Like the Callaway Chrome Soft, which was launched last year, the Chrome Soft X is a four-piece design and features a Dual SoftFast core that elevates speed for improved distance.

It also shares HEX Aerodynamics that reduce drag to help it stay in the air longer for bigger distance hitting and a premium Urethane cover that increases spin control and feedback for better chipping and putting feel.

Its major difference is its higher compression, which sits at 90 compared with 75 in the Chrome Soft.

The Chrome Soft X’s firmer core and cover combination promotes more ball speed off the tee, more spin through-the-bag, and a piercing and workable ball flight.

“Chrome Soft is designed to promote a high, straight, distance-enhancing trajectory,” said Dave Bartels, Callaway’s senior director of golf ball R&D. “In Chrome Soft X we wanted to create a ball that does everything Chrome Soft does, but with a piercing trajectory and more workable ball flight desired by many Tour professionals and elite amateurs.”

Chrome Soft X and Chrome Soft are available in white and yellow color options. Chrome Soft X becomes available at retail starting February 3.

Callaway Tour Staff pros who currently play a Chrome Soft Golf Ball include Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, Jim Furyk, Danny Willett, 2016 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Emiliano Grillo, 2016 Ryder Cup standout Thomas Pieters, Daniel Berger, and Wes Bryan, who won three times on the Web.com Tour last year to earn a “battlefield promotion” to the PGA Tour.

For more information, please visit www.CallawayGolf.com.au

RRP: $59.99 (a dozen).