Callaway Tour ix Golf Balls

Callaway's Tour ix golf ball is a four-piece construction built with a polybutadiene core. Like all of Callaway's top performing golf balls, the Tour ix utilizes HEX technology. The HEX aerodynamic pattern reduces drag and allows for farther and more consistent ball flight. Callaway's reaction injection molding process produces a seamless cover that translates to extreme consistency when using the Tour ix golf ball.

With a tungsten-infused outer core, the Tour ix boasts increased MOI due to less spin coming off the face of the club. The Tour ix is a dual-core construction, allowing for enhanced distance off the tee while also catering towards the short game. In addition to the dual core construction, the Tour ix's thermoset urethane cover provides excellent feel and spin around the green.

Because the Tour ix is designed for advanced golfers, their durability is often inadequate for less experienced players. The Tour ix's soft urethane cover can easily become scuffed on mishits, making it an impractical option for players of lower skill levels. Furthermore, given its technologically advanced design, the Tour ix comes at a premium price of approximately $40 per dozen as of September 2009.

In the highly competitive golf ball industry, the Tour ix competes directly with companies such as Titleist, Nike, Bridgestone and a host of other brands. Callaway's believes its HEX aerodynamic technology gives the Tour ix an advantage over the competition, and that their growing success in the golf ball category compliments the rest of their equipment line.

One of the top performing golf balls on the market, Callaway's Tour ix is an excellent choice for mid-to-low handicappers seeking superior distance and feel. While the Tour ix is a costly investment, more advanced players will certainly benefit from Callaway's high-performing golf ball.