I have slow swing speed. Can the right ball help my game? I Tried It | Gear

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At the beginning of this year, I fitted for a full set of Ping’s new G Le4s – clubs designed for women with swing speeds of 80 mph or less. I went into the matchup unsure if I was a candidate for that swing speed limit, and was honestly shocked to discover that my mid-iron swing speed was only 67 mph. It looked like this… low. Turns out I’m exactly the type of player the G Le4s are meant to help!

I’ve been playing clubs for a couple of months, and the technology has been so impressive. I have hybrids up to 8, and the ease of launch and increasing trajectory has been great to experience.

If anything, these clubs taught me how great it can be when you not only accept, but lean into your natural tendencies. Embracing my “slow” swing speed and flat swing by opting to fill my bag with hybrids not only helped me mitigate my misses, but also made for more satisfying putts. With the 6, 7 and 8 hybrids, I am able to hit shots that stretch in a way that my irons never did. It got me thinking: How else can I optimize my swing speed? The next frontier I decided to pursue: dancing!

I have never been picky when it comes to golf balls. In my years of competitive play, I gravitated toward premium, top-of-the-line models, but mostly because I assumed those balls were the “best.” I never really questioned whether I was actually hitting the right ball for my style of play. In my adult golf life, I literally teed up a dusty ball years ago from the bottom of the bag. It’s time to stop! Now that I had a metric to work with on that 67 mph swing speed stat, I figured I’d try playing with a lower swing speed ball. With a golf trip on the horizon, I decided to bring a box of Bridgestone Tour B RXS golf balls long for the run. Spoiler alert: I loved them! Here’s why.

Technical specifications

Bridgestone’s Tour B RXS and Tour B RX the balls are both designed for players with swing speeds under 105 mph. The RX is a maximum distance model while the RXS offers additional spin. My new high launch (and the fact that I shoot a hybrid now for shots 120 yards and more) resulted in me opting for the extra spin model.

A 320-dimple model offers a more penetrating ballflight and increased distance; “VeloSurge” core-mantle integration technology provides breakthrough speed distance, and a “Reactiv iQ” cover adheres to the club face longer, helping to generate tour-level spin and precision control on shots around the green.

You can also buy these models with Bridgestone’s “MindSet” visual cue on the ball, an image intended to serve as a reminder of a simple three-step process: identify your target, visualize the path of the shot, and focus on the point.

Distance and sensation

I loved hitting the Tour B RXS, and absolutely traveled. The feel at impact was smooth but springy, off the tee and fairway. In addition to the golf trip I mentioned above, I also took the balls to a charity scramble, where I ended up hitting every club in my bag over the course of the round, and the performance was excellent. While I didn’t generally push the ball towards the hole on approaches, I was able to hold several greens with my longer clubs, which hasn’t always been the case for me. The ball also felt crisp and responsive on chips and shorter pitches.

On the green, the ball felt nice and solid at impact, but not as hard as some distance models. After playing with this ball several times, I really think I may have landed on an ideal club and ball combo for my style of play. The Bridgestone Tour B RXS gave me distance and launch when I needed it, without sacrificing any spin or feel as I approached the green. For my low swing speed brothers, I highly recommend you try it.

You can check out the two lower swing ball models from Bridgestone below, and click the link to order yours now.

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Bridgestone 2026 Tour B RXS MindSet golf balls

Features: UNBOUND DISTANCE: New VeloSurge core-cover integration technology delivers breakthrough speed for unmatched distance off the tee TOUR CONTROL: The Reactiv iQ cover adheres to the club face longer, generating tour-level spin and precision control on shots around the green. is a visual cue printed directly on the golf ball, which serves as a reminder of a simple three-step process: identify your target, visualize the path of the shot, and focus on the point.

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