Callaway SuperSoft Max

[Tanner25]

Anyone get their hands on a SuperSoft Max. I believe the Magna was nothing special. But, if they fixed the feel and distance, it would be worth another shot. They release on Feb 4th. 

 

 

[xkilgorextroutx]

Those balls are what, 3% larger than standard? Not going to make a difference IMO, and the Supersoft are consistently among the worst of the lower end, low compression balls. 

[Tanner25]

2 hours ago, xkilgorextroutx said:

Those balls are what, 3% larger than standard? Not going to make a difference IMO, and the Supersoft are consistently among the worst of the lower end, low compression balls. 

 

The Magna did not make much of a difference as a larger ball. Actually, there's many SuperSoft fans, loving the lower compression and they are straight and long. 

Edited February 2, 2021 by Tanner25

[xkilgorextroutx]

2 hours ago, Tanner25 said:

 

The Magna did not make much of a difference as a larger ball. Actually, there's many SuperSoft fans, loving the lower compression and they are straight and long. 

 

I enjoy lower compression balls as a slower swinger. Duo, SoftFeel, SoftFli, e12 Soft are all light years ahead of the Supersoft. Yeah it's long but it's low and it runs out like nuts so don't expect to hold even semi-firm greens with it. 

 

Pass. 

[munichop]

I will buy some for my wife with pro shop credit when they are available.  She wants the yellow.  If it helps her hit the ball a little better they will be worth it.  I of course will try one just to see how it plays.  I am also waiting to try the next versions of the e6 and e12 contact.

[Tanner25]

4 hours ago, xkilgorextroutx said:

 

I enjoy lower compression balls as a slower swinger. Duo, SoftFeel, SoftFli, e12 Soft are all light years ahead of the Supersoft. Yeah it's long but it's low and it runs out like nuts so don't expect to hold even semi-firm greens with it. 

 

Pass. 

 

Soft Feel prior gen in yellow is my favorite ball! 

 

Edited February 2, 2021 by Tanner25

[soregongolfer]

On 2/2/2021 at 8:03 AM, Tanner25 said:

 

The Magna did not make much of a difference as a larger ball. Actually, there's many SuperSoft fans, loving the lower compression and they are straight and long. 

The Supersofts are my winter ball of choice.  I hit them high and long and they are not different than any other two piece ball when it comes to stopping power for me.

Edited February 4, 2021 by soregongolfer

[Hogan9]

On 2/4/2021 at 3:13 AM, soregongolfer said:

The Supersofts are my winter ball of choice.  I hit them high and long and they are not different than any other two piece ball when it comes to stopping power for me.

I go back and forth on the SuperSoft. I usually switch to the ball from ProV1s and AVXs in the Winter because it seemed to be longer on our cold wet fairways. I was longer off the tee, but my scoring declined. Yesterday it was in the high 40s but fairly dry. I decided to play a ProV1 and had a pretty good round. Since I'm not very long off the tee anymore I depend on chipping and putting to score. It's clear to me that ProVs perform better on and around the greens. If my scoring continues to improve, I think I'm going to stick with Titleist no matter the weather. 

[soregongolfer]

8 hours ago, Hogan9 said:

I go back and forth on the SuperSoft. I usually switch to the ball from ProV1s and AVXs in the Winter because it seemed to be longer on our cold wet fairways. I was longer off the tee, but my scoring declined. Yesterday it was in the high 40s but fairly dry. I decided to play a ProV1 and had a pretty good round. Since I'm not very long off the tee anymore I depend on chipping and putting to score. It's clear to me that ProVs perform better on and around the greens. If my scoring continues to improve, I think I'm going to stick with Titleist no matter the weather. 

I get what you are saying.  If it weren't for the leaves, mud, etc., I would stick with premium balls myself in the winter.  But balls tend to disappear easily at my course so I make the switch and save money and frustration.  Balls plug on our greens, too, so spin isn't really an issue for me except for chipping.  But with soft greens, chipping isn't really much of an issue because rolls land fairly softly and don't run out.  

[Tanner25]

This is a SS max thread. Have the Max been seen in the wild? 

[Hogan9]

I haven't seen any SSmax balls as yet. Are they available in golf stores now? 

[NoTalentLefty]

37 minutes ago, Hogan9 said:

I haven't seen any SSmax balls as yet. Are they available in golf stores now? 

