Bridgestone E12 golf balls

[Golfer_1993]

https://golfweek.com/2019/01/22/first-look-bridgestone-e12-soft-e12-speed-balls/

 

Looking forward to testing these. I'm playing the E6 Speed, so I will probably try the E12 Speed.

[iKOH423]

I have played the E6s for as long as I can remember. Finally started to do a bit of ball testing last year. Will definitely be grabbing a box of these to test out on Feb. 15!

[erock9174]

$29.99. Hmmm seems a bit high. Assuming this is the answer to the Callaway Superhot Bold which is the same price but for 15 balls.

 

At $23-25 I’m in. But not $30.

[wldchld22]

 

 

Played two sleeves of this ball during the fall. I have been playing more of the premium balls the past few years like CS, B330, ProV1X. The only pitch I was given is that there is a ton of research that this reduced sideslin (like e7?)

 

Either way. My draw was piercing with this ball. That was the biggest learning experience off

The tee for me. My apex was definitely lower.

 

The short game? It feels firm but in a very good way. Full wedge shots were incredibly rewarding with plenty of height. Played in a rain storm and the cover grabbed my club face well.

 

I’m doing a ball fitting later this year and these will definitely be in the mix. My drives took on another ball flight all together and that’s what I can’t get over right now.

[erock9174]

 

 

Played two sleeves of this ball during the fall. I have been playing more of the premium balls the past few years like CS, B330, ProV1X. The only pitch I was given is that there is a ton of research that this reduced sideslin (like e7?)

 

Either way. My draw was piercing with this ball. That was the biggest learning experience off

The tee for me. My apex was definitely lower.

 

The short game? It feels firm but in a very good way. Full wedge shots were incredibly rewarding with plenty of height. Played in a rain storm and the cover grabbed my club face well.

 

I’m doing a ball fitting later this year and these will definitely be in the mix. My drives took on another ball flight all together and that’s what I can’t get over right now.

 

Does the matte finish feel slick like the Duo matte or Project S matte ? or does have a grabby silicon rubber heel like the Superhot Bold matte or 2018 Volvik Vivid ?

[xkilgorextroutx]

If they're anything like the E6 before they split it off into two lines, I'm interested.

 

If not, for $30 I'd rather play the Q-Star Tour.

[Landy]

Hello how does this new e12 compare to the TourB Rx?

[citizenfore]

Hello how does this new e12 compare to the TourB Rx?

 

I did a ball fitting at the PGA merch Show with them and I actually got fit for the TourB Rx. I was surprised because I thought I’d get fit for an e12 option for sure. The Rx have the urethane cover where the e12 options do not from what I can tell. I topped out at about 98 mph for the swing speed (not bad for not swinging since October I figure - I’m a mere mortal). Did not get a chance to hit any e12’s but I like the matte finish.

[Landy]

Hello how does this new e12 compare to the TourB Rx?

 

I did a ball fitting at the PGA merch Show with them and I actually got fit for the TourB Rx. I was surprised because I thought I'd get fit for an e12 option for sure. The Rx have the urethane cover where the e12 options do not from what I can tell. I topped out at about 98 mph for the swing speed (not bad for not swinging since October I figure - I'm a mere mortal). Did not get a chance to hit any e12's but I like the matte finish.

 

Thank you for the feedback. I guess I will stick with the Tour BRXs.

[lchang]

I assume the e12 will replace the e6 line?

[Golfer_1993]

I assume the e12 will replace the e6 line?

 

No the E6 is staying, but dropping price to 21.99$. The E12 will be sold at 29.99$.

[storm319]

I assume the e12 will replace the e6 line?

 

No the E6 is staying, but dropping price to 21.99$. The E12 will be sold at 29.99$.

 

That may just be for show as the retailers burn off existing stock, doubtful that Bridgestone will be producing anymore of the e6 this year.

[Golfer_1993]

I assume the e12 will replace the e6 line?

 

No the E6 is staying, but dropping price to 21.99$. The E12 will be sold at 29.99$.

 

That may just be for show as the retailers burn off existing stock, doubtful that Bridgestone will be producing anymore of the e6 this year.

 

The Site That Shall Not Be Named did an exhaustive article about the e12, and it was stated that the e6 wasn't going anywhere.

[bigmoneyp]

$29.99. Hmmm seems a bit high. Assuming this is the answer to the Callaway Superhot Bold which is the same price but for 15 balls.

