The Bridgestone Tour B XS Mindset is a tour-level, three-piece urethane golf ball engineered for players with driver swing speeds over 105 mph who demand a softer feel, increased spin, and precision greenside control. The XS model generates more spin into the green than the Tour B X while maintaining a penetrating, tour-calibre ball flight for maximum carry off the tee. For 2026, Bridgestone has introduced the breakthrough VeloSurge core-mantle integration technology — the most significant internal architecture change in the Tour B line in years — delivering measurable gains in ball speed and distance without compromising the short-game performance the XS is known for. The MindSet visual system, developed by Jason Day and performance coach Jason Goldsmith, is printed directly on the ball to help golfers separate analytical thinking from athletic execution.
The headline innovation of the 2026 Tour B family, VeloSurge is a new core-mantle integration technology that re-imagines the structural relationship between the inner core and the surrounding mantle layer. By using a denser mantle material, Bridgestone engineers have pushed the Moment of Inertia (MOI) to its theoretical maximum, resulting in a more efficient energy transfer at impact and breakthrough ball velocity. Internal testing with Tour staff players produced average gains of 2.3 mph in ball speed and 8.7 yards in distance compared to the previous Tour B generation. The result is unmatched distance off the tee for high-swing-speed players — without sacrificing the spin characteristics that define the XS model.
The Reactiv iQ urethane cover is Bridgestone's smart-reacting cover technology, engineered to respond differently depending on the shot being played. On full tee shots and long iron approaches, the cover behaves with lower friction for efficient speed retention. On wedge shots and chips around the green, the Reactiv iQ surface grips the clubface for longer at impact, generating the high spin rates and precision stopping power that tour professionals demand. The result is a single ball that can deliver low-spin distance off the tee and high-spin control on short shots — a combination that previously required compromises. Independent testers have noted the cover's consistency in spin delivery as one of the strongest performers in the tour-ball category.
Within the Tour B lineup, the XS is the higher-spin, softer-feel option for golfers swinging over 105 mph — compared to the Tour B X which prioritises a lower, more penetrating flight with less spin. The XS generates more spin into the green, giving skilled players the ability to land and stop the ball precisely, while the VeloSurge construction ensures the increased spin does not come at the cost of distance off the tee. Players can expect a soft, responsive feel at impact — described by testers as highly compressible without being mushy — and superior speed control on the putting surface thanks to the ball's refined compression profile. The 2026 XS remains Bridgestone's top recommendation for high-speed golfers who prioritise workability and spin.
The Tour B XS is built around a three-piece, urethane-covered architecture with a gradational core and mantle construction. The gradational core is engineered to be softer at its centre and progressively firmer toward the outer edge, promoting efficient energy transfer across a range of swing speeds above the 105 mph threshold. The mantle layer — now transformed by VeloSurge — acts as the bridge between the core's energy and the Reactiv iQ cover's spin response. Each layer is purpose-tuned: the core for distance, the mantle for ball speed amplification, and the urethane cover for feel and spin. This layered precision is what separates the Tour B XS from two-piece distance balls and positions it firmly in the tour-performance category.
MindSet™ is not a physical performance technology — it is a mental performance aid integrated directly into the ball's visual design. Bridgestone developed MindSet in collaboration with Jason Day, performance coach Jason Goldsmith, and sports psychologists, with the goal of helping golfers separate analytical thinking from athletic execution. A unique graphic — a dot, rings, and a line — is printed on the ball to anchor a structured three-step pre-shot routine. The system was pioneered by Jason Day, who debuted it on the PGA TOUR during the 2024 season, and is now used by multiple Bridgestone Tour staff members.
Step 1 — Identify Your Target
The first step is information gathering. Ask yourself: Where is my target? What is the distance? What are the wind conditions? Which club do I need to hit? This analytical phase happens away from the ball, allowing the player to process all external variables before entering the shot routine.
Step 2 — Visualize the Shot Path
This step is about connecting to the target and visualizing the shot or putt you want to hit. Picture the exact trajectory, shape, and landing spot. The goal is to form a clear mental image of a successful outcome — shifting the brain from data collection to creative visualisation.
Step 3 — Focus on the Dot (Focus Point)
Once set up over the ball, the player stops, takes a breath, and directs all attention to the green dot printed on the ball. This moment of focus symbolises the transition from analytical thought to pure athletic execution. The player clears their mind of outcome thinking, concentrates solely on the dot, and triggers the swing or stroke they have visualised.
The Execution Line
The line printed on the ball represents the intended shot direction. Once the player has committed to a target and trajectory, they align the Execution Line and simply execute — without further deliberation about the result. This closes the loop of the MindSet routine: Identify → Visualize → Focus → Execute.
Designed for players who want to improve their mental game alongside their physical performance — and who prefer a higher-spin ball.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction | 3-piece (three-piece) |
| Cover Material | Reactiv iQ urethane |
| Core | Gradational core with VeloSurge core-mantle integration |
| Colour | White |
| Recommended Swing Speed | Over 105 mph (driver) |
| Performance Profile | Maximum distance + soft feel + increased spin for short-game control |
| Pack Size | 12 balls (1 dozen) |
| MindSet | Yes — dot, rings, and Execution Line graphic included |
| Tour Validation | Played on PGA TOUR by Jason Day, Kurt Kitayama, Chris Gotterup, Boo Weekley (2026) |
| Available Since | January 30, 2026 |
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