Cagolfer

Round 2 with the RSX in the books. I played a windy Vegas course over the weekend (Siena). I played the RSX on the front 9 and ProV1x on the back 9.  I don't know if was due to the much warmer temp than when I first tested the Bridgestone balls, but they felt significantly softer then before. Almost mushy on all of my shots. Driver, irons, wedges.  Performance was still about the same as before.  Higher launch and spin with the driver and iron shots compared to the ProV.  I usually can check a ball pretty good when playing my ProV1Xs. With the Bridgestones, I had to play for a bit more release then I was used to, so a few chips ran long past the pin. On the back 9, I was getting 1 hop and stop with the ProV1X.  Such a night and day difference in feel between the 2.  Maybe I will try the RS or XS to compare the feel of the ball. I had a hard time feeling where I hit the ball on the club face.
There were a few times I was struggling during the round, and the MindSet logo reminded me to keep it simple and visualize and focus on the shot.  K.I.S.S. 
Still a fan of the ball, and MindSet.  I will keep playing these until I lose them all, and I will update again if anything changes.

For the better part of 3 years, I have been gaming the Evnroll ER5 with the gravity grip.  Previous to that putter, I tried everything from the 2 Ball, Odyssey #7, Scotty SS 2.5.  The ER5 made me want to get away from a mallet putter. The mallets fit my eye, but I have always had an issue with distance control with mallets.  The ER5 varied so much in terms of distance.  I even tried changing to different grips as I believe in the Evnroll grove technology. 
Day 1. 
I took my new Ai-One to the practice green at my local course.  It has a good amount of slope and undulations to really test my putts.  It was a face off between my new Ai-One vs. ER5 vs. Scotty SS 2.5.  I tested the putters at 5 and 10 feet. Both uphill and downhill putts with minimal break. 
The Scotty did the worst in terms of direction.  That is not to say it is a bad putter.  Just that the standard blade leaves little room for error for me.  Shots I intentionally off the toe and heel were punitive, as expected.  On well center hit shots, the distance was good. I was able to control the distance other than a few putts I hit up on too much.
The ER5 did the best on direction but the worst on distance control.  Putts a little off of center did not stray much from the center line, but then I would hit one in the middle and it should take off like a rocket.  Is it possible to hit a flyer when putting?  This putter has always felt heavy to me, and I am sure that contributes to my issues.  I had the notion that I would play this like one would a heavy putter.  Line it up, and let the weight take over.  Good in theory, but I found it hard to control/predict my putts speed.
Ai-One has a great feel.  Similar to a WhiteHot insert, but not as soft.  I like the blue head color with the white face.  It is a good looking putter.  I feel like the double wide is a good compromise between a mallet and blade. Single sight line is clean and easy to use.  One of the things I really like about this putter is that it sits square when I set it down behind the ball. I have had some putters that do not sit square, and that has always messed with my head when putting.  It puts the notion that the putter heard is weighted "strangely".  I have seen the advertisements and social media reviews, but I was not prepared for how good this putter performed.  All of the putts I put a good stroke on, were basically in the cup, or came to rest right next to each other.  I intentionally hit putts off the toe and heel (within with insert range) and they were all also within inches of each other. 
Day 2.
First full round with the putter.  I only had (1) 3 putt, and it was because I was a long way off and mishit the putt. My distance control was spot on and most of my putts went in, or left me with a tap in.  I had a couple of putts from the fringe that nestled up nicely near the hole.  With my ER5, I would have a couple of putts that I would blast 3-5 feet past the hole.  None of those today.  I found that I was much more relaxed when putting and I could just focus on direction.  Now, If only I could learn to properly line up a putt.  I would have shaved 7 strokes off of my round.  So many putts just skimmed the edge, or I did not read the break correctly.  
I did try the DB 2 Ball and Seven putters at the store before deciding on the double wide.  For some reason those 2 did not sit well with me, and I struggled with direction control with those even more that usual.  I know I could do a proper putter fitting, but what is the fun in that?
The Ai-One is in the bag....for now.

