Bridgestone Tour B RX Vs. Srixon Soft Feel Golf Balls Comparison Overview
What do you really need to take your game to new heights? Do you need a ball that explodes off the driver face for more distance?
Or do you need more short-game performance and control? Only you can answer these important questions.
But if you are honest about the current state of your game and where you could use some help, we can provide you with important insight.
Today we are going to be taking a look at the Bridgestone Tour B RX and the Srixon Soft Feel golf balls.
Bridgestone Tour B RX Golf Balls Overview
These are tour-grade balls that are sure to satisfy the needs of players who are looking for more greenside accuracy.
That’s because they sport a urethane cover that gives them plenty of grip plus a soft feel from the deck and the tee. The Tour B RX balls are 3-piece balls so they are more suited for players who already have a fast swing speed.
In our testing, we found that those of us with swing speeds of 100+ MPH were getting good distance with these balls – about 266 yards on average. That went for those of us who use drivers, hybrids and even woods off the tee.
They have a compression rating of 66 so they are surprisingly soft off the driver face and yield a bit of a satisfying squish. Spin off the tee is a bit high but short-game spin is also pretty high which will be a boon to mid to low handicappers.
Srixon Soft Feel Golf Balls Overview
The Srixon Soft Feel balls actually have a higher compression rating than the Tour B RX balls but sport a 2-piece design.
We like that even though these are called “Soft Feel” they aren’t as soft as other distance balls on the market.
They have a gradational that is softer I the center but gets gradually firmer in the outer layer. The 2-piece design helps preserve more ball speed on drives and keeps spin down.
However, this design also keeps spin down when you’re working with your short irons. The Srixon Soft Feel balls gave our slower swing testers comparable drive distance to the Tour B RX balls.
The Bridgestone Tour B RX balls will surely be better for players looking to hone their short game. The Srixon Soft Feel balls are for players that need help with drive distance.
Srixon Soft Feel Quick Facts
Compression: 60
Cover Material: Ionomer
How Many Pieces: 2
Core Material: Gradational core
Dimple Type: 338 Speed Dimple Pattern
Spin Level: Low long-game spin
Best Suited for: High handicappers looking for more distance off the tee
Bridgestone Tour B RX Quick Facts
Compression: 66
Cover Material: Urethane
How Many Pieces: 3
Core Material: Gradient Type
Dimple Type: 338 Dimple within Dimple Pattern
Spin Level: Low long-game spin, low short-game spin
Best Suited for: Mid handicap players who are focusing more on distance from the tee
Performance Off the Tee
The Srixon Soft Feel balls performed very well off the tee, yielding our testers an average drive length of about 250 yards.
Performance from the Rough
This is where we were pleasantly surprised with the Srixon Soft Feel balls.
They have an impressive launch angle even if you aren’t really that great at being angle to work the ball.
This helps not only in the rough; but when you need to maximize carry distance and get over hazards and trees.
Performance from the Fairway
Again, the easy launch of these balls will be a great asset with your mid-irons off the deck.
Don’t expect a lot of spin from your shorter irons though.
Performance Off the Tee
While our faster swing speed testers were getting better distance with the Srixon Z Stars, our slower swing speed testers were having a field day with the Bridgestone Tour B RX’s, yielding an average of 260 yards.
Performance from the Rough
The urethane cover of these balls makes it easier to grip them and swoop them out of the rough.
Performance from the Fairway
The Bridgestone Tour B RX balls keep a low spin rate pretty much across the board.
This was making it difficult for some of our better testers to work the ball the way they wanted to with their irons and hybrids.
Srixon Soft Feel Selling Points
- Substantial feel
- Still pretty soft
- Great for high handicappers
- Good launch angles
- Very affordable
- Good ball speed
Srixon Soft Feel Cons
- Low short game spin
- Not great for faster swing speed players
- Not very durable
- Lacking help with roll
Bridgestone Tour B RX Selling Points
- Soft feel
- Low spin off the tee
- Low spin with long irons
- Urethane cover
- Great for mid handicappers
- Good rebound
Bridgestone Tour B RX Cons
- High bounce
- Not very workable
- Not great for lower handicap players
- More distance than tour-grade balls
Who are the Srixon Soft Feel Balls for?
These balls will work great for any high handicapper who wants to balance out the softness of their balls but still prioritize driver distance.
We really liked the fact that the Srixon Soft Feel balls were soft without feeling insubstantial. There is some concern about their durability; but that’s to be expected from a distance ball at this price point.
How are they with Short Irons?
While they are certainly lacking side spin and overall short-game control, the high launch will definitely be an advantage with your short irons and your wedges.
It’s easy to pop ‘em high and hang on to fast greens.
On the Green
You kind of have to strike them harder than you normally would with other balls to get the roll you need on longer putts.
Overall Rating: 93/100
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Who are the Bridgestone Tour B RX Balls for?
The player in need of help with distance off the tee.
If you are looking to start more holes off on the right foot and not so much focused on the finer aspects of your short game yet, we would recommend the Bridgestone Tour B RX balls.
How are they with Short Irons?
A bit difficult to work overall. Not as much responsiveness with wedges.
On the Green
You get good feel on the green thanks to the urethane cover. They feel good off the face though they play a bit slow.
Overall Rating: 94/100
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