Popular Post STUDque Posted February 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2019 (3) TESTERS ANNOUNCED: 2019 Bridgestone Tour B XW-1 Wedges Fresh off surprising success in the darling forum test of 2018, Bridgestone is back for more with the Tour B XW-1 line of wedges. Underrated? I think not. In early February, MyGolfSpy ran an article on the blog giving you a sneak peek at Bridgestone's latest offering. The new XW-1 is a premium Japanese 1020 forging (the 2017 model was 1025), and features three loft specific sole grinds (the 2017 models only had one grind) and something called Biting Rail Milled grooves for more spin. “It’s a new micro-milling pattern,” says Zack Kupperbusch, Golf Club Marketing Manager for Bridgestone. “If you rub your finger across the face, you can feel in-between each groove the parallel mills that go across the face. They’re kind of like protruding teeth to keep the ball on the face a little longer to increase spin.” ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Please join with me and congratulate these 3 fine gentleman: @hartrick11 @SteddyGolf @TR1PTIK Congrats spies, I'll be sending a PM your way soon. Our community is looking forward to hearing your thoughts on these and can't wait for your test results! 14 In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bardle Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 O baby, Last years are still the best clubs in my bag. Good luck to everyone who applies! 4 RH: Driver: F9 9.0º - 14g Low - Evenflow White T1100 75G X Woods: F9 3W - Evenflow White T1100 75G X Hybrids: F9 3H - Aldila Green X Irons: F9 One Length 4-PW - Modus3 Tour 105 S Wedges: King Wedges 50º/54º/58º Versatile Putter: Sigma G Tyne 35" Ball: Srixon Z Star XV #cobraconnect19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madi05 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Wow I never win anything yet but man do I need some better wedges, crossing fingers and toes1. Joe Wilson/NC2.103. Tm hi toe and tour grind4. 50/f 56/a 60/mSent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKallander Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Nik - Spanaway, WA 22 Vokey SM6 - 50 F, 56 M, 60 S, all 35” Prob go with 50, 54 and 60 in comparable grinds if possible Nik 22 hcp and dropping (started at 33), 105 mph driver SS Srixon z565 9.5* w/Rogue I/O 60 stiff w/ 13 gram wght - 44.5"- D11sw -GP Tour Velvet Callaway GBB 15* w/Rogue I/O 70 stiff - 42.5" - GP Tour Wrap Titleist 915h 17* set @20* flat w/ Rogue Black 85H stiff 40.5" - GP Tour Velvet Titleist 915h 21* set @ 23* flat Speeder Motore Tour Spec 8.8 - 40"- GP Tour Velvet Srixon z565 irons 5-6 C-Taper Lite stiff, Srixon z765 irons PW-7 iron C-Taper Lite stiff - irons 9 thru 4 @ -1/2", PW thru 60* @ 35" all std lie w/GP Tour Wrap Vokey SM6 50*/8 F grind DG S200, 56*/10 F grind DG S200, 60*/8 M grind DG S200 Ping Sigma Ketch B - 33" w/Superstroke Pistol GTR grip - gaming ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Good luck y’all!!Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin2win Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1. Christopher Mount Vernon/Washington 2. 6.3 3. Mac Daddy Forged 4. 50f,54m,58m WITB: Driver: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4 FW Wood: Gen5 0311 7w Fujikura Motore X F3 Utility: King Forged 20.5° Utility - Catalyst X Irons: D7 Forged GW-5i - Recoils Wedges: JB 52° , 286 56° Putter: MySpider X Cart: Onewheel XR+ Ball: Z-Star Diamond 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B81Smith Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Okay I love the wedges I currently game....they’re last years tested wedges from Bridgestone. We testers all loved them and it would be cool to see how the new ones stack up. I assume they’ve improved them but with head to head against the previous models I think is a great comparison. Ben SIllinois -North Aurora Handicap is between my ears or a 3-5. Current wedges: tour b xw-1 2017/18 model. Desire same lofts as I have: 50/54/58 From the website it looks as though loft grind is preset based on which loft one gets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Ben S Hailing from N Aurora IL WITB: Putter: Mizuno by Bettinardi BC1 w/SuperStroke MidSlim 2.0 Flamed finish (1 Degree) Driver: Ping G – Mitsubishi Diamana Blue 73 X (10.5 Degree) 3 Wood : Callaway Epic Flash – Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75 S (15.5 Degree) 3 Hybrid: Tour Edge CBX 119 – Project X EvenFlow Black 85 S (18 Degree) 3 Hybrid: Ping G – Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue HY 86 S (19 Degree) 4 – GW: Ping i210 - Oban CT-115 X (22.5 - 50 Degrees) SW: Titleist SM7 S Grind - Tour Chrome - Stock S200 (54 Degree) LW: Titleist SM7 D Grind - Tour Chrome - Stock S200 (58 Degree) All Grips: Winn Dri-Tec Midsize - Gray/Blue w/ 2 extra wraps low hand Customizing: Lime Green/Hot Pink Custom Paintfill - all clubs White ferrules with Blue Stripes from Cell-Parts.net Irons fitted & built by True Spec Golf Custom Headcovers from Sunfish Golf PING White DLX Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Good luck all! RH only I've honestly considered trying to make the switch given all the amazing Rh only products that are out there... 