What makes Bridgestone Tour B golf balls so special?
THE DEEP DIVE: In its last iteration of its Tour B line of golf balls, Bridgestone brought the idea of “impact modifiers”-an additive to the urethane that acts as a shock absorber on slow-impact shots, thus delivering more spin. It also proved to be highly resilient on longer shots, resulting in more distance.
Who is the CEO of Bridgestone Golf?
On the business side Dan Murphy, president and CEO of Bridgestone was quoted in the press release announcing the four new balls, “Over the last couple of years, the ball category has seen tremendous growth. And we are excited that our market share has outpaced the surging market.
What is the softest Bridgestone Golf Ball?
If you want the softest “tour level” Bridgestone golf ball you can buy, then the TOUR B RXS is the ball for you. While the RX is already softer than the average premium ball, the RXS lowers the compression down even further and is among the softest you can find with a urethane cover to help you keep a bit of greenside spin. Q.
What does the “X” in Bridgestone’s “tour” balls mean?
For many years there has been a specific naming trend in the premium golf ball space. That is you have your standard “tour” ball and then toss an “X” on the end to denote the higher-compression/higher-spin offering. Bridgestone breaks this mold, however, with having an “X” in every entry of their premium Tour B line.
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Gear: Bridgestone Tour B golf balls (2022): Tour B X, Tour B XS, Tour B RX and Tour B RXS Price: $49.99 per dozen Specs: Three-piece, urethane-covered golf balls Available: February 18
Tour B X
Already in the bag of Bryson DeChambeau, the 2022 Tour B X is designed for golfers who have a driver clubhead speed of 105 mph or higher and who are trying to maximize distance.
Tour B XS
This is the ball Tiger Woods used at the 2021 PNC Championship in December. Tour B XS is also for golfers with a driver clubhead speed of 105 mph or higher, but it produces more spin than the Tour B X off the tee and flies slightly higher.
Tour B RX
Made for golfers with a driver clubhead speed of less than 105 mph, Tour B RX is used by LPGA star Lexi Thompson. For 2022, this is another ball that has increased spin around the greens thanks to an adjustment in the cover formulation.
Tour B RXS
The Tour B RXS is for golfers with a driver clubhead speed less than 105 mph who demand a high-spinning, soft-feeling ball. The 2022 version was designed to create more distance off the tee.
