Off the tee
Bridgestone recommends Tour B X for swing speeds above 105 mph and positions it as the distance leader in the family.
2026 MODEL · FITTING GUIDE
Ball guide / Bridgestone
Tour B X
Bridgestone
A firm, distance-focused tour ball for faster swings.
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- Feel
- Firm tour feel
- Flight
- Mid
- Construction
- 3-piece urethane
2026 INDEPENDENT TEST DATA
What the numbers say.
Choose the robot speed closest to your driver swing. These are test averages—not a promise of what your swing will produce.
Driver ball speed149.3 mph
Driver carry259.1 yd
Driver spin2,823 rpm
Offline variation3.74 yd SD
Driver
100 mph robot speed- Ball speed
- 149.3 mph
- Carry
- 259.1 yd
- Total distance
- 290.3 yd
- Launch
- 12.6 °
- Backspin
- 2,823 rpm
- Peak height
- 83.5 ft
- Descent angle
- 31.9 °
- Dispersion area
- 463.7 sq yd
- Ball-speed variation
- 0.28 mph SD
- Carry variation
- 6.06 yd SD
7-iron
mid test group- Ball speed
- 112.2 mph
- Carry
- 156.9 yd
- Total distance
- 165.4 yd
- Launch
- 17.9 °
- Backspin
- 6,072 rpm
- Peak height
- 86.0 ft
- Descent angle
- 46.0 °
- Dispersion area
- 113.7 sq yd
- Spin variation
- 79 rpm SD
- Carry variation
- 2.14 yd SD
35-YARD WEDGE SPIN5,754 rpm31.1° launch
FULL WEDGE SPIN10,307 rpm100.5 yd carry
WET WEDGE SPIN10,095 rpm100.0 yd carry
WET SPIN RETENTION98%wet spin ÷ dry spin
Compression100CoverUrethaneLayers3Test price$54.99
How to read dispersion: lower standard deviation and a smaller shot area mean the tested shots grouped more tightly. Small differences can fall inside normal testing variation, so use the numbers to build a shortlist and confirm it with your own launch conditions. Source: 2026 MyGolfSpy Golf Ball Test.
THE FIT IN PLAIN ENGLISH
Who should play it?
Players above roughly 105 mph who want a firm feel and maximum-distance design intent.
Tour B X is Bridgestone’s fast-swing distance option. The speed guidance is a starting point, not a verdict; actual launch, spin and dispersion still decide whether it fits.
Approach shots
A strong, controlled flight suits players who create plenty of speed and launch on their own.
Around the green
The Reactiv cover concept is designed to preserve spin and control on slower scoring shots.
WHY IT MAKES THE SHORTLIST
Strengths
- Distance-first tour profile
- Firm, stable response
- Designed for 105+ mph swings
KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
Tradeoffs
Players who want a softer response or more greenside spin should compare Tour B XS. Slower swingers should not assume a firm tour model will create extra distance.
COMPARE BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Three nearby fits
A BETTER WAY TO CHOOSE
Validate from the green back.
- Start at 30–50 yards.Compare launch, check and feel with the shots you actually play.
- Hit mid-irons next.Watch peak height, landing angle and front-to-back dispersion.
- Finish with the driver.Keep the ball that gives you the best overall pattern—not one heroic shot.
Product positioning is summarized from the Bridgestone Tour B X product page. The fitter uses independent test data when available. Review the independent source.
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Bridgestone Tour B X
Firm tour feel · mid flight · 3-piece urethane
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