ASK QUESTIONS: Bridgestone Golf e Series Live Chat and Q&A! Live in the Forum on 10/11! Bonus Giveaway!

[GolfWRX_Official]

We are excited to announce that on October 11, 2023 beginning at 12:00 pm ET, we will be joined by @Bridgestone Golfto answer your questions about their entire line of e Series golf balls!
 

About the Bridgestone Golf e12 Contact
The New e12 Contact - the ultimate choice for golfers looking to improve their game. Our revolutionary FLEXATIV Cover Technology and Contact Force Dimple combine to create 46% more surface contact, resulting in more efficient energy transfer and longer, straighter distances with your driver. The soft FLEXATIV cover also helps control spin and repels quickly off the club face, increasing ball velocity for an even greater distance. And with increased friction, you'll enjoy better spin and control around the green.

 

About the Bridgestone Golf e9 Long Drive

The e9 Long Drive Golf Ball is engineered to deliver extreme distance and maximum power on every shot. Co-developed with the World Long Drive Association, this ball features Extreme Gradational core technology. A fast outer region for increased ball speed, while a soft inner area provides optimal spin control for a consistent ball flight. Additionally, the ball features a sleek and aerodynamic 330-dimple cover, which reduces drag and maximizes ball speed to give you an extra edge on the course. Experience the difference with the e9 Long Drive golf ball and see the results for yourself on the course.

About the Bridgestone Golf e6
The ultimate combination of soft feel and long distance. The e6 features a softer and larger core for faster compression, resulting in a longer distance off the tee. Our seamless cover technology optimizes spin and feel for a truly unparalleled golfing experience. Upgrade your game with the e6 golf ball.  Available in white and optic yellow.
 

Who is on the panel?
Adam Rehberg - Ball Fitting Manager at Bridgestone Golf

 

When is it?
Wednesday, October 11th @ 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT

 

Giveaway Details
One participant will be selected to win one dozen e Series golf balls by Bridgestone Golf based on product availability. This giveaway is for good-standing members in the USA only. 

[GolfWRX_Official]

ASK QUESTIONS NOW!

[golfinbrad]

How does the new e12 compare to the Tour B line?  Is the e6 a cheaper alternative for a high swing speed low handicap player or would that type of player actually lose a little in performance? 

[HackinNut]

Cool!  Have to listen in on this one.  Always want to know the ins & outs of the ball manufacturing process 👍

[HackinNut]

Does the e9 still give you spin around the green?  Or is it strictly a 'distance' ball?  Meaning it will run out like a 'Rock-flite" would? 😁 

[ducky50]

How does Bridgestone ball hold up for us have very slow swing speeds

[Rbsiedsc]

Where in the market do you see e series fitting? Being a high handicap I could use all the help I can get but also don’t want to sacrifice greenside performance of a urethane ball. 

[bellken]

For the lower club head speed guys, which is the better choice - e6 or e12?

[NewToGolf19]

I recently started playing the e12 and have had the straightest, most consistent drives ever for me. I’ve seen no downside in my green side performance. Here’s my question: is there any decrease in distance or other downside besides potential feel or slight decrease in short game spin? Thanks

[xkilgorextroutx]

How close is the e12 Contact to the 2016-ish e6, which was one of the best non-urethane balls ever? 

[cmgolf]

Is there a swing speed recommendation for e6/e9/e12 like the one for tour B series?

 

[MMB1500]

1. On average, for a 100 yard wedge shot, how much less does the e6 spin compared with a Tour level Bridgestone ball, such as the B RX? 

 

2. Do these incorporate the same technology to reduce side spin as the previous models?

[karstens_ghost]

Will you guys suffer due to the fire in Thailand?

 

Do you have a new Tour line in '24?

 

And if nothing else, a sincere thank you for the e-Series. I played e6 for a long time. Once I found what urethane could do and could tell the difference, I switched. I would be interested to know how close these new e-Series are to mimicking urethane performance. 

[Bridgestone Golf]

Keep the questions flowing everyone! Looking forward to tackling some tomorrow! 

- Adam Rehberg

[mootrail]

Do the E-Series have a Urethane cover?  I don't see that on noted on the boxes.

[pricenicky]

how do IGET ON THE CHAT?

[pricenicky]

Please confirm there is no audio on this chat

[GolfWRX_Official]

15 minutes ago, pricenicky said:

Please confirm there is no audio on this chat

No audio. All taking place within this thread!

