Golf balls seem a fairly simple piece of the equipment puzzle, but like golfers, swings and everything else, there exists great variety. As the one piece of equipment you use for every shot, the ball could also be the most important bit of kit. We wade through what’s out there to help you find the best ball for your game and price point.
BRIDGESTONE TOUR B
What do Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau and Jason Day all have in common? They all play Bridgestone’s latest TOUR B golf balls.
Designed to deliver unparalleled distance and greenside control, the new TOUR B range feature ‘REACTIV iQ’ covers utilising impact modifiers. REACTIV iQ is a smart cover technology that reacts to the force of impact for the needs of each shot, meaning no trade-off in spin and distance performance. Off the tee it rebounds quickly, delivering increased distance, around the green the ball stays on the face longer providing more spin.
Offered in four models, TOUR B RX and TOUR B RXS (under 105 mph) and TOUR B X and TOUR B XS (over 105 mph), the new models were influenced by feedback from Tiger and Bryson, with the S models softer with more spin compared to the firmer and longer X.
RRP: $79.99 (per dozen).
CALLAWAY CHROME SOFT RANGE
Callaway made waves when it first introduced the Chrome Soft, the company using the catchcry “The ball that changed the ball”.
After its success, a line was born with