For the better part of 3 years, I have been gaming the Evnroll ER5 with the gravity grip.  Previous to that putter, I tried everything from the 2 Ball, Odyssey #7, Scotty SS 2.5.  The ER5 made me want to get away from a mallet putter. The mallets fit my eye, but I have always had an issue with distance control with mallets.  The ER5 varied so much in terms of distance.  I even tried changing to different grips as I believe in the Evnroll grove technology. 
Day 1. 
I took my new Ai-One to the practice green at my local course.  It has a good amount of slope and undulations to really test my putts.  It was a face off between my new Ai-One vs. ER5 vs. Scotty SS 2.5.  I tested the putters at 5 and 10 feet. Both uphill and downhill putts with minimal break. 
The Scotty did the worst in terms of direction.  That is not to say it is a bad putter.  Just that the standard blade leaves little room for error for me.  Shots I intentionally off the toe and heel were punitive, as expected.  On well center hit shots, the distance was good. I was able to control the distance other than a few putts I hit up on too much.
The ER5 did the best on direction but the worst on distance control.  Putts a little off of center did not stray much from the center line, but then I would hit one in the middle and it should take off like a rocket.  Is it possible to hit a flyer when putting?  This putter has always felt heavy to me, and I am sure that contributes to my issues.  I had the notion that I would play this like one would a heavy putter.  Line it up, and let the weight take over.  Good in theory, but I found it hard to control/predict my putts speed.
Ai-One has a great feel.  Similar to a WhiteHot insert, but not as soft.  I like the blue head color with the white face.  It is a good looking putter.  I feel like the double wide is a good compromise between a mallet and blade. Single sight line is clean and easy to use.  One of the things I really like about this putter is that it sits square when I set it down behind the ball. I have had some putters that do not sit square, and that has always messed with my head when putting.  It puts the notion that the putter heard is weighted "strangely".  I have seen the advertisements and social media reviews, but I was not prepared for how good this putter performed.  All of the putts I put a good stroke on, were basically in the cup, or came to rest right next to each other.  I intentionally hit putts off the toe and heel (within with insert range) and they were all also within inches of each other. 
Day 2.
First full round with the putter.  I only had (1) 3 putt, and it was because I was a long way off and mishit the putt. My distance control was spot on and most of my putts went in, or left me with a tap in.  I had a couple of putts from the fringe that nestled up nicely near the hole.  With my ER5, I would have a couple of putts that I would blast 3-5 feet past the hole.  None of those today.  I found that I was much more relaxed when putting and I could just focus on direction.  Now, If only I could learn to properly line up a putt.  I would have shaved 7 strokes off of my round.  So many putts just skimmed the edge, or I did not read the break correctly.  
I did try the DB 2 Ball and Seven putters at the store before deciding on the double wide.  For some reason those 2 did not sit well with me, and I struggled with direction control with those even more that usual.  I know I could do a proper putter fitting, but what is the fun in that?
The Ai-One is in the bag....for now.

