Bridgestone B330 - Found a new Ball

*gas_can*

I got the chance to try Bridgestone's new B330 ball this weekend and was very impressed. Played two rounds on friday and saturday and this ball simply amazed me.

I usually play with Pro V1X, but there's no comparison. We played on a relatively flat course, very humid, about fifty degrees, soggy fairways, not great conditions.

This ball has incredible distance. I'm a pretty long player, usually carry 270-280. The shortest drive I hit was 290, every other one was 300+. Flat out, Bridgestone's ball is about 15 yards longer than V1X off my driver and 10 yards off my irons. I flew my first two greens before I finally compensated.

Even though it plays about a club more than V1X, it's still able to spin more than the V1X. I had no problems holding greens or backing up shots. However, the biggest bonus for me, was that the ball seemed more durable than the V1X. Even full swings with my toothy vokeys didn't scuff the cover badly. I'm going to play a few more rounds this week to be sure it wasn't a fluke before I make the permanent switch.

I never thought I'd find a replacement for the V1X, but it looks like I have. This ball is longer off the driver and spins more off the irons than the V1X. Off the putter, they feel identical. I hope Titleist has some big plans for the remodeled V1X, because they're going to need it if they want to retain their title as the #1 ball in golf.

I also got to sneak a peek at Bridgestone's new irons. They had a forged blade/cavity back set which consisted of a true muscle back in PW-8, a half cavity in 7-5, and a full cavity in 4-3. Despite my begging, I wasn't allowed to hit with them, but I really like the idea better than a standard muscleback/half cavity most combo sets are. They are also introducing a true forged muslce back set. It appears as though Bridgestone has their act together and has done quite a bit of research and development on their product offerings.

**iacas** · 01:39 am

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Originally Posted by TaylorMadeFan

I got the chance to try Bridgestone's new B330 ball this weekend and was very impressed. Played two rounds on friday and saturday and this ball simply amazed me.

You like the ONE Black too, don't you? Bridgestone also makes the Nike balls.

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Originally Posted by TaylorMadeFan

I also got to sneak a peek at Bridgestone's new irons. They had a forged blade/cavity back set which consisted of a true muscle back in PW-8, a half cavity in 7-5, and a full cavity in 4-3. Despite my begging, I wasn't allowed to hit with them, but I really like the idea better than a standard muscleback/half cavity most combo sets are. They are also introducing a true forged muslce back set. It appears as though Bridgestone has their act together and has done quite a bit of research and development on their product offerings.

That sounds good... Didn't they do the PowerBILT stuff many years ago? And aren't Maxfli or some other ball also Bridgestone? Hmm... My memory is faltering at 2am.

B330s can be had for $39.99 at GolfGalaxy but I didn't find them on too many other sites.

*Ben*

I'm interested in giving these things a try.

I actually lived in Japan a while back ('95/'96) and back in my days Bridgestone had their Reygrande ball as their top ball. I loved those things! I'm sure these B330 will be just as good. $39.99/dozen doesn't sound all that bad either!

*skrumple*

I have heard that these balls go a long way a spin well too. I cant wait to give them a try. I dont think they will replace the prov1 in my bag but we will ahve to wait and see.

**iacas**

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Originally Posted by skrumple

I have heard that these balls go a long way a spin well too. I cant wait to give them a try. I dont think they will replace the prov1 in my bag but we will ahve to wait and see.

Stopped in to my pro shop (in the golf dome) today and asked if they'd be carrying the B330. He said "you bet, same price as the ProV1" (which seems to me to be a tad high, really). Sometime in March (to get them before that is pointless, after all, in PA).

Then he gave me a sleeve of prototypes they had sitting around. Not sure what I'm gonna do with them (well, not until April anyway).

So, here's my understanding of the golf ball market for "better" players right now. Four balls:

Titleist Pro V1(x)
Nike One (Gold/Black)
Callway HX Tour
Bridgestone B330

Leave any out?

*gas_can*

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Originally Posted by iacas

So, here's my understanding of the golf ball market for "better" players right now. Four balls:

Titleist Pro V1(x)
Nike One (Gold/Black)
Callway HX Tour
Bridgestone B330

Leave any out?

I can definately add some to that:

I've been hearing great things about Ben Hogan's new Apex Black
Strata Tour Ace, but they're gone now that Callaway killed Topflite
Maxfli Revolution Tour is okay, not outstanding, but a cheaper option with decent performance

*Ben*

I got my hands on a sleeve of these today. Course is a bit wet so I'll hold off on giving them a shot for a while, but I'm excited to hit'em.

*mediaguru*

I was going to mention the same thing. I wonder if that ball is simply a Nike One Black...

**iacas**

I'm going to alternate between the B330 and the new V1x. After I run out of my old V1xs, that is.

The B330 is great.