Callaway Chrome Tour
Compression 87 · Urethane cover · Premium
Callaway's lower-spinning, softer-feeling four-piece tour ball, now with a stiffer mantle for extra speed. A good fit for better players who want distance without giving up wedge control.
- Compression
- 87
- Compression band
- Mid
- Construction
- 4-piece
- Cover
- Urethane
- Feel
- Soft
- Driver spin
- Low
- Greenside spin
- High
- Flight
- Mid
- Swing speed
- 95–115 mph
- Price tier
- Premium
- Colors
- White, Yellow
- Model year
- 2026
Callaway Chrome Tour compression
The Callaway Chrome Tour has a compression of 87, which is mid compression (Callaway doesn't publish a figure; this is the widely reported tested number). It suits driver swing speeds of about 95–115 mph.
| Ball | Compression | Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Maxfli Tour S | 85 | Urethane |
| Snell MTB Black LTD | 85 | Urethane |
| Callaway Chrome Tour | 87 | Urethane |
| Srixon Z-Star | 88 | Urethane |
| Vice Pro | 90 | Urethane |
Who the Callaway Chrome Tour is for
- Golfers with a driver swing speed of about 95–115 mph.
- Players who want spin and control on chips, pitches and wedge shots.
- Anyone who fights a slice or hook: lower driver spin means less curve.
- Golfers who like a soft feel off the putter and irons.
The maker pitches it at: golfers seeking speed and distance off the tee with balanced greenside control.
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Common questions
What is the compression of the Callaway Chrome Tour?
The Callaway Chrome Tour has a compression of about 87 (mid compression).
Is the Callaway Chrome Tour good for slow swing speeds?
It’s fine for moderate speeds; under about 80 mph a lower-compression ball will usually go farther.
Does the Callaway Chrome Tour have a urethane cover?
Yes.
Updated November 2026