TP5X vs Chrome Soft 2016, Chrome Soft 2018, Chrome Soft X 2016, Chrome Soft X 2018

From previous posts:
Chrome Soft vs TP5, TP5X
Chrome Soft vs Chrome Soft X

With the introduction of the 2018 versions of the Chrome Soft (CS) and Chrome Soft X (CSX) a rerun was necessary. When I compared the CS to the TP5X previously I noticed the ball speed was lower and it showed higher spin. The CSX exhibited better ball speed but noticeably more spin.

Hypothesis
Callaway claim the introduction of Graphene produces higher ball speed, higher launch and lower spin especially with longer irons and driver. That should move the 2018 balls closer to the TP5X.

Method
Capture 5 solid shots with each ball across a variety of clubs.

The clubs used in the test were:
60° wedge (goal was a 50 yard pitch)
PW (45°)
7 Iron (31°)
5 Iron (24°)
3 Hybrid (21°)
Driver (8°)

The balls tested were:
TP5X
Chrome Soft 2016 (CS16)
Chrome Soft 2018 (CS18)
Chrome Soft X 2016 (CSX16)
Chrome Soft X 2018 (CSX18)

Results and Analysis

Does the new CS and CSX produce higher ball speed?
Yes, albeit by a small margin. Neither ball appears to reach the level of the TP5X though.

Does the new CS and CSX produce higher launch?
Perhaps with driver but that is likely being overridden by strike? Launch isnt as high as the TP5X with irons.

Does the new CS and CSX produce lower spin?
In general it looks like they do, again by a small margin. They are not as low spinning as the TP5X.

Delving into the Driver Numbers
The driver numbers caught my attention. The TP5X clearly shows a higher ball speed but it was up to 9 yards shorter in total distance. The CS16 was shorter still.

The TP5X produced higher ball speed and lower spin but launch angle was lower which results in less distance. Spin axis was also tilted more and I have previously noted the relationship between spin axis tilt and distance. The Skytrak flight model definitely favours higher launching shots with relatively little spin axis tilt.

Does the TP5X launch lower with driver?
Launch angle with driver is controlled far more by delivery and strike than the ball.