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What’s new? How much does it cost? And how does it perform? Jack Backhouse has everything you need to know about the latest Callaway Supersoft golf ball
It’s one of the most popular golf balls on the market – the Callaway Supersoft has reeled in beginners and established golfers alike with its feel and distance. The Callaway Supersoft is a budget-friendly golf ball that balances performance with affordability. So how does this year’s model fare?
If you’re a club golfer with a moderate swing speed then this is a great budget-friendly golf ball option. I found it performed really well in key areas, in and around the green in particular.
Off the tee, the performance was also well balanced and perfectly suitable for your average club golfer. Considering the price and the target audience you will do well to find a better golf ball for everyday use.
For a golf ball that costs less than £30 for a dozen (at times when on offer can be nearer £20!), the performance is top notch. After a few strikes with the ball it wasn’t hard to see why the Callaway Supersoft has such an enduring level of popularity amongst club golfers.
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Despite lacking a urethane cover, Callaway has advanced its proprietary cover technology to offer what I thought was a surprisingly good feel. While I didn’t think it was as soft as a tour ball option, the Supersoft didn’t feel excessively firm either.
On the greens, the ball felt pleasing off the putter face and avoided the harshness that some non-urethane balls tend to have. Additionally, its performance around the greens was solid, providing good control and an acceptable level of spin on pitch shots.
With a launch angle around 30 degrees and spin rates around 6,700 RPM on wedge shots. This level of data and the short game performance was extremely commendable for a ball in this price range.
Moving further into the bag with irons on approach shots, the Callaway Supersoft delivered a reasonable blend of speed and consistency. The seven-iron ball speed I was able to record averaged at 116 mph, with a peak ball speed of 118 mph.
However, spin levels with mid-irons tend to drop slightly, averaging around 5,200 RPM. This can affect stopping power for players who rely on spin for control on approach shots. However, the descent angle compensated for some of this, ensuring the ball still holds the green effectively.
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With a driver, the Callaway Supersoft is best suited for players with swing speeds under 100 mph. The hyper-elastic soft core is designed to reduce long-game spin while maintaining higher short-game spin. While this design will be beneficial for many club golfers, it may not appeal to those with higher swing speeds.
Throughout testing, the average ball speed with the driver was measured at 154 mph, with a spin rate of 2,500 RPM. The carry distance was 265 yards, with a total distance of 283 yards. These stats are really promising especially for players with moderate swing speeds. The numbers indicate a well-balanced performance off the tee, offering decent distance without excessive spin.
Overall, I think the Callaway Supersoft is a great option for golfers seeking value without completely sacrificing performance. While it may not be the best fit for high-swing-speed players who require more spin control, it performed well in key areas for me and will be the same for the average golfer.
The greenside feel was also impressive, the mid-iron launch characteristics are solid, and driver performance is ideal for its intended audience. All in all this is a very solid budget-friendly option.