For the better part of 3 years, I have been gaming the Evnroll ER5 with the gravity grip.  Previous to that putter, I tried everything from the 2 Ball, Odyssey #7, Scotty SS 2.5.  The ER5 made me want to get away from a mallet putter. The mallets fit my eye, but I have always had an issue with distance control with mallets.  The ER5 varied so much in terms of distance.  I even tried changing to different grips as I believe in the Evnroll grove technology. 
Day 1. 
I took my new Ai-One to the practice green at my local course.  It has a good amount of slope and undulations to really test my putts.  It was a face off between my new Ai-One vs. ER5 vs. Scotty SS 2.5.  I tested the putters at 5 and 10 feet. Both uphill and downhill putts with minimal break. 
The Scotty did the worst in terms of direction.  That is not to say it is a bad putter.  Just that the standard blade leaves little room for error for me.  Shots I intentionally off the toe and heel were punitive, as expected.  On well center hit shots, the distance was good. I was able to control the distance other than a few putts I hit up on too much.
The ER5 did the best on direction but the worst on distance control.  Putts a little off of center did not stray much from the center line, but then I would hit one in the middle and it should take off like a rocket.  Is it possible to hit a flyer when putting?  This putter has always felt heavy to me, and I am sure that contributes to my issues.  I had the notion that I would play this like one would a heavy putter.  Line it up, and let the weight take over.  Good in theory, but I found it hard to control/predict my putts speed.
Ai-One has a great feel.  Similar to a WhiteHot insert, but not as soft.  I like the blue head color with the white face.  It is a good looking putter.  I feel like the double wide is a good compromise between a mallet and blade. Single sight line is clean and easy to use.  One of the things I really like about this putter is that it sits square when I set it down behind the ball. I have had some putters that do not sit square, and that has always messed with my head when putting.  It puts the notion that the putter heard is weighted "strangely".  I have seen the advertisements and social media reviews, but I was not prepared for how good this putter performed.  All of the putts I put a good stroke on, were basically in the cup, or came to rest right next to each other.  I intentionally hit putts off the toe and heel (within with insert range) and they were all also within inches of each other. 
Day 2.
First full round with the putter.  I only had (1) 3 putt, and it was because I was a long way off and mishit the putt. My distance control was spot on and most of my putts went in, or left me with a tap in.  I had a couple of putts from the fringe that nestled up nicely near the hole.  With my ER5, I would have a couple of putts that I would blast 3-5 feet past the hole.  None of those today.  I found that I was much more relaxed when putting and I could just focus on direction.  Now, If only I could learn to properly line up a putt.  I would have shaved 7 strokes off of my round.  So many putts just skimmed the edge, or I did not read the break correctly.  
I did try the DB 2 Ball and Seven putters at the store before deciding on the double wide.  For some reason those 2 did not sit well with me, and I struggled with direction control with those even more that usual.  I know I could do a proper putter fitting, but what is the fun in that?
The Ai-One is in the bag....for now.

Round 2 with the RSX in the books. I played a windy Vegas course over the weekend (Siena). I played the RSX on the front 9 and ProV1x on the back 9.  I don't know if was due to the much warmer temp than when I first tested the Bridgestone balls, but they felt significantly softer then before. Almost mushy on all of my shots. Driver, irons, wedges.  Performance was still about the same as before.  Higher launch and spin with the driver and iron shots compared to the ProV.  I usually can check a ball pretty good when playing my ProV1Xs. With the Bridgestones, I had to play for a bit more release then I was used to, so a few chips ran long past the pin. On the back 9, I was getting 1 hop and stop with the ProV1X.  Such a night and day difference in feel between the 2.  Maybe I will try the RS or XS to compare the feel of the ball. I had a hard time feeling where I hit the ball on the club face.
There were a few times I was struggling during the round, and the MindSet logo reminded me to keep it simple and visualize and focus on the shot.  K.I.S.S. 
Still a fan of the ball, and MindSet.  I will keep playing these until I lose them all, and I will update again if anything changes.

I received my box a few days ago.  I received the Tour B RSX based on the questionnaire.  You all know by now what the box looks like. 🙂
I have played Bridgestone balls before. The last time I played them was the B330S years ago. 
First impressions:
The ball feels like it has a matte or textures feeling to it.  I am not sure if it is the dimples since they seem fairly flat with different size dimples. Nothing that would impact my game, but when I compare it to the smooth finish of my ProV1x it does stand out.  I like the Mindset logo on the ball. The colors and circles are not distracting, and you can always just turn the ball over so you do not see it at address. 
Performance:
Full shots - They feel softer than what I am used to compared to the ProV1x or TP5s that I play.  
Chip/Pitch - These spin on par with the ProV1x, and most than the TP5. They are noticeably softer feeling and sounding than either ball which I did enjoy.  They gave met he impression that they would land softly and they did.  I was able to get them to check nicely on the green, even from thick rough. 
Putting  - Same consistent soft feel and roll.  No issues with performance.  I was putting with my new Odyssey Ai double wide (review coming soon) and they all of my putts had a very tight grouping (on the putts I did not flub)
Mindset - Like I said before.  I like the look of the logo.  It is a nice reminder that helped me to minimize my swing thoughts while playing. I tend to have 10-15 thoughts from ball position, to wrist hinge, to weight transfer.  Even before getting these balls, I have been experimenting with cutting it all down to "just hit the ball".  For me it worked to help quiet my mind and simplify my swing.  I suppose anyone could draw 3 dots or circles on their ball of choice.  I felt like I was swinging more freely as I stopped trying to steer the ball.  Consequently the my shots tended to go farther and straighter than when I over-fixated on my path. The course is not where you want to try to fix your swing.  I did not find the logo to be a good alignment aid for putting for me.  I tend to like a single line drawn around the ball. When I tried to align the circles to my putt line I always seemed to miss to the right vs. when I use the drawn line. When just applying the Identify, Visualize, Focus methods to my putts they tended to go in or were closer to the hole.  This does make me be more intentional with my shots as oppposed to my usual overthinking each shot.  I am a fan. 

