Callaway Supersoft MAX Golf ball compression, specs & review

The Callaway Supersoft MAX is an oversized (USGA-conforming) two-piece ionomer (durable, firm cover) variant of the Supersoft built for maximum forgiveness, delivering high launch and low spin for slow swings and beginners.

Who It’s For

The Callaway Supersoft MAX is built for slower swing speeds (under ~95 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize beginners, seniors, slow swing speed, forgiveness. In the Callaway lineup, the Supersoft MAX sits softer than the Callaway Supersoft and the Callaway ERC Soft.

Feel

Callaway does not publish a compression figure for the MAX; our estimate of roughly 40 is derived independently from the Supersoft family’s soft-core positioning. With the ionomer cover, feel is noticeably soft off the face and quiet off the putter. The oversized shape also gives the impression of a larger, more confidence-inspiring ball at address.

Spin Profile

Low driver spin comes from the big two-piece core, and on an oversized ball it means fewer big curves and more forgiving misses off the tee. Around the green, the ionomer cover gives basic check; this ball is about getting airborne and staying straight, not stopping a pitch on a dime.

Trajectory & Construction

It launches high on purpose: the oversized shape and 40 core are there to get slow swings’ tee shots into the air. The 2-piece build is a big soft core under an ionomer cover, blown up to an oversized diameter that still conforms to USGA rules. Performs well in cooler temperatures.

Price & Value

At $24.99 per dozen, the Supersoft MAX is a value pick. Expect easy height and a durable cover; the oversize shape means it looks bigger on the tee but won’t spin like a tour ball around the greens.

Buy it if

• You are new to the game or swing slowly and want the most forgiving ball in Callaway’s line.
• You play in cool weather; the 40-compression core is flagged cold-weather suitable.
• Your drives balloon sideways and you’d like a bigger, lower-spinning ball to keep them in play.

Skip it if

• You swing over 105 mph; a 40-compression oversized ball is built for the other end of the speed range.
• You score in the 70s; the ionomer cover won’t give you the wedge spin your game uses.

Similar Balls

• Titleist TruFeel — 70 compression, low-spin, $25
• Callaway Supersoft — 49 compression, low-spin, $27
• Maxfli SoftFli — 35 compression, low-spin, $20
• Wilson Duo Soft — 37 compression, low-spin, $23

Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the compression of the Callaway Supersoft MAX golf ball?

The Callaway Supersoft MAX has a compression of about 40, which puts it in the low-compression range. At roughly 40 it is the softest ball Callaway sells in our catalog, and that softness plus the oversized shape is aimed squarely at beginners and slow swingers. It is one of several specs the BallCaddie fitting quiz weighs against your swing speed, usual miss, feel preference and budget.

Who should play the Callaway Supersoft MAX?

The Callaway Supersoft MAX is built for slower swing speeds (under ~95 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize beginners, seniors, slow swing speed, forgiveness.

What swing speed is the Callaway Supersoft MAX designed for?

Callaway builds the MAX for slow swings and beginners, the players Callaway lists as its target. The Supersoft MAX wasn’t in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test, so choose it for the soft feel, easy launch and oversized forgiveness rather than for test numbers.

Does the Callaway Supersoft MAX have high greenside spin?

Greenside spin is moderate. The ionomer cover is there for durability and price, and on an oversized ball built for forgiveness, wedge bite was never the goal.

Is the Callaway Supersoft MAX good in cold weather?

Yes. At about 40 compression it is one of the softest balls in our catalog and is flagged cold-weather suitable, so cool-air feel isn’t a worry.

How much does the Callaway Supersoft MAX cost?

MSRP is $24.99 per dozen.