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Bridgestone Tour B X, Tour B XS, Tour B RX, & Tour B RXS Golf Ball Review

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The new Bridgestone Tour B golf balls provide premium performance to a wide range of players.

Introduction

For 2017, Bridgestone has rebranded their popular Tour B330 golf ball as simply Tour B. What remains are the four models within the Tour B family, though the names are a little different: Tour B X (formerly B330), Tour B XS (B330-S), Tour B RX (B330-RX), and Tour B RXS (B330-RXS).

The message has also shifted slightly. No longer are the various balls fit by swing speed but rather by score – X and XS for “Low,” RX and RXS for “Low-Mid.”

All this rebranding is fine, but the real question is, does the ball still perform?

My first impression of the Bridgestone Tour B golf balls was how soft all of them are. Even the firmest model, the Tour B X, feels noticeably softer than I had expected.

In the long game, there’s a significant difference between the X series balls and the RX balls . The RX balls give you a pronounced feeling of compressing the ball, where the X balls provide the firmer feel you’d expect from a tour ball.

When it comes to the putter, there’s a range of softness . The Tour B X is the firmest – it doesn’t mush into the putter face and the cover has a touch of “click” to it. On the other end, the Tour B RXS has a soft cover with no discernible “click” and it feels like it compresses even on a short putt. Both the Tour B RX and the Tour B XS feel similar – a very slight “click” and a touch of compression at impact.

In Bridgestone’s previous generations of tour balls, there was a measurable difference in spin between the models. What I found in this new series is that they all have very high spin off the wedge . I think this is a big step forward because there’s no longer a trade off to be made between the long game and short game. No matter which ball you pick to get maximum distance, you’ll get nearly the same performance in the short game.

While the performance of the Tour B golf balls is more similar in the short game, the gap is larger in the long game than I’ve experienced previously.

First, the difference between the Tour B X balls and the Tour B RX balls is significant when it comes to ball speed . At around 105 MPH swing speed, I averaged 3 MPH more ball speed with the X balls than the RX. My expectation is that players with less than 100 MPH of swing speed would see the same gap in the other direction.

The other major difference is in driver spin . With past generations, I found the X and XS balls to be fairly similar in driver spin. This time around, Bridgestone has made the Tour B X insanely low spinning and markedly different than the XS. With the Tour B X, I was hitting drives that carried less than 200 yards because they had so little spin. As a low spin player, I needed the additional spin of the XS to maximize my distance.

In looking at the spin of the RX golf balls, I found the Tour B RX to be similar to the XS. The Tour B RXS was slightly higher spinning than the Tour B RX, but the gap was not as big as the one between the X and XS.

At the risk of sounding like a shill, I do think that the new Bridgestone Tour B golf balls are their best yet. By creating a bigger difference between the balls off the tee, they’re going to be able to help more players maximize their distance. Coupled with a leveling out of the short game spin, Bridgestone has made it so that there’s no compromise required between distance and short game control.

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Does Bridgestone have a definition of “Low-Mid” Score vs. “Low” Score?

When you say that the Tour X balls have significantly lower spin rates, would that help the golfer who struggles with a hook or slice?

I’m sure they do, but it’s not anywhere that I’ve seen in the promotional material.

The question of lower spinning balls helping a slice or hook is an interesting one, and something I would like to test in the future. I can see the argument both ways: lower spin could mean less side spin hence less curvature. On the other hand, less spin also means less back spin which could mean less carry.

Am I the only one that finds the latest rebranding of Titleist Pro V1/Pro V1x and now Bridgestone golf balls confusing?

I think a lot of the messaging has gotten muddled. I liked Bridgestone’s swing speed fitting system on the B330, seemed easy to me.

My handicap is 9 and I would typically use a PRO V1, after seeing a video that 70% of people use the wrong ball and then using the Bridgestone website it recommends I use RX if I select accuracy and the RXS if I select feel. I see feel in terms off spin around the greens so from your post the green side control between the RX and RXS would not be noticeable ? When you said there was a 3mph increase from the X to the RX for speeds over 100mph, would you then say for swings under 100 it would be the other way, for example with a 95 MPH swing someone would have a 3mph faster ball speed with the RX over the X ?

Mark Blowers

I think you’re correct on both points. I don’t believe the difference in green side spin between the RX and RXS would be noticeable. Feel, maybe, but I think spin would be within 5%. With regard to the driver, I think someone below 100 MPH should try the RX or RXS. I don’t know if the gap would be 3 MPH exactly – could be more or less – but I think a measurable gap would exist.

This is the first time I heard of someone with a 105 ball speed hit a drive that carried less than 200 yards and blame it on low spin of the ball.

Are you sure you’re not hitting against a 60 mph wind?

Yeah, the wind was pretty bad on the simulator that day. :)

my speed is around 95 96 mph but, unfortunatly I hit with a big amount of spin (3800 4000 rpm, I wrote to trackman support for an help!!) I like bridegstone with is my ball (e6) but without great results. what do you suggest. tour b rx? thank you

I don’t think any of the Tour B balls are going to be any better for driver spin than the e6. If you wanted to try something to help with that, the only would I would recommend is the Tour B X.

I know the Tour B Rx has less side spin for straighter ball flight. Are you able to shape your shots at all with this ball? I find the e6 (both soft and speed) very hard to move right to left on my iron shots, but love how straight and long I’m able to drive them. I guess I’m asking is the Tour B rx easier to shape the iron shots?

The RX is not so low spinning that you can’t shape shots unless you’re also a very low spin player.

Seems silly

My driver swing speed is 115mph yet it tells me to go for higher spinning RXS because I’m more a mid handicapper.

Handicap can be high or low for different reasons, seems a generic approach which I don’t believe is going to help.

I have a question? It recommended the RX for me, but my average swing speed is a 110. I have in the past been more of a higher spin driver player, but am in the process of changing my driver to a more upward angle with less spin. Which ball should I go with..

What’s your priority? If it’s driver distance, a high spin, high speed player should be in the X. If you want softer feel and more spin, you would want to look at the other models, and I would think you’d start at the XS.

I was a pro v1 player..swing speed about 95 at 80 percent swing.. high spin on my old r9 driver..I loose a few right if I go hard at the ball..tried the b tour ball..Didn’t matter how hard I swung ball never went right..shot a 78 out the gate. Usually I am around 85..gained about 25 yards but the biggest thing I notice was on the open face block right balls they stayed on the course and the distance stayed close to the good hits distance …love the ball say good bye to the cut spinner…

hey matt. ive been tryin to look for a ball that fits me.. im a +.9 handi rn.. with swing speed around 115. ive tried different golf balls. it is hard to tell difference sometimes when your a good player. i mean ive even tried the vice balls and the snells. and its really hard to see much difference. i want a ball that will hold the green from 100 to 180yards. i have noticed the difference in the prov’s i hate the new ones.. the provx feels like its a srixon. no spin on green. the 1’s have a little more. but i want more spin. more control on the green. and around. i have tried the RX and RXS. i cant feel or see much difference. what you suggest? tour xs?

The Tour B RXS would be the highest spinning of the group but probably not a good fit for your swing speed. Tour B XS would be my recommendation.

Looking to hit it a bit further but also get could feel around the greens which ball would you sguuest?

My suggestion would be to buy a sleeve of each and see what performs best for you.

I’ve played the B-330RXS for two or three years now with great luck and have recently purchased 6 boxes of the Tour B RXS’s thinking they’d be about the same ball. Totally wrong, while I am 10 to 15 yards longer with the new ball which is not a bad thing I find that I have lost a lot of spin around the green and that of getting the ball close to the pin. Not sure what I want to play now but these balls will take a lot of time and patients to adjust to the spin.

My Swing speed is about 100 with a handicap of 6 to 7. I am 70 years old.

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I’ve tried the tour bxs and the rxs. I’m very erratic on swing speed depending on whether it’s warm or cold . When warm I’m around 105 , dipping under 100 otherwise. I’ve found both models suit my game as I’m borderline. I jump between 5-8 handicap and to be honest I find most your balls nowadays are of high quality with good distances and spin around greens . I think Bridgestone are at least as good as any without the hefty price tag of some !

I’m 63 yr old with a driver swing speed between 92-94. I’m a 5 handicap. I typically hit a high trajectory. I’ve used Pro V1, Pro V1x, TP5, TP5 x, Volvik Vibe, as well as others. All of these balls have urethane covers, and help me around the green, as I have a very good short game. I’m looking for a bit more distance off the tee. Should I try any of the Tour B balls? And if so, which ones should I compare? thanks.

