The ifrothgolf review
Bridgestone's premium tour ball aimed at the softer, spinnier end of the spectrum. It is the XS in the Tour B family, sitting alongside the firmer, faster Tour B X. Three-piece urethane construction, a REACTIV iQ cover that is meant to rebound hard off the driver but stay on the face longer on approaches, and Dual Dimple aerodynamics. This is the ball Bridgestone built around its fastest-swinging tour staff, and it is pitched squarely at golfers north of 105 mph who can actually compress it.
What's great
The greenside spin and feel are the headline. It spins noticeably more around the green than the Tour B X and feels properly soft off the putter and wedges without going mushy, so chips and pitches grab and check the way better players want. Long-game spin is up across the bag too, which helps shot-shapers hold greens with mid and long irons. Off the tee it still flies a strong, penetrating trajectory. The optional MindSet marking is a genuinely useful alignment and focus aid if you buy into it.
Worth knowing
It is slower than the Tour B X. Independent testing put ball speeds around 1.5 mph down on the X through the bag, so if you are chasing maximum distance this is the wrong ball in the range. The extra spin that helps around the green can also balloon long shots into a headwind or exaggerate a slice if your delivery is loose. And it genuinely needs speed to work as intended, below roughly 105 mph you are paying tour money for performance you will not unlock, in which case the Tour B RXS is the better Bridgestone for you. RRP is around 45 a dozen, though it is regularly discounted closer to 30.
The verdict
A brilliant tour ball for the right player: fast enough to compress it and someone who values soft feel and biting wedge spin over a fraction more carry. If that is you, it is one of the most enjoyable balls to play. If you swing slower or just want raw distance, look at the RXS or the firmer Tour B X instead.
