Callaway Golf Introduces Chrome Tour, Chrome Tour X, and Chrome Soft Balls
Rhea-AI Summary
Callaway Golf (MODG) announced the new Chrome Tour, Chrome Tour X, and Chrome Soft golf balls, available at retail on January 30, 2026 for $57.99 per dozen. The lineup features a first‑use Tour Fast Mantle with a 16% higher flex modulus designed to increase ball speed, a Seamless Tour Aero with an Optimized Hybrid Aero Pattern for consistent flight, and a high‑performance Tour Urethane cover for greenside control. Callaway says the design targets faster ball speed, distance, and consistent feel across the three models.
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- Tour Fast Mantle with 16% higher flex modulus
- Retail launch on January 30, 2026
- Priced at $57.99 per dozen
- Seamless Tour Aero with Optimized Hybrid Aero Pattern
- Tour Urethane cover for greenside control and feel
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News Market Reaction – MODG
On the day this news was published, MODG gained 2.33%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
MODG gained 9.81% while peers were mixed: LUCK up 2.97%, OSW up 5.35%, but FUN down 6.03%, MSGE and XPOF also slightly negative. This points to a stock-specific move rather than a broad sector trend.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24 | Investor conference | Neutral | +10.1% | Jefferies virtual fireside chat participation and investor outreach update. |
| Nov 20 | Expansion milestone | Positive | +4.0% | Opening 100th U.S. Topgolf venue with new facilities and amenities. |
| Nov 18 | Asset sale | Neutral | -5.4% | Agreement to sell 60% stake in Topgolf and Toptracer, refocusing on equipment. |
| Nov 13 | License extension | Positive | -0.2% | Long-term extension of Callaway apparel license with Perry Ellis International. |
| Nov 10 | Marketing campaign | Neutral | -0.5% | Launch of nationwide Holiday Help hotline and event credit promotion. |
Recent news often aligned with price moves, but there are a couple of cases where seemingly positive or neutral updates saw mild negative reactions.
Over the past few months, MODG has reported several strategic and brand-focused updates. A Jefferies virtual fireside chat on Nov 24, 2025 coincided with a 10.09% gain. Milestone expansion to the 100th U.S. Topgolf venue on Nov 20, 2025 saw a 3.95% rise. The announced sale of a 60% stake in the Topgolf and Toptracer business, valuing it at about $1.1 billion, led to a -5.42% move as the company refocused on equipment and active lifestyle brands. Licensing and marketing updates had relatively muted price impact.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a major refresh of Callaway’s premium golf ball lineup, featuring a new Tour Fast Mantle with a 16% higher flex modulus and a retail price of $57.99 per dozen starting January 30. It follows recent strategic shifts, including refocusing on Golf Equipment and Active Lifestyle brands. Investors may watch how the Chrome family performs at retail relative to prior generations and how it supports margins within the broader equipment segment.
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The new Chrome Family is designed to believe in faster with a revolutionary new Tour Fast Mantle, combined with incredible consistency for optimized performance
The new lineup features a revolutionary Tour Fast Mantle, with a
This lineup also features Callaway's Seamless Tour Aero with an Optimized Hybrid Aero Pattern that provides incredible distance and flight consistency. A high-performance Tour Urethane cover is used for exceptional feel and greenside control. Plus, each golf ball is manufactured with Precision Technology, engineered to maximize performance throughout your game.
Chrome Tour is designed for the player looking for incredible speed and distance off the tee and a mid-spin profile for the best combination of distance, consistent flight, and greenside control. Chrome Tour X is for the player looking for maximum speed off the tee and a mid-high spin profile through the bag for maximum workability. Chrome Soft is for the player looking for the benefits of a Tour ball with increased launch and a lower full shot profile for longer distance with incredible greenside control and soft feel.
"The new Chrome Tour, Chrome Tour X, and Chrome Soft Golf Balls are all designed to provide a new level of ball speed," said Eric Loper, Callaway Sr. Director of Golf Ball R&D. "Our Tour Fast Mantle is a material that's never been used before in a golf ball, and we're confident that golfers will see why it can make such a big impact on their speed and distance. The consistency of this ball also truly stands out with our Seamless Tour Aero and the control into the green is exceptional."
Callaway's new Chrome Family is available at retailers starting January 30th at a price of
About Callaway Golf
Callaway Golf, a Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (NYSE: MODG) brand, is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway pushes the limits of performance and creates demonstrably superior products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. For more information, please visit www.callawaygolf.com.
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