Oh... yeah, that IS a good point and something I guess I keep skimming over too. Anyone care to disclose what the "market leading" ball was? Should we assume it was PV1?
2026 Callaway Chrome Tour Golf Balls: More Speed, Tighter Consistency
The consistency from shot to shot has been pretty impressive for sure.
I've had more than a few people notice the amount of spin the '26 CTX gets around the green. It's almost insane to see a 3/4 swing take one hop and completely stop.
One thing I have noticed too is that even when ball speed against a competitor ball in my testing on the MLM2 is similar, the carry and total are longer with the CT and/or CTX. So even when ball speed and other metrics have been similar, I am still seeing more distance.
Yes I am too and I noted that in the big testing post I did in this thread earlier this week. Even with similar ball speed to what I always see I'm getting 5-7 yards more carry off driver specifically. It's pretty impressive. The ball is an efficiency monster.
In fact, even with slightly more ball speed with MPX I saw a bigger carry with CTX.
Also to note in the average CTX was faster by about 1mph but it never touched 160 like MPX did. As @JB noted that definitely could be a strike issue as there is a reason I play an Adapt Max K hahaha
Yeah it really is crazy to see. I can't wait to be able to get back out on a course.
That kind of efficiency is impressive.
so lets presume someone... has a sub-par swing, should hit further than they do based on clubhead speeds but struggles with dispersion also, existed...
for a while I was going to start with Chrome Soft and then try the CT.
But I am intrigued by some of the CTX talk.
Someone with a 7i, this was about a median swing
87.6 clubhead
114.2 ball speed
5276 spin
1.3 smash
-6.8 AoA
17.1 launc
92.9 peak height
165..4 carry
some of those I know what mean, some I don't...2.8R spin axis right suggests to me I would fade and sure enough the Flightscope called it fade and it was 9.5R of target
based on stuff I saw earlier I had one thought but now I am wondering...I may end up trying all three but which would those of you whom have hit them think was the best start place and why? What do I look for?
for a while I was going to start with Chrome Soft and then try the CT.
But I am intrigued by some of the CTX talk.
Someone with a 7i, this was about a median swing
87.6 clubhead
114.2 ball speed
5276 spin
1.3 smash
-6.8 AoA
17.1 launc
92.9 peak height
165..4 carry
some of those I know what mean, some I don't...2.8R spin axis right suggests to me I would fade and sure enough the Flightscope called it fade and it was 9.5R of target
based on stuff I saw earlier I had one thought but now I am wondering...I may end up trying all three but which would those of you whom have hit them think was the best start place and why? What do I look for?
You rang?
There are a lot smarter people on here than me, but I think it really depends on what your looking for out of your ball. More distance, more spin, feel, control or some sort of a combo out of those. Here is a chart to compare the 3 and a link to the Callaway ball selector tool that may help with where to start.
My numbers are pretty similar to what you posted. I was playing the CT before going to the GD in 24. After watching me hit balls and answering some questions, it was recommended I try the CTX mainly because I preferred more spin into and around the greens. So I switched and have enjoyed the CTX and I think this new '26 CTX will be even better for what I'm looking for with the spin. Yes the CT was a little longer but that wasn't most important for me. The older I get, that may change Lol. Anyway, hope these help start you down the right path. They are all great balls, just find the one that matches your needs.
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I did a ball fitting before the Goat Cup last year and it put me in the CT. I continue to use it as I had my best season ever last year using that ball. The 2026 balls are even better. I do find it curious though when I use the online ball fitting tool it always seems to recommend the Chrome Soft. I have a dozen of this year's release from the GD and can't wait to try them out.
I wonder if I shouldn't give the CS a try myself. I probably will at some point as well.
We should try all 3 of course... for science and all.
Exactly right, I have plenty of time with the CT & CTX so it's only right.
The Chrome Soft is such a fun ball. I've only used it indoors, but it's soft and goes high. Plenty far too
Your numbers are wildly similar to mine except that I’d sell my soul to launch my 7i 17°
. I too don’t hit it as far as I should relative to SS. I’m in the CT and love it, but the CTX certainly could work.Could argue maybe a touch more spin off the 7i could be beneficial. What was your descent angle?
I look forward to trying the new line. I have absolutely loved ChromeSoft forever but when at a lesson was told I needed more spin. I switched to some of the CT from last year during my practice session and my spin went up. I just have always loved the feel of CS and felt it was more forgiving than CT.
I will be getting a few sleeves of all the new balls to try. I have lots of CS/CT to use up, though.
I will be getting a few sleeves of all the new balls to try. I have lots of CS/CT to use up, though.
I have some Volviks, Maxflis, TP5s, and some Provs that may never see the light of day.
Believe me, I have dozens in the garage that will be given away. But not the older, premium Callaway balls.
CTX - I like it for you to add a little more 7 iron spin. Maybe a little peak height. Help with land angle since you appear to be lower spin like me.
Not sure descent…numbers are off flightscope but I did not do the upgrade as until just a couple weeks ago I have had memberships at various simulators that had more robust stats.Your numbers are wildly similar to mine except that I’d sell my soul to launch my 7i 17°
Could argue maybe a touch more spin off the 7i could be beneficial. What was your descent angle?
Considering it for the club path/face stuff but have to make sure I can master target alignment first… I don’t post the groupings because often it takes 15 or 20 shots for me to figure out what target it picked…which never seems to be what I point it at lol.
User error 100% and a lot of wind to say…don’t have the descent parameter
I am playing on Sunday and I only have 1 CTX left! I need release day to get here stat so I can order.
I just got done testing another ball in the simulator but i decided to hit the CTX for my SIM round this morning.
I can say unequivocally that the CTX is the best feeling golf ball I've hit in 2026. And that's a huge for me.
I can say unequivocally that the CTX is the best feeling golf ball I've hit in 2026. And that's a huge for me.
Well, isn't that something... Just shot my best sim round ever with it.
I know I know ... BUT..
This ball man. This ball..
Well done! Love to see it.Well, isn't that something... Just shot my best sim round ever with it.
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I know I know ... BUT..
This ball man. This ball..