I’ve seen both the SS models at Dicks 

[Hogan9]

1 minute ago, NoTalentLefty said:

I’ve seen both the SS models at Dicks 

My bad. I was there yesterday buying shoes, but didn't look at the golf balls. 

[mukster]

My current winter ball is the Super Hot in matte yellow. Easier to find! Tried the SS, but these are much better for me in the cold, damp conditions. 
I usually play Z-star XV in the summer. 

[Tanner25]

Have the yellow max shipping this week. Will report back.

[mpm1960]

Any updates on the Callaway SuperSoft Max?  Looking to see if anyone has used the ball and can offer feedback ...

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Mike

[Tanner25]

On 3/7/2021 at 9:00 PM, mpm1960 said:

Any updates on the Callaway SuperSoft Max?  Looking to see if anyone has used the ball and can offer feedback ...

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Mike

 

Mike, I've been practicing with them. In my opinion, they are not too different than the magna. They feel a touch better. They are larger, lighter and go mostly straight. The lack of distance is a concern and a reason why I won't use them. My wife may enjoy them for better contact or my son who slices the ball. What a great ball for a beginner too. We were all there with a lack of confidence, this ball will help. You can buy them on the Callaway web site with free shipping. It took three weeks to get them.

 

Edited March 12, 2021 by Tanner25

[mpm1960]

Thanks, Tanner25, for the reply!

[iNeedMoreGolf]

On 2/2/2021 at 1:18 PM, xkilgorextroutx said:

 

I enjoy lower compression balls as a slower swinger. Duo, SoftFeel, SoftFli, e12 Soft are all light years ahead of the Supersoft. Yeah it's long but it's low and it runs out like nuts so don't expect to hold even semi-firm greens with it. 

 

Pass. 

Thats odd... i hit into multiple greens with supersoft and they stuck everytime. Even with different irons.

[xkilgorextroutx]

8 hours ago, iNeedMoreGolf said:

Thats odd... i hit into multiple greens with supersoft and they stuck everytime. Even with different irons.

 

Not here. I believe the comment my playing partner said was "What are you playing with, a super bouncyball from a grocery store toy dispenser?" Just not a fan of them, which is fine given how many other options there are at that pricepoint.

[Frohlich]

I have to admit I laugh a little bit in general when people say they can't get XYZ ball to stop on a green.  These low spin balls spin 500-1000 RPM less with irons than a premium three piece ball for each respective club.  Are you telling me you get a 7 iron to stop on a green with a premium ball but a 6 iron bounces to the moon and can't get it to stop with a premium ball because the its 500 to 1000 RPM less spin than the 7 iron you just hit???   Its the same math...500-1000RPM less spin is maybe 5 to 10 feet more release.  I can get a 4 iron to stop with the regular supersoft on 99% of greens I have played (that's well over 25 different courses with different green speeds).    Doesn't mean you have to like it but the spin analogy doesn't hold up math wise.

[iNeedMoreGolf]

3 hours ago, Frohlich said:

I have to admit I laugh a little bit in general when people say they can't get XYZ ball to stop on a green.  These low spin balls spin 500-1000 RPM less with irons than a premium three piece ball for each respective club.  Are you telling me you get a 7 iron to stop on a green with a premium ball but a 6 iron bounces to the moon and can't get it to stop with a premium ball because the its 500 to 1000 RPM less spin than the 7 iron you just hit???   Its the same math...500-1000RPM less spin is maybe 5 to 10 feet more release.  I can get a 4 iron to stop with the regular supersoft on 99% of greens I have played (that's well over 25 different courses with different green speeds).    Doesn't mean you have to like it but the spin analogy doesn't hold up math wise.

Their has only been 2 greens i believe my 3 hybrid to 7 iron would have rolled off and i still think it would be laying in the fringe on most shots even if it did. Most balls, most shafts to clubs are going to spin enough to hold greens. Ive hit high shots and low shots and still held with all kinds of balls on all kinds of greens. Most. Talkin litteraly probably 95% because their are some really fast greens out there. Ive hit greens and stuck at least 98% different balls and irons and lofts. Me ans my brother have this inside joke when we hit a green and it didnt rip back off the green that we are not generating enough spin lol...