MEMBER REVIEWS: Bridgestone Tour B Golf Ball! See What Members Are Saying!

[GolfWRX_Official]

10 of our members used Bridgestone Golf's online fitting tool to find the best Tour B ball for them. Now, these members are going to put the golf balls that were selected for them to the test. Built with input from Tiger Woods, the new Bridgestone Tour B series continues the company’s focus on the moment of impact across all 14 clubs in the bag. The members below will be reporting back to the community about the things that they have noticed while testing this product. Please feel free to ask any questions that you might have, as the testers will be happy to answer them!

Learn more about the Tour B series here.

The members are:
 @hooperpsu

 @Tanner25

 @NixLix26

 @BombinJim

 @SmashGolfBall

 @leegee38

 @Dasenergi

 @tlehmann

 @MPG

 @TNTlefty

Thank you @Bridgestone Golffor putting on this member testing event!

[hooperpsu]

First off - big thanks to @GolfWRX_Official and @Bridgestone Golf for the opportunity to test these balls out!

 

I ended up going with the Tour B XS based on the online ball fitter. I've tried everything lately from the Cally CSX and CSX LS to the Pro V1, V1X and AVX, but hadn't ever tried a Bridgestone ball so I'm super excited to give these a test. Titleist's ball fitter kept recommending the AVX for me and I've been playing that lately, really enjoyed the lower ball flight and reduced spin it produces.

 

Heading out to play this afternoon and will report back with some feel tests and performance thoughts. On first impression after unboxing, the cover feels really...grippy? When I took them out of the box and they rolled together, they feel really soft and almost sticky on one another, really curious how that translates to wedge spin as the cover feels like it's going to get great traction off the face. Hopefully it doesn't translate into spin off the driver because that's what I've been battling the most and like about the AVX lately. Durability will be a concern to track based on the soft feel of the cover as well.

 

I plan on testing these head to head with CSX LS, ProV1 and AVX on the trackman in the coming days and will report all of the details here. If anybody has any tests or configurations for those head to head let me know and I'll see what I can do on the launch monitor.

 

Here are some first photos - and dang was UPS hard on this box!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[hooperpsu]

Well, 18 holes and 76 shots later I'd say the ball is a questionable pass on the durability test. Only a few minor scuffs but one major bite mark which, oddly enough, was from a punchy 8 iron coming out of the rough on the 16th hole. 

 

I don't remember the last time I ripped completely through a cover on a golf ball in the post-balata era, so this is going to be an area to watch for sure.

 

Feel is really solid off of the club face, nice compression feel and pretty well right where I like it. Not too squishy and definitely not too clicky. Feels great off of the putter, plenty of touch around the greens and felt really nice from mid-irons.

 

My first 4-5 approach shots I airmailed the greens however. I had a few 3/4 wedges into greens that seemed to fly 15-20yds long (i.e a 3/4 54* from 90 out flew about 110, a 3/4 PW from 130 flew about 145 over the back, 65yd 10:30 pitch with my 58* was about 20yds over the back) from stock flights that I know I have pretty well dialed, I certainly wasn't missing that far off. I'll need to figure out how to rein that in because I was really happy with the ball other than some pretty insane fliers. 

 

Performance off of the driver was a bit erratic but that's operator error more so than the ball - hit a few flat bombs that were perfection but it wasn't immune to my typical spinny miss. We'll see what we can sort out on trackman over the next few days.

 

Overall though really happy with it. If I can figure out the issue with the distances and get that under control I could see myself giving this one a run!

 

 

 

 

Edited July 29, 2022 by hooperpsu
Updating review

[TeeBee1]

On 7/28/2022 at 12:05 PM, hooperpsu said:

Well, 18 holes and 76 shots later I'd say the ball is a questionable pass on the durability test. Only a few minor scuffs but one major bite mark which, oddly enough, was from a punchy 8 iron coming out of the rough on the 16th hole. 

 

I don't remember the last time I ripped completely through a cover on a golf ball in the post-balata era, so this is going to be an area to watch for sure.

 

Feel is really solid off of the club face, nice compression feel and pretty well right where I like it. Not too squishy and definitely not too clicky. Feels great off of the putter, plenty of touch around the greens and felt really nice from mid-irons.

 

My first 4-5 approach shots I airmailed the greens however. I had a few 3/4 wedges into greens that seemed to fly 15-20yds long (i.e a 3/4 54* from 90 out flew about 110, a 3/4 PW from 130 flew about 145 over the back, 65yd 10:30 pitch with my 58* was about 20yds over the back) from stock flights that I know I have pretty well dialed, I certainly wasn't missing that far off. I'll need to figure out how to rein that in because I was really happy with the ball other than some pretty insane fliers. 

 

Performance off of the driver was a bit erratic but that's operator error more so than the ball - hit a few flat bombs that were perfection but it wasn't immune to my typical spinny miss. We'll see what we can sort out on trackman over the next few days.

 

Overall though really happy with it. If I can figure out the issue with the distances and get that under control I could see myself giving this one a run!

 

 

 

 

Interesting to see a scuff like that. I’ve been playing it for a couple years and thought the durability has been pretty good on them.

[hooperpsu]

23 hours ago, tbrumbeloe13 said:

Interesting to see a scuff like that. I’ve been playing it for a couple years and thought the durability has been pretty good on them.

 

Yeah - other than cutting entirely through the cover in that one spot I'd say it held up pretty well. More testing soon but seems promising overall.

