New Chrome Soft and Chrome Soft X

JJordiJ

Just spotted these on the Japanese website. Also in yellow, and I'm 100% sure we will see some Truvis as well. According to the test program Callaway had for the Callaway community, these will be available in US and EU too (I assume so as you could choose from a normal and an X).

Something with inserted Graphene? Now hoping the Chrome X Soft releases soon too.

elwhippy

Graphene? Seriously? Packaging still awful but they are genuinely hurting Titleist at my home club.

wldchld22

I haven’t hit it but have heard amazing stories about this ball. I’m a Bridgestone guy but excited to see if another can unseat my beloved B330

LolXCoreZorz

I've been told by a local golf tech that these new Chrome Soft and CSX are going to be closer to ProV1 prices. Seems like this would cost them a significant portion of their appeal, but definitely would be unfortunate to CS lovers.

Oldboy

LolXCoreZorz wrote:

I've been told by a local golf tech that these new Chrome Soft and CSX are going to be closer to ProV1 prices. Seems like this would cost them a significant portion of their appeal, but definitely would be unfortunate to CS lovers.

unfortunate. i think this is a mistake.

Tzoid

Oldboy wrote:

LolXCoreZorz wrote:

I've been told by a local golf tech that these new Chrome Soft and CSX are going to be closer to ProV1 prices. Seems like this would cost them a significant portion of their appeal, but definitely would be unfortunate to CS lovers.

unfortunate. i think this is a mistake.

Sergio ain't cheap..... Gotta pay the pro's off the backs of the loyal followers

moonshine

Nothing wrong with current CS X, hope it goes down to half price...I'm in for all I can find.

nygbrs222

I used them in a round about a month ago. It was the new CS...not the X. I gained about 10-15 yards off the tee. The feel was exceptional. I will be making the switch when they come out.

LolXCoreZorz

nygbrs222 wrote:

I used them in a round about a month ago. It was the new CS...not the X. I gained about 10-15 yards off the tee. The feel was exceptional. I will be making the switch when they come out.

I actually forgot to mention, the same person who told me about the cost increase also said that they were significantly longer off the tee. I'm at least glad to hear of this part. At the moment I find TP5 to be the longest premium ball for me, but the price point mixed with performance made the current CS the winner in my bag. Might switch to TP5 if my tech is right about the price increase, though.

Z1ggy16

Going to come down to CSX, TP5 or new ProV for me this year.

Gary Gutful

Have never been able to warm to Chrome Soft balls in the past.



They seem to launch really low for me on pitches and chips around the green and almost have a dense, heavy-ish feeling.



Will be interested to hear people's thoughts.

Hifade

2016 - '17 B330 user, here, but have dabbled with the 2017 Pro V1 (formerly a <2017 V1 X user) and both the newer 2017 CS and CSX. Actually love the feel of both the newer Cally's, but would be interested in this 2018 version. Biggest complaint with the prior Cally's was the shorter distances off the tee. Have not tried the B300 replacement yet, (B X and B XS) so we'll see but it sounds like the switch may have to be to the newer Tour B XS version due to lack of spin in the B X version.

nova6868

Z1ggy16 wrote:

Going to come down to CSX, TP5 or new ProV for me this year.

No contest. The CSX and TP5 balls are every bit as good and you can get them for less.



Hope Callaway doesnt raise prices, I agree with others that would be a huge mistake.

Golf4lifer

nova6868 wrote:

Z1ggy16 wrote:

Going to come down to CSX, TP5 or new ProV for me this year.

No contest. The CSX and TP5 balls are every bit as good and you can get them for less.



Hope Callaway doesnt raise prices, I agree with others that would be a huge mistake.

I agree and if Cally does raise the cost on the CSX, I will switch to the TP5.

JDSPGA

They are going to be $44 USD a dozen.

xjohnx

Every other benefit story about technology using graphene is usually about it's strength/weight and flex. I'm curious to hear how it plays a role in a better golf ball?



And 10-15 yards off the tee!? C'mon

Golf4lifer

JDSPGA wrote:

They are going to be $44 USD a dozen.

Have you tried the new ball yet? if so, is the new ball worth the cost jump? I chose the CSX last year solely because it was $5.00 cheaper than the TP5.

jwb10

xjohnx wrote:

Every other benefit story about technology using graphene is usually about it's strength/weight and flex. I'm curious to hear how it plays a role in a better golf ball?



