April 5, 2011
2011 Hot List Gold Medal Just Another Feather in the Bridgestone B330 Family's Cap
COVINGTON, GA — Bridgestone Golf's TOUR B330 family of balls have been
perhaps the most heralded golf ball series over the last 5 years. With 4 models
designed to fit the needs of specific types of golfers, Bridgestone currently offers
more options in the Tour performance premium golf ball segment than any other manufacturer.
Adding to its already impressive trophy case, the B330 family recently picked up
a 2011 Golf Digest Hot List gold medal. With its latest Golf Digest honor, the B330
family has amassed 4 Hot List golds since 2007.
In addition to the 4 Hot List gold medals, the B330 family collectively has earned
an International Network of Golf (ING) Award for Best New Product with the
B330-RX, several Golf Tips Tech Awards
and various other honors from national and regional golf media.
In the 2011 Hot List, Golf Digest's judging panel praised the B330 series of balls
for offering "terrific options" for players looking for tour-level performance.
In addition, the judges suggested that for any player not knowing which ball is
best for their game, that they should take advantage of "Bridgestone's excellent
ball-fitting program."
"For consumers that want tour feel and control around the green, Bridgestone has
more options than any other manufacturer," said Dan Murphy, Vice President of Marketing
- Bridgestone Golf, Inc. "We're honored to be recognized by Golf Digest and to be
awarded Gold Medal status."
The TOUR B330,
TOUR B330-S,
TOUR B330-RX and
TOUR B330-RXS all feature a street price
of $42.99 per dozen and are available at green grass retailers and golf specialty
stores throughout the country.
For information on Bridgestone Golf's entire line-up of award-winning balls visit
www.bridgestonegolf.com.
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Editor's Note: High-Res images of all Tour Staff and all new Bridgestone equipment are available upon request.
Bridgestone Golf, Inc., based in Covington, GA, manufactures and markets premium
golf balls, clubs and accessories under the Bridgestone and Precept brand names.
Bridgestone is represented on a world stage by a number of internationally famed
golfers including
Fred Couples, Matt Kuchar,
Davis Love III, Brandt Snedeker,
Paula Creamer, Nick Price,
and Lee Trevino.
Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd.,
whose headquarters are in Tokyo.
Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is proud to be the #1 Ball Fitter in Golf as the industry
leader in live launch monitor fittings. Bridgestone provides three ways for golfers
to find the ball that best fits their game: live fittings through the
Bridgestone Ball Fitting Challenge, live online
chats with ball fitting
experts through its B-FIT service, and an easily accessible
Online Ball Selection Guide. For more
information on ball fitting, including a complete schedule of Ball Fitting Challenge
events, visit www.bridgestonegolf.com.