If you want to know which Bridgestone golf ball is the best for your game, you’ve come to the right place. I have tested all of their golf balls to bring you a comprehensive comparison of each.
The Bridgestone premium line is their “Tour” series balls, each having slightly different performance characteristics specifically engineered for golfers with different swing speeds and/or preferences.
The “e” series lineup provides golfers with options ranging from one of the best low-cost golf balls on the market, all the way up to one of the best 3-piece golf balls for the everyday golfer looking for performance.
Quick Comparison & Navigation
| Ball | Price | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Tour B X | $44.99 | Higher swing speed golfers (105+ mph) looking for maximum distance. |
| Tour B XS | $44.99 | Higher swing speed (105+ mph) golfers looking for maximum greenside performance. |
| Tour B RX | $44.99 | Lower swing speed (under 105 mph) golfers looking for maximum distance. |
| Tour B RXS | $44.99 | Lower swing speed (under 105 mph) golfers looking for maximum greenside performance. |
| e12 Contact | $34.99 | Suitable for all golfers looking for a balance between price and performance. |
| e9 Long Drive | $29.99 | Maximum distance off the tee, but lacking greenside control. |
| e6 | $24.99 | Suitable for all golfers looking for a low-cost option that delivers superior performance. |
Determine Your Swing Speed
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Bridgestone Golf Balls Testing Data & Performance Comparison
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For all of the golf balls that I test, I first start in the simulator using my Foresight GC3 launch monitor. I’ll start with my 58-degree wedge and hit some 50-yard shots and flop shots. This is mainly to get data on spin numbers and overall feel.
Then I hit with my 7-iron until I’ve had enough shots that I’ve hit well. This gives me mid-iron distances and spin numbers. I’ll do the same with my driver, hitting shots at varying swing speeds. I like to see how far a ball will go when hit with maximum efficiency, and I also like to see how far I can hit each ball. So I’ll go crazy hitting as hard as I possibly can. I’ll then take them out on the course and use them in my normal warmup on the practice green and then play them until I lose them all.
Here is a chart with performance data from each model for your side-by-side comparison.
| Ball Speed | Spin | Carry | Total Distance | Peak Height (yds) | |
| Tour B X | 161.3 | 1958 | 287.6 | 308.7 | 36.8 |
| Tour B XS | 159.7 | 2165 | 281.3 | 302.1 | 37.0 |
| Tour B RX | 160.5 | 2095 | 283.2 | 305.5 | 36.4 |
| Tour B RXS | 159.5 | 2265 | 279.6 | 301.8 | 36.5 |
| e12 Contact | 160.2 | 2067 | 283.3 | 302.3 | 35.3 |
| e9 Long Drive | 163.1 | 1750 | 298.2 | 329.7 | 36.1 |
| Bridgestone e6 | 159.2 | 2053 | 281.0 | 305.4 | 34.3 |
| Ball Speed | Spin | Carry | Total Distance | Peak Height (yds) | |
| Tour B X | 119.0 | 5154 | 172.6 | 184.2 | 29.7 |
| Tour B XS | 120.7 | 5303 | 175.1 | 188.1 | 29.1 |
| Tour B RX | 118.4 | 4561 | 174.8 | 189.3 | 30.5 |
| Tour B RXS | 120.9 | 4521 | 180.1 | 193.2 | 30.5 |
| e12 Contact | 119.2 | 4029 | 174.9 | 189.5 | 28.9 |
| e9 Long Drive | 122.3 | 3126 | 183.5 | 193.4 | 27.8 |
| Bridgestone e6 | 113.3 | 3462 | 170.8 | 186.2 | 26.3 |
| Average Spin | Highest Spin | |
| Tour B X | 7633 | 9918 |
| Tour B XS | 7056 | 9548 |
| Tour B RX | 6624 | 9634 |
| Tour B RXS | 6744 | 9799 |
| e12 Contact | 5681 | 7388 |
| e9 Long Drive | 4255 | 5970 |
| Bridgestone e6 | 5843 | 6855 |
Individual Bridgestone Golf Ball Reviews
Each of the Four Bridgestone Tour series golf balls features the proprietary REACTIV iQ smart cover technology, which is designed to react differently depending on the force of impact.
This technology allows for more distance by rebounding quickly on tee shots for explosive velocity, while also providing more control by staying on the clubface longer during approach shots, resulting in more spin and a softer feel around the green.
Although each Tour model has the same cover technology, it really comes down to compression and personal preference for feel with each of their tour balls.
Bridgestone Tour B X Review
The Tour B X is a slightly firmer golf ball, marketed for Players with swing speeds over 105mph.
When I first hit the Tour B X, I noticed it was slightly more firm, but it wasn’t obnoxious. I actually had to do a bit of side-by-side comparison to see just how much more firm it was compared to the other models. I was able to get good distance off the tee, and really good distance with my irons.
Quick Facts
The Tour B X is made from 3-piece construction with a 2-piece cover. They are rated by the USGA as low-spin with a driver and medium spin with a short iron. They have a 330 dimple design pattern and are available in both yellow and white.