Are your drives ballooning? If so, you might consider the Tour B RX.

I think Bridgestones biggest problem is figuring out which back is right for you. My club head speed is between 97-102…. mostly 97 because I want to control but I’m a low spin player and very low ball flight. I’m a scratch golfer but would love a bit more carry. Which ball do you think I should try? Thanks for you help

If you’re low spin, I would try the RXS or the XS.

I am 67 years old and have a swing speed of 90-92. I have low spin. I currently use the prov1x because I like the way pitch shots check. Which Bridgestone ball is comparable?

The Tour B X is going to be firm like the ProV1X. If you want more spin, try the Tour B XS. The RXS will be the highest spinning of the whole family.

Hi Matt: Another great review. I should come and see you soon for help on my game.

I am a 55 YO guy who is about to begin his 6th year of golf. My index is about 12 (legit – neither sandbagging nor vanity) and shoots high 80s to low 90s consistently at a fairly challenging track (mid to high 130s slopes) not too far from you. I score the same whether it is a friendly weekend game or a club event. I drive and chip better than iron play (5-9).

I recently got fitted and my driver swing speed is about 90, smash factor consistently around 1.48-1.49, spin rate about 3,000, carry and total distances about 205-215/225-235 indoors (Trackman). I thought I drove longer, but the numbers are what they are. For the 6-iron, the speed club is 78, smash factor 1.42, launch angle 17, spin rate 5000 and carry/total distances about 150/165.

I have been all over the place with balls. I have played DT Solo, SuperHot and E7 (when I started playing with a 25+ index), Bridgestone B330 RX, E6, Pro V1 (which I get often at outings and which also I find often in the fescue at my club), Chrome Soft and, recently, Titleist AVX starting in September 2018. Basically, whatever I am given at outings, I can find in the fescue at my club or I can buy used relatively cheaply on eBay.

I found the AVX a little longer than the Pro V1 and the Chrome Soft – maybe 5 to 10 yards on mid to short irons. It is definitely low flying compared to the other Titleist tour balls. THAT SAID, to be honest, I don’t think I am a good enough golfer to be able to notice a ton of differences among all these balls. I don’t put a lot of back spin on my approach shots and can’t zip them back. Nor can I hit those “routine” 280-320 drives by amateurs that I read about so often! :) I play smart golf usually not to have a blow up hole, don’t take unnecessary risks, and that is how I get those mid to high 80 scores.

I feel like I got my clubs all figured out going into a new season for the first time since I started playing – thanks to the full-bag fitting that tweaked my shafts, head lies and lofts and got myself a new driver. So, of course, I now worry/obsess about my golf ball selection for the first time.

I have read your comments and other reviews of Bridgestone E6 Soft and Tour B RX. I am tempted to try them out in the spring along with the AVX. I played the E6 Soft whenever I was able to play this winter. But, it is hard to tell how its performance compares to the AVX or the Tour B RX with my clunky winter swing and the “winter greens.”

Based on my numbers and description of my game, do you have any suggestion? Once I do my comparison in the spring, I will circle back with a detailed write-up if you want to share that with your readers.

Thanks again and keep up the great work.

Chicago Duffer

The biggest difference among golf balls is short game spin, so the most important question is, “How much do you want/need?” If you don’t rely on spin to stop your pitches and wedge shots, the E6 Soft is a fine ball. If you want short game spin, you need a urethane covered ball like the Tour B or AVX. I think Bridgestone makes great products, and they’re certainly worth considering alongside the AVX or ProV1.

Matt, thanks again for your input.

I am not sure how well I put backspin on my pitches and wedge shots. I am sure I do to an extent and my short game improved quite a bit with all the lessons I got last year. But, I haven’t seen my wedge shots zip back like the pros do on TV. That said, I am willing to pay the extra $ for the urethane cover, which can’t hurt even if it may not help that much.

So, the question for me comes down to the distance and accuracy. Does the E6 Soft behave any differently off the tee than, say, the Tour B RX or the AVX in your opinion?

Funny enough, when I put my Trackman numbers into the Bridgestone Ball Recommendation engine, it kept recommending the Tour B RX no matter what other options I select. I kept tweaking my input to see what would lead to the E6 Soft recommendation, but was unsuccessful.

Finally, I have found your site to be one of the most insightful golf review websites. I feel like I have benefited quite a bit from the information you have given. Have you thought about making this a fee-based (even if voluntary) site? I am more than happy to pay a fee to visit your site.

Thanks again.

I’m curious if the e6 has been removed from the fitting engine because it was replaced (today, officially) with the e12. Also, Bridgestone has revamped their in-person ball fitting, which may have an impact on the online engine. Regardless, your inability to change your result is very interesting.

Regarding the e6 off the tee vs. AVX, it may be slightly lower spinning which could make it longer and straighter. That said, I’d be surprised if the difference is dramatic because the two you mention are low spin for their category.

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Matt, thanks for the follow-up comment. Any thought on the Tour B RX vs. the AVX for someone like me off the tee? I am assuming they are fairly similarly.

In any event, I have Trackman sessions scheduled over the next few weeks. I will try out the AVX, Tour B RX and E6 Soft and report back. The brand-new E12 Soft ($30) is apparently a three-piece ball that Bridgestone claims is a big improvement over the E6 Soft, which will apparently stay in the line-up for now at a much lower price point ($22).

Finally, I made a small contribution via PayPal. Thanks again for making your contents available.

Thank you for the generous contribution! I really appreciate it.

I think the AVX and Tour B RX should be pretty similar. If I had to guess, I would say the AVX might spin a bit less. I’ll be eager to hear the results of your testing.

Well, here is my promised (and admittedly incomplete) report on my review of the Bridgestone B RX, Titleist AVX and Bridgestone E6 Soft balls.

First, a few caveats. I used a Trackman hitting bay that is available to club members generally. Not sure how well calibrated it is. In addition, my game is winter-rusty and inconsistent. Finally, my game may be a lot different than others’ – a relatively fit, but short, guy in his mid-50s playing to a 12-13 index in his 6th year of golf. My driver swing speed is about 90, give or take a few, and I shoot high 80s to low 90s on fairly hard courses. With these qualifications, here it is.

* WEDGE: I used a Cleveland CBX 56-degree wedge. I tried to do a 3/4 swing (usually my 70-75 yard shots). I hit each ball five times, took out the best and the worst shots and averaged the remaining three. For the E6 Soft, I was consistently getting about 67-68 yards carry, 73-74 yards total and 7,050 RPM. Next up was the AVX. I got about 70 yards carry, 75 yards total and 7,550 RPM. For the Bridgestone B-RX, the numbers were 70-71 yards carry, 75 yards total and 7,500 RPM. I also did the same with the Pro-V1 practice balls in the hitting bay – about the same distances but 7,750 RPM.

WEDGE VERDICT – Dead heat between the B-RX and the AVX and not much of a drop-off from the Pro-V1.

* MID-IRON (AP-1 6 iron with the SS stock shaft in regular flex): For the E6 Soft, 148 carry, 160 total and 4,350 RPM. For the AVX, 144 carry, 162 total and 4,750 RPM. Finally, for the B-RX, 149 carry, 165 total and 4,950 RPM.

MID-IRON VERDICT – Inconclusive particularly since most courses I play don’t have forced carries in this distance range. So, I don’t need to land it softly.

* WOOD: I have a brand new driver, which I am getting used to. So, I used my trusty 5-wood. For the E6 soft, 187 carry, 205 total and 4100 RPM. For the AVX, 183 carry, 204 total and 4,350 RPM. For the B-RX, 190 carry, 210 total and 4,500 RPM. For the practice Pro-V1 in the hitting bay, 181 carry, 196 total and 4,750 RPM.

WOOD VERDICT – The B-RX edges out the AVX.

OVERALL VERDICT: I think the B-RX was the overall winner although not by much. The AVX’s numbers were comparable. The E6 Soft didn’t fare badly either. For me, any of these three will work just fine, and it comes down to how each feels around the green.

One clear conclusion, however, is that I have no business playing the Pro-V1 or other high compression tour balls.

Great info, thank you for sharing.

One thing that’s interesting to me is the extra roll on the 6I with the B-RX, which had the more spin. Did it have that much more ball speed or launch lower?

Matt: Good point, which got me thinking. I went back to my notes on the 6 iron. Yes, I got about 15-16 yards after landing for both the AVX and the B-RX. I also checked these numbers against the 6-iron numbers from my recent fitting late last year at a different place (which led to replacing my iron shafts).

