Bridgestone E6 Review (2019)

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The Bridgestone E6 golf balls are a bit of a merger of their previous E6 models, the E6 Soft and the E6 Speed. Bridgestone doesn’t want to make their golfers have to ask the question – “do you wish to have longer tee shots or softer feels with your golf balls this year?”

(Note: All the links in this article are for the 2019 version, not the older “Soft” or “Speed” models.)

If you’re looking for a great golf ball, then you should include the brand new Bridgestone E6 in your considerations. This ball, as you will find, have a decent balance of performance off the tee, feel for a short game, and a very low price point. They are among the best in the sub $25 price range.

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MSRP$21.99
Construction2-piece
CompressionApproximately 40-50*
Cover MaterialSurlyn
FeelMid-Soft
Greenside SpinMid
TrajectoryMid-High
Colors AvailableWhite and Yellow
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*I wasn’t able to find reliable reports on the exact compression rating…most likely because they claim it is a graduated compression that helps a wider range of swing speeds…if you know an exact measurement, let me know in a comment below…

Feel

The new E6 inherits most of the “feel” characteristics from the E6 Soft. According to the reports I was able to find as to construction of this ball, it is a 2 piece but there is a gradation of the compression rating from softer on the outside to harder in the middle. This is presumably how they are seeking to combine the Speed and Soft versions.

Now that we got the technical stuff out of the way, I would put this ball somewhere in the medium to softer range as far as how it feels off the clubface. It’s not as mushy at higher swing speeds as some of the super low compression golf balls out there like this one, but it’s certainly not a range rock.

Feel is always a personal preference thing, but this ball is a good middle ground that most players would not find objectionable. It’s a good middle of the pack golf ball.

Spin

In this regard, all we have to say is – low spin and high distance. The Bridgestone E6 is among the lowest driver spin golf balls that were produced by this company. This was done because of the fact that they were intended to produce straighter shots that covered more distances.

Specifically, Bridgstone claims that the design of the ball and the soft compression minimizes spin on off center hits. That usually means less sidespin when you miss the sweet spot. Less sidespin means straighter and longer drives. So if missing the sweet spot is something you’re familiar with, then this might be a great ball for you to try.

The spin characteristics are one of the things about this ball that sets it apart from its comparable offerings in the market.

If you want to compare the Bridgestone E6 to some of the premium balls out there, such as ProV1 and the B330, you’ll find that the E6 is certainly the better option for average players while better players will likely choose the premium options. This signifies that the purpose of this golf ball is to reduce spin significantly and provide golfers with long and straighter distances.

Driving

The Bridgestone E6 can easily be described as hot off the driver. You can get this ball soaring through the air with little amounts of sidespin without a high swingspeed. This also means that the ball will stay on the fairway more because of the golf ball’s dimple system that corrects low spins levels. Roll out after landing is pretty good with this ball, which I would attribute to the low spin numbers.

Overall, I was happy with this ball off the driver. For such a low compression ball, it lacked the mushy feeling that often accompanies balls with similar compression numbers.

Short Game

Short game spin is among those areas of consideration where the Bridgestone E6 makes quite a lot more concessions as opposed to all those expensive golf balls out there. In our testing of these golf balls, we had recorded a rough 10% difference in terms of spin when being compared to tour-caliber balls.

For those high handicaps or average golfers out there, we would like to stress on two elements. The very first thing is that the spin gap doesn’t mean the difference between running off the putting surface and sticking to the green. This is more of a difference between shots that require 2 hops and then stopping or those that hop once before they come to a stop.

Secondly, all those higher handicap players considering the Bridgestone E6 should think about how much they might benefit from having the ball in the fairway because of the lower sidespin compared to having a ball with a softer cover sitting in the rough.

The Bridgestone e6 is available in (the now common) white and yellow. They call it “Optic Yellow.”

Putting

When we’re talking about putting, the Bridgestone E6 has somewhere between a mid and soft sound and feel. This golf ball was found to fall shorts sometimes because of the fact that it doesn’t roll enough and takes control of the greens naturally.

I did find that this golf ball often fell short when putting. I would attribute this to the low compression and the fact that I wasn’t used to it. Once you become used to it, you may see an improved level of putting on the greens.

Durability

The Bridgestone E6 is among those golf balls that are quite affordable while providing quite a lot of durability to its consumers. This is because of the fact that the golf ball features something known as the Tri-onomer cover (a type of surlyn material). This cover ensures that the golf ball has long-lasting levels of durability.

Combined with the low price, that means that you won’t wear them out very quickly and they won’t cost as much when you do lose them. So if the overall cost of replacing golf balls too frequently is a concern, these are definitely worth trying out.

What Kind of Player Is This Ball For?

The Bridgestone E6 was dubbed as a golf ball for game improvement. I think it’s perfect for people who qualify as mid to high handicap golfers. These people want much more than simply greenside control. If you’re in that group, then less sidespin and keeping the ball in the fairway is a big deal.

With a medium swing, golfers will be able to experience greater levels of velocity and compression off their driver.

Bridgestone claims that golfers often make the mistake of choosing high spin balls and then have real problems in controlling their outcomes. These high spin balls not only have premium prices but also get lost more often in the rough. On the other hand, low spinning balls offer straight shots that stay in the fairways. Straight shots will also, naturally, deliver longer distances covers while the soft cover of the product makes them have better feel in the green.

If this sounds like something that could help your game then I highly recommend picking up a box of these and giving it a try. The price is low enough that testing out a dozen won’t break the bank.

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Pete is an avid golfer since he was 10 years old and currently plays to a 9 handicap. He started Under Par Goals to help other golfers all around the world improve their games and learn more about the game.

2 thoughts on “Bridgestone E6 Review (2019)”

  1. I hated the new E6 soft after playing (and really liking) the previous versions for the past 4 or 5 years. The feel wasn’t at all the same—they felt less solid somehow. The cover got badly roughed up, almost cut right away on two balls in the 1st sleeve. I literally thought the balls were defective and returned them.

    • Hey Andy, the “E6 Soft” is last year’s model. The 2019 Bridgestone E6 took the place of the E6 Soft and the E6 Speed. Based on what you’re saying, you may like the new E6.

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