Tiger Woods has played Bridgestone-made golf balls since 2000.
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While we don’t know when Tiger Woods’ next start might be, we do know one piece of gear he won’t be changing when does return.
Bridgestone, Woods’ longtime maker of golf balls, announced it had re-signed the 15-time major champion, along with four other staffers, to play the company’s Tour B X golf ball.
“I have played a ball manufactured by Bridgestone since my memorable 2000 season. Since the beginning, Bridgestone has continued to innovate and lead the golf ball category in terms of technology, performance, and consistency,” Woods said in a press release announcing his extension. “They are great at what they do, and I look forward to continuing to work with their R&D team to design industry-leading golf balls.”
Upon signing with Bridgestone, Woods initially played the Tour B330 S golf ball which was eventually updated to the Tour B XS ball Woods won twice with in 2019, including his 15th major title at the Masters. But early last year at the Genesis Invitational, after testing during a 2022 edition of the Match, Woods switched to the lower-spinning Tour B X after seeing an additional 10 yards of carry.
“I am always seeking more distance off the tee and more control around the green, that’s the Holy Grail, and what Bridgestone’s delivered with the new Tour B X,” Woods said last year.