And 10-15 yards off the tee!? C'mon

10-15 here, 10-15 there, it all adds up you know ! /stink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':stink:' /> /einstein.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':beruo:' />

Napoleon253

I have been playing the red/white truvis exclusively for the last year. I love that ball!



My comeback putts have never been more spot on.

JDSPGA

Golf4lifer wrote:

JDSPGA wrote:

They are going to be $44 USD a dozen.

Have you tried the new ball yet? if so, is the new ball worth the cost jump? I chose the CSX last year solely because it was $5.00 cheaper than the TP5.

I’ve had a few sleeves for a month or so but the weather got poor before I got a chance to hit them. I’ve smacked them indoors but you can’t tell much from that!

tbaygolf

JJordiJ wrote:

Just spotted these on the Japanese website. Also in yellow, and I'm 100% sure we will see some Truvis as well. According to the test program Callaway had for the Callaway community, these will be available in US and EU too (I assume so as you could choose from a normal and an X).

Something with inserted Graphene? Now hoping the Chrome X Soft releases soon too.

I love the Chrome Soft X. I was a Pro V1 guy and play Titleist but the Chrome Soft X is longer for me, just as soft and CHEAPER!!!!

left hand low

Not sure about the talk of CS being shorter. I liked the X better than regular CS but never saw much difference. I only noticed it was slightly shorter than my MTB, but all balls have been slightly shorter than MTB...

Hawkeye77

Didn't like the X, like the Tru Vis black and yellow a lot, especially when putting. BUT I played the new Pro V1 last summer as well and absolutely loved it. I found it a better wind ball than the Tru Vis and liked it better off the tee, but those Tru Vis balls combined with my old Legacy Black Callaways were absolute spin machines from the fairway and stopped deader than dead.

Sean2

Oldboy wrote:

LolXCoreZorz wrote:

I've been told by a local golf tech that these new Chrome Soft and CSX are going to be closer to ProV1 prices. Seems like this would cost them a significant portion of their appeal, but definitely would be unfortunate to CS lovers.

unfortunate. i think this is a mistake.

I agree. At the previous price point they could make some noise versus Titleist. If they are the same price, people will probably purchase the ProV.

moonshine

left hand low wrote:

Not sure about the talk of CS being shorter. I liked the X better than regular CS but never saw much difference. I only noticed it was slightly shorter than my MTB, but all balls have been slightly shorter than MTB...

Mtb? Csx gave me half club more on irons and loved the feel. $44 = 👎 cally

nohny noke

Hawkeye77 wrote:

Didn't like the X, like the Tru Vis black and yellow a lot, especially when putting. BUT I played the new Pro V1 last summer as well and absolutely loved it. I found it a better wind ball than the Tru Vis and liked it better off the tee, but those Tru Vis balls combined with my old Legacy Black Callaways were absolute spin machines from the fairway and stopped deader than dead.

Cally needs to make a Cardinal and Gold Tru Vis.



😉

Stumpnav

I think the new CS X will relese on 23 Jan.

grm24

xjohnx wrote:

Every other benefit story about technology using graphene is usually about it's strength/weight and flex. I'm curious to hear how it plays a role in a better golf ball?



And 10-15 yards off the tee!? C'mon

Just more of the same and all too familiar BS hype. This leaking/rumors seems so similar to when the original HEX Chrome balls came out when they were supposed to be a legitimate 10-15 yards longer than every other ball. And of course they weren't.



To be fair it's just not Callaway. It's every OEM with every new ball and club released in spite of the equipment limits. Yet so many people (especially here) keep believing it. At the end of the day the new Callaway balls MIGHT be better that the last balls they released. Isn't this at least the third time Callaway has come out with a new ball that changed the ball that changed the ball? Seems the original "ball that changed the ball" didn't. Shocking.

asroma19

Who got in the Callaway prototype testing?

Brizam

asroma19 wrote:

Who got in the Callaway prototype testing?

/ninja.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ninja:' />

EHolm

Dont agree with the CS being shorter than anything else. Did some serious ball testing in trackman last spring w all tour balls between wedges, irons and driver. CS was top 3 in distance in everything but wedges where it was middle of the pack. B330s was the runaway winner for distance in all categories though, not even close

Lacey Underall

Sean2 wrote:

Oldboy wrote:

LolXCoreZorz wrote:

I've been told by a local golf tech that these new Chrome Soft and CSX are going to be closer to ProV1 prices. Seems like this would cost them a significant portion of their appeal, but definitely would be unfortunate to CS lovers.

unfortunate. i think this is a mistake.