I received my box a few days ago.  I received the Tour B RSX based on the questionnaire.  You all know by now what the box looks like. 🙂
I have played Bridgestone balls before. The last time I played them was the B330S years ago. 
First impressions:
The ball feels like it has a matte or textures feeling to it.  I am not sure if it is the dimples since they seem fairly flat with different size dimples. Nothing that would impact my game, but when I compare it to the smooth finish of my ProV1x it does stand out.  I like the Mindset logo on the ball. The colors and circles are not distracting, and you can always just turn the ball over so you do not see it at address. 
Performance:
Full shots - They feel softer than what I am used to compared to the ProV1x or TP5s that I play.  
Chip/Pitch - These spin on par with the ProV1x, and most than the TP5. They are noticeably softer feeling and sounding than either ball which I did enjoy.  They gave met he impression that they would land softly and they did.  I was able to get them to check nicely on the green, even from thick rough. 
Putting  - Same consistent soft feel and roll.  No issues with performance.  I was putting with my new Odyssey Ai double wide (review coming soon) and they all of my putts had a very tight grouping (on the putts I did not flub)
Mindset - Like I said before.  I like the look of the logo.  It is a nice reminder that helped me to minimize my swing thoughts while playing. I tend to have 10-15 thoughts from ball position, to wrist hinge, to weight transfer.  Even before getting these balls, I have been experimenting with cutting it all down to "just hit the ball".  For me it worked to help quiet my mind and simplify my swing.  I suppose anyone could draw 3 dots or circles on their ball of choice.  I felt like I was swinging more freely as I stopped trying to steer the ball.  Consequently the my shots tended to go farther and straighter than when I over-fixated on my path. The course is not where you want to try to fix your swing.  I did not find the logo to be a good alignment aid for putting for me.  I tend to like a single line drawn around the ball. When I tried to align the circles to my putt line I always seemed to miss to the right vs. when I use the drawn line. When just applying the Identify, Visualize, Focus methods to my putts they tended to go in or were closer to the hole.  This does make me be more intentional with my shots as oppposed to my usual overthinking each shot.  I am a fan. 

I received my box a few days ago.  I received the Tour B RSX based on the questionnaire.  You all know by now what the box looks like. 🙂
I have played Bridgestone balls before. The last time I played them was the B330S years ago. 
First impressions:
The ball feels like it has a matte or textures feeling to it.  I am not sure if it is the dimples since they seem fairly flat with different size dimples. Nothing that would impact my game, but when I compare it to the smooth finish of my ProV1x it does stand out.  I like the Mindset logo on the ball. The colors and circles are not distracting, and you can always just turn the ball over so you do not see it at address. 
Performance:
Full shots - They feel softer than what I am used to compared to the ProV1x or TP5s that I play.  
Chip/Pitch - These spin on par with the ProV1x, and most than the TP5. They are noticeably softer feeling and sounding than either ball which I did enjoy.  They gave met he impression that they would land softly and they did.  I was able to get them to check nicely on the green, even from thick rough. 
Putting  - Same consistent soft feel and roll.  No issues with performance.  I was putting with my new Odyssey Ai double wide (review coming soon) and they all of my putts had a very tight grouping (on the putts I did not flub)
Mindset - Like I said before.  I like the look of the logo.  It is a nice reminder that helped me to minimize my swing thoughts while playing. I tend to have 10-15 thoughts from ball position, to wrist hinge, to weight transfer.  Even before getting these balls, I have been experimenting with cutting it all down to "just hit the ball".  For me it worked to help quiet my mind and simplify my swing.  I suppose anyone could draw 3 dots or circles on their ball of choice.  I felt like I was swinging more freely as I stopped trying to steer the ball.  Consequently the my shots tended to go farther and straighter than when I over-fixated on my path. The course is not where you want to try to fix your swing.  I did not find the logo to be a good alignment aid for putting for me.  I tend to like a single line drawn around the ball. When I tried to align the circles to my putt line I always seemed to miss to the right vs. when I use the drawn line. When just applying the Identify, Visualize, Focus methods to my putts they tended to go in or were closer to the hole.  This does make me be more intentional with my shots as oppposed to my usual overthinking each shot.  I am a fan. 

