Callaway 2025 ERC Soft Golf Balls (Dozen)

The 2025 Callaway ERC Soft is a three piece ball with a soft core and a urethane coated cover, and it was the longest of 43 balls in GolfLink’s 2026 test.

Why it made the list

Callaway calls the ERC Soft its longest ball with a soft feel, and an independent test agrees. GolfLink put 43 current balls through its human tested protocol on a SkyTrak ST Max in 2026, and the ERC Soft wasn’t only Callaway’s longest or the longest soft ball: it was the longest ball of the whole test, with a distance score of 9.4 out of 10. It sits between Callaway’s two piece Supersoft and its urethane Chrome balls, with a three piece build and a thin urethane coating for a little more greenside grip.

It lists at $39.99 a dozen, and callawaygolf.com had it on sale for $34.99 in early November.

What it does well

• The Hyper Elastic SoftFast core is tuned for faster driver ball speed with a softer feel on greenside shots.
• A high speed mantle transfers energy between the layers for more ball speed and adds wedge spin around the green.
• The hybrid cover combines high launch and low spin for distance with soft feel and durability.
• Callaway’s GRIP urethane coating uses a high elongation paint to add control on approach and short game shots.
• Triple Track lines on the ball help with alignment on putts and tee shots.

Who it’s for

Callaway aims it at low to mid handicap golfers, and it also suits seniors and average speed players who want a step up from a two piece ball without paying for urethane, plus anyone who likes an alignment aid.

Who should skip it

Golfers who slice badly should think twice. GolfLink found the ERC Soft’s weak spot was accuracy: it didn’t resist sidespin much with the driver or irons, and it scored 5.8 out of 10 for accuracy. A low spin ball like the Bridgestone e6 Soft is the safer pick for a big miss. Players who need full tour spin should choose a urethane covered ball.

Key specs, explained

Callaway doesn’t publish a compression number, and testers put it around 60, soft enough for most slower swings. Three piece construction adds a mantle between core and cover, which lets the ball spin less off the driver and more on wedges. The urethane coating sits on top of a hybrid cover rather than replacing it, so you get some of urethane’s grip with better durability.

How it compares

The Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $26.99, is softer and straighter, and gives up distance. The Srixon 2026 Q-Star Tour Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $39.99 and has a full urethane cover for more short game spin. The ERC Soft is the long one of the three.

Good to know

The ERC Soft comes in white Triple Track, yellow and two tone Truvis colors. The name honors Ely Reeves Callaway, the company’s founder. This link opens the white Triple Track dozen on callawaygolf.com, where the sale price may end without notice.

Questions about the ERC Soft

Is the Callaway ERC Soft a urethane ball?

Not fully. It has a hybrid cover with a GRIP urethane coating, which adds some greenside spin while keeping durability.

Is the ERC Soft good for seniors?

Yes, for seniors who hit the ball fairly straight and want distance. It was the longest ball in GolfLink’s 2026 test.

Why is the ERC Soft less accurate?

GolfLink found it didn’t resist sidespin much. A small curve can grow, so slicers may prefer a lower spin ball.