MyGolfSpy Ball Lab is where we quantify the quality and consistency of golf balls. Today, we’re reviewing the 2022 Bridgestone TOUR BX To learn more about our test process, click here.
About the Bridgestone TOUR BX
The Bridgestone TOUR BX is one of two true Tour-level offerings in the current Bridgestone lineup. Like most balls in the category, it costs nearly $50 per dozen.
Bridgestone TOUR BX Construction
The Bridgestone TOUR BX is a three-piece ball with an injection-molded urethane cover.
As with other TOUR B offerings, TOUR BX balls destined for the American market are manufactured by Bridgestone at the company’s factory in Covington, Ga.
Compression
On our gauge, the 2022 Bridgestone TOUR BX has an average compression of 94. That’s just a few points softer than the previous model so it’s likely compression targets were the same. The BX is the firmest (and fastest) ball in the Bridgestone lineup and easily qualifies as a firm offering in our system.
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Diameter and Weight
Two balls in our TOUR BX sample failed to meet our standard for roundness and were flagged as Bad. Notably, perhaps, both balls were in the first box we purchased.
Bridgestone balls typically run a bit larger than most in the “Tour” category so we wouldn’t expect to find any that challenge the USGA’s minimum size requirement. All of the sample conformed to the size rule.
Likewise, past measurements suggest Bridgestone doesn’t typically challenge the USGA’s weight limit. All of the sample met the USGA’s minimum weight standard.
Inspection
Centeredness and Concentricity
We flagged a single ball for a concentricity defect but, otherwise, we found no serious issues within the sample.
Core Consistency
Core color was generally consistent across the entire sample. This is typically the case with Bridgestone balls.
Cover
No cover defects were identified.
Bridgestone TOUR BX – Consistency
In this section, we detail the consistency of the 2022 Bridgestone Tour BX. Our consistency metrics provide a measure of how similar the balls in our sample were to one another relative to all of the models we’ve tested to date.
Weight Consistency
- At the time of testing, weight consistency for the 2022 Bridgestone TOUR BX fell within the Average range.
- As you can see from the chart above, Box 1 was a bit lighter than 2 and 3.
Diameter Consistency
- Despite two balls that weren’t round, diameter consistency fell at the lower end of the Average range.
- Based on the average diameter of the balls in our sample, we’d classify the TOUR BX as a “large” ball. That’s unusual for the Tour category.
Compression Consistency
- Despite a reasonable amount of variation (see above), compression consistency falls within the Average range.
- While a nearly 10-point compression delta doesn’t place it among the best we’ve tested, it is the tightest we’ve tested from Bridgestone to date.
True Price
True Price is how we quantify the quality of a golf ball. It's a projection of what you'd have to spend to ensure you get 12 good balls.
The True Price will always be equal to or greater than the retail price. The greater the difference between the retail price and the True Price, the more you should be concerned about the quality of the ball.
Summary
To learn more about our test process, how we define “Bad” balls and our True Price metric, check out our About MyGolfSpy Ball Lab page.
The Bridgestone TOUR BX is an average quality ball with no significant red flags.
The Good
- Within the Average range for the consistency metrics we track.
- No significant compression issues
The Bad
- Two balls failed to meet our roundness standard.
- A single layer defect in the sample
Like the Titleist Tour Soft we reviewed last week, the 2022 Bridgestone TOUR BX receives a Ball Lab score of 74. That’s one point better than the database average (73) at the time of testing.
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Terry T
1 month agoWhen will you test XXIO “Rebound Drive”?
Mike K
2 months agoI would like to see how the off center/weight and other defects hurt the balls on course performance.
Like try hitting and putting the balls first and guessing which ones have issues before cutting them open.
Dan
2 months agoIs the Srixon Z-Star on the upcoming list? Hope so!
I never get the comments here. The ball lab project is trying to measure consistency from ball to ball and sleeve to sleeve. It’s not a ball fitting or which ball is best for you.
It is certainly good info though. I want a ball to behave the same from ball to ball. If ball 3 is out of round and 15 compression lower, I doubt you will get the same performance from it!