[tsecor]

On 7/28/2022 at 12:05 PM, hooperpsu said:

Well, 18 holes and 76 shots later I'd say the ball is a questionable pass on the durability test. Only a few minor scuffs but one major bite mark which, oddly enough, was from a punchy 8 iron coming out of the rough on the 16th hole. 

 

I don't remember the last time I ripped completely through a cover on a golf ball in the post-balata era, so this is going to be an area to watch for sure.

 

Feel is really solid off of the club face, nice compression feel and pretty well right where I like it. Not too squishy and definitely not too clicky. Feels great off of the putter, plenty of touch around the greens and felt really nice from mid-irons.

 

My first 4-5 approach shots I airmailed the greens however. I had a few 3/4 wedges into greens that seemed to fly 15-20yds long (i.e a 3/4 54* from 90 out flew about 110, a 3/4 PW from 130 flew about 145 over the back, 65yd 10:30 pitch with my 58* was about 20yds over the back) from stock flights that I know I have pretty well dialed, I certainly wasn't missing that far off. I'll need to figure out how to rein that in because I was really happy with the ball other than some pretty insane fliers. 

 

Performance off of the driver was a bit erratic but that's operator error more so than the ball - hit a few flat bombs that were perfection but it wasn't immune to my typical spinny miss. We'll see what we can sort out on trackman over the next few days.

 

Overall though really happy with it. If I can figure out the issue with the distances and get that under control I could see myself giving this one a run!

 

 

 

 

Not shocked at these results from a ball that is desiged to spin and definitely am shocked at the durability....MGS did a test on these balls and the quality was questionable for such a great company. Maybe this Tiger ball needs to go back to the drawing board.  I tried this ball as well and i cannot use it with and success.  

[Tanner25]

Just received the Bridgestone B RXS. I like the packaging a lot. The balls are surprisingly light and feel like a Soft Feel. I thought since they are a 3 piece ball, there would be some firmness too them. But, they are a lower compression tour ball. Here's some initial pics. Will be back with practice and course reviews.

[TNTlefty]

Thanks to GolfWRX and Bridgestone for the testing opportunity - Tour B RXS balls have arrived.

Driver swing speed is typically ~105, so I’m right on the dividing line for the Bridgestone Tour ball models. 
 

I’m a long-time Bridgestone player dating back to the Nike One Tour D.  I’ve mainly played the Tour B330 but have experimented with all the other Tour B series models at some point.  I prefer Bridgestone’s feel, consistent performance, and durability.  Recently I’ve been experimenting with the Tour B RXS and Srixon Z Star as my stockpile of Tour B330 is running low... 

 

Updates to the packaging and model side script from the previous RXS (side-by-side below).

 

 

Initial reactions from a short game session and a few shots on-course:
- Softer feel chipping / putting than previous RXS.
- Slightly higher trajectory / spin off short irons and wedges with similar distance to previous RXS. 

- Consistent performance in a light wind (~10mph).
 

I’ll add to the thread over the next few weeks - happy to answer any questions as well. 
 

Edited August 14, 2022 by TNTlefty

[leegee38]

I'm sorry I'm a little late to this, but the balls just showed up on Wednesday and steady monsoon rains prevented me from getting out to play them until Sunday.  Very glad for the opportunity though.

 

Background:  I'm very familiar with both the Bridgestone Tour BX and Tour BXS.  I've played many rounds with both of them.  The BX has a little more penetrating flight off the tee and spins a little less with the irons, but both balls wind up going about the same distance for me.  The BXS might spin as well as any ball I've ever played, but the BX is surprisingly good on partial wedges and chips.  The main difference between the balls to me is feel, with the BXS feeling substantially softer.  But I like both of them very much.

 

Bridgestone's various ball choosing apps have tended to show the Tour BRX as the best choice for me for the last few years, and quite honestly ... I didn't believe them.  I assumed it wouldn't spin enough based on some experience with a previous version some years back.  I know ... I've seen Lexi Thompson spin it back on TV, but ... well ... she's Lexi and I'm not.  I figured it was only because I don't quite reach their 105 mph benchmark for clubhead speed, but of course I remained curious.  And I used to be well over 115, but 64+ years and a shaky back keeps me between 103 and 97 mph, with the difference depending on the condition of that back.  That's why I was so thrilled to get this opportunity thanks to Bridgestone Golf and GOLFWRX to test the ball out.

 

 

 

 

On the green:  I'm too lazy to draw straight lines on my ball so I always appreciate something already on the ball to line up putts.  The sidestamp on the Tour B RX works just fine, and I did have a good day putting with it.  It feels soft ... not quite as soft as the Tour BXS, but softer than the BX at least off my putter.  I had no problem getting a nice roll out of it even on less than smooth greens.  Very pleased with the ball here.

 

With irons:  I was clearly mistaken.  The ball spins nicely with full swings, at least from the 7-iron on down.  I had two different 6-irons run out a little on me, but both were from over 180 and the lack of height and descent angle were due to my strike, not the ball.  I would say the spin is somewhat comparable to the Tour BX on shorter wedges around the green, and that really isn't bad.  I prefer the Tour BXS here because the softness of the ball gives me confidence to strike it a little more aggressively, but I absolutely could play the BRX without concern.  I didn't get any surprise grabs or run outs.

