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Bridgestone doesn't get much attention in the wedge conversation, and that's a shame, because the Tour B XW-2 is a legitimately good piece of equipment. Released in 2019 alongside its sibling the XW-1, this wedge was built for players who want one club that can handle a lot of different jobs around the green. The XW-2 takes a rounder, fuller profile than the teardrop-shaped XW-1, and pairs it with a sole that works from tight lies, rough, and sand without demanding a specific technique.
The head is forged from soft 1020 carbon steel, which is the same material choice you'll find in wedges costing noticeably more. Feel at impact is dense and quiet rather than clicky. Bridgestone also machined aggressive grooves into the face to keep spin up on partial shots, where a lot of wedges go dead.
Is it flashy? No. Bridgestone's wedge line has always flown under the radar in the US market, even though the company has serious equipment credibility in Japan. If you can find an XW-2 at this point, you're getting tour-level construction at used-market prices.
要点
The Bridgestone Golf Tour B XW-2 (2019) is a versatile all-around wedge that suits most swings and turf.
Bridgestone Golf Tour B XW-2 ウェッジ: 主要スペック
- カテゴリ
- Versatile
- モデル年式
- 2019
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Brands in this category update about every 2 years, and the Tour B XW-2 is 7 years old with no successor yet, so a new model could land any time. Grab it at clearance pricing now, or wait a few weeks to see what replaces it.
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Loft and bounce are nominal values. Actual specifications may vary.
About the Bridgestone Golf Tour B XW-2
The XW-2's defining trait is its shape. Where the XW-1 uses a compact teardrop that appeals to traditionalists, the XW-2 has a rounder leading edge and a slightly fuller look at address. Some players find that extra visual bulk comforting on lob shots because it frames the ball better when the face is laid open. The sole is ground to be forgiving through turf, with enough relief to let you manipulate the face without the leading edge sitting up awkwardly. Construction is one-piece forged 1020 carbon steel with a durable satin finish that cuts glare. The milled face grooves are cut to the legal limit for bite on chips and pitches. Nothing about the design is experimental, and that's the point. This is a conventional, well-executed wedge from a company that makes its money on precision manufacturing.
Who Should Play the Bridgestone Golf Tour B XW-2?
- ✓Players who want one wedge shape that handles bunkers, rough, and fairway lies without a specialized grind.
- ✓Anyone who prefers a rounder, fuller wedge profile at address over a compact teardrop.
- ✓Golfers chasing forged feel on a budget, since the XW-2 sells well below new wedge prices on the used market.
- ✓Mid handicappers who open the face on lob shots and want a sole that stays usable when they do.
よくある質問
What is the difference between the Bridgestone Tour B XW-1 and XW-2?
Shape and sole, mostly. The XW-1 has a compact teardrop profile aimed at better players who want a traditional look. The XW-2 is rounder and slightly larger at address, with a more forgiving sole built for versatility. Both are forged from 1020 carbon steel and use the same milled face grooves, so feel and spin are comparable.
What lofts does the Tour B XW-2 come in?
The XW-2 was offered in higher lofts only, since it's designed as a scoring and greenside wedge rather than a full gapping system. The XW-1 covered the lower gap and pitching wedge lofts. If you need a 50 or 52 degree wedge, you'd pair an XW-1 with an XW-2 in the sand or lob loft.
Is the Tour B XW-2 forged or cast?
Forged. Bridgestone uses soft 1020 carbon steel, the same grade found in most premium Japanese forged wedges. Impact feels softer and more muted than cast wedges at a similar price.
Is the Bridgestone Tour B XW-2 good for high handicappers?
It's more forgiving than a typical tour wedge thanks to the wider, rounder sole, so yes, a higher handicapper can play it. It won't rescue thin contact the way a cavity-back wedge might, but from sand and rough it's one of the easier blade-style wedges to hit.
Can you still buy the Tour B XW-2 new?
Bridgestone has since moved on in its wedge lineup, so new-in-plastic examples are rare. The used market is the realistic route, and prices are favorable because Bridgestone wedges never had the brand heat of Vokey or Cleveland. Check groove wear before buying, since spin is the first thing to go on a used wedge.
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