Callaway ERC Soft 2025: Ball Test Data
Check out the launch monitor averages from our test of the 2025 Callaway ERC Soft golf ball
Callaway ERC Soft during GolfLink standardized golf ball testing
We tested the 2025 Callaway ERC Soft under our standardized golf ball testing protocol. Here are the averaged launch monitor results from our test. All testing was conducted using our published golf ball testing methodology and reflects controlled human testing.
Test Setup Overview
- Launch Monitor: SkyTrak ST Max
- Ball Tested: 2025 Callaway ERC Soft
- Testing Method: Human testing within defined swing speed and impact bands
- Shots Recorded: 12 qualifying shots per club (best 8 used for averages)
- Environment: Indoor
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Swing Speed Bands Used
- Driver: 92-95 MPH
- 7-Iron: 83-87 MPH
- 50-Yard: 54-59 MPH
Driver Results
|
Metric |
Average |
|
Swing Speed |
93.3 MPH |
|
Ball Speed |
136.5 MPH |
|
Smash Factor |
1.47 |
|
Launch Angle |
16.6° |
|
Backspin |
2256 RPM |
|
Apex |
27.0 YD |
|
Carry Distance |
227.9 YD |
|
Total Distance |
247.8 YD |
|
Offline |
9.8 YD |
7-Iron Results
|
Metric |
Average |
|
Swing Speed |
85.5 MPH |
|
Ball Speed |
112.0 MPH |
|
Smash Factor |
1.31 |
|
Launch Angle |
20.3° |
|
Backspin |
4395 RPM |
|
Apex |
26.3 YD |
|
Descent Angle |
43.4° |
|
Carry Distance |
164.4 YD |
|
Roll Out |
8.9 YD |
|
Total Distance |
173.3 YD |
50-Yard Shot Results
|
Metric |
Average |
|
Swing Speed |
57.3 MPH |
|
Launch Angle |
35.9° |
|
Backspin |
6473 RPM |
|
Apex |
9.6 YD |
|
Carry Distance |
45.6 YD |
|
Roll Out |
1.6 YD |
|
Total Distance |
47.3 YD |
Callaway ERC Soft Performance Notes
The Callaway ERC Soft showed a non-urethane covered ball can deliver stopping power. Rather than rely on high spin, ERC Soft packed stopping power in our wedge test by launching higher and landing steeper. In all, it combines distance off the tee and wedge playability in a way most non-urethane balls don't.
Read our full Titleist Pro V1 vs. Callaway ERC Soft comparison.
Testing Methodology & Disclaimer
These results reflect controlled human testing within strict swing speed and impact quality bands. Individual results will vary. Small numerical differences in data may not translate into noticeable performance differences on the course.