 

With driver:  This caught me off guard ... I was a little disappointed here.  I thought the whole idea of using this ball because my clubhead speed was less than 105MPH is because it would perform better.  I have to say I did not see that.  In fact, I was a little surprised at how far some my better drives DIDN'T go.  Don't get me wrong ... it wasn't horribly short.  But I'm pretty certain both the BXS and BX are clearly longer for me.  I know there has been plenty of discussion about choosing balls based on clubhead speed on GOLFWRX with many questioning the logic.  My experience would suggest they may be correct in questioning it.  Of course I remember when Titleist was marketing the Prov1X as the ball for high clubhead speeds while 70% of the LPGA tour players were using it.

 

Conclusion:  Well, first of all I was gonna include a picture of the ball after 18 holes because I think it was holding up extremely well, but I ran into a problem.  Hole #16 is a dogleg right and I hit a fade around the corner ... and never found the ball.  Not sure where it went, but I was actually kinda thrilled because making a ball turn right off the tee is not exactly my forte.  Pretty disappointing not to find it though.  The ball I put in play after that only had 3 hits on it and looks brand new so there is nothing to see in a pic.

 

I thought the Bridgestone Tour B RX would have plenty of distance but not spin enough.  It actually spun just fine and felt quite nice, but didn't go as far as I thought it should.  Obviously that is just based on my launch conditions and someone else might find it goes forever for them.  FWIW, my last launch monitor readings 6 months ago showed me launching around 13 degrees with about 2200 rpm of spin.  So, I would tend to chose one of the other Bridgestone balls if given a choice because I did not see how this fit might clubhead speed any better (or maybe even not as well), but it wouldn't be a hardship to play the B RX because it was very controllable and predictable.  I am really happy to have gotten the chance to test these out.

 

Thanks!

 

- Lee

 

 

 

 

 

[Tanner25]

Sorry, for the late feedback. Played my first round with the Tour B RXS. Overall, it is a very good ball. Also, it has a great yellow color. It has nice greenside spin and had the tendency to go straight. My only complaint is my own personal preference for a firmer ball, since going to the XL Halo irons. The RXS is very soft. As  I said, above, it almost feels like a two piece ball, like a Soft Feel. That was confirmed on the course. Anyone who is used to this type of soft ball., may really like this ball to get the additional greenside spin. The ball is very durable. I think I will try the Tour B RX next. This ball is worth trying. Thanks, to Bridgestone and GolfWRX for these great testing opportunities. I talk up WRX to all of my friends and people I meet. 

Edited August 28, 2022 by Tanner25

[hammergolf]

On 8/23/2022 at 6:01 PM, leegee38 said:

I'm sorry I'm a little late to this, but the balls just showed up on Wednesday and steady monsoon rains prevented me from getting out to play them until Sunday.  Very glad for the opportunity though.

 

Background:  I'm very familiar with both the Bridgestone Tour BX and Tour BXS.  I've played many rounds with both of them.  The BX has a little more penetrating flight off the tee and spins a little less with the irons, but both balls wind up going about the same distance for me.  The BXS might spin as well as any ball I've ever played, but the BX is surprisingly good on partial wedges and chips.  The main difference between the balls to me is feel, with the BXS feeling substantially softer.  But I like both of them very much.

 

Bridgestone's various ball choosing apps have tended to show the Tour BRX as the best choice for me for the last few years, and quite honestly ... I didn't believe them.  I assumed it wouldn't spin enough based on some experience with a previous version some years back.  I know ... I've seen Lexi Thompson spin it back on TV, but ... well ... she's Lexi and I'm not.  I figured it was only because I don't quite reach their 105 mph benchmark for clubhead speed, but of course I remained curious.  And I used to be well over 115, but 64+ years and a shaky back keeps me between 103 and 97 mph, with the difference depending on the condition of that back.  That's why I was so thrilled to get this opportunity thanks to Bridgestone Golf and GOLFWRX to test the ball out.

 

 

 

 

On the green:  I'm too lazy to draw straight lines on my ball so I always appreciate something already on the ball to line up putts.  The sidestamp on the Tour B RX works just fine, and I did have a good day putting with it.  It feels soft ... not quite as soft as the Tour BXS, but softer than the BX at least off my putter.  I had no problem getting a nice roll out of it even on less than smooth greens.  Very pleased with the ball here.

 

With irons:  I was clearly mistaken.  The ball spins nicely with full swings, at least from the 7-iron on down.  I had two different 6-irons run out a little on me, but both were from over 180 and the lack of height and descent angle were due to my strike, not the ball.  I would say the spin is somewhat comparable to the Tour BX on shorter wedges around the green, and that really isn't bad.  I prefer the Tour BXS here because the softness of the ball gives me confidence to strike it a little more aggressively, but I absolutely could play the BRX without concern.  I didn't get any surprise grabs or run outs.

 

With driver:  This caught me off guard ... I was a little disappointed here.  I thought the whole idea of using this ball because my clubhead speed was less than 105MPH is because it would perform better.  I have to say I did not see that.  In fact, I was a little surprised at how far some my better drives DIDN'T go.  Don't get me wrong ... it wasn't horribly short.  But I'm pretty certain both the BXS and BX are clearly longer for me.  I know there has been plenty of discussion about choosing balls based on clubhead speed on GOLFWRX with many questioning the logic.  My experience would suggest they may be correct in questioning it.  Of course I remember when Titleist was marketing the Prov1X as the ball for high clubhead speeds while 70% of the LPGA tour players were using it.

