2026 Callaway Chrome Tour Golf Balls: More Speed, Tighter Consistency
It's there for the taking.I need some of this extra ball speed peeps be talking about
I saw 128 and 130 mph off my 6 iron today! Get you some speedI need some of this extra ball speed peeps be talking about
net does beat them up quick. I’m in the same camp. Need to find one I can attach to my Go Sports net
All you gotta do is play your CT ball of choice in 2026I need some of this extra ball speed peeps be talking about
Will be using my shot scope V5 for the first time tomorrow along with the Chrome Tour X. I'll still be using my current clubs and not the new-new but I want to get some on course shots to share. It's going to be my first time playing El Prado Golf Course so wish me luck out there 
You don’t need luck, you got the Chrome Tour XWill be using my shot scope V5 for the first time tomorrow along with the Chrome Tour X. I'll still be using my current clubs and not the new-new but I want to get some on course shots to share. It's going to be my first time playing El Prado Golf Course so wish me luck out there
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This explains why there were few CT balls to choose from last week when I went into Golf Galaxy. Looking forward to some new CT soccer balls.
A couple more weeks and you will have them.
Sorry it's been a little bit, but I've been down with what I assume was the flu that last several days since everyone else in my house tested for it.
Last week I posted some numbers from my trip in the Sim comparing the '26 CTX & the '24 CTX with my 7i. So today I give you the data from my swings with my 52° wedge. For this test, I was playing for shots right at 100yds which is usually just a nice smooth swing for me. I guess I'm trying to say I wasn't swinging out of my shoes to see how far it would go. I hit 12 total shots with each ball and every shot is in the data below. My thoughts after the test are after the data.
The Test
'26 CTX & '24 CTX
Trackman 4 with metallic dots added to the balls
Callaway Opus SP 52°, DG S200
I rotated each ball after 3 swings
'26 CTX
'24 CTX
Carry Dispersion Chart
So numbers wise, most everything is very similar. But where the '26 CTX stands out for me is that spin number. Again, I don't know a whole lot about numbers (someone smarter please let me know), but 440rpm more spin from 100yds, while maintaining carry/total yardages is impressive. This matches up to exactly what I saw while playing on the course. One of the few things I had to adjust for with the '24 CTX when I started playing it was I had less check up on chips/pitches into the greens. When you putt like I do, that's a problem Lol. The '26 CTX definitely has more stopping power on shots into the green and more check up on chips/pitches around the green. So while the '24 CTX was fantastic ball, this spin improvement (among other things) with the '26 CTX has me very excited to get out on the course once the weather warms up.
I will be posting some Driver numbers soon. I want to get in a sim again because my driver swing on this trip was, let's say, awful. I did the driver last and was wore out and sore so it's not really a fair test to either ball.
Last week I posted some numbers from my trip in the Sim comparing the '26 CTX & the '24 CTX with my 7i. So today I give you the data from my swings with my 52° wedge. For this test, I was playing for shots right at 100yds which is usually just a nice smooth swing for me. I guess I'm trying to say I wasn't swinging out of my shoes to see how far it would go. I hit 12 total shots with each ball and every shot is in the data below. My thoughts after the test are after the data.
The Test
'26 CTX & '24 CTX
Trackman 4 with metallic dots added to the balls
Callaway Opus SP 52°, DG S200
I rotated each ball after 3 swings
'26 CTX
'24 CTX
Carry Dispersion Chart
So numbers wise, most everything is very similar. But where the '26 CTX stands out for me is that spin number. Again, I don't know a whole lot about numbers (someone smarter please let me know), but 440rpm more spin from 100yds, while maintaining carry/total yardages is impressive. This matches up to exactly what I saw while playing on the course. One of the few things I had to adjust for with the '24 CTX when I started playing it was I had less check up on chips/pitches into the greens. When you putt like I do, that's a problem Lol. The '26 CTX definitely has more stopping power on shots into the green and more check up on chips/pitches around the green. So while the '24 CTX was fantastic ball, this spin improvement (among other things) with the '26 CTX has me very excited to get out on the course once the weather warms up.
I will be posting some Driver numbers soon. I want to get in a sim again because my driver swing on this trip was, let's say, awful. I did the driver last and was wore out and sore so it's not really a fair test to either ball.
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funnily enough I just discovered I have some 2024 Chrome Tour...
