Callaway Supersoft Golf Ball Review

Name: Callaway Supersoft Golf Ball

Price: ~$30 for a dozen in most stores

Features: High Speed Compression Core for maximum ball speed and soft feel, New Hybrid Cover featuring PARALOID Impact Modifier to create exceptional speed and feel with long distance, HEX Aerodynamics for high launch, low spin and straight flight

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Overall Rating:  4.7 out of 5

 

The very popular Callaway Supersoft golf ball has recently been updated. In this latest model, Callaway is said to have improved cover, core and flight technologies, resulting in an all-around ball they claim can make your shots longer and straighter, while still retaining a soft feel. 

Callaway uses a soft compression core for this ball, said to maximize ball speed and create lower spin. The outside cover features Callaway's famous hex dimples, optimized to reduce drag and enhance lift, leading to a higher ball flight and increased carry distance. The cover itself has what Callaway calls an innovative "PARALOID Impact Modifier", essentially meaning the plastic is composed of various materials. This technology claims to allow for both faster ball speeds and low spin as well, yet maintain its soft feel, durability and greenside control. The balls also come in a variety of colors, as well as a gloss or matte finish (image above is of the matte orange finish)

I recently put this ball to the test and here are the conclusions I came to. It's worth noting that the ball was tested prior to me reading any of Callaway's claims, to maintain a non-biased perspective.

NOTICEABLE RESULTS OFF THE TEE

Right off the tee, a difference was noticeable. Shots with my driver, for the most part, traveled further, not so much in carry distance, but roll-out distance, which I attribute to a lower ball spin. This was also seen with my woods, hybrids and long irons. It wasn't a huge increase in distance, about 10-15 yards at most. 

I also found that my shot shapes were more subdued. I tend to draw the ball by a somewhat predictable amount, however I noticed the amount of draw was reduced, leading to an overall straighter ball flight, again with the aforementioned driver, woods, hybrids and long irons.

However, the above results were not as noticeable with my shorter irons.

 

 

A GREAT FEELING BALL

The ball has an absolutely great feel to it, the softness really comes into play when the club contacts the ball. I found it excellent around the greens, especially with wedge shots, and for putting as well. Things were overall more predictable with this ball, especially those tough greenside chip shots that require so much feel and precision. This also applied to bunker shots as well and shots from thicker rough. 

 

Quantitatively this "feel" factor may not have any merit, but what it does give you is comfort and confidence. During my round I was faced with a tough chip over a greenside bunker, with water over the other side. Too short or fat a chip and I'm in the bunker, too long or thin and I'm into the water. I felt super comfortable with the feel of the ball at that point and thus felt more confident in the shot. I ended up landing the ball a foot from the hole for an easy par. Comfort and confidence are huge factors in golf and this ball certainly made me feel that way. 

FINAL THOUGHTS

I was truly impressed with the new Callaway Supersoft golf ball. I was not expecting such noticeable results off the tee particularly with shot shape and shot neutrality. And the extra distance, albeit not game changing, was a neat bonus. 

But where this ball shines is probably from 100 yards in. The softness you get with this ball is game-changing, in my opinion, especially with those wedge and chip shots that require so much feel and predictability to get right. 

 

I think this ball is great for golfers of all skill level, in particular those who want a nice ball to work with around the green. I would purchase this ball more for its feel around the greens and shot path control, rather than for increasing distance. Higher handicappers may not find an increase in distance, but will definitely notice the feel around the greens. 

 

The price point is also great, at $30 for a dozen, putting it in the medium range. This makes it a feasible buy for all golfers as well, in my opinion.

 

Do you play this ball? Comment below and let us know what you think of it,

 

 

-Nick

Toronto Golf Reviews