The Bridgestone Tour B XS golf balls have been designed to suit players with faster clubhead speeds. GolfReviewsGuide.com takes a look at the premium product.

Bridgestone looked to get the most distance and spin from the B XS ball and have managed to achieve this balance in the latest generation of the ball, which features REACTIV cover technology.

Endorsed by Tiger Woods, the B XS offers plenty of quality and favours lower handicap golfers and those with faster swing speeds – specifically 105 mph or more.

What Bridgestone says about the Tour B XS ball:

“We have reinvented the Tour B XS to feature our new REACTIV cover technology.

“Until now you had to choose more distance or more spin. With REACTIV you can now get more distance and more spin out of the same golf ball.

“Designed to fit golfers with tour fast swing speeds of over 105mph, the new Tour B XS has a softer feel and maximum greenside spin, allowing you to stop approach and pitch shots on a dime. Designed and played by Tiger Woods.

“The ball has been constructed with a Gradational Compression Core. Which generates more ball speed off the driver, with low spin for greater distance performance.”

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Bridgestone Tour B XS Balls Design & Technology

Form the first time in a Bridgestone ball, REACTIV urethane is used to react to the amount of impact from a shot. The result is a performer with optimal distance and spin.

On less impact, from wedges and low irons for example, more spin is generated, while less spin is produced from the greater impact produced by drivers and woods.

The Gradational Compression Core is what helps give the ball less spin and more distance from powerful shots, particularly from drives off the tee.

The Dual Dimples design also gives the B XS ball a consistent trajectory with less drag. The dimple technology also helps the ball to run further with less friction once on the fairway.

A Seamless Cover makes this ball well-balanced when in flight and ensures the Tour B XS ball has better aerodynamics than ever before.

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Bridgestone Tour B XS Balls Verdict

The Bridgestone B XS balls have been designed to suit players with swing speeds over 105 mph, so if you don’t swing it fast these aren’t for you. If you are a slower swinger, the B RXS Golf Balls are the ball for you.

This is a ball for mid to low handicappers. For those looking to maximise the distance from their drives, the B XS range would be an ideal choice.

It is a ball that reacts to power and rewards the right club choice, especially around the green where the spin generated from the REACTIV urethane really comes into play.

FAQs:

How much does a sleeve of Bridgestone B XS balls cost?

A sleeve of 12 B XS balls costs around £40/$55, making them a premium ball.

Are the balls suitable for players with a swing speed under 105 mph?

Players with faster swing speeds and more control on their shots will feel more benefit from the REACTIV technology in the Bridgestone B XS. The ball may spin less and provide less control for those with swings under 105 mph.

Brigestone B XS vs B RXS – Which is best?

The B XS is for fast swing speeds over 105mph. The B RXS are slightly cheaper and have been designed for golfers with slower swing speeds.