I played a course called Oak Quarry and when I play a new course I get a logo ball for my display (logo ball from each course I play that has a logo ball)
Well, they only sold them in sleeves. I am lame enough I bought a sleeve..usually I won't do that but I was really looking forward to Oak Quarry.
Turns out they were Chrome Tour so I will be trying an older model out next week
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I have no doubt! I’ve been ready for this bal since the first day of The Grandaddy! Just wasn’t expecting it to be the CTX that I wanted to play!
That’s interesting. At the very least I would want the ‘26 version to basically perform same same there for me. Increased spin, bonus!
That is a solid test session! The higher spin is nice with keeping everything else the same. I can't wait to see your driver data.
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I've been out of town for work this week but planning another sim session this Friday afternoon. I think this time I'll do something a little different and play a course where I'll hit two shots on many of the holes, with the Chrome Tour and one of the other options I used last year. I'll be curious to see if I can tell much of a difference doing that vs. purely range sessions.
After a few rounds, there is a definite speed gain of at least 2-3 mph which is amazing.
Another great feature that I am liking is the amount of spin on wedges which is nothing to high and easy to control. Last time I played where the greens were a bit wet, the CT spun a lot less than my Pro V1 which was surprising but very nice at the same time.
I would highly recommend this ball. The speed gain is a game changer !!
Another great feature that I am liking is the amount of spin on wedges which is nothing to high and easy to control. Last time I played where the greens were a bit wet, the CT spun a lot less than my Pro V1 which was surprising but very nice at the same time.
I would highly recommend this ball. The speed gain is a game changer !!
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So seeing as you tested another ball this year, what are your current thoughts on what ball would be used going in to this season?
Nice comparison. Looks like more spin all else being generally equal which is great, but also looks like more consistent spin too. The consistency from shot to shot is definitely something I'm appreciating in the CT as well.
At first, after going back and forth between the VS Black and Pro V1, on a long-term basis I was still tilted towards the Titleist Pro V1, mainly for spin rate that I had with it.
However, the Callaway CT not only bring my spin rate down which is what I am always looking for, but it also gives me more distance which is game changer.
I play a lot of golf with a Pro at my club that is sponsored by Callaway and we both agree that this ball is amazing.
I would definitely lean towards playing with the CT this year over the Pro V1. I have never tried the Left Dash though, I would definitely want to try that and see what that ball could bring me!
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Here's the durability on a sim into a net with the new Chrome Tour X. I have the SkyTrak+ so I have to face the logo towards the camera. That accounts for all the shot in a ring around the ball.
Since being back from the Grandaddy, I've hit approximately 1,000 shots on the sim. It's way more do to misses and the shanks that I delete. And this ball has been used over 50% of those shots. So let's say 500+ shots with this ball into a net.
Besides the paint coming off that axis and a small chunk here or there, the ball isn't too bad.
Since being back from the Grandaddy, I've hit approximately 1,000 shots on the sim. It's way more do to misses and the shanks that I delete. And this ball has been used over 50% of those shots. So let's say 500+ shots with this ball into a net.
Besides the paint coming off that axis and a small chunk here or there, the ball isn't too bad.
I love this data and how consistent it is between the two. It validates a lot of what I've been seeing in my testing as well. CTX is a spin demon from short range. I haven't done any official testing with it from 100 yards but for me to spin it almost 7k on little quarter swing 50y shots floored me.
I'm going to keep testing and keep an eye on it, but it's been two sessions now, and I haven't seen the speed bump yet. It certainly could be me and my delivery. I much prefer the spin bump I do see with this ball to a mph or two more speed.
The ball has taken a positive step in each direction in every category. Don’t forget….
Grandaddy crew tested and gained 2.7mph average over the “market leading” premium ball.
Grandaddy crew tested and gained 2.7mph average over the “market leading” premium ball.
Were you guys also using the new driver for that average gain? I've been trying to figure out why I haven't seen it yet. I'll keep testing but it's continuing to fall in my same average range with driver and slower than some others off the irons. But like I said I'd perfer the extra spin (which I do see) over a hotter ball off the face.
Yes. We all used the same driver, literally. It was one from the upcoming release. We weren't looking for ideal launch and spin. Just ball speed.
Gotcha. Thanks for that clarification. Maybe I should use the ball for a "speed training session" and do the same. I'll do that next time I'm at the sim on Friday.