The good and the bad
Verdict at a glance
What we rate
- Among the softest feels in golf
- Straight, forgiving flight that flatters a slice
- Long for a low compression ball
- Improved greenside spin in the 2023 model
- Outstanding value at around $25 a dozen
- Durable ionomer cover that lasts several rounds
What gives us pause
- Less greenside spin than a urethane tour ball
- Firmer than the 2021 model, compression up to about 47
- Not built for fast, better players who want workability
The Callaway Supersoft golf balls are one of the most popular golf balls in the game, and it is not hard to see why. They pair a genuinely soft feel with straight, forgiving flight and a price around $25 a dozen, which is exactly what most amateur golfers are looking for from a golf ball. This Callaway Supersoft review covers the specs, how the 2023 model performs, who it suits, and how it stacks up against the other soft, low compression balls people cross-shop.
Our verdict up front: for slower and moderate swing speeds, the Callaway Supersoft is one of the best value golf balls you can put in play. It launches easily, flies straight, and feels soft off every club, and the 2023 version finally adds a little more greenside bite. This golf ball is not a urethane tour ball, so better players chasing wedge spin and workability should look elsewhere, but for the golfer it is built for, it is hard to beat for the money.
Callaway Supersoft at a glance
The current Supersoft is the 2023 model, a two-piece ball built around Callaway's low compression core and a softer hybrid cover. The headline specs below explain how it plays.
| Spec | Callaway Supersoft (2023) |
|---|---|
| Construction | Two-piece |
| Core | HyperElastic SoftFast core |
| Cover | Soft hybrid ionomer cover, 332 dimples |
| Compression | About 47, among the softest on the market |
| Feel | Very soft off every club |
| Colors | White plus a range of matte colors |
| Typical price | Around $25 per dozen |
What "supersoft" actually means
Compression is the number that defines this ball. At roughly 47, the Supersoft is far softer than a tour ball, which usually sits around 90 to 100. Lower compression means the core deforms more easily at slower clubhead speeds, so players who do not swing hard still compress the ball fully and keep their ball speed up. As a rough guide, golfers with a driver swing speed under about 95 mph get the most from a low compression ball like this one. That is why the Supersoft rewards moderate swings: it helps launch, promotes a straighter flight, and lowers driver spin enough to take some sidespin, and therefore some slice, out of the tee shot.
How the Callaway Supersoft performs
Feel
Feel is the whole point of the Supersoft, and it delivers. Off the putter and irons it is soft and quiet without going mushy, and it is consistently rated one of the softest balls on the market. If a firm tour ball feels like a rock to you, this golf ball is the antidote, and that soft feel is a big part of its on-course performance.
Distance and driver spin
For a soft ball, the Supersoft is impressively long. The low compression core keeps ball speed high at moderate swing speeds, and low driver spin helps it fly straight and roll out. You will not out-drive a fast player on a premium ball, but among the golf balls it competes with, distance is a genuine strength of its performance rather than a compromise. For most golfers the gain in usable distance comes from the straighter flight as much as from raw speed, because balls that stay in play travel farther down the hole than long shots that leak into trouble.
Greenside spin and control
This is where a soft ionomer ball naturally trails a urethane tour ball. That said, the 2023 model's softer hybrid cover adds noticeably more greenside spin and wedge control than earlier versions. On short-game shots, chip shots and pitches around the green, the softer cover grabs enough to control the ball and stop it on a normal approach, just not the one-hop-and-stop spin a better player expects from a Pro V1 or TP5. For the golfer this ball is built for, that level of control is plenty to score with.
Flight and forgiveness
Straight is the word. The combination of low spin and easy launch makes the Supersoft one of the more forgiving balls in the air, which is exactly what a higher handicap wants. It is a ball that flatters a slice rather than exaggerating it.
Cover and durability
The soft hybrid ionomer cover is more durable than the thin urethane covers on tour balls, so the Supersoft shrugs off scuffs from cart paths and wedge shots and lasts several rounds. That durability is part of the value story: you are not throwing out a scuffed ball after nine holes. It is worth remembering that this is where the trade sits, an ionomer cover buys durability and a lower price, while urethane buys spin. For the golfers this ball targets, that is the right side of the trade.
Who should play the Callaway Supersoft
- Good fit: slower and moderate swing speeds who struggle to compress a firmer ball.