Alex
2 months agoSo, if I used the ball chart correctly, this Bridgestone Tour BX scored 5 points lower than the 2020 model. A little concerning to me!
MarkM
2 months agoAlex, this means we should be buying the 2020 version on eBay for less money. This used to work, but since the supply chain issues with golf balls those prices aren’t as low as they used to be.
Buz Barlow
2 months agoI used to play the Bridgestone E6 when it was a 3 piece ball. They eventually changed it to a 2 piece and added the 3 piece E12 Contact and made it more expensive. I also played the Tour B RXS until they decided 50 dollars was a better price to pay. I no longer play any Bridgestone balls.
ChrisK
2 months agoSame here — i used to play the e5’s, e6’s, e7’s, and those balls were great for me – then they just mucked it all up to where i don’t hit any of their balls any more.
Mike
2 months agoAt my level (15 index), I really don’t see a huge difference among my “favorite” group of balls (pro V1, chrome soft, vice pro soft, Bridgestone RX, Q-star tour & Z star). Some may spin a bit more or less than others, but it’s not enough to really influence my game at this point. Therefore, I’m free to play whatever comes across my way, whether it’s a found ball or buying something at a great sale price.
If you’re my level or worse & your specific ball choices are a major concern to you (other than for price), I feel your priorities are misguided.
Jay
2 months agoThat just shows you know nothing about golf. A good ball will do better for you than a bad ball. I’m a 14 I broke 70 for the first time and know my indeed will change sooner or later. If I use a two piece ball my game especially short game is very compromised. I have a specific ball I use and just because you are a 15 doesn’t mean that you can’t tell the difference. It just means you suck and need to practice more everyone has been there
Daniel B.
2 months agoI really appreciate these reviews you conduct. It’s nice having the viewpoint from an unbiased source. I know Tiger plays Bridgestone so I thought about it, as any new player my age subconsciously does, but couldn’t wrap my head around paying that price. Glad in finding out they aren’t as perfect as I though before. Personally I play Cut Grey and they’re amazing, better than the Cut Blue model which sit right below the DC that was previously reviewed.
Lou
2 months agoThe question you posed for the reader is “Are these balls from Bridgestone worthy of your investment of $50? My answer is, “How would I know?” Why that answer? Because, for most golfers, playability, distance, feel and spin are how we base whether a ball is worth $50 or more or less. Without this data, you can put any ranking number from 0-100 on a ball and it means nothing. Real golfers want to know how the ball plays. A headline like “This is a great ball for feel and distance” means more than cutting 10,000 of some ball to look for color consistency. I suggest you rate balls for consistency and playability instead of simply consistency.
Jimmy
2 months agoHere to provide the weekly obligatory “you should google MGS ball test” response. Ball Lab is for measuring quality, the robot tests measured performance. Hope that helps.
Mark
2 months agoI’ve played Bridgestone golf balls for years. Tour B X and Tour B RX. I am consistently disappointed in their testing results so I’m in the process of trialing Taylormade Tour Response and Titliest Pro V1. As I play only one ball type per year (or more) I’ll be sad to leave Bridgestone.. Bridgestone heed to up their game. I’m 53, play of a 3.1 (course 1) and have a driver swing speed of around 105. Any ball suggestion?
David V
2 months agoI use a Check-Go Pro to mark my balls. The last time I got a box of Bridgestone balls, I noticed that the line from the Check-Go process didn’t go all the way around the ball, for some of the balls. Since the ball is spinning at several thousand rpm when you mark it, I realized that the ball wasn’t round and I was only able to mark the high points. Then I had to wonder if the ball would always spin on an axis that was perpendicular to an eccentricity or if that was just random chance that it did on the balls that didn’t get a complete line. I am skeptical that slight out-of-roundness will affect the flight of the ball when it is spinning at a couple thousand rpm, but I am worried that it will affect the path of the ball when putting. I want to like Bridgestone balls, but there are a lot of other great balls available that are round.