Interestingly, the attack angles (-3.2 deg v. -5.2 deg.) and the apex heights (53 ft v. 70 ft) from this past weekend were significantly less than the club fitting session numbers. Not sure what to make of the difference as both sessions were done with a Trackman. It could be a calibration issue or, most likely, it could just be my winter-rusty swing.

One sure thing that I took away from my quick testing is that, for someone with my swing speed (low 90s), low compression balls do make a difference.

In addition, since I don’t launch the ball high with mid-irons, I really shouldn’t play courses with a forced carry into small greens.

Have you seen anything comparing the new 2019 TP5 or TP5x to Tour BX or Tour BXS?

No, and we have not tested the 2019 TP5 yet. Perhaps later this year.

Matt, great review as always. I went for a driver fitting recently and much to my surprise, my driver (I chose my own head, shaft, grip and length on my own) was exactly what the fitter would’ve done. We couldn’t find a single head or shaft combo that could come close. HOWEVER, he did suggest I use a ball with less spin, as I’m about 3000-3100 rpms. That being said, avg swing speed is 97 mph, ball speed 144-145, smash 1.49, side spin -250, launch about 13.5 degrees…. which of these balls would you recommend to get the most distance and lower my spin?

I got the lowest driver spin with the Tour B X.

I was wondering what your thoughts were on the my golf spy ball test recently released? If you’ve had a chance to read it?

Respectfully, I prefer to focus on making PluggedInGolf as good as it can be rather than worrying about what other sites are doing.

What is the difference between the Tour B RX and the Tour B RXS and does the RXS come in yellow?

The RXS is designed to spin more.

I upgraded most of my equipment this year and my handicap has dropped to 5.6. I have been a fan of Bridgestone golf balls for years, with the B-300s being my favorite.

I average around 260 off the tee (carry and roll combined). I like the soft feel around the greens, but would like to gain more in distance off the tee and about 5 yards more carry in irons.

When I went for my fitting early in the year, my averages for my driver are 93.7 club speed, 141 ball speed and 2712 spin rate, (indoor fitting).

My 7-iron in my new set (Ping i210) was 78.6 club speed, 111.8 ball speed and 5625 spin rate (indoor fitting).

Based on those numbers and what I am looking for, which ball would you recommend?

With your driver swing speed, I’m not sure how much distance is left on the table for you. To be clear, I’m not being snide about that, I’m saying congratulations, you’ve optimized your driver.

The ball that will be most similar to the B300S is the Tour B XS. I would start your trial there.

Hey Matt- I’ve done the online ball fitting from Bridgestone, and just by changing one input it either recommends the Tour B RX or the Tour B RXS. I typically do not spin my irons or wedges much, so my leaning would be to the Tour B RXS. Butt, world that ball create more/too much driver side spin? Many thanks in advance. Keep up the great work, love the site! RJ

Going from RX to RXS is going to give you more spin across the board. Whether that’s “too much” with the driver, you’ll only be able to find out by testing. If you’re not a high spin player naturally, I wouldn’t expect the difference to cause a major issue.

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Hi Matt, I read your review in late April ( btw great article on the Bridgestone Tour B ) wanting to try these balls. I did the on line Bridgestone test and was recommended the RX. I bought a dozen. I played for couple of rounds with the RX and decided this was not what I was looking for. Con- 1 did not like the way it came off of my clubs. 2 short game gave me no feel of control. 3 Putter, same thing, no feel of Control. Pro – great distance ball as you mentioned in the article. Last week my Buddy gave me a Bridgetsone Tour X to Try. Before I played with the X I tried it on the practice green Putting and Chipping. I liked the control and feel. As I put the X in play I found it to be as long as the RX with more control and feel. I ended the round with an 80 that day. I maybe wrong but I felt the RX to be harder than the X. Matt, I am wondering if you found the ball differences as I did. Thxs.

Yes, I think Bridgestone does as good a job as any OEM of making their premium balls significantly different, especially between the RX and “standard” models.

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Bridgestone's Tour B Mindset golf balls: What you need to know

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What you need to know: Drafting off its recent release of its new Tour B golf balls , Bridgestone takes another step by offering its four models (X, XS, RX and RXS) with Mindset. More than a simple golf-ball ornamentation, Mindset was developed with staff player Jason Day and his long-time mental coach, Jason Goldsmith, homing in on Day’s pre-shot routine and visualization to arrive at the final pattern.

Price/Availability: Available in stores Feb. 16, the Mindset balls cost the same as the standard versions at $50 a dozen.

3 Cool Things

1. Commit to the process. Being more than an interesting stamp on a ball, Mindset requires the golfer to put in a little work. That’s not always easy to do with golfers seeking magic elixirs and immediate gratification.

In this instance, it is a commitment to the Mindset process. “Jason Goldsmith and I worked together to develop a pre-shot system that went beyond the simple visualization I did when I was a kid,” said Day. “He understood how critical pre-shot visualization was to my game, but also knew I needed a more structured, complete routine. Now Bridgestone has made the Mindset process available to all golfers, which is going to be a game changer for a lot of people.”

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2. Red, yellow, green, go!! That process involves three steps: Identify, visualize and focus, with each associated with one of the colored circles.

The first step has players looking at the outer, red circle of the graphic. This is the identify aspect and requires the player to identify the target and gather information regarding distance, wind conditions, club selection, and shot shape. The next step moves on to the inner yellow circle which is to visualize the shot shape to the target. The final step is the green dot which promotes full focus on execution.

“You kind of hone in and the colors are a little bit like when drag racing,” said Dan Murphy, president of Bridgestone. “With your red, yellow and green, you kind of build up to where you're going with the green which means go and you're executing the shot. It took probably 20 to 25 different iterations to get it right.”

3. Tour tested. Day’s involvement and commitment to Mindset cannot be understated as anytime a former World No. 1 is persuing something, it typically warrants a look. Day started playing the ball in competition at The Sentry in Hawaii in January but the Mindset process is nothing new for him. Day has worked on the process for several years and now simply has a visual clue to assist the process.

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Bridgestone 2022 Tour B X Golf Ball Review

Bridgestone 2022 tour b x golf ball.

Let’s start this review off by getting straight to the point – Bridgestone took the previous Tour B X golf ball and made it WAY better in the new 2022 version. The Bridgestone 2022 Tour B X golf ball brings back Dual Dimple technology and the “impact modifier” concept while introducing the new Reactiv iQ cover for improved performance. As the “Tour-level” distance ball of the lineup, the Tour B X is designed for players with swing speeds over 105 mph seeking low spin with their longer clubs and a powerful flight.

How Does it Feel?

Bridgestone’s new Reactiv iQ cover is the main force behind the “impact modifier” technologies. The idea is that the ball’s “hardness” will vary based on how much force is put into it. So the faster you swing, the firmer the ball will feel. With a slower swing, the ball will feel softer. As the “distance” ball of the family for the big swingers, the Tour B X feels firm and responsive off of the longer clubs , but also has a slight hint of firmness on the shorter end of the bag. We’ll dive deeper into this in the following sections.

Off the Tee

My go-to golf ball for at least the last four years has been the Bridgestone Tour B X largely because of how good it is off of the tee. The 2022 Tour B X has only gotten better. Its lower spin makes it easier to control and helps me achieve longer distances. Though definitely a firmer golf ball, the Tour B X is by no means hard. According to Bridgestone the Reactiv iQ cover “rebounds quickly, delivering explosive velocity” and I feel like you can really feel that off of the face of the driver. There’s a lot of jump and it’s easy to keep the ball on your line, even in strong winds.

Let’s not forget Dual Dimple technology. This design reduces drag through the air essentially making the ball more aerodynamic. A more efficient flight makes the ball more wind resistant so it’s both easier to control and longer. As such, I’m legitimately longer and more accurate with the Tour B X.

On the Approach

This is where I think the “impact modifier” from the Reactiv iQ cover really starts to show. The idea is that the ball will “stay on the face longer” for your approach shots. By staying on the face longer, the ball will have more traction and therefore more spin . More spin helps the ball stop faster when it hits the green. This is especially noticeable (to me) with the Bridgestone Tour B X in the mid irons. It’s almost surprising how different the ball felt to me (in a very good way). I felt like I could compress the ball plenty but the ball still hard strong feedback . While the added spin certainly had plenty of zip into greens, it was still easy to manage the ball through the air. Most importantly, the Tour B X was consistent and reliable on every single shot with my irons.