- Good fit: beginners and higher handicappers who want soft feel, straight flight and forgiveness on a budget.
- Good fit: seniors and anyone who finds tour balls feel too firm.
- Less ideal: faster, better players who want maximum greenside spin and shot workability, a urethane ball suits them.
- Less ideal: golfers who prioritize spin control over feel and value.
Callaway Supersoft vs other soft golf balls
The Supersoft's real rivals are the other soft, value golf balls, not tour balls. Here is how the main options compare on the things that matter.
| Ball | Construction | Compression | Best trait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Supersoft | Two-piece | ~47 (softest) | Softest feel with straight, long flight |
| Titleist TruFeel | Three-piece | Low to mid | A touch more greenside spin from its extra layer |
| Srixon Soft Feel | Two-piece | Low 60s | Firmer feel, strong distance for the price |
If you value the softest possible feel and a straight ball flight, the Supersoft wins. If you want a little more spin around the green, the three-piece Titleist TruFeel edges ahead. If you swing a bit quicker and want distance with a slightly firmer feel, the Srixon Soft Feel is the pick. All three sit around the same $22 to $25 price. When you are ready to step up to a spinnier urethane ball, see our Titleist Pro V1 review and browse every ball we have rated in the golf balls hub.
Colors and versions
Part of the Supersoft's appeal is choice. Beyond standard white, Callaway sells it in a range of high-visibility matte colors, which are genuinely easier to track in the air and find in the rough. There is also a Supersoft MAX, a larger, even lower compression version aimed at the slowest swings and beginners who want the biggest, softest, most forgiving ball possible. For most players the standard Supersoft is the right call, with the MAX reserved for those who need maximum help getting the ball airborne.
Verdict
The Callaway Supersoft golf balls remain the benchmark value ball for a reason. They give slower and moderate swingers a soft feel, easy launch, straight flight and real distance, and the 2023 update quietly improved the one weakness by adding greenside spin. Their all-round performance for the money is exceptional. They cannot match a tour ball for wedge control, and they are not meant to, but for the vast majority of amateurs who want a soft, forgiving golf ball that helps their game without emptying the wallet, the Supersoft is one of the smartest buys in golf. For a ranked look at every golf ball in the category, see our best golf balls guide.
FAQ
Are Callaway Supersoft golf balls good?
For slower and moderate swing speeds, yes, they are one of the best value golf balls in the game. You get a very soft feel, easy launch, straight flight and real distance for around $25 a dozen. Faster, better players who want tour-level greenside spin are the main exception.
What is the compression of the Callaway Supersoft?
The 2023 Callaway Supersoft golf ball has a compression around 47, among the softest golf balls on the market. That is far below a tour ball's 90 to 100, which is why it suits players who do not swing hard and want easy distance.
Who are Callaway Supersoft balls for?
They are built for slower and moderate swing speeds, beginners, higher handicappers and seniors who want a soft feel, a straight ball flight and forgiveness without paying tour ball prices.
Callaway Supersoft vs Titleist TruFeel, which is better?
The Supersoft feels softer and flies straighter; the three-piece Titleist TruFeel gives a little more greenside spin. Both cost about the same, so pick feel and straightness (Supersoft) or extra spin around the green (TruFeel).
Callaway Supersoft vs Srixon Soft Feel?
The Srixon Soft Feel is firmer, with a compression in the low 60s, and rewards a slightly quicker swing with strong distance. The Supersoft is softer and straighter. Slower swingers usually prefer the Supersoft.
Do Callaway Supersoft balls spin around the green?
They spin less than a urethane tour ball, but the 2023 model's softer hybrid cover added noticeable greenside spin and wedge control. It is enough to hold a green on a normal approach, just not one-hop-and-stop spin.
What is the difference between Supersoft and Supersoft MAX?
The Supersoft MAX is a larger, even lower compression version aimed at the slowest swings and beginners who want the biggest, softest, most forgiving ball. Most players are better served by the standard Supersoft.
What colors do Callaway Supersoft golf balls come in?
Beyond standard white, the Supersoft comes in a range of high-visibility matte colors that are easier to track in the air and find in the rough.
Is the Callaway Supersoft a distance ball?
For its category, yes. The low compression core keeps ball speed high at moderate swing speeds and low driver spin helps it fly straight and roll out, so distance is a strength rather than a trade-off, and the straight flight keeps more shots in play.