Equipment
Not a tiny soccer ball: Callaway’s new Chrome Soft
Apparently, this is a real thing. What looks at first blush like a tiny soccer ball is actually Callaway’s latest addition to the popular Chrome Soft line: the Chrome Soft with Truvis Technology.
Now, it seems this fellow, Julian Morley, has been at the whole patterned-golf-ball thing since the early 2000s, and as his website claims “The Truvis pattern has been specially developed to maximise your view of the golf ball.”
Hard to argue with that, and it seems the folks in Carlsbad are buying what he’s selling (literally and figuratively). And in the current sales climate and endless escalation in the competitive arms race in the golf space, Callaway is bringing something unique to market.
But will consumers take the plunge? Will the “game improvement factor” be substantial enough to outweigh the “harassment from your friends” factor, which is sure to be a component of one’s first Truvis Technologified round?
We’ll see how the marketplace responds.
It’s worth mentioning that there was a time not long ago when the idea of a boldly colored grip or driver head seemed outlandish.
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Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Doug
Jun 10, 2016 at 1:36 pm
As we get older, our eyesight diminishes. A part of that is depth perception. Isn’t it a possibility that this pattern helps depth perception and thus contributes to better ball striking for older players or anyone with poor eyesight? Just a thought but at least consider it.
Jarad
Jul 28, 2017 at 12:03 pm
I had eye surgery on my right eye and have used these balls occassionally and find that yes, I do see them easier, makes my round of golf far more enjoyable when I am hitting my shots pure instead of just off due to the slight distortions in my eyesight due to the surgery. I have tried colored balls, the traditional white obviously but, these soccer balls really do work.
eddy
May 3, 2016 at 8:19 pm
I found one of this balls while looking for my lost ball. Put in my packet and played the back 9 with it. I shot 37 and an eagle from 127 yards out. I got hooked. Now I’m looking to buy some more They are more expensive but they perform well. Its possible that I see the ball on the grass seating more elevated. Try them if you can
eddy
May 3, 2016 at 8:05 pm
It is a tiny soccer ball. Just throw it high up in the air and head it for a gol.
Mike
Apr 8, 2016 at 5:23 pm
It may not be a soccer ball but paint one like a baseball and I am in.
Mike
Apr 8, 2016 at 5:22 pm
It may not be a soccer ball but paint one like a baseball and I am in…
Ed
Jul 30, 2015 at 3:58 am
I had some old Tour (i)x’s with this pattern on – LOVE IT. Can’t wait to get this back
RANDY
Jul 26, 2015 at 10:03 pm
They had these at the golf store on the putting green the other day. I thought they were a promo for some soccer thing. They were very easy to roll on the green. I am gonna buy a sleeve or two and try them out
Travis
Jul 26, 2015 at 9:33 am
I took a sharpie to a Lethal and made it into a tiny soccer ball. It was sweet to watch it spin and check up around the greens. Putting was cool too.
Ken
Jul 25, 2015 at 7:13 pm
They say it is NOT a tiny soccer ball, yet, I want to kick it.
Desmond
Jul 25, 2015 at 3:05 pm
Like it … my only possible issue is putting with it.
Jacob
Jul 25, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Now if TM had come up with this this article would be a shank.
Sargio_Gercia
Jul 25, 2015 at 4:47 am
Jeremy Corbran… I had forgotten those…. Dang I loved the insane colourways on those PING balls. Time for a relaunch campaign…..
Pat M
Jul 24, 2015 at 11:40 am
I think white with yellow might be good. If it helps people follow the ball and find it then I am all for it.
Sean
Jul 23, 2015 at 7:24 pm
I would find it a bit distracting.
Charlie
Jul 23, 2015 at 2:47 pm
How in the world could it possibly help evaluate putting?
JR
Jul 25, 2015 at 8:57 am
It’s pretty awesome for putting actually our rep brought these by the other day. When you putt with them you can immediately tell how well the put is struck by seeing the rotation of the ball. A normal white you have no chance to see how well the ball roll or how many times the ball skips before it starts rolling. I don’t think I would ever play with one but great training aid.
golfiend
Jul 23, 2015 at 1:11 pm
will give it a try to see if visibility is better and i do see how it can help you evaluate putting
Steven
Jul 23, 2015 at 12:19 pm
I don’t play the Chrome Soft, but I like the idea. If it makes the ball more visible that’s great.
AL
Jul 23, 2015 at 11:12 am
I’ve seen someone play with this ball…It is significantly easier to see in the air. I’m not a huge fan of the chrome soft ball, but the pattern is something I’d definitely put in play.
Chris
Jul 23, 2015 at 10:01 am
New pattern on their range balls? Whatever floats your boat!
eric
Jul 23, 2015 at 9:34 am
Agree with KK. It definitely helps in putting practice. You see how much your ball is skidding before rolling true and the pattern really accentuates any “wobble” on putts that aren’t struck well.
Golfraven
Jul 23, 2015 at 4:46 am
I know this from Billard/pool where such patter is used for the white ball to better see the spin and how the ball runs. Respect to Callaway to put it out there. Seems like those are flying of the shelves. I may buy a sleeve for training purposes.
Lob Wedge
Jul 23, 2015 at 2:35 am
Someone at Srixon is either laughing or crying right now…
Brian
Jul 22, 2015 at 11:49 pm
Now when I hit my drives I’m going to narrate in a Mexican accent…”Brian steps up to the ball, takes his backswing and GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!!”
Jorge
Jul 23, 2015 at 5:58 am
Lol Brian, your comment was so funny man, I just had Give you props for it
Tom
Jul 23, 2015 at 11:30 am
Nice! I bought these immediately (soccer fan AND Chrome Soft fan). Used them in a scramble on Monday. I dropped a huge putt and that’s exactly what happened: one of my partners yelled out “GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!!” The rest of us almost fell over laughing.
KK
Jul 22, 2015 at 11:36 pm
Haha, I bought a sleeve thinking it was some kind of soccer promo. Who knew. But it is actually easier to see and the roll helps with putting practice.
Carlos Danger
Jul 22, 2015 at 9:42 pm
Every time I hit I will dive on the ground and accuse my playing partners of hitting me in my backswing. I can just see it now, bodies all over the golf course screaming in pain holding their ankles, knees and hips looking for the club pro to give their opponents a penalty stroke.
What Im trying to say is…soccer is dumb, golf is awesome…dont mix awesome and dumb
Brodie Hock
Jul 22, 2015 at 9:36 pm
Correction: It is a tiny soccer ball.