I have blown on MCC +4 with no issue. Just make sure you prep the shaft well to remove any oils etc.  I usually use acetone and then I torch it to burn off any residual oil or reside.  Just a quick once over with my little butane torch. 

I have blown on MCC +4 with no issue. Just make sure you prep the shaft well to remove any oils etc.  I usually use acetone and then I torch it to burn off any residual oil or reside.  Just a quick once over with my little butane torch. 

I blow on grips when I am testing new grips all of the time.  I put a piece of tape at the end of the grip and poke a hold through the middle with an inflation needle.  Works great.

I received my box a few days ago.  I received the Tour B RSX based on the questionnaire.  You all know by now what the box looks like. 🙂
I have played Bridgestone balls before. The last time I played them was the B330S years ago. 
First impressions:
The ball feels like it has a matte or textures feeling to it.  I am not sure if it is the dimples since they seem fairly flat with different size dimples. Nothing that would impact my game, but when I compare it to the smooth finish of my ProV1x it does stand out.  I like the Mindset logo on the ball. The colors and circles are not distracting, and you can always just turn the ball over so you do not see it at address. 
Performance:
Full shots - They feel softer than what I am used to compared to the ProV1x or TP5s that I play.  
Chip/Pitch - These spin on par with the ProV1x, and most than the TP5. They are noticeably softer feeling and sounding than either ball which I did enjoy.  They gave met he impression that they would land softly and they did.  I was able to get them to check nicely on the green, even from thick rough. 
Putting  - Same consistent soft feel and roll.  No issues with performance.  I was putting with my new Odyssey Ai double wide (review coming soon) and they all of my putts had a very tight grouping (on the putts I did not flub)
Mindset - Like I said before.  I like the look of the logo.  It is a nice reminder that helped me to minimize my swing thoughts while playing. I tend to have 10-15 thoughts from ball position, to wrist hinge, to weight transfer.  Even before getting these balls, I have been experimenting with cutting it all down to "just hit the ball".  For me it worked to help quiet my mind and simplify my swing.  I suppose anyone could draw 3 dots or circles on their ball of choice.  I felt like I was swinging more freely as I stopped trying to steer the ball.  Consequently the my shots tended to go farther and straighter than when I over-fixated on my path. The course is not where you want to try to fix your swing.  I did not find the logo to be a good alignment aid for putting for me.  I tend to like a single line drawn around the ball. When I tried to align the circles to my putt line I always seemed to miss to the right vs. when I use the drawn line. When just applying the Identify, Visualize, Focus methods to my putts they tended to go in or were closer to the hole.  This does make me be more intentional with my shots as oppposed to my usual overthinking each shot.  I am a fan. 

