It is a golf ball showdown and this week we have a multilayer lower compression golf ball with a urethane cover in the Bridgestone TOUR B RX and the e12 Contact. What happens when we compare them in the THP Tech Studio with multiple clubs to see how they perform?
In this episode of THP TV we have Adam Rehberg from Bridgestone Golf in the hitting bay with us to talk technology. You will see all of the swings and data and Adam walks you through what we are seeing in the data.
Tale of the Tape
Back in January, Bridgestone Golf released their latest line of TOUR B products including four brand new balls. This golf ball showdown features the Tour B RX vs the e12 Contact. The latter launched last year and if you missed the breakdown on this ball geared towards Straight Distance, you can find it here.
What are the differences in this Bridgestone RX vs e12 Contact showdown? Adam breaks much of them down during the video, but the one that sticks out is the obvious, the cover material. While the Tour B line of products features a urethane cover, the e12 Contact features a surlyn material.
In this video above, watch all of the swings and then hear the breakdown of the data. Which one of these fits you better?
For more information on this or any of the Bridgestone Golf products, check out their website at www.bridgestonegolf.com.
Great comparison video [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] . That e12 was just bullet straight for you it looked like . Even though you game the RX you were closer to the pin with the e12 – is that just because of the perfect conditions of the studio rather than the real world conditions you would face out on the course? With that data it is telling me that the e12 is a better fit for you (to my understanding) but your choice was to go with a different ball.
What other things play into that decision other than just a launch monitor and close to pin results? Obviously you hit them both well.
Another great video from the tech studio. I’m a pretty big fan of the e12 ball. It is long and straight. Thanks for the comparison
Ohh can’t wait to watch this!
This reminds me I need to pick up another box of E12. Really like that ball.
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This was a pretty fascinating example of ball technology. Especially how it relates to full swings on the approach shots and how different balls can work for a player.
That’s great stuff. I didn’t expect those numbers from the e12. Really eye opening. I’ll definitely give those a look.
Whoa … pleasantly surprised by the e12. Good job, [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER]
Time to dive I to this one.
Awesome! E12 another ball that my wife steals from me… “Where’d that box of E12’s go?” “Uh… my bag….”
Reaffirms my decision to play the e12. Anything designed to go a little straighter is going to be good for me.
Well done. As an RX guy myself, I may want to give the e12 a try to see if it can help the tee game a bit
really liked watching this, I have been dabbling in the “lesser than premium” balls a soft late to see if the difference is really worth the price. I mean, The roll out on the green has actually not hurt me since i putt well. and it really wasn’t hard to adjust during the first few holes.
Interesting data. I’ve been playing the RX since my first THP event, but now I’m thinking that the e12 Contact might be a better fit. I’ll have to pick up a sleeve and try them out.
Great video and presentation, great job [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] .
[USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] Sounds like the e12 has some positive traits, unless you play a push-draw. I’d probably increase the number of times that I say “Where’s the draw!?!”
e12 was just too soft for you.. You mushed it to a flatter and shorter flight.
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e12 was just too soft for you.. You mushed it to a flatter and shorter flight.
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Good stuff! I really enjoy the ball comparison videos.
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I might frame this comment. ?
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Please do!!!
Great video gentlemen. The comparison results were about what I expected from my experience with both balls. I am firmly in the RX camp and have been for about 12 or so years.
Loved the e6 and e12 when I used them. Feel like the E series is very underrated
That Ace will come soon [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] !
What would you say the feel difference off the face was, unless I missed that part of the video. The e12 felt soft when I used it.
Damn [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] I know you’re high spin, but that 11K first wedge shot with the E12 was crazy!! You were flagging them too!
Solid video, my brother plays the E12 Contact, I’ll have to steal a sleeve of two from him and throw them up against the BRX I have. I’m typically a high spin player so I could see some flight path and yardage improvements by switching over to the e12.
I have a couple sleeves of e12’s courtesy of [USER=62332]@PackersGirl[/USER] that I’m looking forward to trying. I’ve been sticking to the Bridgestone Lady balls lately but the e12’s are soon to make an appearance.
Great video. Love the comparison and how they benefit a certain golfer.
Watched it earlier this morning. Pretty cool comparison between the balls. Been a long time since I have hit a surlyn ball on a course.
“Not hitting driver today” ?? [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER]
This tread has me thinking about putting these in play next round.
