Bridgestone Tour B X vs Bridgestone Tour B XS
Side by side, and which one suits your game.
| Bridgestone Tour B X | Bridgestone Tour B XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | 100 | 89 |
| Construction | 3-piece | 3-piece |
| Cover | Urethane | Urethane |
| Feel | Firm | Soft |
| Driver spin | Low | Mid |
| Greenside spin | High | High |
| Flight | Low | Mid |
| Swing speed | 105–130 mph | 105–130 mph |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium |
The differences
- The Bridgestone Tour B XS is softer (89 vs 100), so it suits slightly slower swings and feels softer.
- The Bridgestone Tour B X spins less off the driver, which means a bit more roll and less curve.
- The Bridgestone Tour B XS flies higher.
Which should you play?
Choose the Bridgestone Tour B X if your driver swing speed is around 105–130 mph and you want a firmer feel, lower spin off the tee.
Choose the Bridgestone Tour B XS if your driver swing speed is around 105–130 mph and you want a softer feel, more spin and control.
Bridgestone Tour B X
Bridgestone's firmest tour ball, made for fast swingers who want low driver spin, a boring flight and approach shots that stop.
Bridgestone Tour B XS
The softer, spinnier partner to the Tour B X for fast swingers who prioritize wedge grab and feel over the last few yards.
Still deciding? Try the golf ball finder or see the compression chart.
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bridgestone Tour B X and Bridgestone Tour B XS?
The Bridgestone Tour B XS is softer (89 vs 100), so it suits slightly slower swings and feels softer. The Bridgestone Tour B X spins less off the driver, which means a bit more roll and less curve. The Bridgestone Tour B XS flies higher.
Which is softer, the Bridgestone Tour B X or the Bridgestone Tour B XS?
The Bridgestone Tour B XS, at 89 compression vs 100.
Updated November 2026