Callaway Supersoft vs Chrome Soft

Callaway Supersoft vs Chrome Soft is a choice between two very different jobs. Supersoft is a low-compression, value-led ball designed around soft feel and easy distance. Chrome Soft is a premium urethane-covered ball intended to provide more control and tour-style performance. The right one depends on what your game can use.

Written by Michael Miller — Managing Director of ReUse Golf Balls and a competitive golfer with a handicap of 3.

Last updated: 14/08/2026

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Supersoft vs Chrome Soft at a Glance

Feature	Callaway Supersoft	Callaway Chrome Soft
Cover	Ionomer / hybrid cover	Urethane
Compression	~38	~75-81
Feel	Very soft	Soft premium
Primary strength	Easy speed and value	Greenside control and all-round premium performance
Best for	Slower swings, beginners, higher handicaps	Improving mid handicaps and lower handicaps

Callaway Supersoft in Detail

Supersoft is designed for golfers who want an easy, very soft response and dependable distance without premium pricing. Its low compression makes it a natural starting point for slower swing speeds, beginners and higher handicappers. The durable cover also suits regular play and golfers who lose several balls.

Callaway Chrome Soft in Detail

Chrome Soft uses a premium urethane cover and a more complex construction to provide additional control around the green. It suits golfers who can notice the difference on wedges, pitches and approach shots and who want a tour-style ball with a softer feel than some competing premium models.

Which One Is Right for Your Game?

Choose Supersoft first when easy distance, very soft feel and cost are the priorities. Choose Chrome Soft first when wedge control, approach-shot spin and premium feedback matter more. A high handicapper can still play Chrome Soft, and a low handicapper can still enjoy Supersoft; these are starting points, not rules.

The Used-Price Advantage

Used pricing makes the comparison more practical. A golfer can test a dozen of each without paying the full new cost of two premium purchases. Shop supersofts here (£21.99/dozen new vs £20.23/dozen at ReUse) and chrome softs here (£44.99/dozen new vs £25.96/dozen at ReUse)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Supersoft good enough for low handicappers?

It can suit a low handicapper who values very soft feel and does not need maximum urethane-cover spin. Many stronger players will prefer Chrome Soft around the green.

Is Chrome Soft worth the extra cost?

It can be when the golfer benefits from its urethane cover, short-game control and premium feel. Buying it used reduces the extra cost and makes direct testing easier.

What is the compression difference?

Supersoft is commonly published at around 38 compression and Chrome softs range from 75-81 compression.