Korean golf brand Volvik (CEO Hong Seung-seok) has launched CONDOR, a performance urethane ball designed with a new white carbon material.

The name is inspired by the golf score, which is four strokes less than the standard score, i.e., a tee shot on a Par 5 would result in a -4 Condor, emphasizing that the ball is optimized for distance.

The Condor has a three-piece construction and the Condor X has a four-piece construction. The biggest feature of the Condor is that it is the first golf ball to feature the new white carbon material. Used in high-end tires, white carbon has a high density and cohesion that allows for lossless energy transfer and prevents rubber from aging.

White carbon is applied to the core and mantle. The soft core made of white carbon has a high density of elastic energy, which gathers and releases the condensed force at the moment of impact, leading to an explosive distance.

The mantle is also designed to maximize non-slip capabilities by strengthening the bond between the layers. Three years of research into white carbon has resulted in a lower long-game spin than conventional urethane balls and a higher elasticity thanks to the bonding of metal ions, resulting in even more ball speed. The four-piece Condor X features a dual mantle construction.

The cover is encased in an optimized soft cast urethane. The result is a soft feel and stable short game performance. The dimples are arranged in a precise, perfectly symmetrical pattern to maintain consistent ball flight on every shot. The Condor is a tour-approved ball that has been tested by the USGA and the R&A.

"While Volvik has been known as the No. 1 colored ball company, with Condor, Volvik will continue to maximize its innovative product development and marketing of this game-changing white urethane ball paradigm to accelerate its global market penetration," said a Volvik spokesperson.