Chrome soft X cover durability

[DaveMc82]

Is it just me or are the covers super prone to cutting and scuffing?

 

I picked up a box last week and I’ve had to retire two already due to cuts and scuffs. It’s not like I’ve hit cart paths with them or been super aggressive with my wedges. 

[MattM97]

The recent ones are not that great sadly, have quite a few left to get through myself. 

[Wardonation]

The LS ball is not very durable as well IMO.. Pretty funny bought 2 dozen yellow balls to get me through the winter. WHen I took them out of the box, the color was "spotty" and even orange in a few dimples, poor quality control...

[DaveMc82]

It’s really annoying as I seriously like the flight, spin and distance they give. I play a lot in the wind and they’re as easy to control as the AVX which is my go to ball. But, they are a club longer throughout the bag and feel better. 
 

Maybe I’ll just have to accept retiring balls and keep playing them. 

[PNWSlinger]

I recently posted in another chrome soft thread about this. Terrible durability. Played the X and the LS for the first time last weekend and will never be going back. Like you, enjoyed the flight and feel but not even lasting three holes is a no-go. It just as you described. Literally knife-like cut in the cover. 
 

Im sorry but if a ball looks like this after a few holes, Im out. 

[DaveMc82]

1 hour ago, PNWSlinger said:

I recently posted in another chrome soft thread about this. Terrible durability. Played the X and the LS for the first time last weekend and will never be going back. Like you, enjoyed the flight and feel but not even lasting three holes is a no-go. It just as you described. Literally knife-like cut in the cover. 
 

Im sorry but if a ball looks like this after a few holes, Im out. 

I’m really torn. Played again today and they’re such a good ball. Problem is I had to retire 2 through wear. If I have to change again it’s back to the AVX and shorter distances or try to find a comparable performance ball. 

[Pepperturbo]

Interesting.  I've been testing Chrome Soft X for a while now, haven't seen a problem with durability.  I have two in the bag, still.  Maybe I haven't been playing them long enough. 

 

Only, it's always been my belief, how we strike the ball affects durability.  A few buddies shred balls fast, each hits hard cuts or slices.

[DaveMc82]

7 minutes ago, Pepperturbo said:

Interesting.  I've been testing Chrome Soft X for a while now, haven't seen a problem with durability.  I have two in the bag, still.  Maybe I haven't been playing them long enough. 

 

Only, it's always been my belief, how we strike the ball affects durability.  A few buddies shred balls fast, each hits hard cuts or slices.

My stock shot is a baby draw so I wouldn’t say I’m overly harsh on the ball’s cover. What I have noticed is that the wetter the grass, the worse they cut up 🤔 

[Pepperturbo]

9 minutes ago, DaveMc82 said:

My stock shot is a baby draw so I wouldn’t say I’m overly harsh on the ball’s cover. What I have noticed is that the wetter the grass, the worse they cut up 🤔 

That's new to me.

 

My stock is straight, and hit the ball pretty hard with irons.  Could the iron/wedge grooves be a factor?

[DaveMc82]

7 minutes ago, Pepperturbo said:

That's new to me.

 

My stock is straight, and hit the ball pretty hard with irons.  Could the iron/wedge grooves be a factor?

I know it confused me too!

 

I’m using 714 AP2s so they shouldn’t be an issue. Wedges are Callaway Jaws Raw but don’t leave a mark on other balls. 

[Pepperturbo]

13 minutes ago, DaveMc82 said:

I know it confused me too!

 

I’m using 714 AP2s so they shouldn’t be an issue. Wedges are Callaway Jaws Raw but don’t leave a mark on other balls. 

Before current irons, 620 MBs, new irons are T100 and wedges are relatively new SM9.  Something's weird… LOL Sometimes weird batches hit the market.  Happens with Titleist now and again too. 

[DaveMc82]

13 minutes ago, Pepperturbo said:

Before current irons, 620 MBs, new irons are T100 and wedges are relatively new SM9.  Something's weird… LOL Sometimes weird batches hit the market.  Happens with Titleist now and again too. 

It could be. Hopefully so and I can buy more that don’t have the same issues. 

[Airjenks]

I think the cover looks way worse when it’s scuffed compared to a prov1. That’s definitely part of it. I agree I cut the X’s up like crazy. But I do on pro v’s but I have to inspect way closer. Maybe it’s the bright white finish and clear coat difference? I don’t see much performance difference 

[PNWSlinger]

5 hours ago, Pepperturbo said:

Interesting.  I've been testing Chrome Soft X for a while now, haven't seen a problem with durability.  I have two in the bag, still.  Maybe I haven't been playing them long enough. 

 

Only, it's always been my belief, how we strike the ball affects durability.  A few buddies shred balls fast, each hits hard cuts or slices.

I draw my irons pretty significantly.  Cant even remember the last time I saw a ball move left-to-right. Ordinarily id agree with that statement but this is after just a few compressed iron shots. 
 

2 hours ago, Airjenks said:

I think the cover looks way worse when it’s scuffed compared to a prov1. That’s definitely part of it. I agree I cut the X’s up like crazy. But I do on pro v’s but I have to inspect way closer. Maybe it’s the bright white finish and clear coat difference? I don’t see much performance difference 

 

The bright white cover is definitely a difference maker. You may be on to something. Is a clear coat something all balls have or just this one? 

[klbcec]

Have played the Callaway balls for two years. Never had any issues. Once played 54 holes with one ball.  Don't seem any more or less durable than any other high end ball.

[metaldog]

anecdata observations, hitting them clean in my hitting bay with clean grooves both the callaway x and ls seem to scruff up/look more banged up vs prov1, this is done with a dozen of each x/ls/prov1 going through hitting over multiple sessions without re-using a ball until done hitting all 3 dozens. 

[Notsohotshot]

I had the same issue with the CSX. Love the feel and performance, but didn’t like having to switch to a new ball after 9 holes. Switched to the ProV1 and no issues with durability. 

[Avidswampthing66]

I've been playing CSX for well over a year and the durability has been fine.  I've had more durability issues with my fav ball Bridgestone BX than CSX.  I've now played two 18 rounds with my one #77 ball and it has some very light scuffing on a few dimples. I did hit a tree lol.  Maybe different attack angles and course conditions contribute but who knows.  For $60 a doz you want your balls to freakin hold up longer than 9 holes.