As someone who swings less than 105 mph, i found a measurable ball speed boost from the b330 rx and b330 rxs compared to the b330 and b330 s. Played these head to head against the nxt tour and the tm preferred e. Today, they released the e6 straight distance, a new series of balls with some different and highly desired features. The rxs was a touch softer than prov1 on irons and wedges, but, thankfully, did not back up and off the green like a prov1.
Similar in distance as the nxt but 1015 yards longer off the driver than the tm preferred e. Tour b330 and tour b330s the tour b330 and the tour b330s are made for professional level swing speeds, specifically for those who swing the driver over 105 mph. Cobra king f9 fairway wood 3wood project x hzrdus smoke 75 6. Bridgestone tour b330, b330s, b3330rx, b330rxs golf.
Bridgestone tour b golf balls golf australia magazine. Within the two families standard and rx the s model spun more. Ad333 srixon ad333 golfballe srixon ad333 tour golfball srixon ad333 tour golfballe srixon distance golfballe srixon qstar tour golfball srixon soft. Bridgestone added a new liquid to the b330 hydro core golf ball called water. I was selected to test the new bridgestone b12 speed.
Spin wasnt overly high with a wedge and the flight was quite flat. Our golf clubs are crafted to be different so your next shot can be your best. Bridgestone tour b330 rx golf balls the bridgestone tour b330 rx golf ball offers a reformulated mantle layer and dual dimple technology. I did suffer a bit of distance loss into the wind off of the driver compared to the b330 on the windy day however the b330s actually carried farther for me on the hot day. The bridgestone tour b330, along with its siblings, earned a gold medal in golf digests 20 hot list equipment test issue. May 19, 2017 the carry distance numbers between the b330 and b330s like the pro v1 and pro v1x are very similar, even though ones more aimed at distance and the other added spin. When i say that bridgestones tour b330 family is the most complete in the. Tgws blind golf ball test titleist, callaway, taylormade.
Bridgestones tour b range replaced the companys popular b330. Bridgestone phasing these out so you can get a great ball for the price of an average ball. By analyzing our database of over 300000 live launch monitor fittings, we can determine the best golf ball for your game, improving your accuracy and distance. It is designed to produce low driver and long iron spin for incredible straight distance.
By analyzing our database of over 320,000 live launch monitor fittings, we can determine the best ball for your game. Sampling the other side of the buffet, i tried the b330 for a round. Our test pro reckoned the s felt a good deal softer than the b330 and the higher spin numbers with the irons explain perfectly why tiger choose this ball over the standard b330. Seamless cover technology sct also adds to the accuracy while delivering a more consistent ballflight along with more distance.
Its noticeably firmer off the driver, but distance is still pretty impressive. Off the driver, the bridgestone b330 rx and the titleist pro v1 went a similar distance. Oct 16, 2012 that said, i did find some noticeable differences with driver spin. This thread will serve for those members to post about their experiences with their bridgestone. With all their data, they know exactly how to maximize driver distance for different players, and thats what theyve done.
Hot v cold golf balls using the bridgestone tour b330s the new b330s represents an outstanding 4piece urethane covered ball, designed with bridgestones acclaimed and. The b330rx feels similar to the b330, but just marginally softer. Bridgestone b rxs ball tested load of balls episode 1. Bridgestone has a wide variety of balls for various swing speeds and swing needs. Its as easy as recording your swing in slowmo and submitting to our ball fitting experts. Aug 07, 2017 tgws blind golf ball test titleist, callaway, taylormade, bridgestone and srixon tour balls duration. Golf ball fitting find the ball for you bridgestone golf.
Solid feel off the driver with a higher launch and a soft feel around the green. They have what bridgestone calls an amateurcore, which has lower compression than the tourcore, producing a higher trajectory with more spin for most golfers. With reactiv you can now get more distance and more spin out of the same golf ball. Bridgestone showcases their redesigned b330 golf ball line for 2012. This ball is considered distance performance class.
Bridgestone s proprietary new active acceleration mantle layer is a key component of the 3piece. Apr 22, 2014 the b330 is the firmest, with a nice thock off the putter. Bridgestone says the dna of the b330 rx has the following genetic traits. The bridgestone e6 soft is a high performance ball with an incredible soft feel. Those balls were the bridgestone tour b rx and tour b rxs. This golf ball is designed with the player who wants distance, routinely finds the center of the clubface with his strikes. Not to mention higher initial ball speed and reduced spin with the driver. Bridgestone s dual dimple pattern delivers more distance and roll. Oct 25, 2016 i preceded everything about the old ball, flight, distance, sound, stability to the new one. The tour b330rx offers a reformulated mantle layer and dual dimple technology. Tour b330 rx is optimised for amateur swing speeds less than 105 mph with a bias on maximising tour distance. Jul 30, 2011 now lets take a look in to how bridgestones b330 series fits the needs of every golfer. Like their predecessors, the b330 and b330s are threepiece balls designed for golfers who have a driver.