Around the Green

One of the usual areas of sacrifice with “distance” balls is around the green. In order to keep that spin low, the ball is typically harder and feels more on the firm side with putters and wedges. Absolutely not the case with the Bridgestone Tour B X thanks to the smart Reactiv iQ cover. The ball is soft, yet responsive and has plenty of grip for those little hop and stop pitches . There is a little more “presence” on the putter face, but it by no means feels clicky or hard. I personally prefer something with just a bit of pop off of the putter face but enough “mute” to feel smooth. The Tour B X is exactly that for me and my preferred greenside ball. (Ok, maybe second favorite behind the Tour B XS…)

Final Thoughts – Bridgestone 2022 Tour B X Golf Ball

There’s a certain element of golf ball testing and preference that’s totally subjective. Your specific hands feel and respond in a personal way which will reflect in your takeaways from a golf ball. For me, the Bridgestone 2022 Tour B X golf ball is about as close to perfect as a golf ball has been for me. It just checks all of the boxes for me from tee to green . It’s long off of the tee and easy to control, and responsive into the greens with excellent greenside performance. Players with fast swing speeds that lean toward distance balls, but want a strong all-around performer, the Tour B X is exactly what you’re looking for.

It sounds like the 2022 Tour B X is worth a try. Thanks for the write-up, Bill.

Thanks for your thoughts about the Bridgestone Tour B X. In the past, I played the Tour B 330 and I loved it…the logo also. Then, I tried the Tour B XS…a good ball, but the typical “smack” was missing.

A few weeks ago, I bought a few sleeves of the new Srixon Z-Star XV, the Tour B X and the TaylorMade TP5 X.

The Srixon and the Bridgestone were my winners. Have you tried the Srixon, too? I am interested in your opinion, Bill.

Best regards from Switzerland

The Srixon is a good golf ball, but I prefer either the Bridgestone Tour B X or B XS.

How to Choose Between the New Bridgestone Tour B X, XS, RX and RXS Golf Balls

Saturday, February 22nd, 2020

With a new cover that changes based on how hard you hit it, the new Bridgestone Tour B balls are very impressive, but between the X, XS, RX, and RXS which is best for your game?

All of the models of these balls are engineered with a new “REACTIV” cover that creates more distance off the tee and more spin on the short shots which, before this point, most companies thought was impossible.

So how do they do it?

With hundreds of millions of dollars in R&D, the backing of one of the greatest rubber companies in the world, and an all-new urethane cover that reacts differently based on the speed of impact.

This allows these balls to feel harder off the tee and softer around the green as a result of this new, breakthrough cover REACTing differently to the speed at which you make impact with the ball.

However, they have released 4 new models with this cover for different players and desired outcomes, so which one is best for you?

First off, we have the ball designed and played by Tiger Woods.

The Tour B XS

The Tour B XS balls were specifically designed for and by Tiger Woods, as an upgrade to the ball he picked up in 2018 and based on reported testing these balls have apparently given him a significant amount more distance and spin (at different times of course).

The XS is made for players with a swing speed over 105 that want a softer feel and maximum greenside spin, allowing you to stop approach and pitch shots on a dime.

Unless you are a very talented player with a very low handicap and high swing speed then this model is probably better left to the pros.

Next we have the Tour B X which is played by Bryson Dechambeau, Matt Kuchar (yes he played them during his recent win) and Lexi Thompson.

This ball is also recommended for the faster swing speed golfer, swinging 105 or faster.

However, this ball is engineered for maximum distance as well as hit and sit performance on these close shots.

Like all the new Tour Bs this ball has the REACTIV cover but is engineered just a little differently for the player that prioritizes distance.

The Tour B RX is where you start getting into the balls made for players with slower swing speeds.

This ball is made for the player with a swing speed below 105 that wants higher ball speed and more distance yet still achieve hit and sit performance on approach shots.

The Tour BE RXS is also for golfers with a swing speed of less than 105.

This ball, however, is made for the golfer that prioritizes a softer feel and maximum greenside spin giving you more stopping power and control.

This is the ball that you should get if you want the type of feel that Tiger plays with the forgiving distance of a ball made for your swing speed.

Overall, there are many different variables that go into choosing which model is best for you, but I hope this helped you discover works best for your game!

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Bridgestone Tour B X vs Tour B XS

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I played the Tour B XS today and it is an excellent ball. Long off the tee and good spin into and around the green. Will play it some more to see if the long drives today were a fluke. I hit to some p

I second this question

Almost set on the new CSX for this year, but want to comp it to the BX and BXS as one last test

Insights welcome

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Oddly enough, I just went through a dozen of both balls testing this exact thing.

TourBX - Harder ball, but still what I would consider soft compared to the old B330X. Felt low spin off the driver. I hit some absolutely monster drives with this ball, and rarely lost it right or left off the tee except for human error. Iron and wedge spin felt great, had enough for 7 iron's to one hop and stop into some pretty firm greens. Held up great in the wind, both head winds and tail winds. Didn't see any spin up too high, or drop out of the air because a tailwind killed the spin. I've been gaming the RZN Tour Black for the past 2 years, and I'm almost certain when I run out I'm going to switch to this ball. Although I have yet to give the new Chrome Soft X a try. If I was going to compare this to another ball, I think it would be the 2015 ProV1x with better ball flight.

TourBXS - Felt super soft off the driver. Although I did hit some decent drives with it, it felt like it was spinning way too much, and the flight seemed higher than that of the TourBX. For some reason I just found the fairway more with the TourBX. Again, iron and wedge spin felt great, but softer than the TourBX. I normally play with a 10-20mph wind, and this ball with the extra spin definitely felt like I lost distance. If I was going to compare this to another ball, I'd almost say it felt like a 2016 Bridgestone E6 with a urethane cover.

And for those who are gonna ask, I don't think either ball compares to a TP5x. TP5x seems much harder than both of these, in my opinion. TP5x also launches way too high for me off the driver for the windy conditions I deal with on a day to day. To this day I have yet to see this ball live up to the hype that people put on it.

And before anyone says, well Tiger hits the TourBXS and seems to get the right height, or whatever, I can guarantee you he isn't playing the TourBXS you can buy off the shelf (unless Bridgestone comes to this thread and proves me wrong).

I can't compare the two new Bridgestones, but can compare the Tour B XS to the previous B330S. I bought two dozen of the BXS balls on the 2 for $70 deal and have played several rounds with them. I would say with the new ball the spin is higher, and ball felt softer, and just not as good in the wind The B330S has been my ball for years, best combo for feel/distance/spin for my game,but I'm not sure I like the Tour B XS. Might have to try the Tour BX, or I'm probably moving on to Srixon's full time.

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Oddly enough, I just went through a dozen of both balls testing this exact thing. TourBX - Harder ball, but still what I would consider soft compared to the old B330X. Felt low spin off the driver. I hit some absolutely monster drives with this ball, and rarely lost it right or left off the tee except for human error. Iron and wedge spin felt great, had enough for 7 iron's to one hop and stop into some pretty firm greens. Held up great in the wind, both head winds and tail winds. Didn't see any spin up too high, or drop out of the air because a tailwind killed the spin. I've been gaming the RZN Tour Black for the past 2 years, and I'm almost certain when I run out I'm going to switch to this ball. Although I have yet to give the new Chrome Soft X a try. If I was going to compare this to another ball, I think it would be the 2015 ProV1x with better ball flight. TourBXS - Felt super soft off the driver. Although I did hit some decent drives with it, it felt like it was spinning way too much, and the flight seemed higher than that of the TourBX. For some reason I just found the fairway more with the TourBX. Again, iron and wedge spin felt great, but softer than the TourBX. I normally play with a 10-20mph wind, and this ball with the extra spin definitely felt like I lost distance. If I was going to compare this to another ball, I'd almost say it felt like a 2016 Bridgestone E6 with a urethane cover. And for those who are gonna ask, I don't think either ball compares to a TP5x. TP5x seems much harder than both of these, in my opinion. TP5x also launches way too high for me off the driver for the windy conditions I deal with on a day to day. To this day I have yet to see this ball live up to the hype that people put on it. And before anyone says, well Tiger hits the TourBXS and seems to get the right height, or whatever, I can guarantee you he isn't playing the TourBXS you can buy off the shelf (unless Bridgestone comes to this thread and proves me wrong).

Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for. Looking for a ball that keeps my slight fade that tends to get loose a few times per round a little more straight. With also having green side control.

2 weeks later...

I started playing the b XS this year after being a prov1x player for the past several years. ~3hcp, with 120ss with the driver for reference. I guess this ball has left a little to be desired as I just bought some tour b x balls to try. I don’t think I got too much spin from the driver compared to the Prov’s, but around the greens, they don’t seem to have the same performance on touch shots. Not bad, but where a Prov would just one hop and stop, these one hop and have a slight trickle to them.

