There are certain weeks on the golf calendar that don’t need to be named. You just say “April” and everyone who plays the game knows what you mean.
Rhododendron. Green jacket. Walking up to the 18th fairway can lead to a career.
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Now, there’s also a golf ball designed specifically for that week.
Callaway is releasing a limited-edition Chrome Tour April Major golf ball as part of its “Major Series” lineup, with a design that relies heavily on the visual language of one of golf’s most prestigious events. The ball features 360-degree floral stripes that circle the equator in four colors and is inspired by the flowers that bloom in Augusta National Park each spring. The ball also has the number “90” printed on it to commemorate the 90th game of the tournament.
Callaway Chrome Tour Major Series Golf Balls
While the cosmetics may be aimed specifically at collectors and fans during that week in April, underneath the flowers, it’s still a full-fledged Tour golf ball.
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Callaway’s Chrome Tour is a four-piece urethane-covered golf ball with a large rubber core and dual-shell construction. These layers are designed to create the balance that many skilled players desire: high ball speed from the driver, stable flight through the sandbag, and plenty of spin when the ball reaches wedge range.
A key component of the current Chrome Tour design is the Tour Fast Mantle, a harder layer that sits beneath the polyurethane overlay. The mantle has a higher bending modulus than earlier materials, meaning it behaves somewhat like a tighter spring. When the ball compresses against the clubface, the shell rebounds faster, helping to increase ball speed without forcing designers to make the ball feel too stiff.
Surrounding this core and shell system is Callaway’s Seamless Tour Aero pattern, a dimple configuration designed to promote consistent launch and stable flight. The idea is simple: Whether you’re hitting a driver or a mid-iron, the ball stays on course better and maintains speed in the air.
Finally, the ball features Precision Tour polyurethane cover, a thin outer layer that allows wedges and short irons to grip the grooves and generate the better spin players expect around the green.
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The April limited edition adds a functional feature: a 360-degree stripe alignment pattern. The floral ribbon surrounding the ball is more than just decorative. It acts as a visual guide when lining up a putt, giving golfers a long, continuous reference line that makes it easier to aim the clubface and initiate shots on the intended path.
In other words, its style and practicality are equally important.
A collector might grab a box on the shelf. Many golfers will throw it right into the game. If you happen to roll a ball across the green while watching a game on TV, the flowers surrounding the ball may make you feel like, at least for that moment, you too are part of an April tradition.
Chrome Tour April Major golf balls will be available through retailers and online at CallawayGolf.com beginning March 16 with a suggested retail price of $59.99 per dozen.
This article was originally published in Golfweek: Callaway Chrome Tour April Grand Slam Golf Launch