Sometimes distance is not everything as you have to hit it. I must recommend the b330 to all players looking for consistent flight in any weather, more spin, more distance and more playability. With its new gradational compression core, the b330 rx and b330 rxs provides maximum distance for moderate swing speed players, speeds of less than 105 mph with a driver. Regarding b330 series, according to bridgestone if swing speed 105 mph i should use 330 or 330s and if swing speed is 105 mph, but i feel that the 330rx is way better in terms of both fly and distance than the base 330. In our test group, we had two players who felt that there was a noticeable difference between the 330 and the rx. As someone who swings less than 105 mph, i found a measurable ball speed boost from the b330rx and b330rxs compared to the b330 and b330s. Ive played bridgestone balls before and i knew that i needed either the b330 or the b330s. Jun 08, 2016 with all their data, they know exactly how to maximize driver distance for different players, and thats what theyve done. The reformulated mantle reduces spin on full shots and promotes a higher launch, resulting in greater accuracy and distance. A 114 mph swing speed playing partner and avowed prov1 fanboy gamed the b330s for a round.
The 330 dualdimple design is intended to reduce drag during launch and. The new tour b330 features a firmer tour core designed to increase ball speed for longer distance the new patented slippers cover produces maximum greenside performance, higher friction for more spin from the rough and less spin off the driver for increased distance. I like the b330 x but dont quite get the spin id like and the tp5x does s what it says on the in. Our bench testing also showed that the tour b330 rx has a compression reading of 85 using the atti golf ball compression test device. The driver is where the x and xs really stood out for me. Bridgestone golf has launched its new bseries golf balls for 2014 balls that feature a drop of water at their core. This golf ball is designed with the player who wants distance, routinely finds the.
The advance mantle and cover work in unison to provide incredible approach and greenside performance. The tour b330rx includes a softer amatour core designed to take full advantage of compression for longer distance. Until now you had to choose more distance or more spin. The bridgestone 2016 tour b330s golf balls feature a new cover the slipres is optimized for maximum spin around the greens increased friction and spin from the rough and less driver. On full shots, theres not a discernable difference, although its produced lower spin rates off the driver for some golfers. Driver distance longest 6 on a 6 point scale drive spin low 1. The b330rxs spun the most and had the softest feel off the long clubs. Our guide to the bridgestone b330 series of golf balls will help you choose the.
The softer core, along with a steeper gradient in softness from the inner part of the core to its outer region, creates faster ball speeds and reduces spin rates off the driver. Aug 05, 20 b330s where the b330 shined the b330s matched it in almost all aspects. The dual dimple pattern offers superior aerodynamics and enhanced wind performance. With that, the newly formulated slipres cover is also a high friction cover that allows for a better greenside spin and reduced spin when using a driver. Both of these factors low spin off the driver and a lower compression golf ball construction may then contribute to improved distance and. The tour b jgr driver features bridgestone s new power mill face design that effectively extends the time the ball spends in contact with the club, giving users lower spin rates and straighter. Bridgestone golf clubs drivers, woods, hybrids, irons. The b330 has the player who can generate enough spin on his own. Distance with the rxs was comparable to the b330s and rx, but the rxs felt the best off the driver b330 was the longest, but was harder off irons. I seemed to over compress those balls and they just didnt go anywhere for me. With a softer compression than the b330 and b330s, these golf balls are designed for the 75 percent of golfers who swing less than 105 mph with their driver.
Bridgestone says the rx series beats chrome soft by 3 yards and prov1 by 2 yards. The newly formulated slipres cover is the highest performing cover bridgestone has ever produced on a golf ball. Bridgestone b rxs ball tested load of balls episode 1 youtube. Per the bridgestone website the b12 speed is a 3piece surlyn golf ball that delivers sidespin reducing performance, with explosive distance off the tee with a solid feel. Its the ball thats designed for the big hitter who wants maximum distance. The bridgestone tour b330 rx is a golf ball aimed at players with swings lower than 105 miles per hour which are seeking the most distance possible. The precept laddie x traveled an average of 256 yards, while the distance iq and the lady iq both checked in at a bit over 255 yards. The new tourb x is a golf ball that i am extremely excited. Bridgestone still makes the best case for using nontourspeed balls not that its elite balls are slouches, though. The driving force behind the rxs from a technological standpoint is the new amatour core, which is 28 percent softer than the core of the average tour ball.
