Bridgestone B330 RX

[PLAYHOUSE]

  The Birdieman said:

Can you post a picture of the ball or packaging? Bridgestone themselves are saying they are not available right now. I want to make sure you are playing the ball we are all speaking of.

Ok so heres my review after a round. the ball is good, plays like a tour ball, didn't see anything to blow me away or wow me. Off the tee and and in general it did come up about 3-5 yards short against the Pro-V1 I was also playing. Around the greens had good bite, Felt a tad harder off the putter. I will give them another go this sunday again and feel them out some more. I Dunno, Bridgestone makes a really good ball, 2nd best imo but for that price range I will stick with Pro-V1s.

And birdieman take your detective cap off, Its just a golf ball. I will shoot you a pic. If you would like to call the store I got them from please feel free to. Roger Dunn W.LA Store. I'm sure you can figure out where to find there # at.

[joshtpa]

No detective hat pal. Just sometimes people jump in and then realize that they were a letter off on the type of ball. Happened with the Tour IX as well.

[Dub]

Just a few short days away!!!!!

[Redbird]

I like this ball I can't wait to try this out

[PLAYHOUSE]

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[Dub]

Amazing....simply amazing.

Bridgestone employees can't get the ball but a retailer is rolling them out.

Worked out well for you...thanks for the intitial reviews.

[bflat450]

That's definitely it. Wow looks great I cannot wait to try these. Putting alignment looks cool too.

[yeis20]

just to clarify

the RX version is for slower swing speeds... correct?

[bflat450]

Well amateur speeds so not really that slow but around 105 mph or less.

[biscuity]

I played the B330 RX ball today. I used one ball for the round and shot 78. The ball held up well, just one light scuff from a cart path, I think the cover is durable like other Bridgestone/Precept balls.

Likes:
Cover is soft and gives good bite
Seamless dimples
Alignment line
Logos look good (but I'd rather have just a "B" logo above the number and then "Bridgestone Golf Tour B330-RX" as the alignment text)
Logos are both in the same direction (Callaway has one upside down)
Gray numbers look nice
Crisp dimple edges (no paint blobs like V1's have)
3-piece construction

Dislikes:
Price is kind of high ($43/Dozen)
Performance didn't feel very "lively" to me
Can spin too much on soft greens

Overall
I thought I was the target customer for this kind of ball, I hit my 7 iron 150 and 250 is a good drive. I've used a lot of Precept and Bridgestone balls over the years and I really wanted to like this ball. But overall I thought the B330 RX was just OK. I was hoping that it would feel a bit more lively, it kind of has a hollow feeling even on solid hits. I don't know if I need that much spin on the greens I usually play. I would rather have the ball land and stick than spin back.

It will be interesting to see what other people say about it. Not a bad ball but I'm not sure it will be my #1 ball. I still have 2 more left so I'll give those a shot.

[bflat450]

Nice review, I need to pick up a pack and give em a go... they sound nice I want to see how they match up to the E6+

[cwcaesar]

I can't wait to get out and play this ball. I feel that I am the target customer for it as my swing speed is just under 105 with the driver and I love that soft compression feel.

[Jaybone]

I want a dozen but the only one's selling them are on ebay,and only selling them in 3/6 dozen lots. I know no store's in my area will see them before next season. Hate to have to spend the $ on 3 dozen and have the hassle of reselling the others.

[pinhy]

  bflat450 said:

Nice review, I need to pick up a pack and give em a go... they sound nice I want to see how they match up to the E6+

I would say they'd need to be a significant improvement to the e6+ to warrant the $18 more/dozen.

i too am looking forward to giving a sleeve of these a try.

[Jaybone]

For those like me without a decent golf/pro shop in their area. Golfsmith has them on their website now. Shipping tommorow.
Use coupon code BBAC710 for free shipping.

[Dub]

  pinhy said:

I would say they'd need to be a significant improvement to the e6+ to warrant the $18 more/dozen.

I agree....I'm really loving the E5+ for the time being.

[bflat450]

Everyone keep your eyes out for the E7+ I think it comes out in october.

[chris408]

Anyone found an online store, other than ebay, actually shipping the RX's?