Callaway Chrome Tour 2026: Ball Test Data
Check out the launch monitor averages from our test of the 2026 Callaway Chrome Tour golf ball
We tested the 2026 Callaway Chrome Tour 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: 2026 Callaway Chrome Tour
- 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
Our target swing speeds for ball testing are 93-97 mph for driver, 84-86 mph for 7-iron, and 55-57 mph for our 50-yard test. We accept small outliers on shots where all other variables meet the highest standards. These are the swing speed ranges we accepted for this test:
- Driver: 93-96 MPH
- 7-Iron: 82-86 MPH
- 50-Yard: 55-58 MPH
Driver Results
|
Metric |
Average |
|
Swing Speed |
93.8 MPH |
|
Ball Speed |
136.6 MPH |
|
Smash Factor |
1.46 |
|
Launch Angle |
13.9° |
|
Backspin |
2581 RPM |
|
Apex |
22.3 YD |
|
Carry Distance |
219.4 YD |
|
Total Distance |
240.8 YD |
|
Offline |
13.9 YD |
7-Iron Results
|
Metric |
Average |
|
Swing Speed |
84.9 MPH |
|
Ball Speed |
112.8 MPH |
|
Smash Factor |
1.33 |
|
Launch Angle |
17.8° |
|
Backspin |
4495 RPM |
|
Apex |
23.0 YD |
|
Descent Angle |
41.0° |
|
Carry Distance |
163.6 YD |
|
Roll Out |
10.4 YD |
|
Total Distance |
174.0 YD |
50-Yard Shot Results
|
Metric |
Average |
|
Swing Speed |
57.1 MPH |
|
Launch Angle |
32.6° |
|
Backspin |
6917 RPM |
|
Apex |
9.4 YD |
|
Carry Distance |
47.1 YD |
|
Roll Out |
2.1 YD |
|
Total Distance |
49.3 YD |
Callaway Chrome Tour 2026 Performance Notes
The 2026 edition of the Callaway Chrome Tour demonstrated in our testing that it’s competitive with its tour-issue, premium peers. Ball speeds were top-tier across full-swing shots and spin performance was consistent with tour-caliber balls.
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.