Bridgestone Tour B RX Golf ball compression, specs & review
The Bridgestone Tour B RX is a 89-compression, 3-piece golf ball with a urethane cover, mid spin and a mid flight. The Bridgestone Tour B RX is a 3-piece urethane ball designed for swing speeds under 105 mph, delivering maximum distance off the tee with REACTIV iQ (a smart cover that's soft for wedges, firm for drivers) for control and spin on approaches.
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Compression
How soft the ball feels. Lower numbers (70–80) compress easier and help slower swings get distance. Higher (90+) rewards faster swings.
Cover
Surlyn is tough and cheap — great for distance and durability. Urethane is softer and grips wedges for more spin around the green.
Layers
2-piece: simple, long, straight. 3-piece and 4-piece add layers for more feel and spin control on approach shots.
Trajectory
How high the ball flies. Low = flatter flight with more roll. High = peaks up and lands soft. Mid = balanced.
Spin
Low spin = straighter shots, less curve, more roll. High spin = more control and stopping power on the green (but also magnifies slices/hooks).
Tier
Price bucket. Value = budget-friendly distance balls. Mid = solid all-around. Premium = tour-level spin and feel, costs more per dozen.
Best For
Try a sleeve first — ~$5 for 3 balls before committing to a dozen.
How the Bridgestone Tour B RX did in MyGolfSpy's 2026 robot test
- Driver distance: 31st of 48 at an 86 mph swing (228 yards), 46th at 102 mph (283 yards) and 46th at 116 mph (310 yards).
- Driver spin at 102 mph: 2,769 rpm, the 24th-lowest of the 48 balls.
- 35-yard wedge spin: 5,545 rpm, the 16th-highest of the 48 balls.
Source: MyGolfSpy 2026 ball test. Ranks out of 48 balls; distances in total yards.
What golfers told our quiz
When we run the answers from 2,698 finished quizzes through our current fitting engine, the Bridgestone Tour B RX lands in the top 3 for 5% of golfers. 67% of those golfers swing 85–99 mph, and the most common shot shape they reported was a fade or slice (curves right) (46%).
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Self-reported answers from 2,698 finished quizzes, as of Oct 4, 2026.
The Bridgestone Tour B RX is a 3-piece urethane ball designed for swing speeds under 105 mph, delivering maximum distance off the tee with REACTIV iQ (a smart cover that’s soft for wedges, firm for drivers) for control and spin on approaches.
Who It’s For
The Bridgestone Tour B RX is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize moderate swing speed, distance, mid handicap. In the Bridgestone lineup, the Tour B RX sits firmer than the Bridgestone e12 Speed and softer than the Bridgestone Tour B X.
Feel
With a compression of 89 and a urethane cover, feel is balanced — soft enough for touch shots, firm enough for a lively tee strike.
Spin Profile
Driver spin sits mid-pack, and MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test showed a low launch: 45th of 48 in launch angle at 86 mph and 40th at 102 mph. Around the green the REACTIV iQ cover is meant to soften on slow wedge strikes, and the robot data put its 7-iron spin at 42nd of 48, so approach shots are among the lower-spinning in the field.
Trajectory & Construction
Expect a lower window than the label suggests: MyGolfSpy measured peak height 34th of 48 at 86 mph and 33rd at 102 mph. The 3-piece build is a gradational core, one mantle, and the REACTIV iQ urethane cover that Bridgestone says stays firm on drives and soft on wedges. Performs well in cooler temperatures.
Price & Value
At $54.99 per dozen, the RX costs the same as the Tour B X and XS aimed at faster swingers. You pay tour money for a ball aimed at under-105 mph swings, so make sure the low launch fits your game before buying by the dozen.
Buy it if
- You swing under 105 mph and want a firm-feeling urethane ball built for distance.
- You play in cool weather; despite 89 compression, the catalog flags the RX as cold-weather suitable.
Similar Balls
- Titleist Pro V1 — 92 compression, high-spin, $58
- Titleist Pro V1x — 102 compression, high-spin, $58
- Titleist AVX — 81 compression, low-spin, $50
Source: MyGolfSpy compression research and 2026 ball test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Bridgestone Tour B RX golf ball?
The Bridgestone Tour B RX has a compression of about 89, which puts it in the mid-compression range. At 89 the RX sits between the softer RXS (72) and the 100-compression Tour B X, firm enough for a lively tee strike while staying the moderate-speed model of the Tour B line. It is one of several specs the BallCaddie fitting quiz weighs against your swing speed, usual miss, feel preference and budget.
Who should play the Bridgestone Tour B RX?
The Bridgestone Tour B RX is built for moderate swing speeds (roughly 90–105 mph). It suits golfers who prioritize moderate swing speed, distance, mid handicap.
What swing speed is the Bridgestone Tour B RX designed for?
Bridgestone builds the RX for swing speeds under 105 mph, the same bracket as the RXS but with a firmer 89 core. In MyGolfSpy’s 2026 robot test its 86 mph driver dispersion was 34% tighter than its group’s average, so slower swingers get a straight ball, if a low-launching one.
Does the Bridgestone Tour B RX have high greenside spin?
Moderately. The REACTIV iQ urethane cover grips on wedges, but this is the distance model of the pair; the RXS is Bridgestone’s higher-spin choice at the same swing speed.
Is the Bridgestone Tour B RX good in cold weather?
Yes. Our catalog lists the RX as cold-weather suitable, which is unusual for an 89-compression tour ball; the RXS at 72 will feel softer still in the cold.
How much does the Bridgestone Tour B RX cost?
MSRP is $54.99 per dozen.
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