My biggest concern is that they are 5 yards shorter than the prov’s. I hit an 8-iron 165, but with these, 160 is pretty consistent, and this holds true throughout the bag. I was reading about them, and just realized that these are 75 compression! That just seems really low, and could be a reason for the distance difference. The b x is 85 compression, so hopefully those will be closer to what I am used to. If not, back to the prov1x for me. Does anyone else notice a slight loss in distance with these? Thanks.

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Yes, the Bxs is a little shorter and more side spin for me off driver

I didn't notice a big difference on short irons or wedges

The bX is the one for me - best combination and solid spin when and where i need it

longer than csx off driver - softer off putter

still comparing them, but edge to BX right now....

will update as it clarifies

So I compared these pretty extensively today as I had the course mostly to myself. I also compared the prov1x as well. Surprisingly, there was not much of a difference between the three with the exception of the driver. The XS was slightly behind the other two, which were pretty much neck and neck. With full shots with irons and wedges, all three performed almost identical. Almost no difference in distance or spin. The XS feels a bit softer than the other two though.

After the round, I went to the chipping green and hit multiple chip/pitch shots from around the green, and I couldn’t tell you which was better. They again all performed nearly identical to one another.

Since I have two dozen Tour B X yellow balls on the way, I am just going to play with those. After today, I would be comfortable with either of these three balls and feel I’m not losing anything. Hope this helps those that are still confused. Up until today, I was lost myself!

So I compared these pretty extensively today as I had the course mostly to myself. I also compared the prov1x as well. Surprisingly, there was not much of a difference between the three with the exception of the driver. The XS was slightly behind the other two, which were pretty much neck and neck. With full shots with irons and wedges, all three performed almost identical. Almost no difference in distance or spin. The XS feels a bit softer than the other two though. After the round, I went to the chipping green and hit multiple chip/pitch shots from around the green, and I couldn’t tell you which was better. They again all performed nearly identical to one another. Since I have two dozen Tour B X yellow balls on the way, I am just going to play with those. After today, I would be comfortable with either of these three balls and feel I’m not losing anything. Hope this helps those that are still confused. Up until today, I was lost myself!

Have you not tried just the V1 to compare as well? I've been trying to decide which of the 4 to start trying first this year.

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I have tried the V1 in the past, and it just seemed to be too soft and too much spin for me, especially off the driver. It was shorter than the x for me, and I always kept going back to the x.

I really like the XS. i hit a few really good drives, and feel that i did not spin it too much. although i tend to not spin the ball much so i prefer a higher spinning ball. plus the green side action is always appreciated. i really really liked it.

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Recently played the V1x, TP5X, BXS and BX against my gamer Srixon XV. I'm 115+ driver and aggressive, shallow divot producing swing.

The V1x is always shortest off the tee with driver, 3w, DI by 5 yards or more but feels most similar to the BXS. Because I'm low spin with driver (~2000rpm) the extra spin of the BXS keeps it line better than my XV without losing more than a yard or two. It also one hops and stops on greens with chips and backs up on pitches. Cover durability was very impressive for urethane. One ball lasted nearly 5 rounds before it made a suicide mission into a pond.

TP5X was equivalent length to BX, but both shorter than the XV by a yard or so. Very good in the wind off the tee and with irons. One hops and stops on firm greens with pitches and releases on chips which is good on slower greens.

I'm considering using the BXS for the firmer greens and less windy days with our winter coming down here. The XV is still my best ball, but for a different, softer feel the BXS doesn't penalize me like the others. The Bridgestone were the most consistent producers of ball speed and spin on the GC.

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3 weeks later...

Put Tour BX in bag a couple weeks ago. Coming from 2017-18 ProV1 I started season playing 2018 CSX. was happy with ball performance but couldn't get past the look and feel of ball. Did not have the premium feel I was used to from Pro V and the callaway emblem took up to much of ball. I love the feel of Tour BX and the look. Performance: ball flight off tee is a very nice launch angle. not as low as pro v, not as high as CSX. Distance is right on par with pro v and csx with less side spin on my poor strikes leaving the ball closer to center and with less distance loss. Very impressed with greenside play from spin into green with irons and on touch shots. putter feel is superb. Feeling very confident with this ball in my bag for 2018!

How does the softness off the putter compare to the ProV1, ProV1x and previous year’s B330? Always loved the B330 but was too clicky off the putter. Heard the new Tour BX is softer off the putter.

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Tour B line feels softer than the previous B330, by how much? Tough to say but I definitely notice it

So I compared these pretty extensively today as I had the course mostly to myself. I also compared the prov1x as well. Surprisingly, there was not much of a difference between the three with the exception of the driver. The XS was slightly behind the other two, which were pretty much neck and neck. With full shots with irons and wedges, all three performed almost identical. Almost no difference in distance or spin. The XS feels a bit softer than the other two though. After the round, I went to the chipping green and hit multiple chip/pitch shots from around the green, and I couldn't tell you which was better. They again all performed nearly identical to one another. Since I have two dozen Tour B X yellow balls on the way, I am just going to play with those. After today, I would be comfortable with either of these three balls and feel I'm not losing anything. Hope this helps those that are still confused. Up until today, I was lost myself!

Hound, keen to find some X in yellow. They selling them in the States, or is this Japan yet again? I still have a TB330 in yellow (down to my last!), but I had to get that shipped in from Aussie.

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right now, the store i work part ime in is selling these 2 dozen for 70.

Bridgestone has the tour b x and BXS in yellow available for order only through their website. From what I understand they are not available retail.

Thanks! It's weird, you click through, then have to cancel out to the store to see them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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I have played 2014 and 2016 B330 for the last few years and love them. Tried some of the new Tour B X and to me they feel like rocks. They are also noticibly lower spin than the already low spin B330. Not a fan. I may need to try the B XS. My son has been playing the B330S for a while but 1 round with the B XS and he was a convert.

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Did they bring the X in yellow to retail, or do I need to order from Bridgestone directly?

From what I understand you have to order through Bridgestone to get the yellow in the x or XS

For what it's worth I've played the new B-XS and quite like it compared to the B330S which I didn't like at all (too firm), it's significantly softer feeling as others have described. It's not the longest and not the spinniest but it's a good all rounder. I'll be using the rest of the dozen for practice/holiday rounds but don't think I'd buy them again.

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The Bridgestone BX is like a rock and the BXS just isn’t what it used to be.. disappointing from Bridgestone.. have heard good things about the BRX though

Just grabbed two dozen BXS and put one in play friday... have to say, I am pretty impressed. I bought them as I was hoping for more feel with players ball type spin and that's exactly what I found it to be. It almost bites on the greens TOO much... had a couple really spin back once they hit the green. Great distance off the driver, too and I was playing my old G25. Looking forward to seeing how this ball plays off the MAX. I have about 3 dozen Z stars I am considering selling in favor of a few more dozen BXS.

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I can’t compare these to every premium ball out there but I can say that the BXS is longer than the chrome soft and maybe just a touch longer than the z star(usually equal but if one does out do the other it’s always the XS). The XS seems to spin a bit more on wedge and short iron shots but the chrome soft spins a bit more with the mid to long irons. XS seems to spin a bit more overall vs the z star but not much. Anyone saying the XS feels like a rock must be used to playing supersofts. The XS feels softer than the new CS/x and the prov1/x and is at least as soft as the TP5 and z star.

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Bridgestone Tour B XS Review – All You Need To Know

With 106 professional career victories under his belt, Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest golfer to have ever walked the planet. So, what happens when he takes his experience from the course to help design a revolutionary golf ball?

We will answer that question in this post as we conduct a Bridgestone Tour B XS review. We will highlight the features and benefits of this Tiger designed ball to help you determine if it suits your swing.

Value For Money

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Even if you have the budget to spend roughly $50 on a premium box of balls, you need to ask whether it is worth it.

If you lose one or two balls every 18 holes, then a dozen premium golf balls will last you a while, and it may be worth it to receive a balanced performance from the ball from tee to green.

Those of you who lose multiple balls per round will want quantity over quality. There is no point paying $50 for a dozen premium balls when you could pay $50 for two dozen mid-range balls. It will hurt your morale and pocket less when you lose a $1.85 ball vs one that is $4.15.

Ultimately, just because you have the budget, it doesn’t mean that you should be playing with premium golf balls. Always opt for the balls that offer the best value for money for your game.

According to Golf Monthly’s Sam Tremlett, two predominant types of golf ball covers exist. They are urethane and ionomer.

