Callaway ERC Soft vs Bridgestone e12 Contact
Side-by-side specs plus estimated launch-monitor numbers — ball speed, launch, spin, and carry — at any club and swing speed.
Mid-tier · Ball A
Callaway ERC Soft
Compression 60 · Hybrid · soft
Mid-tier · Ball B
Bridgestone e12 Contact
Compression 55 · Surlyn · medium-soft
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Estimated launch — Driver
B vs A delta
| Ball A | Ball B | Δ B − A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball speed | 156.3 mph | 156.2 mph | -0.1 mph |
| Launch angle | 12.9° | 12.9° | no change |
| Spin | 2,350 rpm | 2,350 rpm | no change |
| Estimated carry | 270 yds | 270 yds | no change |
Estimated trajectory
All balls — Driver at 105 mph
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Callaway ERC Soft vs Bridgestone e12 Contact — frequently asked
Which is softer, Callaway ERC Soft or Bridgestone e12 Contact?
The Bridgestone e12 Contact is softer at 55 compression vs Callaway ERC Soft at 60 — a 5-point gap.
Does Callaway ERC Soft or Bridgestone e12 Contact spin more around the green?
Neither has a urethane cover. Both will produce comparable but moderate greenside spin — fine for stopping the ball but not the bite of a tour ball.
What is the price difference between Callaway ERC Soft and Bridgestone e12 Contact?
Callaway ERC Soft is $40.00 per dozen MSRP, Bridgestone e12 Contact is $30.00. Amazon pricing is typically 15–25% below MSRP for both.
Which is the better tour ball, Callaway ERC Soft or Bridgestone e12 Contact?
Neither is a tour-tier ball in this matchup. Callaway ERC Soft is mid-tier; Bridgestone e12 Contact is mid-tier.