Bridgestone
Tour B XS
Tiger Woods' ball of choice.
Overview
Urethane cover with REACTIV iX technology that is firm at impact and softer around the greens. Tour-level all-around performance.
Best for
Players who want consistent tour performance with adaptive greenside spin.
Played on tour by (past or present)
Pro contracts and ball choice change every season. Some of these players have moved on to other balls — treat this as a list of pros publicly known to play (or have played) this model, not an active count.
Specs
- Tier
- Tour
- Model year
- 2024
- Construction
- 3-piece
- Cover
- Urethane
- Compression
- 85
- Dimples
- 330
- Feel
- medium
- Spin profile
- mid
- Greenside control focus
- Yes
- MSRP
- $50.00
Shot estimator
| Club | Speed | Spin | Carry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 156 mph | 2,400 | 269 yds |
| 7-iron | 112.2 mph | 6,850 | 165 yds |
| 54° wedge | 94.3 mph | 10,600 | 100 yds |
Estimates from manufacturer-published specs. Real launch monitor results vary by swing.
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Bridgestone Tour B XS — frequently asked
What is the compression of the Bridgestone Tour B XS?
The Bridgestone Tour B XS has a compression rating of 85. 85 sits in the middle of the market. It works for most amateur swing speeds (90 to 105 mph driver) without being too firm or too mushy.
Is the Bridgestone Tour B XS a tour ball?
Yes. The Tour B XS is a tour-tier ball — 3-piece construction with a Urethane cover for high greenside spin and full short-game control.
What swing speed is the Bridgestone Tour B XS best for?
Best fit is driver swing speed in the 90 to 105 mph range — a typical mid- to low-handicap amateur. The 85-compression core balances feel and energy transfer.
Does the Bridgestone Tour B XS spin a lot around the green?
Yes — the urethane cover grips the grooves of a wedge in a way that ionomer or Surlyn covers cannot. The Tour B XS produces tour-level greenside spin (typically 9,000 to 11,000 wedge rpm), which is what allows pros to stop the ball quickly on firm greens.
How much does the Bridgestone Tour B XS cost?
MSRP is $50.00 per dozen. That is in line with flagship tour-ball pricing.
Which pros play the Bridgestone Tour B XS?
Tiger Woods (long-time), Fred Couples, Lexi Thompson are publicly known to play (or have played) the Tour B XS. Pro ball deals shift every season, so treat this as a list of past or present endorsements — not a guarantee any specific player is using it on tour today.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Bridgestone Tour B XS?
Amazon is consistently the lowest sticker price for the Tour B XS, typically 10 to 20 percent below $50.00 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.