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Bridgestone B-Limited BX Driver ReviewScoring the BX TOUR MAX (Sep 18) and BX★★TOUR (Oct 9) on build and numbers

Updated: Nov 8, 2026Contains affiliate links

I average a score of 72 and play 150 rounds a year. I scored this one seriously.
The B-Limited BX TOUR MAX / BX★★TOUR scores 3.4 out of 5. A custom-only model released Sep 18, 2026, it's a driver for golfers who test it and dial it in to suit themselves. I cross-check head material, construction and weight placement against official specs and third-party test reviews, and write up the good points and the concerns in numbers. Around launch there are still few third-party reviews, so the score is provisional and leans heavily on official documents.

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Bottom line: how I'd choose

Model differences and how to choose

Both models share the same base: 460 cm³, a carbon semi-monocoque structure, and custom-order only from ¥99,000. What sets their character apart is where the weight sits and how much they draw: the TOUR MAX puts about 35 g at the back for maximum stability and forgiveness, and the ★★TOUR has a 55° lie that reduces draw, for better players who want to hit hard without worrying about the left.

Source: Bridgestone's official product pages and the press release of Jul 29, 2026. The TOUR MAX is a carbon semi-monocoque version of the B3MAX shape.

What's new in the design, and what the maker says it does

• Carbon semi-monocoque structure. The sole and crown are carbon (CFRP), and the maker explains that the spare weight goes to the back to raise MOI (how well the head resists twisting on off-center hits).
• BITING FACE 2.0. The maker says the fine cross-hatch milling across the whole face grips the ball more, reduces slipping and lowers spin.
• Variable Adjust System. A sleeve with eight positions for choosing the face direction. The ★★TOUR can also adjust ball flight with the sole weights.

Source: Bridgestone official product page / press release (2026-07-29)

Scored in six categories

Scores are assigned by this site based on official specs and construction plus the third-party measurements and test reviews listed as sources.

Construction through a gear nerd's eyes

The body is Ti811 titanium cast by lost-wax investment casting, the face is HS titanium, and the sole and crown are hot-press-formed carbon. Each part is made by a different process in a Japan-made head, and you can see the effort that went into it.

The ★★TOUR changed from the previous BX1★TOUR as follows: volume 445cc to 460cc, lie 57° to 55°, and carbon now extends to the sole as well. Making the lie 2° flatter is a setting that plainly aims to "not send it left." The TOUR MAX's standard shaft, the VENTUS BS6Ⅱ, is 58 g with torque 4.8, heavier and stiffer than the previous B3MAX standard (50 g, torque 6.7). The head leans toward stability, but the shaft is for players who can swing, a pairing that fits a series built around fitting.

What still earns credit

Ayaka Furue used the TOUR MAX at the Japan Women's Professional Golf Championship and said, "Even if I lose 5 or 10 yards, I want the stability" (GDO). The ★★TOUR got a test review calling it easy to address with a soft feel.

Cons

• Few places to try it, and a high price. It is custom-order only, from ¥99,000. It is sold only at the Bridgestone online shop, Bridgestone Golf Garden TOKYO, Bridgestone Golf Plaza Hakata, and some sales events. If there is no direct store near you, you'd be ordering a custom club without trying it.
• The ★★TOUR comes in only one loft, 9.0°. In 高橋良明 pro's test, launch was "slightly low" and "it can't be curved much." If you have trouble getting the ball up, take the TOUR MAX.
• No third-party review has pointed out the TOUR MAX's weak points yet. All I found were positive comments from 高橋 and a contracted pro, and no evaluation of sound or feel. Since the standard shaft became heavier and stiffer, I think it may not suit a weaker player.

Numbers vs. the previous model and rivals

Source: Bridgestone official product pages and the Jul 29, 2026 press release.

The ★★TOUR is in the 60g range, the TOUR MAX in the 50g range. The shafts the maker chose show the character

The BX★★TOUR goes on sale Oct 9, 2026. The official page lists 4 shafts you can choose from for each model (checked Oct 6).

Source: Bridgestone official product page, "custom lineup examples." Weights and torque are the values published by each shaft maker (VENTUS BS6Ⅱ values are after cutting), as noted by Bridgestone. Checked Oct 6, 2026.

On the ★★TOUR, the standard 58g is the lightest. The other three run 62 to 66g.
The TOUR MAX is the reverse: the standard 58g is the heaviest, and the other three are 53 to 56g.

Even with the same ¥99,000 head, the player the maker has in mind differs by 10 g. If the shaft in your driver is in the low 50 g range, the 3 ★★TOUR shafts are too heavy.

Moving from the standard to the NX WHITE or TOUR AD EK costs ¥22,000 more, and the RIP+ costs ¥27,500 more (my calculation). I'd start by swinging the standard BS6Ⅱ, and choose one of the upper three only after I know the weight is too light.