[SwingBlues]

What's the best approach to ball fitting - driver only, iron only, wedge only? Or combination? Seems like you want spin on wedges but lesser spin on driver, how do you find middle ground for best, overall ball

 

In past, I'd only based on maximizing the driver numbers. E9 seem to be my ball, use to play E6

[cmgolf]

Iron’s spin with E9 ?

and the old question about clubs :  any new Bridgestone irons coming to America in the next years?

[JungleJimbo]

12 hours ago, SwingBlues said:

What's the best approach to ball fitting - driver only, iron only, wedge only? Or combination? Seems like you want spin on wedges but lesser spin on driver, how do you find middle ground for best, overall ball

 

In past, I'd only based on maximizing the driver numbers. E9 seem to be my ball, use to play E6

"+1" on this "Ball-fitting" question ... and Does a ball-fitting make sense to higher-handicappers? (say, ~18hcp).  

[HackinNut]

I thought we were only asking questions regarding the balls?  🤔

[Bridgestone Golf]

On 10/4/2023 at 10:18 AM, golfinbrad said:

How does the new e12 compare to the Tour B line?  Is the e6 a cheaper alternative for a high swing speed low handicap player or would that type of player actually lose a little in performance? 

The TOUR B line provides the ultimate flexibility of play. Meaning the REACTIViQ cover featured on the TOUR B line, provides you with the maximum workability of the golf ball. The e12 CONTACT main attribute is the straight distance which translates into a straighter flight off the tee and with long irons. 

- Adam Rehberg

Edited October 11, 2023 by Bridgestone Golf

[Bridgestone Golf]

On 10/4/2023 at 12:06 PM, HackinNut said:

Does the e9 still give you spin around the green?  Or is it strictly a 'distance' ball?  Meaning it will run out like a 'Rock-flite" would? 😁 

lol! I wouldn't call it a "rock-flite" per say! But the e9 LONG DRIVE does lend its hand heavily towards being a distance oriented golf ball. It doesn't play as firm as you with think but also does offer the most greenside performance in our line. 

- Adam Rehberg

[Bridgestone Golf]

3 hours ago, HackinNut said:

I thought we were only asking questions regarding the balls?  🤔

I also here for Atlanta Braves questions! 😁

- Adam Rehberg

[Bridgestone Golf]

On 10/10/2023 at 10:39 AM, mootrail said:

Do the E-Series have a Urethane cover?  I don't see that on noted on the boxes.

Surlyn cover golf balls in the e-category, e12, e9 and e6. 

- Adam Rehberg

[Bridgestone Golf]

On 10/5/2023 at 7:18 AM, NewToGolf19 said:

I recently started playing the e12 and have had the straightest, most consistent drives ever for me. I’ve seen no downside in my green side performance. Here’s my question: is there any decrease in distance or other downside besides potential feel or slight decrease in short game spin? Thanks

If the ball fits your game, then you are def going to maximize performance. The e12 CONTACT features a 3-peice design. The mid-layer is designed to give that ball some extra performance on approach shots and around the green. the e12 still has some great greenside feel and spin due to the CONTACT FORCE Dimple and Flexativ Cover. 

- Adam Rehberg

Edited October 11, 2023 by Bridgestone Golf

[Bridgestone Golf]

20 hours ago, SwingBlues said:

What's the best approach to ball fitting - driver only, iron only, wedge only? Or combination? Seems like you want spin on wedges but lesser spin on driver, how do you find middle ground for best, overall ball

 

In past, I'd only based on maximizing the driver numbers. E9 seem to be my ball, use to play E6

Greeeeeaaaatttt question! The absolute best approach is to have the golf ball fit your entire game. We at Bridgestone fit from tee to green because not only do you play golf that way, but your strategy and foundation for the hole starts off the tee. If the golf ball is fit for you beginning at the driver... you are off to a good start! 

- Adam Rehberg

Edited October 11, 2023 by Bridgestone Golf

[HandsomeMatt]

Being a regular BRX player for years and trying the E6, too mushy, the E12 , close but sometimes frustrated by the inability to work the ball, what can I expect from the E9 ? longer for a 100 mph driver swing or just better suited for Long Drive guys?

[SwingBlues]

3 minutes ago, Bridgestone Golf said:

Greeeeeaaaatttt question! The absolute best approach is to have the golf ball fit your entire game. We at Bridgestone fit from tee to green because not only do you play golf that way, but your strategy and foundation for the hole starts off the tee. If the golf ball is fit for you beginning at the driver... you are off to a good start! 

 

Thanks

 

I have a followup question. In remember in the past you have teams show up at the range here in Los Angeles like Hansen Dam and you can do a ball fitting and they would recommend a ball.

 

For me, that was GR8 exposure to Bridgestone golf balls. Do you have any plans to restart this in the near future?