I agree. At the previous price point they could make some noise versus Titleist. If they are the same price, people will probably purchase the ProV.

$40+ for a dozen golf balls is insanity. I honestly don't know how guys do it. I agree, price increase for Callaway is a mistake. They were making a small dent in Titleist and stole a lot of market share from Bridgestone. You are just asking to give that back at these prices.

Jungleland

Tester and have them arriving on Thursday

Oldboy

Lacey Underall wrote:

Sean2 wrote:

Oldboy wrote:

LolXCoreZorz wrote:

I've been told by a local golf tech that these new Chrome Soft and CSX are going to be closer to ProV1 prices. Seems like this would cost them a significant portion of their appeal, but definitely would be unfortunate to CS lovers.

unfortunate. i think this is a mistake.

I agree. At the previous price point they could make some noise versus Titleist. If they are the same price, people will probably purchase the ProV.

$40+ for a dozen golf balls is insanity. I honestly don't know how guys do it. I agree, price increase for Callaway is a mistake. They were making a small dent in Titleist and stole a lot of market share from Bridgestone. You are just asking to give that back at these prices.

This



Ball performs like a $45 “premium” ball but the pricepoint was the fuel for the fire that made this ball hot. The momentum gained will stall imo. As a matter of principle paying over $40/doz just makes me cringe. Crotchety Old man syndrome I guess

pricenicky

Played my 1st round with the new chrome soft yesterday. I was at a Callaway release meeting the day before.The new ball has graphene ( lighter and stronger than anything - asheet of this stuff covering football field weighs less than a dime ).Balls peed increase are about 3 mph with this ball.Iwas playing the new Bridgestone b series rx. I found the CS slighter longer 3- 5 yards but feeling better off the putter . The callaway slide show showed the new ball has a larger core which is more responsive.I did notice this ball spins well for stopping.

mcs4

Well, I'm out then. I've been a loyal Chrome Soft user specifically for the quality vs. price, so if they're heading up to ProV territory I'll have to look elsewhere again.

bogeypro

Z1ggy16 wrote:

Going to come down to CSX, TP5 or new ProV for me this year.

Sean2 wrote:

Oldboy wrote:

LolXCoreZorz wrote:

I've been told by a local golf tech that these new Chrome Soft and CSX are going to be closer to ProV1 prices. Seems like this would cost them a significant portion of their appeal, but definitely would be unfortunate to CS lovers.

unfortunate. i think this is a mistake.

I agree. At the previous price point they could make some noise versus Titleist. If they are the same price, people will probably purchase the ProV.

100% agree... I've loved the chrome soft. It has become my go to ball, especially the pink truvis. If they cost the same as ProV, I'll choose a Prov1.



On second thought, if they become as expensive as Prov1, I'll switch to another ball. I just won't pay $45+ for a dozen balls.

ecfritts

JDSPGA wrote:

They are going to be $44 USD a dozen.

If they only go up to $44, I'll stick with them. Only a $5 increase. Just started playing it recently, great ball.

mtiger10

Always been a ProV1x user but seriously tempted to try the CS X

groach

I'm confused why people are so upset over $5? Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging your income, budget, etc. Hear me out.



A new dozen PV1/PV1x costs $47.99 @ Dicks right now online. If the CS/CSX go from $39.99 to $44.99, they are still cheaper. Not as cheap, but still cheaper. Not to mention if this new ball costs more to make in terms of this new material, better believe that price is getting passed to consumers.



My point is this - if you like a ball, and it truly performs for you, isn't paying another .42c per ball worth it? From a budget standpoint, that's one less coffee per month, or skipping one drive-thru meal. Your other option is to buy the 2017 versions at the discounted price. There will still be tons of them available for a while.

Lacey Underall

3mph ball speed increase would be crazy. I'm not sure that is possible under current USGA rules however.



https://www.usga.org/content/dam/usga/pdf/Equipment/TPX3006-overall-distance-and-symmetry-test-procedure.pdf

HISPL

I’ve been playing this ball for a few months now...



All I can say is WOW! It spins more on chip shots around the greens and less off of the driver.



Feel is great! I’ve played Chrome Soft for a while now, I’ll use Chrome Soft X this year and it feels awesome.



In the Australian market it will retail for $5 more per dozen, considering the performance it is a small price to pay.