Urethane covers are typically softer and are found on premium quality balls that offer exceptional spin. They also absorb the impact of your strike well to provide additional spring off the tee and increased spin on wedge shots. Furthermore, urethane is more durable and does not contort even when high heat is applied.

Ionomer covers are commonly found on mid-range and entry-level-priced balls. The material is cheaper to manufacture than urethane and is less durable the softer it is molded.

The hard structure of the ionomer means the club does not grip the ball like the urethane cover, leading to less spin, which is ideal for increased distance on longer shots.

While urethane is superior in durability, feel, and overall performance, you will need to fork out a fair few dollars to add these kinds of balls to your bag. Unless you are a low handicap amateur or a Pro, I suggest focusing on the more affordable ionomer designs.

The durability of a ball must be considered to extract the most value for money from that product. If you lose a ball every couple of holes, then the durability is irrelevant. You won’t own a ball long enough for it to pick up scuffs and become unusable.

The durability factor is more pertinent to superior players who don’t know what it feels like to constantly lose a ball. Urethane covers tend to last for longer before becoming significantly scuffed and unusable. However, they demand a higher price tag.

Ionomer-covered balls are less durable and likely to scuff faster. However, they are often nearly half the price of a urethane-covered ball.

The dimples in a modern golf ball enable it to glide through the air and optimize carry. While all golf balls have dimples, they form various shapes and designs to enhance the aerodynamics of your ball.

If you struggle to generate sufficient ball speed on your shots. It makes sense to acquire a product that assists you in this department. The more ball speed you spawn, the more distance you will enjoy, and it, therefore, makes sense to acquire a ball that promotes rapid ball speed.

If distance is your main concern, you will want a ball that helps reduce your spin. While this is ideal for driver and longer iron shots, it leaves you with no spin control around the green.

Fortunately, some balls offer accelerated ball speed and low spin off the tee, and higher levels of spin on wedge shots. However, these are premium products and cost a pretty penny.

Bridgestone Tour B XS Review

Bridgestone Golf 2022 Tour B XS White Golf Balls (Packaging May Vary), One Dozen

Optimized aerodynamics for longer carry
Springs faster off the club on long shots for optimal launch
Sticks to the clubface more on wedge shots for enhanced spin
Prompts higher ball speed
Reduced drag
Not suited to players who swing a driver under 105 mph

Not only is the Tour B XS designed by Tiger Woods, but it is also his ball of choice on tour. The stand-out feature of the Bridgestone tour ball is the Reactiv technology. It is designed to spring more on high-impact strikes and absorb the impact for increased spin on wedge shots.

This three-piece premium grade ball features a moderate to firm core with a compression score of 86, which combines with the soft urethane cover to deliver a combination of distance and spin.

Although this ball eradicates the need to choose between distance and spin, it does not suit the average amateur golfer. As the name suggests, Bridgestone created the Tour B XS for professional players who swing a driver faster than 105 mph.

Finally, the price tag of a dozen of these balls reflects the fact that they are a premium product.

So, if you have the budget and don’t frequently lose balls. Then you may find value in the Bridgestone’s. However, we average golfers who constantly donate balls back to the Golfing Gods would be wiser to opt for a more affordable option.

The Reactiv urethane cover on this ball provides impact modification for optimal performance from tee to green.

The ball absorbs the impact on your wedge and short iron shots to deliver optimal levels of speed for greenside control. Conversely, the cover provides high resilience on drives and longer iron shots for exceptional power and ball speed for optimal distance.

The moderately firm gradational compression core in the Tour B XS is designed to deliver exceptional distance off the tee. The accelerated levels of ball speed and lower spin combine to offer more length.

Furthermore, the rapid ball speed prompted by the core enhances the forgiveness of the ball by maintaining speed even on off-center strikes.

Bridgestone’s Dual Dimples enhance the aerodynamic ability of the ball, resulting in more carry and total distance. The dimples reduce drag through the air, helping your ball enjoy a more efficient ball flight trajectory.

Furthermore, the more efficient trajectory increases the momentum of your ball. Helping you to achieve optimal roll for more distance.

The final feature of the Tour B XS is its seamless cover technology that creates a balanced dimple pattern. This pattern optimizes the ball’s aerodynamics, leading to less drag, more carry, and longer total distance.

Alternatives to the Bridgestone Tour B XS

Bridgestone 2020 Tour B X Golf Balls 1 Dozen White

The Bridgestone Tour B X ball is designed for the superior players among us who swing a driver over 105 mph. Testament to its tour features. The ball is endorsed by Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Kuchar, and Lexi Thomson. The rapid ball speed generated by the Tour B X helps it deliver more distance off the tee. However, it also features hit and sit technology to help provide a powerful launch and soft landing on approach shots.

Like the Tour B XS, this ball features a Reactive urethane cover. It offers more spring at impact on longer shots but absorbs the shock and grips the ball for maximum spin on wedge shots. The Tour B X is a versatile ball that performs as needed from tee to green.

The higher price tag of a dozen of these balls, combined with the fact that they are made for those of us with swing speeds over 105 mph, means only superior golfers should be playing these.

Bridgestone 2020 Tour B RX Golf Balls 1 Dozen, White

Contrary to the Tour BX and the Tour B XS. This ball is designed for a player who swings a driver under 105 mph. The Tour B RX promotes rapid ball speed for optimal distance off the tee. However, it combines with hit and sit technology to give you a soft landing on approach shots. Furthermore, the ball features Bridgestone’s trademark Reactiv urethane cover that delivers exceptional spring on high-impact shots, including drives and long iron strikes. While it grips to the clubface on wedge shots to initiate more spin.

The B RX is one of the few Bridgestone Tour balls suited to the average golfer, looking for more distance off the tee, and enhanced spin around the green.

The Tour B XS TW edition is a collaboration between Bridgestone and Tiger Woods. The team constructed this ball for players with a swing speed that exceeds 105 mph. Off the tee, it prompts increased ball speed and forgiveness for optimal distance. However, on approach and around the green, this ball stops rapidly. The packaging for this set features a commemorative Tiger Woods major-themed design, and his name is stamped on each ball.

Like the other Bridgestone tour balls, the B TW edition features a Reactive urethane cover for optimal spin and ball speed from tee to green. While the gradational core helps to maintain your ball speed. And lower the spin on long shots for increased distance.

Like Bridgestone’s other Tour balls, the B XS TW edition is best suited to superior players looking for a rounded performance from their ball, from tee to green.

Our Bridgestone Tour B XS review has highlighted the multi-purpose ability of the modern-day golf ball. We no longer have to choose between a ball with distance and spin. Thanks to the work of Tiger and the Bridgestone team, there is now a ball that offers rapid speed, optimal spin,, and reduced drag.

While all these features are phenomenal, the Tour B XS is not suited to the average golfer. Unless you swing a driver over 105 mph, this ball is not for you.

So, if you are an aspiring tour Professional or a competitive amateur looking for an all-around performance from your ball. Take a look at the Bridgestone Tour B XS here .

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Bridgestone Tour B XS 2021 Review

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Last updated: 02/26/2023

It was not long ago that Bridgestone was sitting in the second position in terms of golf ball sales and popularity. The ProV1 has been top dog for a while now, but Bridgestone was not far behind.

In the past few years, Callaway has supplanted Bridgestone as the clear #2 golf ball brand and the likes of TaylorMade and Srixon are vying for the 3, 4, and 5 spots respectively.

At the same time, there has not been a lot of real and substantive innovation in the golf ball market making the market ripe for something new.

With the invention of what Bridgestone calls “Reactive Urethane,” they believe that they are ready to reclaim their place in the golf ball market. The following is a Bridgestone Tour B XS Review including the new technology that is used in this golf ball.

Things to Consider

The Tour B XS golf ball from Bridgestone is one of the best all-around golf balls on the market. The Tour B XS is such a good golf ball that it is what Tiger uses along with many other Tour Pros.

As a general rule, ball manufacturers create 2 balls in their high end category. The first golf ball is the soft, high spin, great feel players model. The second is the low spin, high launch, increased distance model.

Generally they separate the 2 into the normal version and the “x” version and you know that you are either sacrificing distance or feel when you choose one golf ball over the other.

Features and Benefits of The Bridgestone Tour B XS

The new Bridgestone “Reactiv” technology is changing that paradigm. The goal is to create a golf ball that gives you a high spin rate and soft feel without losing any distance. Every good golf ball company advertises that, but when it comes down to it, you have to choose.

Bridgestone believes that the Reactiv Urethane cover has given them the ability to separate the design features that produce spin from the design features that produce distance so that they can increase both simultaneously.