PROS
- Good distance performance off the tee for players of any swing speed
- Good short-game performance and greenside spin control
- Good for players with higher swing speeds who prefer firmer golf balls
CONS
- Price
Who Should/Should Not Buy the Tour B X
Low to mid-handicappers who are looking for a premium golf ball that will perform tee to green may consider the Tour B X. This is the firmest golf ball in the Bridgestone Tour lineup, and should only be considered from players who are 105+ swing speed.
Golfers looking for an inexpensive option, slower swing speed players, and higher handicappers should pass on this ball. There are plenty of better options for golfers in those categories.
Although slower swing speed players may see good distance with this ball off the tee, they may miss out on that same distance with irons as they will not be able to compress the ball.
Bridgestone Tour B XS Review
The Tour B XS is a soft golf ball, marketed for Players with swing speeds over 105mph.
When I first hit the Tour B XS, I noticed it was a bit softer than the Tour B X. I was able to get good distance off the tee, and really good distance with my irons. I prefer a softer golf ball, so the Tour B XS was perfect for my liking.
Quick Facts
The Tour B XS is made from 3-piece construction with a 2-piece cover. They are rated by the USGA as low-spin with a driver and medium spin with a short iron. They have a 330 dimple design pattern and are available in both yellow and white.
PROS
- Good distance performance off the tee for players of any swing speed
- Good short-game performance and greenside spin control
- Good for players with higher swing speeds who prefer softer golf balls
CONS
- Price
Who Should/Should Not Buy the Tour B XS
Low to mid-handicappers who are looking for a premium golf ball that will perform tee to green may consider the Tour B XS. This is a softer golf ball, and should be considered by players who are 105+ swing speed.
Golfers looking for an inexpensive option, slower swing speed players, and higher handicappers should pass on this ball. There are plenty of better options for golfers in those categories.
Although slower swing speed players may see good distance with this ball off the tee, they may miss out on that same distance with irons as they will not be able to compress the ball.
The Tour B XS was featured in my Best Golf Balls for Distance post.
Bridgestone Tour B RX Review
The Tour B XS is a slightly firmer golf ball compared to the Tour B RXS, marketed for Players with swing speeds below 105mph.
When I first hit the Tour B RX, I noticed it was a bit softer than the Tour B X, but it was also a bit firmer than the Tour B RXS. Interestingly, I was able to get a bit more distance off the tee, despite having a higher swing speed than recommended by the manufacturer.
Quick Facts
The Tour B RX is made from 3-piece construction with a 2-piece cover. They are rated by the USGA as low-spin with a driver and medium spin with a short iron. They have a 330 dimple design pattern and are available in both yellow and white.
PROS
- Good distance performance off the tee for players of any swing speed
- Good short-game performance and greenside spin control
- Good for players with lower swing speeds who prefer firmer golf balls
CONS
- Price
Who Should/Should Not Buy the Tour B RX
Low to mid-handicappers who are looking for a premium golf ball that will perform tee to green may consider the Tour B RX. This is a slightly firmer golf ball, and should be considered by players who are below 105 swing speed.
Golfers looking for an inexpensive option, higher swing speed players, and higher handicappers should pass on this ball. There are plenty of better options for golfers in those categories.
Although this ball is marketed to players with lower swing speeds, players with higher swing speeds may still see good distance with this ball off the tee. If you are right on the border of the 105 swing speed threshold, this ball may be right for you.
The Tour B RX was also featured in my Best Golf Balls for Distance post.
Bridgestone Tour B RXS Review
The Tour B RXS is a soft golf ball, marketed for Players with swing speeds under 105mph.
When I first hit the Tour B RXS, I noticed it was a bit softer than the Tour B RX. I was able to get good distance off the tee, and really good distance with my irons. I prefer a softer golf ball, so the Tour B RXS was perfect for my liking. It is the softest ball in “Tour” line.
Quick Facts
The Tour B RXS is made from 3-piece construction with a 2-piece cover. They are rated by the USGA as low-spin with a driver and medium spin with a short iron. They have a 330 dimple design pattern and are available in both yellow and white.
PROS
- Good distance performance off the tee for players of any swing speed
- Good short-game performance and greenside spin control
- Good for players with lower swing speeds who prefer softer golf balls
CONS
- Price
Who Should/Should Not Buy the Tour B RXS
Low to mid-handicappers who are looking for a premium golf ball that will perform tee to green may consider the Tour B RXS. This is a soft golf ball, and should be considered by players who are below 105 swing speed.
Golfers looking for an inexpensive option, higher swing speed players, and higher handicappers should pass on this ball. There are plenty of better options for golfers in those categories.
Although this ball is marketed to players with lower swing speeds, players with higher swing speeds may still see good distance with this ball off the tee. This is the softest premium golf ball Bridgestone offers, so if that appeals to you, go for it.
