Engineered for players who demand complete control over every shot. The Bridgestone TOUR B XS golf ball is purpose-built for golfers with higher swing speeds — over 105 mph — who require tour-level spin, precision control, and exceptional feel around the green. Its groundbreaking REACTIV iQ Urethane Cover technology makes the ball react intelligently: it rebounds faster on powerful tee shots for maximum distance, while staying on the face longer during precise short-game shots for elevated spin and a soft, responsive feel. Tiger Woods assisted in the development of the TOUR B XS and plays it in professional competition, making this the tour-proven choice for experienced golfers who refuse to compromise.
Available here in high-visibility yellow — identical in performance to the white version — packed in a convenient 12-ball sleeve for uninterrupted play on the course.
At the heart of the TOUR B XS is the proprietary REACTIV iQ Smart Cover — a urethane formulation that uses advanced impact modifiers to change its physical behaviour depending on the force of the strike. On driver-speed impacts, the cover stiffens instantaneously, creating an energetic rebound effect that drives higher ball velocity and greater distance off the tee. On slower wedge and iron impacts, the same material becomes more compliant, gripping the clubface for a fraction longer to maximise spin rate and deliver the soft, responsive feel that low-handicap players demand around the green. This dual behaviour in a single cover layer is what Bridgestone calls Contact Science — the result of over 900 polymer engineers refining urethane chemistry across multiple generations of tour-level golf balls.
The REACTIV X System pairs the REACTIV iQ Smart Cover with the new XCLRMT mid-layer to create a synergistic performance package that amplifies the strengths of each layer. The XCLRMT mid-layer acts as an energy intensifier on full-swing shots, creating a stronger rebound effect at the core-cover interface that translates directly into explosive ball velocity and longer drives. On approach shots and short-game plays, the mid-layer works in concert with the urethane cover to keep the ball adhering to the face longer — generating the tour-level spin and precision control that experienced players require. Together, both layers provide a seamless performance transition from the first tee through the final putt.
The 3-piece Gradational Compression core is engineered to deliver the right energy characteristics at every point through the ball. The core progressively changes in compression from the centre outward, ensuring that at high swing speeds — over 105 mph — energy transfer to the cover is maximised for peak ball velocity. At the same time, a reduction in side-spin compared to a single-compression core keeps the ball on a tighter, more penetrating flight path. This combination of high speed and low side-spin is a critical advantage for skilled golfers who need their distance ball to also fly straight under pressure. The result is one of the most efficient energy-transfer systems in the premium golf ball segment.
Bridgestone's proprietary Dual Dimple technology features a dimple-within-a-dimple design that optimises airflow across the entire surface of the ball during flight. The outer dimple controls the boundary layer of air around the ball, while the inner dimple reduces turbulence and drag at higher velocities — the net effect being a shallower, more efficient flight trajectory that carries further. This aerodynamic advantage is particularly pronounced off the driver and long irons, where ball speed is highest and drag forces are most significant. Combined with the Seamless Cover Technology — which uses injection moulding to create a perfectly balanced dimple pattern — every TOUR B XS flies with predictable, repeatable consistency regardless of the orientation of the seam at address.
The multi-layer construction of the TOUR B XS is optimised specifically for players who need maximum greenside spin from their wedges and short irons. The soft REACTIV iQ urethane cover engages the grooves of the clubface at low impact velocities, generating the high friction contact needed to impart steep backspin angles on chip shots, pitches, and flop shots. This means the ball checks up predictably on firm greens and can be worked with the full range of short-game techniques — a critical requirement for low-handicap and tour-calibre golfers. The same cover that accelerates off the driver is the cover that bites on the approach: this is the fundamental performance promise of the TOUR B XS.
The TOUR B XS is the result of a close, ongoing working relationship between Bridgestone Golf's R&D team and Tiger Woods. Woods — a 15-time Major champion — was instrumental in defining the performance balance between long-game power and short-game precision that the ball had to deliver. After switching from the Tour B330-S, he confirmed that the TOUR B XS provided optimal distance, control and consistency. His feedback throughout the development process shaped each successive generation of the ball, ensuring it meets the absolute highest standards of tour-level performance. Tiger plays the TOUR B XS in professional competition, making it the authentic choice for any golfer who aspires to play at the highest level.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction | 3-piece |
| Cover Material | REACTIV iQ Urethane |
| Mid-Layer | XCLRMT (REACTIV X System) |
| Core | Gradational Compression Core |
| Dimple Design | Dual Dimple (330-dimple pattern) |
| Cover Technology | Seamless Cover Technology |
| Recommended Swing Speed | Over 105 mph |
| Ball Flight | High spin, penetrating trajectory |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Pack Size | 12 balls (1 dozen) |
| Brand | Bridgestone Golf |
| Model | TOUR B XS |
Best suited for: Experienced and low-handicap golfers with swing speeds above 105 mph who are looking for a premium tour ball combining maximum distance off the tee with a soft feel, high greenside spin, and the confidence of a ball co-developed and played by Tiger Woods.
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