I received my box a few days ago.  I received the Tour B RSX based on the questionnaire.  You all know by now what the box looks like. 🙂
I have played Bridgestone balls before. The last time I played them was the B330S years ago. 
First impressions:
The ball feels like it has a matte or textures feeling to it.  I am not sure if it is the dimples since they seem fairly flat with different size dimples. Nothing that would impact my game, but when I compare it to the smooth finish of my ProV1x it does stand out.  I like the Mindset logo on the ball. The colors and circles are not distracting, and you can always just turn the ball over so you do not see it at address. 
Performance:
Full shots - They feel softer than what I am used to compared to the ProV1x or TP5s that I play.  
Chip/Pitch - These spin on par with the ProV1x, and most than the TP5. They are noticeably softer feeling and sounding than either ball which I did enjoy.  They gave met he impression that they would land softly and they did.  I was able to get them to check nicely on the green, even from thick rough. 
Putting  - Same consistent soft feel and roll.  No issues with performance.  I was putting with my new Odyssey Ai double wide (review coming soon) and they all of my putts had a very tight grouping (on the putts I did not flub)
Mindset - Like I said before.  I like the look of the logo.  It is a nice reminder that helped me to minimize my swing thoughts while playing. I tend to have 10-15 thoughts from ball position, to wrist hinge, to weight transfer.  Even before getting these balls, I have been experimenting with cutting it all down to "just hit the ball".  For me it worked to help quiet my mind and simplify my swing.  I suppose anyone could draw 3 dots or circles on their ball of choice.  I felt like I was swinging more freely as I stopped trying to steer the ball.  Consequently the my shots tended to go farther and straighter than when I over-fixated on my path. The course is not where you want to try to fix your swing.  I did not find the logo to be a good alignment aid for putting for me.  I tend to like a single line drawn around the ball. When I tried to align the circles to my putt line I always seemed to miss to the right vs. when I use the drawn line. When just applying the Identify, Visualize, Focus methods to my putts they tended to go in or were closer to the hole.  This does make me be more intentional with my shots as oppposed to my usual overthinking each shot.  I am a fan. 

I received my box a few days ago.  I received the Tour B RSX based on the questionnaire.  You all know by now what the box looks like. 🙂
I have played Bridgestone balls before. The last time I played them was the B330S years ago. 
First impressions:
The ball feels like it has a matte or textures feeling to it.  I am not sure if it is the dimples since they seem fairly flat with different size dimples. Nothing that would impact my game, but when I compare it to the smooth finish of my ProV1x it does stand out.  I like the Mindset logo on the ball. The colors and circles are not distracting, and you can always just turn the ball over so you do not see it at address. 
Performance:
Full shots - They feel softer than what I am used to compared to the ProV1x or TP5s that I play.  
Chip/Pitch - These spin on par with the ProV1x, and most than the TP5. They are noticeably softer feeling and sounding than either ball which I did enjoy.  They gave met he impression that they would land softly and they did.  I was able to get them to check nicely on the green, even from thick rough. 
Putting  - Same consistent soft feel and roll.  No issues with performance.  I was putting with my new Odyssey Ai double wide (review coming soon) and they all of my putts had a very tight grouping (on the putts I did not flub)
Mindset - Like I said before.  I like the look of the logo.  It is a nice reminder that helped me to minimize my swing thoughts while playing. I tend to have 10-15 thoughts from ball position, to wrist hinge, to weight transfer.  Even before getting these balls, I have been experimenting with cutting it all down to "just hit the ball".  For me it worked to help quiet my mind and simplify my swing.  I suppose anyone could draw 3 dots or circles on their ball of choice.  I felt like I was swinging more freely as I stopped trying to steer the ball.  Consequently the my shots tended to go farther and straighter than when I over-fixated on my path. The course is not where you want to try to fix your swing.  I did not find the logo to be a good alignment aid for putting for me.  I tend to like a single line drawn around the ball. When I tried to align the circles to my putt line I always seemed to miss to the right vs. when I use the drawn line. When just applying the Identify, Visualize, Focus methods to my putts they tended to go in or were closer to the hole.  This does make me be more intentional with my shots as oppposed to my usual overthinking each shot.  I am a fan. 

