Bridgestone Sports JGR vs Bridgestone Sports Phyz 5
The Bridgestone Sports JGR is a three-piece with 338 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin golf ball; the Bridgestone Sports Phyz 5 is four-piece with 338 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in construction, covers. 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 Phyz 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | three-piece | four-piece |
| Covers | double cover | triple cover |
| Dimples | 338 | 338 |
| 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 |
| Entries on the list | 17 | 1 |
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 · four-piece
- Covers: double cover · triple cover
- Colours on the list: red, yellow, white, black · white
- Entries on the list: 17 · 1
Where they match
- Dimples: 338
- Driver spin: low
- Short-iron spin: low
- Manufacturer: Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd.
- Country: Japan
Which one suits you?
- The Bridgestone Sports Phyz 5 has more pieces: a more complex construction, which on the list goes with premium balls. The Bridgestone Sports JGR is simpler.
- 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 Phyz 5 differ?
Construction: three-piece versus four-piece; Covers: double cover versus triple cover. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Bridgestone Sports JGR or the Bridgestone Sports Phyz 5?
Both declare 338 dimples.
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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