 

Conclusion:  Well, first of all I was gonna include a picture of the ball after 18 holes because I think it was holding up extremely well, but I ran into a problem.  Hole #16 is a dogleg right and I hit a fade around the corner ... and never found the ball.  Not sure where it went, but I was actually kinda thrilled because making a ball turn right off the tee is not exactly my forte.  Pretty disappointing not to find it though.  The ball I put in play after that only had 3 hits on it and looks brand new so there is nothing to see in a pic.

 

I thought the Bridgestone Tour B RX would have plenty of distance but not spin enough.  It actually spun just fine and felt quite nice, but didn't go as far as I thought it should.  Obviously that is just based on my launch conditions and someone else might find it goes forever for them.  FWIW, my last launch monitor readings 6 months ago showed me launching around 13 degrees with about 2200 rpm of spin.  So, I would tend to chose one of the other Bridgestone balls if given a choice because I did not see how this fit might clubhead speed any better (or maybe even not as well), but it wouldn't be a hardship to play the B RX because it was very controllable and predictable.  I am really happy to have gotten the chance to test these out.

 

Thanks!

 

- Lee

 

 

 

 

 

I’m low to mid 90’s with the driver. I found the same as you, the RX and RXS were 10-15 yds shorter than the BX off the driver, and half a club to one full club shorter off the irons. The best three balls I’ve found that perform best for me are the BX, CS X, and Vice Pro. I am a big Bridgestone fan, but I’m not a believer in their philosophy of fitting based on clubhead speed.

[gsrjc]

On 8/23/2022 at 7:01 PM, leegee38 said:

I'm sorry I'm a little late to this, but the balls just showed up on Wednesday and steady monsoon rains prevented me from getting out to play them until Sunday.  Very glad for the opportunity though.

 

Background:  I'm very familiar with both the Bridgestone Tour BX and Tour BXS.  I've played many rounds with both of them.  The BX has a little more penetrating flight off the tee and spins a little less with the irons, but both balls wind up going about the same distance for me.  The BXS might spin as well as any ball I've ever played, but the BX is surprisingly good on partial wedges and chips.  The main difference between the balls to me is feel, with the BXS feeling substantially softer.  But I like both of them very much.

 

Bridgestone's various ball choosing apps have tended to show the Tour BRX as the best choice for me for the last few years, and quite honestly ... I didn't believe them.  I assumed it wouldn't spin enough based on some experience with a previous version some years back.  I know ... I've seen Lexi Thompson spin it back on TV, but ... well ... she's Lexi and I'm not.  I figured it was only because I don't quite reach their 105 mph benchmark for clubhead speed, but of course I remained curious.  And I used to be well over 115, but 64+ years and a shaky back keeps me between 103 and 97 mph, with the difference depending on the condition of that back.  That's why I was so thrilled to get this opportunity thanks to Bridgestone Golf and GOLFWRX to test the ball out.

 

 

 

 

On the green:  I'm too lazy to draw straight lines on my ball so I always appreciate something already on the ball to line up putts.  The sidestamp on the Tour B RX works just fine, and I did have a good day putting with it.  It feels soft ... not quite as soft as the Tour BXS, but softer than the BX at least off my putter.  I had no problem getting a nice roll out of it even on less than smooth greens.  Very pleased with the ball here.

 

With irons:  I was clearly mistaken.  The ball spins nicely with full swings, at least from the 7-iron on down.  I had two different 6-irons run out a little on me, but both were from over 180 and the lack of height and descent angle were due to my strike, not the ball.  I would say the spin is somewhat comparable to the Tour BX on shorter wedges around the green, and that really isn't bad.  I prefer the Tour BXS here because the softness of the ball gives me confidence to strike it a little more aggressively, but I absolutely could play the BRX without concern.  I didn't get any surprise grabs or run outs.

 

With driver:  This caught me off guard ... I was a little disappointed here.  I thought the whole idea of using this ball because my clubhead speed was less than 105MPH is because it would perform better.  I have to say I did not see that.  In fact, I was a little surprised at how far some my better drives DIDN'T go.  Don't get me wrong ... it wasn't horribly short.  But I'm pretty certain both the BXS and BX are clearly longer for me.  I know there has been plenty of discussion about choosing balls based on clubhead speed on GOLFWRX with many questioning the logic.  My experience would suggest they may be correct in questioning it.  Of course I remember when Titleist was marketing the Prov1X as the ball for high clubhead speeds while 70% of the LPGA tour players were using it.

 

Conclusion:  Well, first of all I was gonna include a picture of the ball after 18 holes because I think it was holding up extremely well, but I ran into a problem.  Hole #16 is a dogleg right and I hit a fade around the corner ... and never found the ball.  Not sure where it went, but I was actually kinda thrilled because making a ball turn right off the tee is not exactly my forte.  Pretty disappointing not to find it though.  The ball I put in play after that only had 3 hits on it and looks brand new so there is nothing to see in a pic.

 

I thought the Bridgestone Tour B RX would have plenty of distance but not spin enough.  It actually spun just fine and felt quite nice, but didn't go as far as I thought it should.  Obviously that is just based on my launch conditions and someone else might find it goes forever for them.  FWIW, my last launch monitor readings 6 months ago showed me launching around 13 degrees with about 2200 rpm of spin.  So, I would tend to chose one of the other Bridgestone balls if given a choice because I did not see how this fit might clubhead speed any better (or maybe even not as well), but it wouldn't be a hardship to play the B RX because it was very controllable and predictable.  I am really happy to have gotten the chance to test these out.

