Bridgestone Tour B330 Balls

The Golf Monthly test team reviews Bridgestone Tour B330 balls

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Golf Monthly Verdict

This ball felt softer and yet seemed to spin less, which wasn’t what I was expecting. I did, however, really like this combination, as I was able to hit the ball higher with my driver in the knowledge that it wouldn’t spin up into the wind. Control wasn’t compromised around the green, though, as I was also able to predict the amount of spin, which is key.

Reasons to buy
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    There’s been a lot of focus in the driver market on keeping spin down in order to increase distance. This can also be achieved with your ball choice, and the B330 does just that. Bridgestone says that this is designed specifically for swing speeds over 105mph. However, slower swingers will still see impressive results off the tee, providing they have enough loft on their driver. Despite so much talk about reduced spin on long shots, there’s still plenty of bite when hitting approach shots.

Reasons to avoid
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    Some will find a better flight from the RX version of the Tour B330. You’ll either have to try both or know your swing speed to find which suits best.

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The Golf Monthly test team reviews Bridgestone Tour B330 balls.

Bridgestone Tour B330 Balls Key Technology: 

Hydro Core technology sees water droplets introduced into the core to reduce spin on long shots. The water makes the inner portion of the core softer and the outer portion firmer, which results in reduced spin on long shots for longer and straighter carries. Meanwhile, the cover is six per cent softer than previous versions, which should help to improve control around the green.

 

Will suit... Players with fast swings looking to keep spin down to a minimum.

Nick Bonfield
Nick Bonfield
Features Editor

Nick Bonfield joined Golf Monthly in 2012 after graduating from Exeter University and earning an NCTJ-accredited journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. He is responsible for managing production of the magazine, sub-editing, writing, commissioning and coordinating all features across print and online. Most of his online work is opinion-based and typically centres around the Majors and significant events in the global golfing calendar. Nick has been an avid golf fan since the age of ten and became obsessed with the professional game after watching Mike Weir and Shaun Micheel win The Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2003. In his time with Golf Monthly, he's interviewed the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jose Maria Olazabal, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Billy Horschel and has ghost-written columns for Westwood, Wayne Riley, Matthew Southgate, Chris Wood and Eddie Pepperell. Nick is a 12-handicap golfer and his favourite courses include Old Head, Sunningdale New, Penha Longha, Valderrama and Bearwood Lakes. If you have a feature pitch for Nick, please email nick.bonfield@futurenet.com with 'Pitch' in the subject line. Nick is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade M1 Fairway wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid: Ping Crossover Irons (4-9): Nike Vapor Speed Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face, 56˚, Titleist Vokey SM4, 60˚ Putter: testing in progress! Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

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