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Titleist vs. Callaway Golf Balls: Which Is Best For You? (2025 Ball Test Results)
When it comes to golf balls, few matchups draw more debate than Titleist versus Callaway. Both brands have multiple models aimed at every golfer from tour-level control to soft-feel distance.
The 2025 MyGolfSpy Ball Test presented by UNRL compared 44 models across three swing speeds and full-bag performance (driver, iron, wedge). Below is a breakdown of how Titleist and Callaway performed across the bag based on the 2025 ball testing data.
Driver performance
The Chrome Tour Triple Diamond produced the lowest spin and flattest apex, making it the standout for high-speed players chasing total distance. The Chrome Tour X, however, generated the most spin among Callaway’s tour models.
Titleist’s Pro V1 and Pro V1x maintained steady spin and flight height across all speeds.
| Model / Category | Driver Flight & Height | Driver Spin & Distance Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | Lowest Callaway flight, flattest apex | Lowest spin, most rollout |
| Chrome Tour X | Higher flight, mid-high spin | Most spin among Callaway models |
| Chrome Tour | Mid flight | Balanced spin and distance |
| Pro V1x Left Dash | Lowest Titleist flight, flattest trajectory | Lowest spin, firm feel |
| Pro V1 | Mid flight | Mid spin, balanced performance |
| Pro V1x | Highest flight, highest spin | Most carry, consistent window |
| Chrome Soft/ERC Soft/TruFeel/AVX | Highest flight (among soft models) | Lower ball speed, higher apex |
Iron performance
With mid irons, the differences in spin and peak height became more noticeable. Chrome Tour X again stood out for producing the most spin and highest flight of the Callaway lineup.
Among Titleist models, Pro V1x remained the highest-spinning and highest-flying ball overall, followed by Pro V1, which sat squarely in the middle of the performance spectrum.
At higher swing speeds, Callaway’s Chrome Tour X and Triple Diamond carried a touch farther thanks to lower spin but that advantage nearly disappeared at moderate and slower speeds, where Titleist’s Pro V1 and Pro V1x matched them for total distance.
| Model | Iron Spin Behavior | Flight Height |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Tour X | Highest spin in Callaway lineup | Higher peak height |
| Chrome Tour TD | Lowest Callaway spin | Flatter flight |
| Chrome Tour | Moderate spin | Mid height |
| ERC Soft | Very low spin | High flight |
| Pro V1x | Highest spin among Titleist | Higher flight |
| Pro V1 | Mid spin | Mid height |
| AVX | Lowest Titleist spin | Slightly higher than Pro V1, mid-high flight |
| Chrome Soft/TruFeel | Low spin | Very high flight |
Wedge performance
Around the greens, Chrome Tour X produced the highest measured greenside spin of all Titleist and Callaway models in the 2025 test.
Pro V1x remained extremely consistent, especially in partial and wet-condition shots, while Pro V1 offered softer feel with slightly less spin.
Lower-compression balls such as Chrome Soft, ERC Soft and TruFeel provided softer feel and more height but showed the expected drop-off in spin retention.
| Model | Greenside Spin | Feel & Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Tour X | Highest overall spin | Slightly lower flight |
| Pro V1x | High, consistent spin | Firmer, higher flight |
| Pro V1 | Stable, reliable spin | Softer, mid-flight |
| Chrome Tour/Chrome Tour TD | Mid spin, flatter trajectory | Lower flight feel |
| AVX | Moderate spin | Low, soft flight |
| ERC Soft/Chrome Soft/TruFeel | Lower spin | Higher flight, softer feel |
Which brand fits you best?
Every golfer produces different launch and spin numbers so the right choice depends on how the ball complements your swing and shot patterns.
| Performance Focus | Best Callaway Options | Best Titleist Options |
|---|---|---|
| Distance Priority (Low Spin/Flat Flight) | Chrome Tour Triple Diamond | Pro V1x Left Dash |
| More Spin Through the Bag | Chrome Tour X | Pro V1x |
| Balanced Flight and Feel | Chrome Tour | Pro V1 |
| Soft Feel/Launch Help | Chrome Soft/ERC Soft | AVX/TruFeel |
Bottom line
Both brands deliver tour-level performance with different strengths. Callaway’s Chrome Tour lineup adds spin and control while Titleist remains the standard for consistent flight and feel.
There’s no universal “best” ball, only the one that performs best for your swing. Take a look at complete testing results here Golf Ball Test Data 2025.
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