 

Thanks!

 

- Lee

 

 

 

 

 

I’ve experienced the same thing with the ball that you tested. Off the driver, the ball is just a dud. My SW is 100mph and I lost about 7-10 yards compared to the Srixon XV ball. But I lost zero distance in irons or wedges. It was really weird. 
 

I’ve never tried the BX ball so perhaps I should but going by purely the speed recommended by Bridgestone, I don’t have speed for it. Do folks thinks perhaps there are certain swings that could benefit with the BX. Generally I have AOA of +2 with a launch angle of 12 with spin of 2700. 

Edited August 29, 2022 by gsrjc

[leegee38]

Just a quick follow up;  I played another round with the Tour B RX Sunday.  Very consistent ball over all.  I hit one really good drive on a par 5, so I teed up a Tour B X and hit another.  It was also good.  I stepped off the X ball as being 11 yards longer than the RX.  My clubhead speed doesn't go over 105, but I fail to see how the RX benefits me in any way over the X (or XS for that matter).  I'm pretty convinced you can't judge a ball based on a swing speed.  You really have to hit it to find out.

[tlehmann]

Ball Tested: Bridgestone Tour B X

 

I tested this ball for two rounds on my home course against my gamer golf ball this year, the Srixon Z Star XV.  While it was not a technical test, I play golf at my home club approximately 4 times per week, and have a good foundation for testing equipment on the course based on my skill level and a consistent environment to test.

 

I used to play the prior gen Tour B X and enjoyed the ball in 2019/2020.  

 

For me, the BX was fine, but candidly it was not better for me than my Srixon XV.  I used to find the prior BX a "long" golf ball of the driver, but the XV appears to spin less off the long clubs, and the same or more around the greens.  I find the feel (subjective) better on the Srixon, and felt the Srixon was the more stable ball in the wind in the wind.  I did not find the durability of the Bridgestone better than the Srixon.

 

When I switched to Srixon XV earlier in the year, I was impressed by the performance I saw on the course - I could tell it was a good fit for me.  The Bridgestone is a fine ball, but I did not experience the same feeling.  I like Bridgestone as a company and think the product is a good product (as are mostly all premium golf balls today), but I did not find a reason to switch this time.

 

 

[hooperpsu]

Haven't been able to get a trackman session in yet to compare numbers but did play another round over the weekend. Similar experience as before - not terribly consistent off of the driver (a few absolutely flat bombs but just as many spinny ballooners) and yardages are just rocketing off of the irons. I had 158yds out of the light rough into the first hole, hit a stock 9i playing for a bit of a flier, but ended up about 20yds over the back in the gunch. I don't hit a 9i that far.

 

Same thing throughout the round, ended up having to dial back almost a full club off of my trackman/playing yardages to try to get it close. Durability was fine, finished 18 with the same ball to see how it ended up and was still marginally playable by the end (I'd normally have switched it out probably after 6 or 7 holes).

 

The ball feels great off of the club face, plenty of spin around the greens and rolls like a dream off of the putter, but I just can't figure out how inconsistent it is from 8i down to wedges. Trackman data still to come!

[gsrjc]

7 hours ago, tlehmann said:

Ball Tested: Bridgestone Tour B X

 

I tested this ball for two rounds on my home course against my gamer golf ball this year, the Srixon Z Star XV.  While it was not a technical test, I play golf at my home club approximately 4 times per week, and have a good foundation for testing equipment on the course based on my skill level and a consistent environment to test.

 

I used to play the prior gen Tour B X and enjoyed the ball in 2019/2020.  

 

For me, the BX was fine, but candidly it was not better for me than my Srixon XV.  I used to find the prior BX a "long" golf ball of the driver, but the XV appears to spin less off the long clubs, and the same or more around the greens.  I find the feel (subjective) better on the Srixon, and felt the Srixon was the more stable ball in the wind in the wind.  I did not find the durability of the Bridgestone better than the Srixon.

 

When I switched to Srixon XV earlier in the year, I was impressed by the performance I saw on the course - I could tell it was a good fit for me.  The Bridgestone is a fine ball, but I did not experience the same feeling.  I like Bridgestone as a company and think the product is a good product (as are mostly all premium golf balls today), but I did not find a reason to switch this time.

 

 

What’s your swing speed as I play the XV ball and the B RX was a dud for me off the driver. 

[tlehmann]

15 hours ago, gsrjc said:

What’s your swing speed as I play the XV ball and the B RX was a dud for me off the driver. 

105-107 mph on the golf course currently

[gsrjc]

1 hour ago, tlehmann said:

105-107 mph on the golf course currently

Okay. So I’m at 100. So hence I was trying the B RX ball. 

[MPG]

I am so sorry for being late to add my two cents to this but I did not receive the golf balls until last week.   

 

I currently play 4 golf balls throughout the season; Bridgestone XS, Taylormade 5x, left dash V1x or AVX.      I am not really that picky as long as I have one of the four I mentioned I am usually fine.  I honestly get the same reaction with all four of these around the greens but I will say the left dash is at least 10 yards longer on good strikes then the other 3 balls.   The only turn off to the left dash is the hardness of the ball.   

