The Bridgestone Tour B X is a tour-level, 3-piece urethane golf ball engineered for players with driver swing speeds over 105 mph who demand maximum distance off the tee combined with precise greenside control. For 2026, Bridgestone has introduced a revolutionary new internal construction — VeloSurge core-mantle integration technology — delivering breakthrough ball speed gains without sacrificing the spin and feel that define the Tour B family. Compared to the Tour B XS, RX and RXS models, the Tour B X prioritises lower driver spin and a firmer feel, making it the distance-oriented choice for the faster-swinging, performance-focused player.
Tested and developed alongside Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Chris Gotterup and Kurt Kitayama — all of whom, together with Harry Hall and Matt Kuchar, compete with the Tour B X at the professional level — this ball represents the most advanced iteration of the Tour B line Bridgestone has ever produced.
VeloSurge is Bridgestone's most significant internal construction breakthrough in years. After more than four years of research and development, engineers tested over 240 prototype variations — codenamed VS Black for the Tour B X — before identifying a new denser mantle material that pushes the Moment of Inertia (MOI) to levels never previously achieved in a golf ball. By seamlessly bonding the core and mantle layers into a unified structure, VeloSurge allows the entire ball to act as a single unit at impact, maximising energy transfer and generating explosive ball speed. Independent testing with Tour staff members Jason Day and Chris Gotterup produced gains of 2.3 mph and 2.1 mph in ball speed respectively, while broader testing across amateur players of varying swing speeds averaged 2.3 mph of additional ball speed and 8.7 yards of extra distance compared to the 2024 model.
The REACTIV iQ urethane cover is the cornerstone of the Tour B X's short-game performance. Engineered with proprietary impact modifiers embedded in the urethane, the cover dynamically changes its playing characteristics depending on the force applied at impact. On high-velocity tee shots, the cover behaves firmly and resiliently, promoting lower spin and a penetrating ball flight for maximum distance. On slower-speed approach shots and chips, the cover softens and grips the clubface for longer — adhering to the face to generate tour-level spin and precise stopping power around the green. This dual-mode behaviour allows the Tour B X to excel from tee to green without compromise, delivering both the low-spin distance of a distance ball and the high-spin control of a tour urethane ball in a single construction.
At the heart of the Tour B X lies a variable-density gradational compression core that transitions from a softer centre to a progressively firmer outer zone. This gradient construction is designed to generate higher initial ball speed at the moment of impact while simultaneously reducing side spin off the driver — a combination that produces longer, straighter tee shots. The firmer outer core also complements the VeloSurge mantle layer by providing a stable foundation for the energy transfer that the new construction is built around. For faster-swinging players who generate high clubhead speeds, the gradational core ensures the ball responds optimally across a wide range of impact conditions, from full driver swings to punched irons.
Bridgestone's Dual Dimple design places a smaller dimple inside each primary dimple across the ball's 320-dimple cover surface. This dimple-within-a-dimple architecture is engineered to optimise airflow around the ball during flight, reducing aerodynamic drag for a more efficient, penetrating trajectory. The result is a ball that launches on a lower, more stable arc and carries farther through the air, with additional roll out after landing. For players who want a boring, wind-cheating flight with maximum carry and ground-game performance, the Dual Dimple design delivers a consistent aerodynamic advantage on every tee shot. The 320-dimple pattern also promotes a more stable flight path in crosswind and headwind conditions compared to higher-dimple-count covers.
Bridgestone's Seamless Cover Technology uses a proprietary injection-moulding manufacturing process to produce a perfectly uniform dimple pattern across the entire surface of the ball — with no seam distortion and no reliance on paint for the white finish. Traditional golf ball manufacturing can introduce inconsistencies in dimple geometry at the parting line, which can affect aerodynamic balance and produce slight variations in flight. By eliminating the seam anomaly and applying the urethane cover through a seamless process, Bridgestone ensures that every Tour B X delivers the same aerodynamic balance on every shot, regardless of orientation. This commitment to manufacturing precision is part of why Bridgestone is recognised as the number-one ball fitter in golf.
MindSet is Bridgestone's scientifically developed mental performance system, available as an optional version of the Tour B X. Developed in collaboration with Jason Day and performance coach Jason Goldsmith, MindSet is based on a simple three-step pre-shot sequence: Identify your target, Visualise the shot, and Focus using the alignment dot printed on the ball. The visual cue on the ball serves as a physical anchor for this routine, designed to help golfers separate analytical thoughts from athletic performance and commit fully to each shot. MindSet versions of the Tour B X are used in professional competition by Jason Day, Kurt Kitayama and Chris Gotterup, among others. The MindSet dot also functions as a conventional alignment aid on the putting green.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction | 3-piece (core / mantle / cover) |
| Cover Material | REACTIV iQ urethane |
| Core | Gradational compression core |
| Internal Technology | VeloSurge core-mantle integration |
| Dimple Pattern | 320 Dual Dimple |
| Compression | Higher compression (tour-level) |
| Recommended Swing Speed | Over 105 mph driver swing speed |
| Feel | Firm (firmer than Tour B XS, RX and RXS) |
| Spin Profile | Lower driver spin / high greenside spin |
| Colour | White |
| Pack Size | 12 balls (1 dozen) |
| Model Year | 2026 |
The 2026 Tour B X is built for the golfer who has the swing speed to unlock its full potential and refuses to trade greenside control for tee-shot distance. Whether you are a competitive amateur or a seasoned club golfer with a faster swing, the Tour B X delivers the complete package: explosive distance off the tee powered by VeloSurge, a penetrating Dual Dimple flight, and the REACTIV iQ cover's ability to lock onto the clubface and spin the ball to a stop around the green. Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Chris Gotterup, Kurt Kitayama, Harry Hall and Matt Kuchar all play the Tour B X in professional competition — a testament to its tour-proven performance at the very highest level of the game.
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