Bridgestone
e12 Contact
Active Acceleration Mantle for more energy transfer.
Overview
Three-piece with Bridgestone Contact Force Dimples for 38% more contact area at impact. Soft feel and improved distance.
Best for
Mid-handicap players who want a softer, more forgiving option than urethane.
Specs
- Tier
- Mid-tier
- Model year
- 2023
- Construction
- 3-piece
- Cover
- Surlyn
- Compression
- 55
- Dimples
- 330
- Feel
- medium soft
- Spin profile
- mid
- Distance focus
- Yes
- MSRP
- $30.00
Shot estimator
| Club | Speed | Spin | Carry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 156.2 mph | 2,350 | 270 yds |
| 7-iron | 112.5 mph | 6,850 | 165 yds |
| 54° wedge | 94.8 mph | 9,900 | 100 yds |
Estimates from manufacturer-published specs. Real launch monitor results vary by swing.
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Bridgestone e12 Contact — frequently asked
What is the compression of the Bridgestone e12 Contact?
The Bridgestone e12 Contact has a compression rating of 55. 55 is on the lower end, which compresses fully on slower swings (under 90 mph driver). It is a good fit for high handicaps, seniors, and juniors who lose distance with firmer balls.
Is the Bridgestone e12 Contact a tour ball?
No. The e12 Contact is a mid-tier ball. It prioritizes distance and feel over greenside spin.
What swing speed is the Bridgestone e12 Contact best for?
Best fit is driver swing speed under about 90 mph. The 55-compression core fully deforms at slower speeds, so you keep ball speed and launch.
Does the Bridgestone e12 Contact spin a lot around the green?
No — the Surlyn cover gives less greenside spin than a urethane tour ball. It is built for distance and straight flight, not short-game stop power.
How much does the Bridgestone e12 Contact cost?
MSRP is $30.00 per dozen. That sits below tour-flagship pricing, which is typically $50 to $55 per dozen.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Bridgestone e12 Contact?
Amazon is consistently the lowest sticker price for the e12 Contact, typically 10 to 20 percent below $30.00 MSRP once you factor in multi-dozen discounts. Pro shops and big-box retailers (PGA Tour Superstore, Dick's, Golf Galaxy) usually charge full retail unless they're running an end-of-season sale. Bridgestone.com itself charges full MSRP but sometimes offers free personalization, which Amazon does not. Used / refurbished options on Lostgolfballs.com run 50 to 70 percent below new but ball condition varies.