Can you create a golf ball that is workable and controllable, soft, with great feel and spin around the green while at the same time maintaining the distance of a lower spinning golf ball.

Bridgestone believes that you can and that they did.

Reactiv Urethane technology is not just a change in aerodynamics or aesthetics. It is 2 covers in 1 so that it reacts with different clubs differently.

There is a quicker compression time off of the driver face and a longer compression time with irons and wedges . The quicker compression makes the ball jump off the face of the driver while the longer compression time interacts more thoroughly with the loft and grooves of your irons and wedges.

The results: 1.5 mph higher ball speed off of the driver and 350 more rpm with a wedge. In short, it seems to have worked.

This ball is especially good for lower handicap players while higher handicappers and beginners may have trouble controlling it.

Produces high spin rates.
A great ball around the green.
Very workable for drawing and fading shots.
The Reactiv cover showed improvement regardless of skill level and golf ball.
A shorter compression time off the driver face.
A longer compression time with irons and wedges.
One of the best combinations of spin and distance on the market.
Great for lower handicap players and Tour Professionals.
One of the best spin rates on the market.
Maintains total distance that is as good or better than any ball out there.
Not as good for higher handicap players and beginners.
Total distance is as high as any ball on the market, but the increased spin may make it difficult for players who are not as accurate off the tee.
Not as straight as some of the other options out there.

The Bridgestone Tour B XS Review

Construction (rating: 5 out of 5).

The Bridgestone Tour B XS, like the Titleist ProV1, is a 3-layer golf ball. The core is a gradational compression core with a compression rating of 75 giving the ball its softness and great feel. The second layer is a relatively thick mantle layer compared to other golf balls. The final layer is the Reactiv Urethane cover with SlipRes technology and a seamless cover with 330 dimples.

Reactiv Urethane Cover

The cover technology of the Bridgestone B XS is the most important and innovative aspect of this golf ball. The Reactiv Urethane was developed to do something that golf ball manufacturers have only dreamed about…Create a distance ball with a lot of control and spin. This cover is basically like having 2 separate covers that interact separately and differently with different clubs. When you strike the ball with the force of a driver, the compression time is quicker and the ball flies off the face of the driver. When you strike the ball with an iron or wedge, the compression time is longer so that the ball has a better opportunity to interact with the loft and the grooves of the club.

Performance (Rating: 5 out of 5)

This is a players golf ball that provides great spin and workability on the course which usually means that it is not as long. In the case of the B XS golf ball, however, it is as long as any other ball on the market in terms of total distance.

That means that the ball will not fly as straight as others but it will go just as far. It is meant for players who are more concerned with working the ball around the course through fades and draws that just hitting the ball long and straight.

If you hit a draw 300 yards in the air, it is just not going to end up as long as a straight shot that goes 300 yards even though they traveled the same distance.

The launch angle is somewhat progressive as well, just like the rest of the ball. When you hit your driver, you get a nice mid level trajectory and a good ball flight.

When you are hitting irons and wedges, the launch angle is on the higher side because of the slower compression time on the club face. This extra launch height makes your approach shots a little softer and easier to stick.

Above everything else, this is a ball that promotes spin. In fact, the new Reactiv cover promotes even more spin while also creating more distance.

This is kind of like the holy grail of golf ball technology and especially for a ball designed to be a players golf ball. The spin allows really good golfers to control the ball from the tee and around the green. The added distance combined with the spin is what sets this ball apart.

With a compression rating of 85, this is a really soft golf ball with great feel around the greens. You can feel the softness in your hands when you are hitting your driver and long irons , and it performs around the green as well or better than any other golf ball out there.

This added distance is great, but maintaining high end feel is one of the reasons good golfers, like Tiger Woods, use this ball.

Cost (Rating 3.5 out of 5)

The cost is about average for the quality and features of the golf ball. You will spend about what you would on the TaylorMade TP5 and Titleist ProV1.

It is up to you to decide if the new features of the Bridgestone Tour B XS are more suited for your game than the other alternatives.

Alternatives to The Bridgestone Tour B XS

You will notice that the alternatives to this golf ball are some of the best and well-known balls on the market. Bridgestone is hoping to become the major competition of the ProV1 and these are the balls they have to compete against.

The Titleist ProV1 has been the gold standard of golf balls for years and there is no sign of that changing any time soon. In fact, the Reactiv cover on the Bridgestone may well be the first real golf ball innovation since the ProV1 took over as “king of golf balls.” The ProV1, as you would expect, is long, controllable, soft, and has a great spin rate. You also have the option to go with the ProV1x to take away some of the spin and focus on distance. The only real downside of the ProV1 is the price (which is the same as the Bridgestone) and the fact that it is made for low handicappers (which is also the same for the Bridgestone).

To overtake the ProV1, Bridgestone has to continue to develop the Reactiv Urethane cover and hope that it continues to add distance and spin simultaneously. While the ProV1 is still the no. 1 ball in golf, there is a reason that Tiger is using the B XS. It provides great distance and higher spin rates than even the ProV1. However, the ProV1 is still long and it is easier to hit and easier to control. If you are looking for supreme workability, the B XS is probably more for you, but for consistency and a great all-around golf ball, the ProV1 is king for a reason.

The TaylorMade TP5 golf ball is quite similar to the Bridgestone B XS. It is a 5 layer golf ball which many golfers will hear and automatically equate with quality. This golf ball is very workable and has a really high spin rate. It is as soft as the Bridgestone B XS and the spin rate is similar. The main difference is, again, the SlipRes technology and Reactiv Urethane cover.

The ability to separate the features that add distance from those that add spin and to increase or decrease them independently of each other is what sets the B XS apart from the TP5. In this case, the Bridgestone has all of the softness and feel of the TP5 but with a little better distance. In our opinion, the TP5 and B XS are similar golf balls with the edge in performance and technology going to the Bridgestone.

Callaway Chrome Soft

The Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls give you great distance and excellent interaction with wedges but the workability leaves a little to be desired. They are a little more expensive than the Bridgestone and a little more forgiving as well.

The main advantage that the Bridgestone has over the Callaway Chrome Soft is how easy they are to work around the course with draws and fades but without losing any distance. The Callaway Chrome Soft is just as good on and around the greens, and they are pretty equal off of the tee. The Callaways are easier to hit straight but the Bridgestones are slightly longer and easier to work.

Bridgestone Tour B XS Review – Overall Rating (4 out of 5)

The Bridgestone B XS is one of the best golf balls on the market and definitely one of the most innovative. There is a reason that players like Tiger, Bryson DeChambeau, and Matt Kuchar are using Bridgestone golf balls on tour.

They give you ultimate workability without losing even a yard of distance and not many golf balls can make that claim. The Reactiv Urethane cover along with the SlipRes technology allow the golf ball to interact differently with different clubs giving you the best in feel, softness, and distance depending on the club and the swing.

As this technology progresses, the ability to independently increase spin and distance without negatively impacting the other could be a game changer in the golf ball world.

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Bridgestone Tour B XS vs Pro V1: WHICH is Better?

A lot of things must be taken into consideration when it comes to a sport like golfing.

If little things like wind speed and strength can change everything, think about how the equipment also can.

Due to this, it is best that you choose the best. Of all your golf arsenal, the golf ball is the most important. Choosing the right golf ball can really make all the difference.

Golf balls have really improved from their basic designs into complex and calculated equipment.

Bridgestone and Titleist Pro V1 are two major golf ball brands. Although they both have a similar shape, they are actually as different as they come.

Choosing between these two is not an easy task at all.

To make sure that you are making the best choice, it is best that you see them compared to each other. Therefore, below is the comparison between these two famous golf ball brands.

Bridgestone Tour B XS vs Pro V1: The Review

Bridgestone Tour B XS is a really famous brand of golf balls.

This brand is regarded as one of the first to start golf ball production. It is also safe to say that it has been greatly improved since then.

Due to this, people who are sentimental about the good old days usually love to patronize this early brand.

Also, this golf ball brand is known for its increased speed and little wind resistance. This is due to its aerodynamic shape.

On the other hand, Titleist Pro is among the more new but still famous golf brands worldwide.

It has been patronized by most golf legends and is known to have its fair share of ambassadors.

The main feature which makes this golf ball a hit is its softer feel.

This, of course, helps to make golfers feel more comfortable and requires less strength. Also, this feature helps to make it lighter and thus increases its speed.

The Bridgestone Tour B XS has a fairly new type of design.

Gone are the standard old designs and which have now been replaced by more precise and more efficient alternatives.

It is made with an aerodynamic design that helps to aid its speed. A distinctive feature is the popular dual-dimple pattern.