Jump right into it - I will say that this new version is much better for me than the previous versions.     I have always had a hard time understanding why this XS golf ball works for me considering my driver club head speed is 104-106 (low end of the ball spectrum) and my driver spin is usually on the higher side and the BStone ball fitting always puts me into the RXS or RX version.     I will say that I have tried all of the Bstone balls and they just dont perform anything like the XS which excels in all departments on the golf course.  My breakdown by clubs are below:  

• Driver - distance is terrific and definitely not the shortest of the 4 balls above
• Irons - Complete control of my trajectory, shot dispersion, shot control and spin is spot on from fairway (rough will get different reactions depending on the rough at each course) No ball works out of summer time bermuda  🙂  
• Wedges - this is where this ball shines for me - hit low skippers, high checks, normal chips - the ball hits and does what I was expecting it to do.  Hit and release 2-3 feet and stops.   This alone has improved my putting stats since a 3-4 footer is easier then a 6-8 footer
• Putter - very soft feeling ball that reacts consistently across the face

Finally, the durability of this ball is outstanding.   I know HooperPSU above showed the cuts on the golf ball and I can honestly say that I have never seen that on any bridgestone golf ball that I have played.  That is very surprising to see; that is for sure.   Now, if you ball meets a Oak tree head on or dive bombs a cart path then yes, there will probably be a scuff or scrap on the ball.    Unfortunately, I have seen that far too many times.      The picture below is the actual ball that I played 18 with on Sunday.   

 

 

I will definitely continue to use this ball for the rest of the season and just pray that Bridgestone does not change it next year like all other OEM's do with a ball that flat out performs.    Last thing I will add is overall distance ranking between the 4 balls mentioned above since distance is always something of interest.

 

Driver Distance:

1.  Left Dash - at least 10 yard longer than all others

2. AVX - Very similar to the XS

3. Bridgestone XS - very similar to the AVX (Same soft feel as well)

4. TP5x - shortest by 5 yards consistently

For Irons - I dont really see any major distance changes that would create problems for me if I was to switch balls for the round.   

For wedges -  Left dash requires a different landing stop since it does not stop as quickly as the others (but the Bstone XS spins and stops the best of all four)

 

Let me know if there are any questions, concerns or comments....

Edited September 7, 2022 by MPG

[hammergolf]

5 hours ago, MPG said:

I am so sorry for being late to add my two cents to this but I did not receive the golf balls until last week.   

 

I currently play 4 golf balls throughout the season; Bridgestone XS, Taylormade 5x, left dash V1x or AVX.      I am not really that picky as long as I have one of the four I mentioned I am usually fine.  I honestly get the same reaction with all four of these around the greens but I will say the left dash is at least 10 yards longer on good strikes then the other 3 balls.   The only turn off to the left dash is the hardness of the ball.   

Jump right into it - I will say that this new version is much better for me than the previous versions.     I have always had a hard time understanding why this XS golf ball works for me considering my driver club head speed is 104-106 (low end of the ball spectrum) and my driver spin is usually on the higher side and the BStone ball fitting always puts me into the RXS or RX version.     I will say that I have tried all of the Bstone balls and they just dont perform anything like the XS which excels in all departments on the golf course.  My breakdown by clubs are below:  

• Driver - distance is terrific and definitely not the shortest of the 4 balls above
• Irons - Complete control of my trajectory, shot dispersion, shot control and spin is spot on from fairway (rough will get different reactions depending on the rough at each course) No ball works out of summer time bermuda  🙂  
• Wedges - this is where this ball shines for me - hit low skippers, high checks, normal chips - the ball hits and does what I was expecting it to do.  Hit and release 2-3 feet and stops.   This alone has improved my putting stats since a 3-4 footer is easier then a 6-8 footer
• Putter - very soft feeling ball that reacts consistently across the face

Finally, the durability of this ball is outstanding.   I know HooperPSU above showed the cuts on the golf ball and I can honestly say that I have never seen that on any bridgestone golf ball that I have played.  That is very surprising to see; that is for sure.   Now, if you ball meets a Oak tree head on or dive bombs a cart path then yes, there will probably be a scuff or scrap on the ball.    Unfortunately, I have seen that far too many times.      The picture below is the actual ball that I played 18 with on Sunday.   

 

 

I will definitely continue to use this ball for the rest of the season and just pray that Bridgestone does not change it next year like all other OEM's do with a ball that flat out performs.    Last thing I will add is overall distance ranking between the 4 balls mentioned above since distance is always something of interest.

 

Driver Distance:

1.  Left Dash - at least 10 yard longer than all others

2. AVX - Very similar to the XS

3. Bridgestone XS - very similar to the AVX (Same soft feel as well)

4. TP5x - shortest by 5 yards consistently

For Irons - I dont really see any major distance changes that would create problems for me if I was to switch balls for the round.   

For wedges -  Left dash requires a different landing stop since it does not stop as quickly as the others (but the Bstone XS spins and stops the best of all four)

 

Let me know if there are any questions, concerns or comments....

Great report! I’m a Tour B X guy because it was better off the driver than the previous model XS. I preferred the softer feel of the XS, but it was shorter for me. How would you compare the new model XS to the previous model?

[MPG]

1 hour ago, hammergolf said:

Great report! I’m a Tour B X guy because it was better off the driver than the previous model XS. I preferred the softer feel of the XS, but it was shorter for me. How would you compare the new model XS to the previous model?

I would have assumed the same thing when looking at the packaging but my favorable results were with the XS version every single time.    I  have tried the X version several times and just dont get the same consistency I do with the XS.    Again, not sure why that is but it just fits me and I stopped second guessing it anymore.   