Bridgestone e12 Contact Review
The Bridgestone e12 contact is a golf ball that is designed to bridge the gap between a value golf ball and performance. I was able to get very good distance off the tee, comparable to the Tour models. When it came to short game performance, the e12 was certainly better than the e6, but not nearly as good as any of the Tour models.
When I first hit the e12, it felt great off of my wedges. It was soft and very consistent. I had to put it through its paces since my first impression might have been biased by the fact that I put 2 out of 5 in the hole from 50 yards.
As I continued using it, I definitely noticed it wasn’t holding the greens in the short game that one may expect from a premium golf ball.
Quick Facts
The e12 Contact is made from 3-piece construction with a 2-piece cover. They are rated by the USGA as low-spin with a driver and low spin with a short iron. They have a 326 dimple design pattern and are available in red, green, yellow, and white.
PROS
- Good distance performance off the tee for players of any swing speed
- Workability with irons, easy to draw/fade
- Less expensive than premium golf balls
CONS
- Less spin in the short game, resulting in less greenside control
Who Should/Should Not Buy the e12 Contact
Low to mid-handicappers who are looking for a value golf ball that will perform tee to green may consider the e12 contact.
Golfers looking for an inexpensive option, higher handicappers, and beginners should pass on this ball. There are plenty of better options for golfers in those categories, including the e6.
Bridgestone e9 Long Drive
If you are looking for maximum distance off the tee, the e9 Long Drive is the best Bridgestone golf ball for you. It is a very low spin ball and performed really well off the tee.
Related – e9 Long Drive Ball performance
The e9 feels a bit more firm than most of the Bridgestone lineup, and will not spin much around the greens. It is not made for short-game control, it is made for hitting bombs.
Quick Facts
The e9 Long Drive is made from 2-piece construction with a 1-piece cover. They are rated by the USGA as low-spin with a driver and low spin with a short iron. They have a 330 dimple design pattern and are available in white, orange, yellow, and pink.
PROS
- Great distance and ball speed off the tee
- Increased distances with irons
CONS
- Lacking short game spin
Who Should/Should Not Buy the e9 Long Drive
Any golfer looking for maximum distance off the tee or throughout the bag will benefit from the e9 Long Drive.
Golfers looking for a good balance between distance and greenside control should consider other options. I also would not recommend this ball to beginners as far less expensive options are available.
Bridgestone e6
The Bridgestone e6 golf balls just may be the best 2-piece golf ball on the market. Their spin performance was incredible for a 2-piece ball.
Typically, 2-piece balls perform well off the tee, but lack greenside control. Now, the e6 certainly cannot compete with the “Tour” balls on this list, or other premium golf balls on the market. But for the price, the e6 is a great value for the performance it delivers.
Related – Full e6 Review and Performance
Quick Facts
The Bridgestone e6 golf ball is made with 2 piece construction and a single cover design. They are rated by the USGA as low spin with a driver and low spin with short irons. They have a 330 dimple design and a soft feel.
You can get the e6 golf ball in optic yellow or white.
PROS
- High quality for the price, great for budget-conscious golfers
- Low spin off the tee leading to better overall distance
- Suitable for a wide-range of golfers
- Surprisingly good greenside performance for a 2-piece ball
CONS
- While it performs well, it will not match the spin performance of a premium golf ball like the ProV1
- May not be the best choice for golfers who prefer a firmer ball
Who Should/Should Not Buy the e6
I would recommend the e6 golf ball to beginners, slow swing speed players, mid to high handicappers, and anyone looking for a cheap option for a quality golf ball.
I would NOT recommend the Bridgestone e6 for low and mid-handicap golfers who are looking for maximum greenside performance and who are willing to pay a bit more for a 3-piece ball. Golfers in this category may consider the Vice Pro or the Titleist Tour Speed instead. At this price point, however, the e6 has better greenside performance than any other ball I’ve tested in its class!
The Bridgestone e6 golf ball is great overall and it is featured as one of my picks for the best golf balls for beginners, and the best cheap golf balls.
Category-Specific Recommendations
Premium Pick: All of the Tour models perform really well, choose based on your swing speed and feel preference
Best for Distance: e9 Long Drive
Best Mid-Price Option: e12 Contact
Best Value: e6
FAQs
Final Thoughts
Bridgestone makes some of the best golf balls in the world, and they have engineered models suitable for every type of golfer.
Golfers looking for a premium golf ball should consider the “Tour” lineup, which includes:
Tour B X – Higher swing speed golfers looking for maximum distance.
Tour B XS – Higher swing speed golfers looking for maximum greenside performance.
Tour B RX – Lower swing speed golfers looking for maximum distance.
Tour B RXS – Lower swing speed golfers looking for maximum greenside performance.
Golfers looking for options that balance price and performance:
e12 Contact – Mid-Price range ball that delivers great performance for the price.
e9 Long Drive – Maximum distance off the tee, but lacking greenside control.
e6 – Suitable for all golfers looking for a low-cost option that delivers superior performance.
I have tested each of them in the simulator and on the golf course, and honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of them. It’s just a matter of figuring out which model is right for you based on your own preferences for performance and price range.
Good luck on the golf course!