Bridgestone is the only major golf ball manufacturer that built its fitting process around swing speed data rather than marketing. Their entire lineup is organised around who you actually are as a golfer — not who you’d like to be.
The 2026 Tour B lineup received a significant upgrade with VeloSurge technology, picking up 2.3 mph in ball speed and 8.7 yards in distance over the previous generation. Tiger Woods had input on the development. Chris Gotterup won twice on the PGA Tour with it. Here’s the full range.
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The Full 2026 Bridgestone Lineup
Tour B X — $55/dozen
Built for swing speeds above 105 mph. High speed, high distance, lower spin off the driver. VeloSurge core-mantle technology pushes MOI to levels not previously seen in a golf ball. REACTIV iQ smart urethane cover delivers more spin on scoring shots while reducing spin off the tee. The ball Chris Gotterup used for two PGA Tour wins this season. Also available in a limited-edition black colourway that sold out in an hour.
Best for: Fast swingers (105+ mph) who want maximum distance with tour-level short game performance.
Tour B XS — $55/dozen
Same swing speed range as the Tour B X but with higher short game spin. The finesse option. If you play at 105+ mph and want maximum greenside control over maximum distance, the XS is your ball. Also available with the MindSet pre-shot routine graphic — a visual alignment system developed with Jason Day.
Best for: Fast swingers who prioritise greenside spin and shot control over outright distance.
Tour B RX — $55/dozen
For swing speeds below 105 mph. Distance-focused, lower spin off the driver, designed to maximise carry and distance for players who don’t generate tour-level speed. Same VeloSurge core technology as the X models. The RX is what most club golfers should be looking at in the Tour B range.
Best for: Swing speeds 85-105 mph who want tour ball performance without needing the high-speed X models.
Tour B RXS — $55/dozen
The softer, higher-spinning version of the RX. Same swing speed target (under 105 mph) but with more greenside spin for players in that range who prioritise short game performance. Also available with the MindSet graphic.
Best for: Swing speeds 85-105 mph who want maximum short game spin and a softer feel.
e6 — ~$28/dozen
Bridgestone’s anti-slice ball. Engineered specifically to reduce side spin, which means straighter drives for golfers who battle a hook or slice. Low compression, soft feel, two-piece construction. If you’re losing balls left and right off the tee and want a ball that reduces the damage, the e6 is the most targeted solution on the market.
Best for: High handicappers who struggle with side spin and want straighter, more consistent drives.
e12 Contact — ~$32/dozen
A three-piece ball with an unusual dimple design — delta wing dimples that create a larger contact area at impact. More distance, higher launch, softer feel than the e6. Good for moderate swing speeds who want more performance than the e6 without going full tour ball.
Best for: Moderate swing speeds looking for a step up from basic distance balls without tour ball pricing.
How to Choose
Bridgestone’s fitting logic is simple: if you swing above 105 mph, Tour B X or XS. Below 105 mph, Tour B RX or RXS. Within each pair, choose X/RX for distance or XS/RXS for more greenside spin.
High handicappers: e6 if you slice it, e12 if you don’t. Both are honest, well-made balls at a reasonable price.
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