Bridgestone Tour B golf balls offer a range of options tailored to different swing speeds and playing preferences, all featuring the advanced REACTIV IQ cover technology that adapts to the speed of impact for optimized feel and spin. The Tour B X is best suited for golfers with swing speeds over 105 mph who want a firmer feel, maximum distance, and slightly lower short-game spin. The Tour B XS also targets players over 105 mph but provides a softer feel and higher wedge spin for enhanced greenside control, favored by players like Tiger Woods. For slower swing speeds under 105 mph, the Tour B RX delivers a mid-level compression ball with balanced distance and reasonable spin, while the softer Tour B RXS offers more greenside spin and the softest feel in the lineup, ideal for players seeking better short-game performance at lower swing speeds. This lineup covers a broad spectrum from distance-focused to spin-controlled performance, ensuring golfers can find a Tour-caliber ball that fits their game.
The key differences between the Bridgestone Tour B X and Tour B XS golf balls center on spin, feel, and trajectory preferences for players with swing speeds over 105 mph. The Tour B X is firmer with a higher compression (around 98-100), designed to provide slightly lower spin off the driver for increased distance, a flatter trajectory, and more ball speed, appealing to players prioritizing maximum distance with some control. In contrast, the Tour B XS offers a softer feel with slightly higher compression (around 86-90), producing increased spin—especially on wedge and short iron shots—for enhanced greenside control and shot-stopping ability, favored by players like Tiger Woods. The XS also features a slightly higher launch and more “face time” with the club, allowing more aggressive swings around the greens. While both balls deliver excellent ball speed and performance, the Tour B X leans toward distance and a firmer feel, and the Tour B XS focuses on softer feel and greater spin for precise control.