I received my box a few days ago.  I received the Tour B RSX based on the questionnaire.  You all know by now what the box looks like. 🙂
I have played Bridgestone balls before. The last time I played them was the B330S years ago. 
First impressions:
The ball feels like it has a matte or textures feeling to it.  I am not sure if it is the dimples since they seem fairly flat with different size dimples. Nothing that would impact my game, but when I compare it to the smooth finish of my ProV1x it does stand out.  I like the Mindset logo on the ball. The colors and circles are not distracting, and you can always just turn the ball over so you do not see it at address. 
Performance:
Full shots - They feel softer than what I am used to compared to the ProV1x or TP5s that I play.  
Chip/Pitch - These spin on par with the ProV1x, and most than the TP5. They are noticeably softer feeling and sounding than either ball which I did enjoy.  They gave met he impression that they would land softly and they did.  I was able to get them to check nicely on the green, even from thick rough. 
Putting  - Same consistent soft feel and roll.  No issues with performance.  I was putting with my new Odyssey Ai double wide (review coming soon) and they all of my putts had a very tight grouping (on the putts I did not flub)
Mindset - Like I said before.  I like the look of the logo.  It is a nice reminder that helped me to minimize my swing thoughts while playing. I tend to have 10-15 thoughts from ball position, to wrist hinge, to weight transfer.  Even before getting these balls, I have been experimenting with cutting it all down to "just hit the ball".  For me it worked to help quiet my mind and simplify my swing.  I suppose anyone could draw 3 dots or circles on their ball of choice.  I felt like I was swinging more freely as I stopped trying to steer the ball.  Consequently the my shots tended to go farther and straighter than when I over-fixated on my path. The course is not where you want to try to fix your swing.  I did not find the logo to be a good alignment aid for putting for me.  I tend to like a single line drawn around the ball. When I tried to align the circles to my putt line I always seemed to miss to the right vs. when I use the drawn line. When just applying the Identify, Visualize, Focus methods to my putts they tended to go in or were closer to the hole.  This does make me be more intentional with my shots as oppposed to my usual overthinking each shot.  I am a fan. 

I received my box a few days ago.  I received the Tour B RSX based on the questionnaire.  You all know by now what the box looks like. 🙂
I have played Bridgestone balls before. The last time I played them was the B330S years ago. 
First impressions:
The ball feels like it has a matte or textures feeling to it.  I am not sure if it is the dimples since they seem fairly flat with different size dimples. Nothing that would impact my game, but when I compare it to the smooth finish of my ProV1x it does stand out.  I like the Mindset logo on the ball. The colors and circles are not distracting, and you can always just turn the ball over so you do not see it at address. 
Performance:
Full shots - They feel softer than what I am used to compared to the ProV1x or TP5s that I play.  
Chip/Pitch - These spin on par with the ProV1x, and most than the TP5. They are noticeably softer feeling and sounding than either ball which I did enjoy.  They gave met he impression that they would land softly and they did.  I was able to get them to check nicely on the green, even from thick rough. 
Putting  - Same consistent soft feel and roll.  No issues with performance.  I was putting with my new Odyssey Ai double wide (review coming soon) and they all of my putts had a very tight grouping (on the putts I did not flub)
Mindset - Like I said before.  I like the look of the logo.  It is a nice reminder that helped me to minimize my swing thoughts while playing. I tend to have 10-15 thoughts from ball position, to wrist hinge, to weight transfer.  Even before getting these balls, I have been experimenting with cutting it all down to "just hit the ball".  For me it worked to help quiet my mind and simplify my swing.  I suppose anyone could draw 3 dots or circles on their ball of choice.  I felt like I was swinging more freely as I stopped trying to steer the ball.  Consequently the my shots tended to go farther and straighter than when I over-fixated on my path. The course is not where you want to try to fix your swing.  I did not find the logo to be a good alignment aid for putting for me.  I tend to like a single line drawn around the ball. When I tried to align the circles to my putt line I always seemed to miss to the right vs. when I use the drawn line. When just applying the Identify, Visualize, Focus methods to my putts they tended to go in or were closer to the hole.  This does make me be more intentional with my shots as oppposed to my usual overthinking each shot.  I am a fan. 

