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Graphene, 200 times stronger than steel but flexible enough to bend, twist, bend and stretch without breaking, added incredible strength to the outer core of both Chrome Soft and Chrome Soft X golf balls, transforming the performance of the tee to green.

It was first produced in a laboratory at the University of Manchester, UK, in 2004 by Russian-born scientists Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov, who were awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work.

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In a revolutionary new performance recipe, graphene nanoparticles, in the form of a thin, two-dimensional arrangement of carbon atoms in a hexagonal pattern, have been added to the outer core of each Callaway Chrome golf ball as an agent reinforcement.

Subsequently, the strength and flexibility properties of graphene allowed R&D experts to push the limits of compression between inner and outer cores to new frontiers.

The soft inner core now deforms more under greater forces, so when impacted with a driver, fairway or long iron it suppresses the spin, resulting in explosive speed and longer distance.

On shorter shots, the graphene-infused outer core helps the ball retain its shape better, generating a Tour-level spin, perfect for controlling the shot in and around the green.

The stronger graphene infused outer core also promotes a new, softer urethane cover to better "grip" the outer core, generating consistently high spin levels from shorter irons.

Dr. Alan Hocknell, Senior Vice President, Research and Development at Callaway Golf, commented: “The new Chrome Soft is unlike any golf ball proven on the Tour. It's different. Using graphene as a strengthening agent in the outer core transforms what we can do with performance. "

“To the naked eye, graphene looks like a fine powder but when dispersed in our rubber matrix it greatly strengthens the internal structure of the golf ball, optimizing launch dynamics, maximizing distance and increasing or decreasing the spin. "

The main differentiator between Chrome Soft and Chrome Soft X is the feel. Chrome Soft X is geared toward players with higher swing speeds (105mph and higher) looking for a slightly firmer feel, while standard Chrome Soft will appeal to a wide range of abilities.

Highlights of Chrome Soft Performance:

• Optimized compression, feel and spin profile throughout the bag
• Maximum double core compression differential that allows players of any ability to compress the ball on the club face
• Faster ball speed thanks to a firmer outer core and a new manufacturing method that brings us closer to the USGA / R&A speed limit
• Reduced rotation without sacrificing ball speed
• Better sound, smoother, while maintaining ball compression, thanks to the large internal core

Soft Chrome golf balls will be in store starting February 16, 2018.

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