Designed to fit golfers with swing speeds under 105mph, the new tour b rx has higher ball speed for maximum distance. Also, the bridgestone tour b330 2016 provides less spin off the driver, thus increased distance. Designed to fit golfers with swing speeds under 105mph, the new tour b rxs has softer feel and maximum greenside spin, allowing you to. The new dual dimple offers superior aerodynamics and enhanced wind performance while the larger core produces faster ball speed for longer distance. The softest is the b330rxs which comes off with a more mushy, buttery thud. For me, the b330s spun just slightly more and was nearly equal to the b330rx. Over the past 10 years, mygolfspy has conducted hundreds of tests, and.
Thanks to bridgestone golf, sand trap forum members were able to test the new 2014 b330 series balls tour b330, tour b330 s, tour b330 rx and tour b330 rxs. The b330 and b330 s use a softer, thinner urethane cover to improve feel and distance. Jun 10, 2012 with its new gradational compression core, the b330rx and b330rxs provides maximum distance for moderate swing speed players, speeds of less than 105 mph with a driver. Review bridgestone golf tour b golf balls the home of. Bridgestone e6 vs bridgestone b330 rx best golf rangefinder. This reworked players ball from bridgestone has lots of new innovation with softer and more activated core. The b330 spun the least by a considerable margin, and the b330 rxs spun the most. The top golf balls in the driver distance lower speed category are listed in alphabetical order and receive the marking of top ball driver distance lower speed. Bridgestone tour b330 rxs golf balls 12ball ammo box. Jan 25, 2016 bridgestone says the softer core does what youd think. Hot v cold golf balls using the bridgestone tour b330 s the new b330 s represents an outstanding 4piece urethane covered ball, designed with bridgestone s acclaimed and patented. When i made solid contact both balls were within 5yards of each other. I suppose that spin is a tie and the new one may feel a bit softer. That said, i did find some noticeable differences with driver spin.
I will be ordering several dozen revkev monogrammed mtb here very soon. It will also come down a little more steeply to aid better distance control. Bridgestone tour b330 golf balls the bridgestone tour b330 golf ball features a larger core, softer cover, and bridgestone s proprietary dual dimple technology. It has has a graduated hardness toward the outer core, coupled with an improved dimple pattern will reduce spin on drives but allows for more spin through irons. Very disappointed bridgestone, i thought you had something with the hydrocore. The four piece construction probably gave more distance, but i could not control the spin as well and the dispersion was up. It has the highest friction coefficient rating possible, to achieve the impossible. Bridgestone has conducted more than 300,000 ball fittings, and the company took what it learned and developed the new b330, b330s, b330rx and b330rxs balls. Given the tour particle in its name, you can expect tour distance performance, right.
Bridgestone adds the 2016 versions carry 5to8 yards longer than the 2014 models. Review of bridgestone e6 straight distance golf balls. My averages with the b330 s and the b330 rx were nearly identical. Nov 03, 2016 it wasnt long ago that the bridgestone team brought out the e6 straight flight golf balls with their softer cover and core. The new coating also reduces driver spin for more distance off the tee. Sometimes the b330rx was ahead of the prov1 and other times the prov1 went further. Oct 18, 2016 the core also helps create more distance and at full shock less spin. How does the bridgestone b330 rx golf ball perform. Other golf ball manufacturers dont produce a golf ball for this segment of player. Just an average golfer giving unbiased opinions on all things golf, product tests, golf travel vlogs and golf news. Bryson dechambeau with the bridgestone 2016 tour b330s. Through bridgestone s online ball fitting, because i consistently shoot between 8084, they recommend the tour b330rx. The core also helps create more distance and at full shock less spin.
The bridgestone tour b330 rx 2016 golf balls are designed for maximum comfort and durability. Its relatively high overall compression of about 100 makes the tour b330 somewhat difficult for slower swingers to, you guessed it, compress the ball against the clubface with enough force to generate maximum distance. Bridgestone tour b330, b330s, b3330rx, b330rxs golf ball. Long off drivers and irons, good behavior around the greens. The same can be said from the tee where all four balls produced good distance and strong flights. My averages with the b330s and the b330rx were nearly identical.
The b330 spun the least by a considerable margin, and the b330rxs spun the most. The chrome soft felt better off the fairway wood and long irons than it did off my driver, but the ball flight was too low and didnt have any spin when they hit the greens. The tour b330 s is the longest bridgestone ball with an average distance of 255. Learn more about bridgestone golf clubs and the technology that drives them.
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