I received my box a few days ago.  I received the Tour B RSX based on the questionnaire.  You all know by now what the box looks like. 🙂
I have played Bridgestone balls before. The last time I played them was the B330S years ago. 
First impressions:
The ball feels like it has a matte or textures feeling to it.  I am not sure if it is the dimples since they seem fairly flat with different size dimples. Nothing that would impact my game, but when I compare it to the smooth finish of my ProV1x it does stand out.  I like the Mindset logo on the ball. The colors and circles are not distracting, and you can always just turn the ball over so you do not see it at address. 
Performance:
Full shots - They feel softer than what I am used to compared to the ProV1x or TP5s that I play.  
Chip/Pitch - These spin on par with the ProV1x, and most than the TP5. They are noticeably softer feeling and sounding than either ball which I did enjoy.  They gave met he impression that they would land softly and they did.  I was able to get them to check nicely on the green, even from thick rough. 
Putting  - Same consistent soft feel and roll.  No issues with performance.  I was putting with my new Odyssey Ai double wide (review coming soon) and they all of my putts had a very tight grouping (on the putts I did not flub)
Mindset - Like I said before.  I like the look of the logo.  It is a nice reminder that helped me to minimize my swing thoughts while playing. I tend to have 10-15 thoughts from ball position, to wrist hinge, to weight transfer.  Even before getting these balls, I have been experimenting with cutting it all down to "just hit the ball".  For me it worked to help quiet my mind and simplify my swing.  I suppose anyone could draw 3 dots or circles on their ball of choice.  I felt like I was swinging more freely as I stopped trying to steer the ball.  Consequently the my shots tended to go farther and straighter than when I over-fixated on my path. The course is not where you want to try to fix your swing.  I did not find the logo to be a good alignment aid for putting for me.  I tend to like a single line drawn around the ball. When I tried to align the circles to my putt line I always seemed to miss to the right vs. when I use the drawn line. When just applying the Identify, Visualize, Focus methods to my putts they tended to go in or were closer to the hole.  This does make me be more intentional with my shots as oppposed to my usual overthinking each shot.  I am a fan. 

I had to back out.. we are celebrating 1 year in remission for my wife so we are going to get out of town for a while and she needs my attention more than golf at the moment

Great insight into how people are selected and the tracking that goes into each review.  Bummer that there are those that get an opportunity and do not put in the time or do not submit a review at all.  

Its like showing up in a Ferrari that you cant drive. Yes they are beautiful putters and some of the best on the market, BUT a putt missed with a 400$ putter is still a missed putt. Id say try it put and if you have a nice roll and feels good then its your money do what you want BUT like they say no pictures on the scorecard. 

There truly are so many good options out there. I think the days of Scotty being the best are past and many others have caught up. I really like my Newport 2.0 but was more than happy to let my son keep it after getting to test the Odyssey Ai. It will be really hard to knock this putter out of my bag. 

Nice that you got fit.  The Toulon putters are fantastic.  As everyone said before the performance is the most important thing. That being said, I get the allure of owning a Scotty.  Hey, if it makes you happy and it fits your budget, why not?  I have bought and sold a couple of Scottys over the years. There are some really beautiful putters, but they do not put the ball in the hole any more than others I have tried.    I just got the AiOne blade wide and the hype is real...so far.

Nice that you got fit.  The Toulon putters are fantastic.  As everyone said before the performance is the most important thing. That being said, I get the allure of owning a Scotty.  Hey, if it makes you happy and it fits your budget, why not?  I have bought and sold a couple of Scottys over the years. There are some really beautiful putters, but they do not put the ball in the hole any more than others I have tried.    I just got the AiOne blade wide and the hype is real...so far.

I have a buddy who bought a Cameron which probably cost more than the rest of his cobbled together bag. He doesn't putt any better than he did with his bullseye and now he is paranoid that someone is going to steal it, so he walks around with it under his arm when going into the clubhouse, the bathroom, the driving range, etc. 🤣

Nice that you got fit.  The Toulon putters are fantastic.  As everyone said before the performance is the most important thing. That being said, I get the allure of owning a Scotty.  Hey, if it makes you happy and it fits your budget, why not?  I have bought and sold a couple of Scottys over the years. There are some really beautiful putters, but they do not put the ball in the hole any more than others I have tried.    I just got the AiOne blade wide and the hype is real...so far.