Bridgestone Sports JGR vs Bridgestone Sports Extra Soft
The Bridgestone Sports JGR is a three-piece with 338 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin golf ball; the Bridgestone Sports Extra Soft is two-piece with 330 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in construction, covers, dimples. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| Bridgestone Sports JGR | Bridgestone Sports Extra Soft | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | three-piece | two-piece |
| Covers | double cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 338 | 330 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | low | low |
| Manufacturer | Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd. | Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd. |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Colours on the list | red, yellow, white, black | white, orange, yellow, pink |
| Entries on the list | 17 | 8 |
Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.
Where they differ
- Construction: three-piece · two-piece
- Covers: double cover · single cover
- Dimples: 338 · 330
- Colours on the list: red, yellow, white, black · white, orange, yellow, pink
- Entries on the list: 17 · 8
Where they match
- Driver spin: low
- Short-iron spin: low
- Manufacturer: Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd.
- Country: Japan
Which one suits you?
- The Bridgestone Sports JGR has more pieces: a more complex construction, which on the list goes with premium balls. The Bridgestone Sports Extra Soft is simpler.
- 338 dimples versus 330: that is what each manufacturer declares; the number alone does not say which flies better.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
Where to buy them
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Frequently asked
How do the Bridgestone Sports JGR and the Bridgestone Sports Extra Soft differ?
Construction: three-piece versus two-piece; Covers: double cover versus single cover; Dimples: 338 versus 330. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Bridgestone Sports JGR or the Bridgestone Sports Extra Soft?
The Bridgestone Sports JGR: 338 dimples versus 330.
Which spins more with a short iron?
Both declare low short-iron spin.
Are both conforming for competition play?
Yes: both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the list.
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