This pattern helps to reduce wind resistance greatly. Therefore, this is certainly a great golf ball brand.

When it comes to the Titleist Pro V1, its design is slightly different.

Its speed is actually due to a dual energy core deism that helps to absorb all the force.

Instead of just letting the force pass through, it helps to direct it toward propelling the ball. Therefore, this golf ball is certainly among the favorites of most golfers.

When it comes to durability, Bridgestone is certainly not among the top. Due to its high speed, it has sacrificed its durability.

Its outer covering is just a light layer of urethane that helps to protect the golf ball. Therefore, it still offers little in terms of durability to golfers.

The outer covering of the Titleist Pro V1 is made with urethane elastomer. This, of course, does not help to make it durable.

It actually helps to give better control of the ball. Therefore, both of these balls do not offer much in terms of durability.

Bridgestone Tour B XS is actually one of the cheapest golf balls that you can find.

Although its golf balls are good, they are also cheap. So, you can purchase these balls at a cheaper rate.

With Titleist Pro V1, the reverse is the case. Although it is not that expensive; it is rather costly. However, it is best to remember that its high price means high quality.

Bridgestone Tour B XS vs Pro V1: Which is Better?

This question depends on the type of golfer that you are. If you love to have your golf balls go long distances, then Bridgestone is for you.

However, if you want less speed and more control and ease, then go for the Pro V1. Either way, these golf balls are certainly as good as they come.

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Bridgestone launches new Tour B XS Tiger Woods edition golf balls

Bridgestone Golf has today introduced the 2022 version of its Tour B XS Tiger Woods Edition golf balls.

Like the standard Tour B XS model, the new TW Edition results from a close working relationship between Tiger and feature Reactiv iQ technology.

Reactiv iQ is a smart Urethane that reacts differently depending on the force of the impact. On faster impact with longer clubs, Reactiv iQ behaves like a firmer material in design for maximum speed and distance, while on slower impacts, the material keeps the ball on the face longer in a bid to provide improved spin, touch, and feel.

For Tiger fans, the highlight of the new Tour B XS Tiger Woods Edition might be the “TIGER” side stamp, which mimics the actual side stamp used by the 15-time major champion throughout his career.

In addition, new commemorative packaging that depicts Tiger’s epic 15th major victory makes the new balls a collector’s item.

“I have been with Bridgestone a long time. But these last few years I have had a more active role in R&D. With the Bridgestone team, we have been able to perfect the recipe for the cover, yielding Reactiv iQ, which is an amazing engineering feat. For my game, the new Tour B is more consistently in my window off the tee while also giving me more feel around the green. I’m excited that Bridgestone is making a signature version with my personal side stamp available to the public.” – Tiger Woods

The Bridgestone Tour B XS Tiger Woods Edition will be available at retail on February 25th and cost $49.99 per dozen.

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Rasmus højgaard witb 2024 (april).

Rasmus Højgaard what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.

Driver: Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 60 TX

3-wood: Callaway Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Prototype (16.5 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX

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Utility: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White 85 TX

Irons: Callaway Apex Pro (3), Callaway X Forged (4-PW) Shafts: KBS $-Taper 130

Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (52-10S, 56-10S, 60-06C) Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X

Putter: Odyssey Ai One Milled Eight T DB

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

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Rory McIlroy what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X

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5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (18 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X

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Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46-09SB, 50-09SB, 54-11SB), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58-K @59) Shafts: Project X 6.5 (46-54), Project X 6.5 Wedge (60)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X3 Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour

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This week we spotted a PLD putter in Nate Lashley’s bag that has a similar look to the old Ping Wolverine head shape. This putter is a large mallet with the famous “claws” on the outside and oval center that housed the alignment aid.

Nick’s putter has the PLD logo on the back but also looks like it might have an insert installed on the face. It is hard to tell but at the address picture, it looks like the face is a lighter material than the rest of the putters. The putter is center-shafted and should be face-balanced with a high MOI for stability and forgiveness on mishits. The sole is completely milled and has no markings of name or technologies that might be present in the head. A single white site line is on the top of the putter for alignment.

Nick’s putter is finished off with a chrome steel shaft and a Super Stroke Zenergy Flatso 2.0 grip in black and white.

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Tour B RXS. The Tour BE RXS is also for golfers with a swing speed of less than 105. This ball, however, is made for the golfer that prioritizes a softer feel and maximum greenside spin giving you more stopping power and control. This is the ball that you should get if you want the type of feel that Tiger plays with the forgiving distance of a ...
Bridgestone Tour B XS Ball Review
The Bridgestone Tour B XS ball was originally designed for Tiger Woods and it delivers the kind of performance you would expect. It's fast off the face and low spinning in the long game so you get excellent distance and accuracy with a fast swing. It's soft, spinny and consistent in the short game and feels controlled with the putter.
Ball Lab: 2022 Bridgestone TOUR BX Golf Ball Review
The Bad. Two balls failed to meet our roundness standard. A single layer defect in the sample. Like the Titleist Tour Soft we reviewed last week, the 2022 Bridgestone TOUR BX receives a Ball Lab score of 74. That's one point better than the database average (73) at the time of testing.
Bridgestone Tour B X vs Tour B XS
TourBXS - Felt super soft off the driver. Although I did hit some decent drives with it, it felt like it was spinning way too much, and the flight seemed higher than that of the TourBX. For some reason I just found the fairway more with the TourBX. Again, iron and wedge spin felt great, but softer than the TourBX.
TOUR B XS from Bridgestone Golf
The TOUR B XS delivers increased ball speed for MAXIMUM DISTANCE off the tee and a SOFT FEEL and INCREASED SPIN for CONTROL on approach shots. Bridgestone Golf is the #1 BALL FITTER IN GOLF: The TOUR B XS is ideal for players with swing speeds OVER 105 MPH who want additional spin. TIGER WOODS assisted in the development of the NEW TOUR B XS.
Bridgestone Tour B XS Review
The Tour B XS TW edition is a collaboration between Bridgestone and Tiger Woods. The team constructed this ball for players with a swing speed that exceeds 105 mph. Off the tee, it prompts increased ball speed and forgiveness for optimal distance. However, on approach and around the green, this ball stops rapidly.
Bridgestone Tour B XS 2021 Review
The Bridgestone Tour B XS, like the Titleist ProV1, is a 3-layer golf ball. The core is a gradational compression core with a compression rating of 75 giving the ball its softness and great feel. The second layer is a relatively thick mantle layer compared to other golf balls. The final layer is the Reactiv Urethane cover with SlipRes ...
Ball Lab
The Bridgestone Tour B X is made in the USA at the company's factory in Covington, Ga. It's a three-piece, injection-molded urethane design with a 322-dimple cover. As noted, Bridgestone says the ball offers low launch and low spin. Keep in mind that these types of descriptions are relative to the other balls in a given lineup so it's ...
TESTING TIGER WOODS Golf Ball // Bridgestone Tour B XS Review
We put the new 2022 Bridgestone Tour B XS golf ball- the ball Tiger Woods uses, to the test for short game wedge spin, feel and driver distance to see how th...
Bridgestone Tour B XS vs Pro V1: WHICH is Better?
Price. Bridgestone Tour B XS is actually one of the cheapest golf balls that you can find. Although its golf balls are good, they are also cheap. So, you can purchase these balls at a cheaper rate. With Titleist Pro V1, the reverse is the case. Although it is not that expensive; it is rather costly.
Ball Lab
The Tour B XS is the higher spinning of the Bridgestone's two true Tour-level offerings. It's a three-piece design with a 330-dimple, injection-molded TPU cover. On full shots, Bridgestone classifies the Tour B XS as mid-launch and high spin and it should prove to be the highest spinning ball in the current Bridgestone lineup.
Bridgestone launches new Tour B XS Tiger Woods edition golf balls
on. Feb 24, 2022. By. Gianni Magliocco. Bridgestone Golf has today introduced the 2022 version of its Tour B XS Tiger Woods Edition golf balls. Like the standard Tour B XS model, the new TW Edition results from a close working relationship between Tiger and feature Reactiv iQ technology. Reactiv iQ is a smart Urethane that reacts differently ...
TOUR B X
The TOUR B X delivers increased ball speed for MAXIMUM DISTANCE off the tee and HIT & SIT performance on approach shots. Bridgestone Golf is the #1 BALL FITTER IN GOLF: The TOUR B X is ideal for players with swing speeds OVER 105 MPH who want additional distance. TIGER WOODS and JASON DAY assisted in the development of the NEW TOUR B X and they ...