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This is great info and love seeing data like this. Maybe should look at an e12 for risk type holes.
Think I should have used the BRX instead of the BRXS in 20-40 mph winds last weekend … ball was buffeted even on good contact when it got above the trees… Fore Left!:oops:
I’ve been gaming the E12 Contact in recent rounds. Very nice ball. Looks good, low spin and is very straight and long.
Great video [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER]. The e12 Contact is my gamer, and what I see there tells me it’s a good choice for my needs. You were throwing darts with it too!
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I have a couple sleeves of e12’s courtesy of [USER=62332]@PackersGirl[/USER] that I’m looking forward to trying. I’ve been sticking to the Bridgestone Lady balls lately but the e12’s are soon to make an appearance.
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It’ll be interesting to hear what you think about them. I loved them compared to the Lady balls. Stopped on the green and gave me more distance off the tee. E12 contacts are great balls! Good luck!!
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This tread has me thinking about putting these in play next round.
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HEY! DON”T STEAL MY BALLS! :geek:
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It’ll be interesting to hear what you think about them. I loved them compared to the Lady balls. Stopped on the green and gave me more distance off the tee. E12 contacts are great balls! Good luck!!
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Hmmm I’ve been hitting the lady balls so well that this makes me extra curious now!
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Hmmm I’ve been hitting the lady balls so well that this makes me extra curious now!
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Could be a game changer. I was hitting the lady balls great too! But, then the e12 came into my life ?
This is right in my wheelhouse right now. I have been looking at getting into the e12 Contact, but was also thinking about the RX.
I think this really reaffirms that the e12 Contact is the better option for me. I am not trying to work the ball into a green. My ideal shot? Straight. I want to shoot straight at the pin, and not worry about it.
I am not a higher spin player, but it is reassuring to see that the drop off in spin between the comparison is pretty much where I thought it might be.
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HEY! DON”T STEAL MY BALLS! :geek:
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I didn’t.
I finally got a chance to watch this video and it was really interesting to see the numbers side by side. I’ve played the e12 Contact my last few rounds and I really enjoyed the performance. I’m not normally a high spin player around the greens and I found that it was pretty consistent as far as rollout on chips, and didn’t hit and keep rolling with full shots like some other non-urethane balls are prone to do. It’s definitely a solid ball for someone like me who is more concerned with the ball going where I’m aiming, vs trying to shape the ballflight.
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The E12 Contact would be a good option for someone trying to cut down on spin for their long game who also hits the ball fairly high and relies on descent angle for stopping power. For the golfer that primarily hits bump and run type of shots around the green or putts from off the green frequently this would also be a good choice. It would make a good winter ball for those that play in soft conditions.
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This is great stuff. I don’t ever really play the hit and stop wedge and have found I play better golf when I target center green so it has questioning if it is worth it to me to jump into more premium balls of late. There’s a few on the market I currently really enjoy, but might give this a go to save a few bucks.
So I watched the video when it came out, and just put the E12 out of mind due to the fact that I have too many dozens of TP5x practice balls to admit. Well 3 weeks ago I went to play a round and there was a sleeve of E12’s next to the check-in counter for sale, so I bought them. Of course golf being golf…..I shot my personal best of 78 with the ball! Next couple of weeks, I played with my TP5x and didn’t play great, so maybe the golf gods are trying to tell me something? I guess I’ll find out tomorrow because the E12 is going back in the bag!
It’s just straight and it doesn’t punish my misses, and I’ve never been a guy that spins my scoring clubs, but I had some wedges that spun back a couple feet with this ball. I’m impressed!
The E12 is my go to ball,,, takes alot of slice out, and my scores drop,,, it does show wear after a round or two… I have a slow swing speed. But time and time again… proves itself… over playing other ‘lost and found’…- ‘soft balls’
Wow, the E12 seems like a great ball. I actually found one on the course and was amazed at how straight it went. Thought it was a fluke. If only their colored balls weren’t so ugly, I would totally game them. The green is dingy and not sure about the yellow. The white is fine, but I tend to gravitate to colored balls as they are easier to see.
P.S., I miss the old tech studio, and Canadan, were those AllBirds you were sporting on your feet?
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Hello – I see the e12 on sale. Is there a new version due out soon?
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Hello – I see the e12 on sale. Is there a new version due out soon
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Some retailers have the previous generation of e12 on offer at a discount.