CALLAWAY

Callaway entered the golf ball market in 1997, with its first ball, the Rule 35, introduced in 2000. The company invested heavily in developing the Rule 35 to be a "complete-performance" ball that balanced distance, control, spin, feel, and durability, using technologies like an ionomer layer and a urethane cover. Callaway's golf ball history is defined by this initial innovation and continued investment in production and technology, including its manufacturing facility in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Market Entry: Callaway announced the development of a new golf ball in 1996 and officially launched its first model, the Rule 35, in 2000.

Initial Innovation: The Rule 35 was groundbreaking for its time, combining multiple performance benefits into a single ball through the use of an ionomer boundary layer and a thin urethane cover.

Development and Investment: The company spent years developing the Rule 35, investing $170 million in research and a 225,000-square-foot production facility. They used advanced computer programs and engineers to analyze thousands of material and dimple variations.

Product Philosophy: The company aimed to create a "complete-performance" ball to avoid forcing golfers to choose between distance, control, or feel, a strategy that became common in the industry.

Continued Production: Callaway continues to manufacture high-end golf balls, with a significant portion produced in its Chicopee, Massachusetts facility.

We offer different models of used CALLAWAY golf balls in three different grades – mint-condition golf balls (AAAAA/5A), near-mint condition (AAAA/4A) and value-condition (AAA/3A). Golf ball performance tests show no appreciable difference in game performance between new and mint-quality CALLAWAY golf balls. Read more.