Callaway Warbird Compression
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The Callaway Warbird has a compression rating of 68 — a soft, ionomer-cover ball matched to driver swing speeds of 80 to 100 mph. That figure comes from Callaway.
Callaway Warbird specifications
| Compression | 68 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Soft |
| Cover | Ionomer |
| Swing speed | 80–100 mph |
| Price | ~$22/dozen |
| Brand | Callaway |
| Source | Callaway (published) |
Where 68 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the Callaway Warbird is softer than 25 and firmer than 8. Its nearest softer neighbour is the Vice Pro Soft at 65. Its nearest firmer neighbour is the Bridgestone Tour B RX at 68.
Compression measures how much a ball deforms at impact. Match it to your driver speed and the ball returns the energy you put into it; miss the range and you either leave distance behind or lose the soft feel you paid for. The full golf ball compression chart ranks every ball we track, and the golf ball finder narrows it to your own speed.
Who the Callaway Warbird suits
High-launch, low-spin design built for golfers who need carry distance more than short-game finesse.
Other Callaway balls by compression
| Ball | Compression | Cover | Swing speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Supersoft | 38 | Ionomer | 0–80 mph |
| Callaway Warbird | 68 | Ionomer | 80–100 mph |
| Callaway Chrome Soft | 75 | Urethane | 88–105 mph |
| Callaway Chrome Tour | 90 | Urethane | 95–120 mph |
See the full Callaway compression chart for cover, price and swing-speed detail on every Callaway ball.
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Open the full compression chart →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Callaway Warbird?
The Callaway Warbird has a compression rating of 68, per Callaway. That puts it in the soft range and makes it softer than 25 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the Callaway Warbird?
A compression of 68 is matched to driver swing speeds of 80 to 100 mph. Below that range the ball will not fully compress and you lose distance; above it you gain little and give up feel.
Is the Callaway Warbird a soft or firm golf ball?
At 68 it is soft. The nearest softer ball on our chart is the Vice Pro Soft at 65. The nearest firmer ball is the Bridgestone Tour B RX at 68.
How much does the Callaway Warbird cost?
About $22 a dozen at the time of our last price check. It has a ionomer cover, which is the main driver of greenside spin.