 

To answer your question -  The major difference that I have seen was the cover - the newer model has a more durable cover then previous model.   The cover will scuff on the older model faster and looked rough after 9 holes (without head on collisions with oaks and cart paths) and the newer model looks really good after 9 or 18 holes.    The other difference was with driver distance - the older model is slightly shorter then the newer model for me - the driver spin is down slightly with the newer model which helps get some distance back - I am talking 5-8 yards which is not a huge amount but every bit helps.    Other than that, I feel the irons, wedges and putter all are very similar and I dont see any major differences.    I was happy to see Bridgestone did not ruin a good thing between previous and current golf ball like other OEM's do.    

[hammergolf]

2 hours ago, MPG said:

I would have assumed the same thing when looking at the packaging but my favorable results were with the XS version every single time.    I  have tried the X version several times and just dont get the same consistency I do with the XS.    Again, not sure why that is but it just fits me and I stopped second guessing it anymore.   

 

To answer your question -  The major difference that I have seen was the cover - the newer model has a more durable cover then previous model.   The cover will scuff on the older model faster and looked rough after 9 holes (without head on collisions with oaks and cart paths) and the newer model looks really good after 9 or 18 holes.    The other difference was with driver distance - the older model is slightly shorter then the newer model for me - the driver spin is down slightly with the newer model which helps get some distance back - I am talking 5-8 yards which is not a huge amount but every bit helps.    Other than that, I feel the irons, wedges and putter all are very similar and I dont see any major differences.    I was happy to see Bridgestone did not ruin a good thing between previous and current golf ball like other OEM's do.    

Thanks, gonna give the new XS a try. If it keeps up with the B X off the driver I’ll definitely switch because I prefer the softer feel and the increased spin.

[MPG]

53 minutes ago, hammergolf said:

Thanks, gonna give the new XS a try. If it keeps up with the B X off the driver I’ll definitely switch because I prefer the softer feel and the increased spin.

Sweet.  Hope you find them to be as good as I do.   Good luck and let us know what the results are.  

[BombinJim]

Pardon the late review here. I've been chronicling my review for a few months as I've been playing through my box of Tour B XS.

 

A little background about my game. Been hovering between a 12 and a 15 handicap for a few years, relatively high SS player (Driver 115-120 mph). I've been going through swing changes trying to develop a more consistent longer game (driver is a mess, Jekyll and Hyde). You can see my equipment in my signature; yes I play blades and yes I'm not good enough to do so by many peoples standards, and I'm not going to justify my choice here.

 

I value spin, distance control, and feel in a ball. The Tour B XS delivers in each of these categories. One of the higher spinning balls I've ever played, probably above any of the premium balls I've played for extensive amount of time (MTB-X, ProV1-X, TP5x, Chromesoft-X). The spin tends to be very consistent too, so distance control is reliable and only the Indian is to blame for any off distance shots, not the arrow. Feel is where the Tour B XS really shines. It feels so soft, in stark contrast to a ball like the MTB-X. This is pleasing on and around the greens. Off the driver the ball seems to retain a reasonable amount of distance, but falls about 10 yards short of the longest ball I've played (AVX); this doesn't bother me really because distance is not a problem for me, its control and direction. Durability is the only detractor for me as its a little questionable, and I suppose it is related to the soft feel of the ball. You can play a full round with 1 ball, but you will notice some groove marks/cuts in the cover if you mash the ball with a sandwedge or lob wedge all the time.

 

Anyway, I'm really happy with the ball overall, and have purchased a few boxes after I ran out of the trial box. I try to minimize phone usage on the course but here's some of the highlights I was able to capture that I enjoyed during my trial: 

 

A full PW from 140 out. Stuck into the green right where it landed. 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the best shots I've hit in a while and a great example of the spin. 6i from 208 front pin on a par 3. One stop and hop about 8" from ball mark.

 

 

 

An extreme example of spin. Short par 3, 118 yards. Stuck on the green and spun back a good 12-15ft with the slight slope of the green.

 

 

[asroma19]

On 9/7/2022 at 5:51 AM, MPG said:

I am so sorry for being late to add my two cents to this but I did not receive the golf balls until last week.   

 

I currently play 4 golf balls throughout the season; Bridgestone XS, Taylormade 5x, left dash V1x or AVX.      I am not really that picky as long as I have one of the four I mentioned I am usually fine.  I honestly get the same reaction with all four of these around the greens but I will say the left dash is at least 10 yards longer on good strikes then the other 3 balls.   The only turn off to the left dash is the hardness of the ball.   

Jump right into it - I will say that this new version is much better for me than the previous versions.     I have always had a hard time understanding why this XS golf ball works for me considering my driver club head speed is 104-106 (low end of the ball spectrum) and my driver spin is usually on the higher side and the BStone ball fitting always puts me into the RXS or RX version.     I will say that I have tried all of the Bstone balls and they just dont perform anything like the XS which excels in all departments on the golf course.  My breakdown by clubs are below:  

• Driver - distance is terrific and definitely not the shortest of the 4 balls above
• Irons - Complete control of my trajectory, shot dispersion, shot control and spin is spot on from fairway (rough will get different reactions depending on the rough at each course) No ball works out of summer time bermuda  🙂  
• Wedges - this is where this ball shines for me - hit low skippers, high checks, normal chips - the ball hits and does what I was expecting it to do.  Hit and release 2-3 feet and stops.   This alone has improved my putting stats since a 3-4 footer is easier then a 6-8 footer
• Putter - very soft feeling ball that reacts consistently across the face

Finally, the durability of this ball is outstanding.   I know HooperPSU above showed the cuts on the golf ball and I can honestly say that I have never seen that on any bridgestone golf ball that I have played.  That is very surprising to see; that is for sure.   Now, if you ball meets a Oak tree head on or dive bombs a cart path then yes, there will probably be a scuff or scrap on the ball.    Unfortunately, I have seen that far too many times.      The picture below is the actual ball that I played 18 with on Sunday.   