 

At $23-25 I’m in. But not $30.

 

I agree. I think this will be a good ball but no way I'd move away from the superhot bold when I get more for the same money.

[wldchld22]

 

 

Played two sleeves of this ball during the fall. I have been playing more of the premium balls the past few years like CS, B330, ProV1X. The only pitch I was given is that there is a ton of research that this reduced sideslin (like e7?)

 

Either way. My draw was piercing with this ball. That was the biggest learning experience off

The tee for me. My apex was definitely lower.

 

The short game? It feels firm but in a very good way. Full wedge shots were incredibly rewarding with plenty of height. Played in a rain storm and the cover grabbed my club face well.

 

I’m doing a ball fitting later this year and these will definitely be in the mix. My drives took on another ball flight all together and that’s what I can’t get over right now.

 

Does the matte finish feel slick like the Duo matte or Project S matte ? or does have a grabby silicon rubber heel like the Superhot Bold matte or 2018 Volvik Vivid ?

 

Would it be a cop out if I said it wasn’t like any of those? Not grippy matte finish. I can’t recall having to slide under many lob shots with this ball. Full wedge shots sat and spun with no issue.

 

Plus I haven’t had extensive time with matte balls except for the Duo U and Volviks

 

Hello how does this new e12 compare to the TourB Rx?

 

I did a ball fitting at the PGA merch Show with them and I actually got fit for the TourB Rx. I was surprised because I thought I'd get fit for an e12 option for sure. The Rx have the urethane cover where the e12 options do not from what I can tell. I topped out at about 98 mph for the swing speed (not bad for not swinging since October I figure - I'm a mere mortal). Did not get a chance to hit any e12's but I like the matte finish.

 

Thank you for the feedback. I guess I will stick with the Tour BRXs.

 

BRXs is definitely gonna have a softer feel to it as well.

[erock9174]

 

 

 

Played two sleeves of this ball during the fall. I have been playing more of the premium balls the past few years like CS, B330, ProV1X. The only pitch I was given is that there is a ton of research that this reduced sideslin (like e7?)

 

Either way. My draw was piercing with this ball. That was the biggest learning experience off

The tee for me. My apex was definitely lower.

 

The short game? It feels firm but in a very good way. Full wedge shots were incredibly rewarding with plenty of height. Played in a rain storm and the cover grabbed my club face well.

 

I’m doing a ball fitting later this year and these will definitely be in the mix. My drives took on another ball flight all together and that’s what I can’t get over right now.

 

Does the matte finish feel slick like the Duo matte or Project S matte ? or does have a grabby silicon rubber heel like the Superhot Bold matte or 2018 Volvik Vivid ?

 

Would it be a cop out if I said it wasn’t like any of those? Not grippy matte finish. I can’t recall having to slide under many lob shots with this ball. Full wedge shots sat and spun with no issue.

 

Plus I haven’t had extensive time with matte balls except for the Duo U and Volviks

 

Hello how does this new e12 compare to the TourB Rx?

 

I did a ball fitting at the PGA merch Show with them and I actually got fit for the TourB Rx. I was surprised because I thought I'd get fit for an e12 option for sure. The Rx have the urethane cover where the e12 options do not from what I can tell. I topped out at about 98 mph for the swing speed (not bad for not swinging since October I figure - I'm a mere mortal). Did not get a chance to hit any e12's but I like the matte finish.

 

Thank you for the feedback. I guess I will stick with the Tour BRXs.

 

 

 

Held them in the store. Definitely the slick matte finish which is a hard pass for me. Callaway SH Bold And the 2018 Volvik Vivid got it right with the silcone grabby feel.

The new Supersoft matte ball has the same grabby feel. Can’t wait for it to come out next month. I think it will bury all the $30 matte balls.

[Twism86]

Trying to compete with the Callaway Bold line it looks like. That matte red looks identical. If it plays similar off the irons it could be a winner.

[RJL51]

Has anyone tested or played the e12 Soft or Speed? I’m unfortunately not is season yet, and was hoping to hear feedback on this ball line. I really look forward to trying it out soon...

[Golfer_1993]

Has anyone tested or played the e12 Soft or Speed? I’m unfortunately not is season yet, and was hoping to hear feedback on this ball line. I really look forward to trying it out soon...

