DeChambeau switches to a new prototype golf ball at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. – While Bryson DeChambeau has been known to switch Bridgestone golf ball models depending on course conditions, he’s mostly used the Tour B X version since 2018. When he teed it up at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier on Thursday, however, it was with a brand new version of the Bridgestone Tour B X ball.

The golf ball, which just became conforming this week, according to Bridgestone, is still in the prototype phase, but based on the company’s history of golf ball releases, this could possibly be the new retail model Tour B X for 2020.

According to a Bridgestone representative, DeChambeau was seeing 750 rpm more spin around the greens with the new prototype golf ball during a testing session in Dallas, and he was seeing a more consistent launch.

“Testing went very well last week with Bryson in Dallas and he was chomping at the bit to put it in play,” Bridgestone told PGATOUR.COM on Thursday. “This is the first week the ball is available for play on the conforming list. He put it in play instantly.”

While DeChambeau allowed PGATOUR.COM to capture photos of the previous Tour B X golf ball (photo left) and the new prototype Tour B X golf ball (right), the company is remaining tight-lipped about the new design. From the photos, however, we can gather that the font of “Tour B X” has changed, and the dimple design looks noticeably different, as well. For now, we’ll have to wait on more information about the golf ball design and retail information.

In his first competitive round with the new golf ball, DeChambeau shot a 2-under 68 at The Old White TPC.