes (there are also versions of the ball with trutrack, triple track and triple track 360 are available), the overall package of speed, durability, and high-spin control makes the Chrome Tour X an outstanding choice for better players who demand responsiveness and versatility.
- Read our full Callaway Chrome Tour X 2026 Golf Ball Review
Best Tour softness
The Chrome Soft is designed as the softest-feeling entry in the Callaway premium ball lineup, specifically catering to golfers who want easy, high launch coupled with a soft, smooth feel at impact. The same new Tour Fast Mantle we see in both the Chrome Tour and Chrome Tour X makes an appearance and acts as a powerful engine for the ball, as does the 'Advanced Seamless Tour Aero' dimple pattern which delivers a stable and consistent flight.
These two technological pillars have helped adding distance to the iron game in particular thanks to lower spin rates. Off the tee, it generates a touch more spin and lift than the Chrome Tour models, which helps maintain carry for those who don't produce extreme clubhead speed. However, this higher spin profile with the driver might cause the ball to climb too much for high-speed players or those frequently playing in windy conditions.
Around the greens, the Chrome Soft provides an exceptionally soft feel but offers a trade-off in terms of absolute stopping power. While its urethane cover ensures quality performance, it doesn't have the same grip and stopping power on short pitch shots as the Chrome Tour X. Nevertheless, the Chrome Soft is a superb choice for players who want a soft feel and extra iron distance.
- Read our full Callaway 2026 Chrome Soft Golf Balls Review
Best for alignment
The latest version of Callaway’s ERC Soft is packed with new technology and features that are designed to make it the brand's longest soft-feeling ball. It features Callaway's largest ever Graphene-infused Dual SoftFast Core, with the larger inner core maximizing compression energy at impact. This keeps driver spin ratios down and helps generate a high launch for more yards. A new multi-material cover produces an extremely soft feel around the greens.
In testing all of this was valid. The ball launched high off the driver's face, held flight well and compressed nicely. Around the green, the Callaway ERC Soft isn’t as zippy as the top models but it feels nice, lands softly and checks up pretty quickly.
It comes with a similar alignment design as seen on the Chrome Soft, albeit on the same of the ball rather than the front. Not everyone will like this look, but I don't think the value it can add to your putting routine can be understated. I rated these balls so highly that the Golf Monthly team chose to include them in our guide to the best golf balls for high handicappers
- Read our full Callaway 2021 ERC Soft Triple Track Golf Ball Review
Best soft feel
Callaway’s low-compression Supersoft ball is one of the best soft-feeling golf balls for mid-range handicappers. It features, what Callaway has christened, a Paraloid Impact Modifier which delivers improved distance and durability without sacrificing feel and short-game control. Callaway’s famous HEX Aerodynamics cover pattern reduces drag on the ball and increases lift to help you launch your shot better. The Soft Compression Core then enhances energy transfer for more ball speed and a high-launch, low-spin combo in your longer clubs.
In my testing sessions, I definitely felt this was the case and I also saw some receptiveness with approach shots, especially longer irons and hybrids.
There is no triple track alignment aid like we see on the ERC golf ball, but a chunky alignment arrow on the side is sufficient to help players line up their putts better, a great habit to get into if you'd like to save shots on the green. It is also available in six colors - white and yellow plus matte orange, green, pink and red- making it one of the best golf balls for winter.
- Read our full Callaway Supersoft Golf Ball Review
Best value
Not everyone will want to break the bank on premium golf balls, especially if they are a mid-to-high handicapper that loses a few golf balls a round. This is where Callaway deserve a lot of credit - their vast selection of budget friendly, high performing golf ball options.
First and foremost the Callaway Hex Soft delivers a lot of performance for a relatively modest price, and as such, it offers excellent value for money. This is one of Callaway’s distance balls, but one that's billed as also offering excellent feel.
When testing this ball on the course and on the range, I felt the ball performed well enough to back up those claims and I also thoroughly enjoyed the durability on offer. Around the greens and off the putter face, the ball feels soft, and easy to control. If you're looking for a ball that provides distance and a soft feel at a value-for-money price, then the Hex Soft should be on your list. It is also featured in our guides on the best soft golf balls and the best value golf balls.
- Read our full Callaway Hex Soft Golf Ball Review
Best wide appeal
Next up we have a golf ball that is pretty mysterious because it is actually pretty hard to get hold of, and at the time of writing isn't actually listed on the Callaway Golf website either. I am referring to the Hex Bite Soft golf ball which we recently tested. Out of the box the ball looks very normal, it has the signature hexagonal dimple pattern we expect from Callaway, the finish is bright white and the dual black arrow sidestamp will go a long way to assisting with alignment on the greens.
First in our testing we hit some putts and there was a noticeable soft feel and 'click' sound through impact. We also noticed that chip and pitch shots rolled out a bit more then expected and as such the short-game control is not as good as the other premium models in this guide, but given the price this is to be expected.
However it was the long game where this ball impressed and surprised. When testing in direct comparison with last year’s Chrome Soft, one of the premium balls in the range, the Hex Bite Soft compared admirably. It was a little faster and provided lower spin as well, which is a theme which continued in the mid-irons. Despite the lower spin, the higher ball flight meant the stopping power was similar to what the Chrome Soft offered.