 

I will be testing it next week over 4 rounds, I'll try to do a review for March 10th. I played the E6 Speed for the last year, so I will try to do a comparison.

[Jrweber77]

I think I’ll stick with my Snell MTB-Black at ~$27 per dozen.

[ThreeBoxers]

If they're anything like the E6 before they split it off into two lines, I'm interested.

 

If not, for $30 I'd rather play the Q-Star Tour.

 

This. Saw 2 dozen 2017 e6's on ebay new in box for $30, snatched them up quick. Between those and the 2 dozen k-sigs I should be set until I know more about these e12's

[gpleonard]

Played the E12 Soft today. I think it will be a very good ball. Good distance and behaves well on shots into the green. Has a decent feel off the putter. This could be the ball for 2019. Was playing Callaway balls before, but have always liked the Bridgestone Golf balls. Played them as well.

[jjfcpa]

I've been comparing the e12 with the ERC. I've been playing the Bridgestone Tour RX for the last year.

 

Just able to hit both indoors for the last couple weeks and I think the ERC has a better feel and more spin off the short irons and wedge. I'll finally get a chance to play out doors in another week and will be evaluating the e12, ERC, RX, and TP5 with some on course shots. I'll let you know what kind of results I get.

[arky_47963]

Have played E6 soft for some time. Tried a sleeve of E12 soft. Might be a yard or two longer, however I felt it did not check up on chips and pitches as well as E6. Any thoughts, or is it just me.

[Arlin964]

I've been comparing the e12 with the ERC. I've been playing the Bridgestone Tour RX for the last year.

 

Just able to hit both indoors for the last couple weeks and I think the ERC has a better feel and more spin off the short irons and wedge. I'll finally get a chance to play out doors in another week and will be evaluating the e12, ERC, RX, and TP5 with some on course shots. I'll let you know what kind of results I get.

 

JJ - I’d love to know when testing is complete what your thoughts are.

 

Last year I mostly played TP5x and Snell Red. Bridgestone website said I fit the profile of B RX, so I’m going to test that along with QST this year.

 

A fitter told me last week he’d suggest I test out QST, B330s, and chrome soft x for my swing.

[gpleonard]

The more that I play this ball the more I like it. E12 is a very good mid price ball and will surprise a lot of people if they just try it.

 

[Golfer_1993]

So I played this ball for 3 rounds in early March. I've been playing the E6 Speed before, so I went and bought a dozen of E12 Speed. Over 3 rounds, I noticed a bunch of difference from the E6: Some good, some bad.

 

First the good:

* It's longer (well for me it was). Multiple time during my rounds, my drives were over 300 yds, which for me was new. I'm usually around 290 yds. On irons and wedges, I was about 5 yds longer, which was nice.

* It has a good feeling on impact. I liked the E6, but for me it had that clicky sound at impact that was bugging me, and it felt clicky on wedge shots. The E12 is way better. It feels good at impact, on every club.

* It spins. Seriously. Does it zip back? No. But on wedge shots under 100 yds, pitch and chip, the ball reacts the way you want it to react. That actually left me some long putts during my first round since I didn't know how much check I would get. You can also shape the ball a lot better than the E6.

 

Now the bad:

* I only have one bad remark: for a surlyn cover... the ball get scuffed a lot. I had to switch balls every 6 holes because the cover was getting damaged from short iron shots and wedge shots. I used to play 9+ holes with the E6 Speed without any scuff marks.

 

So there you go. I recommend you try the ball for a round, see how it feels. for $30, I think it's a really great ball.

[L29]

On the website it still shows the e6 speed/soft to be multilayer at 21.99. Will this ball eventually go to a 2 piece? 21.99 is a pretty good price for a 3 piece ball if its going to remain that way.

[Golfer_1993]

> @L29 said:

> On the website it still shows the e6 speed/soft to be multilayer at 21.99. Will this ball eventually go to a 2 piece? 21.99 is a pretty good price for a 3 piece ball if its going to remain that way.

Considering the new E12 series is also a 3 piece ball, and is supposed to be the successor of the E6, I'm guessing at some point they will convert to a 2 piece ball. If not, you're right, a 3 piece ball at 21.99 would be a really great price, but it would probably hurt the sales of the E12 balls.

[tbowles411]

Heck, it's worth a shot at $30 for a box.