Bridgestone 2022 Tour B RXS Golf Ball
The Bridgestone 2022 Tour B RXS ball is designed for players with swing speeds under 105 mph looking for softer feel and maximized spin around the greens. Featuring the new REACTIV iQ urethane cover that reacts based on the force of impact, the RXS delivers increased ball speed for maximum distance off the tee with a soft feel and increased spin for control on approach shots. Previously a huge fan of the E12 Contact, I gave the RXS a try after using Bridgestone’s ball selector tool.
How Does it Feel?
The Bridgestone 2022 Tour B RXS has an incredibly dynamic range of feel depending on the shot at hand. When faced with shots requiring faster swing speeds, the RXS felt firm and explosive. On the flip side, touchy shots around the green requiring whatever finesse I could muster, the RXS felt responsive and soft. Both thanks to the REACTIV iQ cover that responds and compresses differently depending on speed.
Personally, I am not necessarily what you would call long off the tee and you will definitely not see me throwing balls behind the pin and spinning them back. However, after getting virtually fit for the RXS, I noticed benefits to my game that I haven’t seen from the likes of other big name brand balls that you’ll see (or find in the woods).
Off the Tee
When it comes to the first tee box, I am looking for control and accuracy. When putting a smooth swing on the Bridgestone 2022 Tour B RXS, the ball exploded off of the face, yet still felt soft enough to give that “sweet spot” feeling and really control my natural fade tendency. The RXS and others in the lineup feature Gradational compression, which produces fast ball speeds and reduces side spin. Couple that with Dual Dimple technology, I found this ball to be consistent and long off the tee – a hard combination to come by.
When it came to the occasional short par fours where I may pull a long iron on the tee, the RXS continued to impress. The ball really did seem to spring off the face. Even on slight mishits off the toe, I was finding forgiveness and additional yardage compared to balls I’ve used in the past.
On the Approach
Similar to off the tee, I was finding my irons and wedges to be going farther with the Bridgestone Tour B RXS, which was a welcomed sight. After some adjustment to my numbers, the control was very apparent. The RXS felt responsive off the face and softer than off the tee. With the softness came a high ball flight which helped me hit and hold more greens. SCT, Seamless Cover technology, delivers a perfectly balanced dimple pattern to achieve more consistent accuracy, distance and trajectory which definitely helped here.
Around the Green
Around the green is where the 2022 Tour B RXS really shines. Bridgestone says REACTIV iQ stays on the face longer on approach shots, providing more spin and soft feel around the green, and let me tell you they are not lying. The Tour B RXS feels fantastic on chips and from the sand. On chips out of the rough or off tight lies I was able to get spin and stop the ball I normally struggle to find. Additionally the RXS felt soft and rolled true with the putter.
I really wanted to put the durability of Bridgestone’s “smart” REACTIV iQ cover to the test. I took one ball and hit ten consecutive bunker shots, enough to scuff up and damage other balls I’ve seen and tested. The Tour B RXS came out almost unscathed with minimal damage. I’m impressed by not only the feel, but the durability of the cover.
Final Thoughts – 2022 Bridgestone Tour B RXS
Bridgestone really has something for everyone. Whether you want distance or spin, or have a variety of swing speeds, there is a great option. With the help of Bridgestone’s online VFIT system, you can find a ball that is perfect for your game. In the case of the Brisgestone 2022 Tour B RXS, it is an extremely dynamic ball, explosive off the tee yet soft and responsive off wedges and short irons. Spin where you want it, and less spin where you do not. The RXS is a fantastic option for a player with a moderate swing speed looking for a ball that spins and responds with ease from around the green and feels even better on the green with the flatstick.
I had high hopes for this ball, but unfortunately for me this ball does NOT shine around the greens. I have been a fan of the Tour B X ball for a while now, but my swing speed says I should be using the RX or RXS. The RXS does have a softer feel, but it doesn’t have the ability to check up like the X ball. I maybe get a bit more pop off the irons, but that’s about it. It reminds me a bit of the original Titleist AVX which was also a superball around the greens. It’s probably not a big deal for those that usually play non-urethane covered golf balls, but I don’t think this ball belongs in the Tour B family.
I found this ball perfect for my game and age at 59 years. Seems so much better off the tee and fairways than other balls.
July 27 2023 I started playing with this golfball a year ago , it’s been a great game changer for me.i dont think I will go back to using the pro v 1. The Bridgestone tour B RXS has been an amazing short game ball, this ball checks up quick, with spin and control this ball has been the best ball from the bunker …enough said have a great game
This is one of the best all around balls out there. This ball does everything and then some. This ball spins a great deal and it backs up on a well struck wedge. The distance is outstanding and extremely good stable ball flight. Easy to control around the greens from 100yds in. Whomever cannot get this ball to work around the greens, it is not the ball, it is your swing.
I liked the ball off the tee or from the fairway, low spun and good distance from my driver and good feel and spin from my irons short greenside shots felt great and stopping the ball was no problem, I like the Tour B RXS and will play it this season.