Bridgestone 2022 Tour B X Golf Ball

Let’s start this review off by getting straight to the point – Bridgestone took the previous Tour B X golf ball and made it WAY better in the new 2022 version. The Bridgestone 2022 Tour B X golf ball brings back Dual Dimple technology and the “impact modifier” concept while introducing the new Reactiv iQ cover for improved performance. As the “Tour-level” distance ball of the lineup, the Tour B X is designed for players with swing speeds over 105 mph seeking low spin with their longer clubs and a powerful flight.

How Does it Feel?

Bridgestone’s new Reactiv iQ cover is the main force behind the “impact modifier” technologies. The idea is that the ball’s “hardness” will vary based on how much force is put into it. So the faster you swing, the firmer the ball will feel. With a slower swing, the ball will feel softer. As the “distance” ball of the family for the big swingers, the Tour B X feels firm and responsive off of the longer clubs, but also has a slight hint of firmness on the shorter end of the bag. We’ll dive deeper into this in the following sections.

Off the Tee

My go-to golf ball for at least the last four years has been the Bridgestone Tour B X largely because of how good it is off of the tee. The 2022 Tour B X has only gotten better. Its lower spin makes it easier to control and helps me achieve longer distances. Though definitely a firmer golf ball, the Tour B X is by no means hard. According to Bridgestone the Reactiv iQ cover “rebounds quickly, delivering explosive velocity” and I feel like you can really feel that off of the face of the driver. There’s a lot of jump and it’s easy to keep the ball on your line, even in strong winds.

Let’s not forget Dual Dimple technology. This design reduces drag through the air essentially making the ball more aerodynamic. A more efficient flight makes the ball more wind resistant so it’s both easier to control and longer. As such, I’m legitimately longer and more accurate with the Tour B X.

On the Approach

This is where I think the “impact modifier” from the Reactiv iQ cover really starts to show. The idea is that the ball will “stay on the face longer” for your approach shots. By staying on the face longer, the ball will have more traction and therefore more spin. More spin helps the ball stop faster when it hits the green. This is especially noticeable (to me) with the Bridgestone Tour B X in the mid irons. It’s almost surprising how different the ball felt to me (in a very good way). I felt like I could compress the ball plenty but the ball still hard strong feedback. While the added spin certainly had plenty of zip into greens, it was still easy to manage the ball through the air. Most importantly, the Tour B X was consistent and reliable on every single shot with my irons.

Around the Green

One of the usual areas of sacrifice with “distance” balls is around the green. In order to keep that spin low, the ball is typically harder and feels more on the firm side with putters and wedges. Absolutely not the case with the Bridgestone Tour B X thanks to the smart Reactiv iQ cover. The ball is soft, yet responsive and has plenty of grip for those little hop and stop pitches. There is a little more “presence” on the putter face, but it by no means feels clicky or hard. I personally prefer something with just a bit of pop off of the putter face but enough “mute” to feel smooth. The Tour B X is exactly that for me and my preferred greenside ball. (Ok, maybe second favorite behind the Tour B XS…)

Final Thoughts – Bridgestone 2022 Tour B X Golf Ball

There’s a certain element of golf ball testing and preference that’s totally subjective. Your specific hands feel and respond in a personal way which will reflect in your takeaways from a golf ball. For me, the Bridgestone 2022 Tour B X golf ball is about as close to perfect as a golf ball has been for me. It just checks all of the boxes for me from tee to green. It’s long off of the tee and easy to control, and responsive into the greens with excellent greenside performance. Players with fast swing speeds that lean toward distance balls, but want a strong all-around performer, the Tour B X is exactly what you’re looking for.

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