Callaway Warbird Distance+ Golf Balls (Dozen)

The Callaway Warbird Distance+ is a $21.99 two piece distance ball with an extra large, high energy core built for speed and long carry.

Why it made the list

The Warbird has been Callaway’s value distance ball since 2002, and the current Warbird Distance+ keeps the same simple idea: a big, fast core under a tough cover, sold for less than most name brand balls. At $21.99 a dozen on callawaygolf.com it works out to about $1.83 a ball, which matters when you lose half a sleeve a round. Callaway says the core is highly compressible to add distance at any swing speed, and the HEX Aerodynamics promote high launch and long carry.

What it does well

• The extra large, high energy core is built for ball speed off every club in the bag.
• HEX Aerodynamics, Callaway’s hexagonal dimple pattern, is designed to cut drag so the ball holds its speed and carries farther.
• Callaway calls the cover system durable, so the ball holds up after cart path bounces and tree strikes.
• It launches high with low spin, so drives run out after landing.

Who it’s for

It suits beginners and high handicappers who lose four or more balls a round, golfers who swing at average speed or faster and want distance over feel, and anyone stocking a bag for range style practice on the course.

Who should skip it

The Warbird is firm. Stymie’s catalog records the Warbird at 85 compression, so it feels clicky on putts and short chips, and a slow swing won’t compress it as well as a softer ball. Golfers who swing under about 85 mph should choose the Srixon Soft Feel or Wilson Duo Soft. Players who need chips to check up should pick a urethane ball.

Key specs, explained

Two piece construction means a large core and a cover with no layers in between, the cheapest and most durable build. A firm core rebounds fast when a reasonably quick swing loads it, which is where the Warbird gets its distance. Low spin off the driver keeps the flight flatter and adds roll, though it also means the ball won’t stop quickly on firm greens.

How it compares

The Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $26.99 and is far softer, with the lowest driver spin of 48 balls in MyGolfSpy’s 2026 test, a better fit for slow swingers who slice. The Titleist 2026 Velocity Golf Balls (Dozen) costs $29.99 and was the longest ball of 48 at 102 mph in that test. The Warbird is the cheaper choice when price per ball matters most.

Good to know

Callaway sells the Warbird Distance+ in white and yellow at the same $21.99 price, and offers personalization on its site. This link goes to the white dozen on callawaygolf.com. Callaway Rewards members get free shipping, and orders over $150 ship free for everyone.

Questions about the Warbird

Is the Callaway Warbird good for beginners?

Yes, for beginners who swing at average speed or faster and lose a lot of balls. Slow swingers will get a softer feel and better launch from a lower compression ball.

What is the compression of the Warbird?

Callaway doesn’t list one on its page, and Stymie’s catalog records 85. That makes it one of the firmer value balls.

Is Warbird Distance+ the same as the old Warbird?

It is the current version of the same distance ball, with the extra large core and HEX Aerodynamics. Callaway sells it as Warbird Distance+.