Expert Review: Bridgestone Tour B RX Golf Balls

Published on 03/14/2023 · 3 min readThis review is my honest opinion of the golf balls, which I purchased with my own money in March of 2022.

By Golf Expert Jeremy Brown

Photos courtesy of Jeremy Brown

About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the golf balls, which I purchased with my own money in March of 2022.

My take

The Bridgestone Tour B RX is the best all-around ball I’ve ever been fit to. I recommend this ball to any player with a swing speed under 105 mph with a driver looking for more distance and low-mid spin.

About the golf ball I own

Model: 2022 Bridgestone Tour B RX
Color: White

About me

Average score: 80
Handicap: 9
Experience: 4 years of playing golf
Right/Left-handed: Right-handed
Typical shot shape: Fade
Typical trajectory: Medium
Club swing speed: 100mph

Test conditions

When I bought this: March 2022
Days tested: I played this ball during the 2022 season (March-November).
Where I’ve used it: Brookledge Golf Club in Akron, Ohio
Weather and wind conditions: Everything from wind and rain to drought
Turf conditions: Bent grass and medium rough
Green speeds: 8-12

How it performs

Distance

5/5

Durability

4/5

Feel

4/5

Greenside Spin

3/5

What I was looking for

I wanted a ball I could trust. Specifically, I wanted to maximize the distance from my swing speed without sacrificing much greenside handling.

Why I chose this golf ball

I bought the Bridgestone Tour B RX because I love the overall balanced performance I get from it. I previously played a Titleist Pro-V1x which gave me a lot of the distance I needed but was a bit too hard, and I lost a lot of spin.

What I love about it

Distance: The Bridgestone Tour B RX is absolutely the longest ball I’ve ever played. I noticed about a half-club (~5 yards) increase in carry distance with my driver without changing my swing, which can make all the difference when carrying water or stretching to reach a par 5 in 2.
Feel: This ball is just about the exact midpoint between firm and soft. Feel is good, but this is a distance ball, so that is usually the trade-off.
Durability: Durability has been excellent with this ball. The cover is very sturdy and survives entire rounds with minimal wear. I’ve played the same ball multiple rounds before (but only when I’m lucky).
Color: The color is very bright white, almost light blue hues, which stands out against grass even in the rough. Very easy to find.

Issues I’ve encountered

Green Spin: The Bridgestone Tour B RX has a** **workable greenside spin. However, the spin could be higher around the green, but there is another model made exactly for that reason (Tour B RXS). The Tour B RXS is the ball for these specs if someone wants added spin.

Best shot with this golf ball

My consistent daily progress with the Bridgestone Tour B RX is the real win, but if I had to pick a shot, it would be my first chip-in eagle in a two-man scramble at Good Park Golf Course in Akron, Ohio. Don’t worry. We blew it in the alternate shot portion.

Value for the money vs. other options

The Bridgestone Tour B RX is a premium golf ball. I would most closely compare it to Titleist Pro-V1x or Titleist Tour Speed. Stacked against the best golf balls available anywhere, Tour B RX satisfies the needs of mid-speed golfers of any handicap looking for maximum distance and workable greenside spin. It is an excellent value in a tour-caliber premium ball.