Lazlo Toth Letters
You're telling us that these are brand new balls, and they're chipping?!?
I think you should write a very polite letter of quality and performance inquiry to Aramith.
Make sure you tell them the type of balls, where you purchased them and when (it doesn't hurt to enclose a copy of your receipt here), fully describe the axe, the aiming method/s you use when striking, and say what surface the balls are on when you stike them.
Tell them all about this chipping problem and see if this is normal, or if they will refund or replace the balls.
I'm sure we'd all like to see their response, too.
Good luck!