Golf4lifer

groach wrote:

I'm confused why people are so upset over $5? Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging your income, budget, etc. Hear me out.



A new dozen PV1/PV1x costs $47.99 @ Dicks right now online. If the CS/CSX go from $39.99 to $44.99, they are still cheaper. Not as cheap, but still cheaper. Not to mention if this new ball costs more to make in terms of this new material, better believe that price is getting passed to consumers.



My point is this - if you like a ball, and it truly performs for you, isn't paying another .42c per ball worth it? From a budget standpoint, that's one less coffee per month, or skipping one drive-thru meal. Your other option is to buy the 2017 versions at the discounted price. There will still be tons of them available for a while.

For me, I liked the CSX and the TP5 equally and the only reason I picked the CSX was the cost. If it goes to 44.99, I would probably still play it, but I would be tempted to play the TP5 or ProV1X because the cost is now comparable. At $39.99 the CSX was a value, at least to me.



Now, if the new ball is better than the old one, which to me would be hard to imagine then I might just play the new one.

cj4501

Good thing I'll hook my 3dzn into the woods sooner than later, need to try the 18 cause i loved the 17 truvis

ErichZF

Played with the 2018 CS X. Just a ball to me. I never can never tell a difference. Just want a ball that feels good.

SDL

HISPL wrote:

I've been playing this ball for a few months now...



All I can say is WOW! It spins more on chip shots around the greens and less off of the driver.



Feel is great! I've played Chrome Soft for a while now, I'll use Chrome Soft X this year and it feels awesome.



In the Australian market it will retail for $5 more per dozen, considering the performance it is a small price to pay.

How do the 2018 Chrome Soft and CSX compare in terms of feel off the putter vs. the 2017 versions? I play the 2017 CS now because the CSX does not feel soft enough for me. Will the 2018 CSX feel soft enough to please a player who counts on a soft ball for putting and chipping?

CHKN

HISPL wrote:

I’ve been playing this ball for a few months now...



All I can say is WOW! It spins more on chip shots around the greens and less off of the driver.



Feel is great! I’ve played Chrome Soft for a while now, I’ll use Chrome Soft X this year and it feels awesome.



In the Australian market it will retail for $5 more per dozen, considering the performance it is a small price to pay.

getair23

Seems like the ball that changed the ball has the potential to be just like every other premium ball this year. I hope the keep a similar feel from the 17-18 ball.

Belmont148

If they go up in price, I'll buy all I can of the 2016 Truvis Red and when they are gone I will be going back to the Q Star Tour. Not enough difference for me to pay double the price, but $10-$15 dozen more over a Qstar I will. I can get Qstar Tours for $22 at my club. CS were $36.99 and then dropped to $31.99 at the pro shop.

bogeypro

groach wrote:

I'm confused why people are so upset over $5? Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging your income, budget, etc. Hear me out.



A new dozen PV1/PV1x costs $47.99 @ Dicks right now online. If the CS/CSX go from $39.99 to $44.99, they are still cheaper. Not as cheap, but still cheaper. Not to mention if this new ball costs more to make in terms of this new material, better believe that price is getting passed to consumers.



My point is this - if you like a ball, and it truly performs for you, isn't paying another .42c per ball worth it? From a budget standpoint, that's one less coffee per month, or skipping one drive-thru meal. Your other option is to buy the 2017 versions at the discounted price. There will still be tons of them available for a while.

Because under $40 was a good price. Over $40 is not a good value to me. I'm not a pro, the balls in the low to mid $30 price range work good enough for my game and I'm a plus handicap. I've never hit a mid price ball and thought, I'm really held back by this $35 ball...

xjohnx

groach wrote:

I'm confused why people are so upset over $5? Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging your income, budget, etc. Hear me out.



A new dozen PV1/PV1x costs $47.99 @ Dicks right now online. If the CS/CSX go from $39.99 to $44.99, they are still cheaper. Not as cheap, but still cheaper. Not to mention if this new ball costs more to make in terms of this new material, better believe that price is getting passed to consumers.



My point is this - if you like a ball, and it truly performs for you, isn't paying another .42c per ball worth it? From a budget standpoint, that's one less coffee per month, or skipping one drive-thru meal. Your other option is to buy the 2017 versions at the discounted price. There will still be tons of them available for a while.

Because for some reason people don't use any logic or rationality in golf and would still say "well for that much I'll just buy ProV1's" even though the others could likely be a better performing ball for them.