3 as of Oct 31, 2022 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: King SZ 3 wood 15.5* G410 Crossover - 4 iron or others.... Irons: Sub70 659 TC Raw 5-Aw w/ KBS Tour 90 Stiff Black PVD Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: / (currently testing) Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflmaster Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Would love to test these out for the forum. 1. Al Pottstown, PA2. 183. Cleveland RTX 3 CB in 54 (two dot) and 58 (one dot)4. Would like to test 50F, 54M, and 58M. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xdmike20 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Being a huge wedge player I am always looking for wedges to help me score better. Mike Columbus/Ohio Handicap: 4 Current wedges: Vokey sm5 50*F/ 54*M/ 58*M Driver- Cobra LTD (Matrix Ozik Black-tie 65M4 stiff tipped 1/2") 3wood - Cobra Fly-Z+ (Fujikura Vista Pro 70 series- stiff tipped 1/2") Hybrid - Cobra Bio Cell (Stock ProjectX- stiff) Irons - Cobra Pro CB's (Project X 5.5 Hardstepped) Wedges - Vokey (50/54/58) Putter - Oddysey O-Works 1w Red Ball - Nike RZN Tour Platinum(Til my stash is gone) Handicap - 4.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LcollinsUSF Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Larry, Tampa, FL 13+ Vokey SM6 - 54 TaylorMade RBZ 50, 56 Would like to try 50, 54 and 60 Good luck to all the entrants!! Love the game. Play as often as possible. Always trying to learn more and improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbgolfer79 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Rick Nashville/Tennessee 4 Vokey SM6 52, 56 Would like to try 52,56,60 Edited February 23, 2019 by Rbgolfer79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmaherw Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 1. Des Moines, IA 2. 12.2 3. Ping Glide 2.0 60*, i20 PW, GW, SW 4. 52*, 56*, 60* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Good luck to all. If they are like last years they are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwoodfield Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Kellen - Mansfield TX2.5 Scratch DS 50,54,58 - (refinished a few times) - haven’t found anything better yet 50,54,58 loft (KBS tour X shaft if possible) Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Man I would love to give these a shot - they'd look so good next to my Bridgestone irons, but somehow I don't think the weather would cooperate with this test. Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: RAZR Fit TourAD something or other 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: Zipcore Black Satin 58* Putter: Stroke Lab Marxman Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x Pix Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Lynton -Prairie City IA 7.3 T7 mizuno 50 -52 07, 54-56 09 , 60 - 64 06 dg s200 or s400 fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azstu324 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Sweet sand wedge Batman!! So just like the other fellers from last year's XW-1 wedge test have stated, these wedges should be top players in anyone's bag. The only clubs that i'd consider swapping out last year's Bridgestone wedges for would be new Bridgestone wedges. Yes they are that good! I realize that chances are likely slimmer due to having already been chosen for the same exact test last year but it's definitely worth a go. 1020 forgings should make these that much sweeter to play. Stu Chandller, AZ 2017/18 Bridgestone Tour B XW-1 52, 56, 60 54, 56, 60 PXG 0311 Gen 5 9°/ Fujikura MotoreX F1 6X F6 3 Wood 14* / Kuro Kage Silver 65X F8 6 wood 20* / Fujikura MotoreX F3 6S RADSpeed Hybrid 24* TS1 4-GW / FCM Precision 6.5 Rifle TSW Wedge - 56/12 EAS 1.0 / Grip master 2.0 MAXFLI Tour CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03trdblack Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Rob, Wake Forest, NC Current: (All with Nippon Modus 130 stiff shafts) 51* Titleist Vokey 55* Ping Glide 2.0 ES 59* Ping Glide 2.0 ES Desired: Same lofts and shafts in the Bridgestone wedges. My bag is a revolving door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clevelandgolf182 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 David Fallbrook, California 15 hcp Cleveland 588 58 54 50 XW-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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