The numbers from 10 balls: 6 yards shorter than the QUANTUM

I hit the BX TOUR MAX at 9° (50-gram-class shaft) for 10 balls on a TrackMan at an indoor golf range on Wednesday, October 14. Head speed was 46 m/s and ball speed 68 m/s. The shape at address was rounded, and I liked it. The BX★★TOUR I only held and took a stance with at a local golf shop in October; I did not hit it. The face shape was easy to see and the grip felt slightly thick. I do not write about distance or spin.

With the VENTUS TR RED 6S (60-gram class) as the comparison, the TOUR MAX's 50-gram class shaft didn't bother me for balls 1 to 3 of my 10 on October 14. From the fourth ball, my hands felt light and the shaft moved ahead of me at transition. Three balls got away from me (the 5th, 7th and 9th), all low pull-hooks to the left. The 60-gram class gave me better timing, and the shaft's recovery fit my swing too.

The prices are close: the gap between the BX TOUR MAX at JPY 99,000 and up and a QUANTUM in the JPY 90,000 range is a few thousand yen to just under JPY 10,000. With a carry difference of only 6 yards, I judged that custom fitting isn't worth much here. I felt it suits players at 46 m/s or faster who want to shape shots. If you swing at 44 m/s or below, test it first to be safe.

Few shops let you try it. On September 30, I phoned two golf shops near me. Only one, an indoor golf range, could offer a demo, and the booking was two weeks out, on October 14. The other said it had no demo club because the line is made to order only.

Call ahead and ask about the shaft's flex before you go. That way you can avoid showing up on your booked day and hitting a flex that doesn't suit you.

My call:I don't plan to buy one. The carry gap to the QUANTUM is 6 yards or less, it would cost about 150,000 yen, and I can't earn that back. Spin was about the same too, 2,600 rpm against 2,700 rpm.

TOUR MAX or ★★TOUR: which suits you?

• The TOUR MAX: players who value stability, players who want forgiveness and an easy address even in a tour model, and players who can get a trial and fitting at a direct store or event.
• ★★TOUR: high-speed draw hitters, players who want to swing hard without worrying about the left miss, and fans of the previous BX1★TOUR's shape. If you fight a slice, starting with the TOUR MAX is the shortcut.

Bridgestone doesn't give a target swing speed in numbers. If you can get to a Bridgestone store or event, a demo and fitting before you decide is the surest way to buy this series. If you'd rather compare at a big-box store, a model you can demo nationwide, like the Srixon ZXi RKT, is another way to go.

Price and where to buy

The standard VENTUS BS6Ⅱ is ¥99,000 (tax included), the SPEEDER NX WHITE and TOUR AD EK are ¥121,000, and the TENSEI 1K Pro Orange RIP+ is ¥126,500 (checked with Bridgestone's official information on Oct 6, 2026). I couldn't find a new one from a Japanese retailer on Rakuten Ichiba right now. You can see used ones in the box below.

About the writer and sources

I play about 150 rounds a year and average a 72. I read the official specs with an eye on which numbers matter on the course.

I wrote this by comparing numbers from the makers' own materials, not from hands-on use. How to compare them was my call. Last updated Nov 8, 2026.

FAQ

What's the BX★★TOUR release date and price?

It went on sale Oct 9, 2026. The standard VENTUS BS6Ⅱ is ¥99,000 per club (tax included), the SPEEDER NX WHITE 60 and TOUR AD EK-6 are ¥121,000, and the TENSEI 1K Pro Orange RIP+ 60 is ¥126,500. It comes only in 9.0° loft and only as a custom order (checked on Bridgestone's official site on Oct 6, 2026).

Where can I buy the B-Limited BX?

It's custom order only, handled by the direct online shop, Bridgestone Golf Garden TOKYO, Bridgestone Golf Plaza Hakata and some sales events (official materials, Jul 29, 2026).

How do the BX TOUR MAX and BX★★TOUR differ?

The TOUR MAX puts about 35g of weight at the rear for a design that resists twisting, in 9.5° and 10.5° with a 59° lie. The ★★TOUR comes only in 9.0° with a 55° lie, built to reduce draw bias.

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Sources for this article

• Bridgestone press release (PDF)
• Bridgestone official: BX★★TOUR
• Bridgestone official: BX TOUR MAX
• Minna no Golf Digest
• Golf Supple: Yoshiaki Takahashi test
• GDO: Ayaka Furue puts it in play
• Bridgestone official: BX1★TOUR (previous model)

Update history

• Oct 6, 2026: Before the BX★★TOUR release (Oct 9), I rechecked the release date, price, loft and lie angle on the official page (no changes). Added a section on the weight and price of the 4 shaft options and 1 questions
• Sep 14, 2026: Published

Last updated: Nov 8, 2026

Specs and prices are the figures published on manufacturers' official websites and in press releases, and by media outlets (checked Oct 6, 2026). These are published figures. The numbers I hit or played myself are given in the text, with their conditions.