Today is a big day. It is officially Cut Down Day.
If you’ve been following my journey, you know I started this season with four contenders in the bag: the Titleist Tour Soft, the Srixon Soft Feel, the Callaway Supersoft, and the Bridgestone e6. After some initial testing, I narrowed the field. Today, it came down to the final two: The Bridgestone e6 and the Callaway Supersoft. I have found the best ball for slow swing speeds.
The goal? Choosing the one ball I will play for the entire season to help me lower my average from 98.4 to 92.
The Test Flight: 9 Holes at the Course
The course was busy, but the weather was perfect for testing. My strategy was simple:
- Holes 1–4: Bridgestone e6
- Holes 5–9: Callaway Supersoft
The Front End: Bridgestone e6
Right out of the gate on Hole 1, I put the Bridgestone e6 right down the middle of the fairway. As a golfer with a herniated disk and limited flexibility, seeing that ball fly straight off the tee is a beautiful sight.
On my second shot, I was 160 yards out. I pulled my rescue club, and the ball landed softly right on the green. While my “nemesis”—the three-putt—showed up to say hello, I couldn’t blame the ball. The Bridgestone was performing exactly how I needed it to.
The Turn: Callaway Supersoft
On Hole 5, I switched to the Callaway. I’ll give credit where it’s due: I smashed it off the tee. But as the round went on, I hit a “blowup hole” (a double bogey). I had a nice little shot onto the green, but the ball just didn’t want to stick. That was a mark against the Callaway for me.
The Comparison: Breaking Down the Data
When I finished the nine, I sat down to really think about how these two performed. Since I’m not changing my swing to accommodate my back, I need a ball that does the heavy lifting in three categories:
- The Driver: Both did well here. I had good strikes and solid distance with both.
- The Mid-Range (Rescues and 7-Irons): This is where I live on the course. Both were reliable, but the Bridgestone felt just a bit more consistent for my swing speed.
- The Wedges: This was the tie-breaker. Both balls hit the green, but the Bridgestone stuck. Having that ball stay where it lands is a huge confidence booster.
The Verdict: My Ball for the Season
Today is decision day. While the Callaway is a great ball, I need the one that fits my game best as I push toward 60 with limited flexibility.
The winner is the Bridgestone e6.
I’m locking it in. By playing one ball consistently, I’m removing a variable. I’m not changing my swing anymore—I’m just changing my scores.
Connect with the Journey
I want to hear from you. Which ball do you swear by for a slower swing speed? Are you a Bridgestone fan, or do you prefer the Callaway? Let me know in the comments!
Follow along as I take the e6 into the rest of the season. Remember: Let’s change our scores, not our swings.
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