Tour Special vs Chaos Wilson
The Tour Special is a two-piece with 328 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin golf ball; the Chaos Wilson is two-piece with 400 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in dimples. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| Tour Special | Chaos Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | two-piece | two-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 328 | 400 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | low | low |
| Manufacturer | Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. | Wilson Sporting Goods |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Colours on the list | yellow, white | blue, green, orange, white, yellow |
| Entries on the list | 4 | 5 |
Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.
Where they differ
- Dimples: 328 · 400
- Manufacturer: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. · Wilson Sporting Goods
- Country: Japan · United States
- Colours on the list: yellow, white · blue, green, orange, white, yellow
- Entries on the list: 4 · 5
Where they match
- Construction: two-piece
- Covers: single cover
- Driver spin: low
- Short-iron spin: low
Which one suits you?
- 328 dimples versus 400: that is what each manufacturer declares; the number alone does not say which flies better.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
Where to buy them
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Frequently asked
How do the Tour Special and the Chaos Wilson differ?
Dimples: 328 versus 400. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Tour Special or the Chaos Wilson?
The Chaos Wilson: 400 dimples versus 328.
Which spins more with a short iron?
Both declare low short-iron spin.
Are both conforming for competition play?
Yes: both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the list.
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