As a result, I am confident the tee-to-green performance here will suit a wide range of players, from high-single figure players to higher-handicaps and beginners.
- Read our full Callaway Hex Bite Soft Golf Ball Review
Best for distance
Callaway has used the Warbird name for several decades now, and this budget model is essentially an out-and-out distance golf ball. The latest Warbird model generates its distance via the perfect combo of a large, soft, high-energy core plus a low compression. When I tested the ball, with the driver, it felt powerful and delivered a strong ball flight with plenty of roll - so it's hard to dispute that distance gains are there to be had.
Callaway’s renowned HEX Aerodynamics cover design further enhances distance by helping to reduce drag, allowing you to carry the ball further. Of course, given the focus on distance, the feel is not comparable to the other more premium models above, but another big benefit is the durability. There were plenty of occasions where this ball could have scuffed, yet it seems able to take the odd poor strike without blemishing too severely. If you're new to the game and are looking to save money on your golf gear, why not twin this ball up with the excellent Callaway Warbird Package Set.
- Read our full Callaway Warbird Golf Ball Review
Best women's
Designed specifically for women golfers, the Callaway Reva golf ball is an excellent offering if you're looking to increase your distance off the tee and launch the golf ball higher. It features on our guide to the best golf balls for women and is the perfect golf ball if you're looking to build more confidence over the tee. That comes from its slightly oversized construction, and when having tested this golf ball on the course, I felt it delivered excellent forgiveness that helped us hit fluid and complete shots. We found it very easy to get the ball into the air and felt the ball offered strong ball flights and good yardages off the tee.
But the greens were where this ball really stood out from the crowd and I found ourselves nailing those tricky short game shots onto the green that can so often be duffed or topped. Putting was also a breeze and the ball felt big and easy to focus on against the face of the putter. It is a seriously impressive golf ball that packs a lot of potential to help beginner and high handicap golfers improve their swing.
- Read our full Callaway REVA Golf Ball Review
How we test golf balls
When it comes to testing golf products, we have a thorough testing procedure that revolves around our ethos of giving insightful and honest reviews of golf gear so you are well informed if you want to purchase a new set of golf balls. At Golf Monthly we are all regular golfers and therefore seek to be as honest and insightful as possible in all our reviews and buyers' guides, so that you can make an informed decision.
Golf ball testing on the site is headed by Joe Ferguson and Sam De'Ath, two writers who have worked in the golf industry for over 10 years and have both competed as professionals.
Our specific procedure revolves around both indoor and outdoor testing. We start by testing the ball indoors to get some controlled data on how it performs. We always use launch monitors like SkyTrak or Foresight Sports GCQuad. Often we hit new models alongside previous generations, or competing models to see how the performance differs as well.
Outdoor testing comes next which revolves around hitting the product not just on a driving range, but on the course too. This way we can see how the ball performs by playing a variety of shots from different lies and conditions. We think golf balls have to be tested over a number of rounds because that is how you can test for things like distance, feel, durability, spin and so on.
We pride ourselves in our reviews because we have built a strong trust between our readers. Our goal is simple - we want to give you the best informed buying advice possible in a sport that is becoming increasingly expensive. No brand ever gets preferential treatment from us, nor can a manufacturer ever 'buy' a good review - we simply call it how we see based on our expert knowledge of the game and the equipment that accompanies it.
How to choose golf balls
1. Soft or firm?
What is your ideal feel at impact? Whether you prefer a sharp, 'clicky' feedback or a buttery-soft sensation, the Callaway lineup offers options for both. We suggest testing various models from different distances on the course to discover which feel best suits your game.
2. Cover material
Urethane covers offer the best control but are more expensive than Surlyn. Experiment to see if you notice a significant enough difference to warrant the extra cost, or if one of the the best mid-price golf balls could provide the right balance for your budget.
3. Long game or short game?
Ultimately, you must decide which area of performance takes priority: are you chasing maximum yardage off the tee, or do you require a ball that prioritizes short-game touch and responsiveness? If the latter is your focus, our guide to the best soft feel golf balls offers a deeper look at models specifically engineered for enhanced feedback.
4. Budget
Always shop with a budget in mind. Stocking up for the entire year in a single order is the most cost-effective way to play their premium models like the Chrome Tour and Chrome Soft.
For more advice on what golf balls you should purchase, take a look at our guides on the best premium golf balls, best golf balls for high handicappers and best value golf balls.
FAQs
Which Callaway golf balls are best?
Because Callaway caters to every type of golfer, the 'best' choice depends on your priorities. If you need a premium ball, the Chrome lineup is the gold standard; if distance is your main objective, the Warbird is likely your best bet. From varying feel to specific flight characteristics, Callaway provides a solution for every player.
What Callaway golf ball is like Pro V1?
In terms of the testing Golf Monthly has done, the Callaway golf ball that is most similar to the Titleist Pro V1 in terms of performance is the Callaway Chrome Soft and Chrome Tour golf balls.
What professional golfers use Callaway golf balls?
PGA Tour players Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, Min Woo Lee are three of the most high-profile Callaway ball players. Then on the LPGA Callaway is used by Rose Zhang, Atthaya Thitikul, Ruoning Yin and Yuka Saso.