 

 

I will definitely continue to use this ball for the rest of the season and just pray that Bridgestone does not change it next year like all other OEM's do with a ball that flat out performs.    Last thing I will add is overall distance ranking between the 4 balls mentioned above since distance is always something of interest.

 

Driver Distance:

1.  Left Dash - at least 10 yard longer than all others

2. AVX - Very similar to the XS

3. Bridgestone XS - very similar to the AVX (Same soft feel as well)

4. TP5x - shortest by 5 yards consistently

For Irons - I dont really see any major distance changes that would create problems for me if I was to switch balls for the round.   

For wedges -  Left dash requires a different landing stop since it does not stop as quickly as the others (but the Bstone XS spins and stops the best of all four)

 

Let me know if there are any questions, concerns or comments....

 

Totally makes sense about the Left Dash. Super low spin for my liking, it all depends on the game you play and your equipment. Also I have PX LS 6.0 in my irons. 

 

I like more check in my wedges. I put more value in this than 10 yards longer in driver. 

 

Awesome review! 

[Morry]

On 10/2/2022 at 9:15 AM, BombinJim said:

Pardon the late review here. I've been chronicling my review for a few months as I've been playing through my box of Tour B XS.

 

A little background about my game. Been hovering between a 12 and a 15 handicap for a few years, relatively high SS player (Driver 115-120 mph). I've been going through swing changes trying to develop a more consistent longer game (driver is a mess, Jekyll and Hyde). You can see my equipment in my signature; yes I play blades and yes I'm not good enough to do so by many peoples standards, and I'm not going to justify my choice here.

 

I value spin, distance control, and feel in a ball. The Tour B XS delivers in each of these categories. One of the higher spinning balls I've ever played, probably above any of the premium balls I've played for extensive amount of time (MTB-X, ProV1-X, TP5x, Chromesoft-X). The spin tends to be very consistent too, so distance control is reliable and only the Indian is to blame for any off distance shots, not the arrow. Feel is where the Tour B XS really shines. It feels so soft, in stark contrast to a ball like the MTB-X. This is pleasing on and around the greens. Off the driver the ball seems to retain a reasonable amount of distance, but falls about 10 yards short of the longest ball I've played (AVX); this doesn't bother me really because distance is not a problem for me, its control and direction. Durability is the only detractor for me as its a little questionable, and I suppose it is related to the soft feel of the ball. You can play a full round with 1 ball, but you will notice some groove marks/cuts in the cover if you mash the ball with a sandwedge or lob wedge all the time.

 

Anyway, I'm really happy with the ball overall, and have purchased a few boxes after I ran out of the trial box. I try to minimize phone usage on the course but here's some of the highlights I was able to capture that I enjoyed during my trial: 

 

A full PW from 140 out. Stuck into the green right where it landed. 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the best shots I've hit in a while and a great example of the spin. 6i from 208 front pin on a par 3. One stop and hop about 8" from ball mark.

 

 

 

An extreme example of spin. Short par 3, 118 yards. Stuck on the green and spun back a good 12-15ft with the slight slope of the green.

 

 

Thanks for sharing 

solid

 

question for you 

if I am 99-103 mph on course, do you think the RXS would be better for me?

appreciate advice out there

thx

 

 

[BombinJim]

20 hours ago, Morry said:

Thanks for sharing 

solid

 

question for you 

if I am 99-103 mph on course, do you think the RXS would be better for me?

appreciate advice out there

thx

 

 

I wouldn’t rule out the XS. It’s a really good ball and I bet you could game it no problem. Depends how much you need or want the ball to spin.

[Morry]

35 minutes ago, BombinJim said:

I wouldn’t rule out the XS. It’s a really good ball and I bet you could game it no problem. Depends how much you need or want the ball to spin.

thanks

but are you saying the rxs will spin potentially too much ?  is that what you mean?

appreciated

 

[TNTlefty]

UPDATE - Bridgestone RXS

 

Boring mid flight with plenty of distance off the driver. Irons fly a bit higher and stop a bit quicker for me with no impact to carry distance. 
 

I’ve had no issues to report re: cover durability (good experience with Bridgestone in the past and the RXS was more of the same). 

 

Where this ball really shines for me is around the greens - flexibility to hit all types of shots and feels great when chipping, pitching and putting.  
 

Overall the Bridgestone RXS is a solid performer in the premium ball space with a consistent combination of control, feel, and distance.

 

Thanks again to Bridgestone and WRX for the testing opportunity!

Edited October 9, 2022 by TNTlefty

[BombinJim]

3 hours ago, Morry said:

thanks

but are you saying the rxs will spin potentially too much ?  is that what you mean?

appreciated

 

Potentially. It depends on your swing and the courses you play. For me personally I don’t ever want to worry about a ball bouncing off the green on an approach shot due to lack of spin so I prefer the spiniest ball I can play. Also I really like the spin for partial wedges and around the green.