Equipment
Everything you need to know about Callaway’s new SuperSoft golf balls
In 2014, Callaway launched its SuperSoft golf balls. The two-piece design had an insanely low compression, yet our testing showed it was not just another soft-feeling ball. “It could be one of the best non-premium balls for golfers with slower clubhead speeds,” our reviewer Kane Cochran said.
When Callaway did market research on what golfers thought about the feel and the greenside spin of its SuperSoft golf balls, the results showed that 74 percent of golfers thought the feel was “just right.” Only 58 percent of golfers answered the same way about greenside control, however.
That’s why the new SuperSoft golf balls are made with a new “Tri-Ionomer” cover, which Callaway says gives the balls both a softer feel and more spin around the greens.
How much more spin are we talking about? On a 40-yard shot, Callaway testing showed the 2017 version of the SuperSoft launched with 5035 rpm of spin, while the 2015 version launched with 4950 rpm of spin. It’s change that Callaway’s Senior Director of Golf Ball R&D Dave Bartels says golfers should notice.
Callaway also has updated its unique HEX dimple design on the 2017 SuperSoft golf balls, which it’s calling “Premium HEX Aero.” The more defined contours of the golf ball’s surface reduce drag and enhance lift, Callaway says, helping golfers create a longer, straighter flight with their full shots.
The 2017 SuperSoft ($21.99 per dozen) are the company’s lowest-compression golf balls, will be in store January 13 in white, yellow, pink and multi-color versions.
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- Rose Zhang what’s in the bag accurate as of the Grant Thornton Invitational. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 5 S (45.5 inches)
3-wood: Callaway Rogue ST LS 3+ (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 R (43 inches)
5-wood: Callaway Rogue ST LS (18 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 R
Hybrid: Callaway Paradym 4H (21 degrees @22)
Shaft: KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype 75 R
Irons: Callaway Apex ’21 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon 850GH R
Wedges: Callaway Apex ’21 A (49), Callaway Jaws Raw (54-10S, 58-08C)
Shafts: Nippon 850GH R
Putter: Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Double Wide
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Double Wide
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X Star
More photos of Rose Zhang’s WITB in the forums.
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- Charley Hull what’s in the bag accurate as of the Grant Thornton Invitational. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (8 degrees @9.5)
Shaft: UST Mamiya Attas 6Star 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @15.75)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75 S
Hybrid: TaylorMade SIM Max (19 degrees)
Shaft: UST Mamiya iRod Hybrid 85F4
Irons: TaylorMade P7MB (4-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 125 S
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 Raw (50-09SB, 54-11SB, 60-08LB)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 125 S
Putter: TaylorMade TP Soto
Grip: Iomic
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
More photos of Charley Hull’s WITB in the forums.
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On the ground ahead of this week’s Grant Thornton Invitational — the first co-sanctioned PGA Tour-LPGA Tour event since 1999 — GolfWRX spotted LPGA standout Nelly Korda with a pair of Logan Olson putters in the bag.
The boutique putter maker, of course, attracted plenty of attention last week when Scottie Scheffler won the Hero World Challenge with one of his creations in play.
Take a look at Korda’s Anser-style flatsticks below.
Nelly Korda’s Logan Olson prototype putter (1)
Nelly Korda’s Logan Olson prototype putter (2)
At a glance, the head shapes and insert are similar in both putters. The putters feature different alignment aids and weights, as well as different pistol-style grips. The second putter also has a black shaft, which is presumably graphite in contrast to the first one’s steel shaft. The plumbers neck in the first putter is slightly different and longer than the second.
While GolfWRX is pursuing more information on the wands, keen GolfWRXers will doubtless see notice additional details. What catches your eye?
More photos of Nelly Korda’s putters and WITB at the Grant Thornton Invitational here.
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Rose Zhang what’s in the bag accurate as of the Grant Thornton Invitational. More photos from the event here. Driver:...
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Dan
Feb 14, 2017 at 12:17 am
These are great balls!
chinchbugs
Jan 13, 2017 at 2:56 pm
Bring back the Rule 35 Red!
And I still want them in the 5 sleeve packs!!
tlmck
Jan 12, 2017 at 1:56 am
Also my ball of choice. The new ones coming out must be why I just got 2 dozen of the old for$30.. But still no Truvis? Come on Callaway!
Tim
Jan 12, 2017 at 1:48 am
Lets see a 2 piece ball with a “Tri-Ionomer” cover 2 dozen $44. Or a 4 piece ball with a Urethane cover at $30 for 2 dozen…do you think Callaway needs to worry a little about Costco’s Kirkland ball?? If you are thinking about green side control which one would you choose?
Rich Douglas
Jan 11, 2017 at 10:25 pm
Callawy balls, both these and the tour balls, are a terrific value. But I recommend taking a look at Snell. A tour ball at a great price.
Mike Cleland
Jan 11, 2017 at 3:44 pm
Callaway Super Soft is a great ball. I am a 3 handicap with a swing speed of 85-90 mpg…driver. I had been playing a Pro V-1. This is a better ball for me. I get 10-15 yes more distance on my drives, good control around the greens & better feel, on our very quick greens, with the putter. I would recommend the ball highly,
Troy Sheaffer
Jan 11, 2017 at 1:33 pm
I use this ball when the weather turns colder and have been very impressed with the distance and control around the green this ball produces. Slow swingers would most likely find this ball beneficial in any weather condition.
Scott Mulholland
Jan 16, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Troy- interesting that you use this ball in the colder weather. I just recently played in a two day tournament in (cold for Northern California,) wind and rain and although I love the soft feel around the greens I felt like I lost a considerable amount of distance using the Supersoft. In fact, I switched back to the Pro-V1X the next day and saw much better results.
robin
Jan 11, 2017 at 12:37 pm
They got away from the teal color balls they were easily lost in any length rough.
Philip
Jan 11, 2017 at 11:05 am
An increase of 1.7% in spin is going to be noticed? Not by the majority of golfers whose technique more than would negate such a MASSIVE increase of 85 RPM in spin. Not knocking the ball – but common Callaway, cut the marketing drivel …
LD
Jan 11, 2017 at 9:46 am
Definitely gonna get some blue balls.
Seriously, great balls at a great price, but as S Mizzle said, I doubt golfers are going to notice the spin increase. Marketing nonsense.
S Mizzle
Jan 11, 2017 at 7:55 am
Love these but 85rpm more spin..that should be noticed by the golfer….cmon callaway
chinchbugs
Jan 13, 2017 at 2:58 pm
According to my calculation (which like you are never wrong) that is almost 2% more spin on 40 yard shots. That should be the turning point for me to go pro now. Thank you Callaway!
steve kemlo
Jan 11, 2017 at 7:48 am
Fantastic balls, I’ve been using them for over a year now, and i get great green side check even on the hardest of Scottish links greens