My Bridgestone Super Straight review started with a simple question: would this ball actually fly as straight as its name suggests? I tested it over two holes, hitting both driver and hybrid off the tee, and both tee shots flew dead straight.
The distance caught my attention, too. I hit my driver over 300 yards, but the short game revealed a trade-off: I saw little spin when chipping or hitting my 52-degree wedge from around 100 yards.
My early verdict: this is a ball worth testing if tee-shot control is your priority. Golfers who depend on wedge check and greenside spin may find it less appealing.
Watch My Bridgestone Super Straight Review
Watch my two-hole test to see the shots and hear my on-course impressions.
My Two-Hole Test at a Glance
This was a short on-course test, not a controlled comparison. The results below are my observations; they do not establish average distance gains or measured spin rates.
| Part of the game | What I noticed |
|---|---|
| Driver | Dead-straight flight and a drive over 300 yards |
| Hybrid off the tee | Dead-straight flight |
| Irons | No noticeable difference in this test |
| Chipping | Little visible check |
| 52-degree wedge, around 100 yards | Little visible spin response |
| Putting | Okay overall, but the initial roll did not look consistently true to me |
Two holes were enough to make me interested in the ball. They were not enough to establish how it handles repeated mishits, different greens, or changing weather.
What Is the Bridgestone Super Straight Designed to Do?
Bridgestone’s current Japanese product page describes the Super Straight as a three-piece distance ball with an ionomer cover, a soft gradational core, and a mid-flight design. The manufacturer says the core helps reduce curvature and the dimples help limit excessive ballooning.
Those are manufacturer claims, rather than measurements from my test. Specifications here refer to the currently listed model; check your packaging when comparing older versions.
You can read the official Bridgestone Super Straight product information for the design details.
A straighter-flight design still does not guarantee straight shots. My two tee shots were encouraging, but I would not call it a cure for a slice based on this test.
Driver and Hybrid: The Strongest Part of My Review
Both Tee Shots Flew Dead Straight
This was the part that impressed me most. I used driver and hybrid off the tee, and both shots flew dead straight, matching what I had hoped to see from a ball called Super Straight.
For golfers who spend too much time recovering after wayward tee shots, that is an appealing result. I would still want more rounds before saying the ball consistently reduces my usual misses.
If a slice is your biggest struggle off the tee, see my Best Golf Balls for Slicers: 4 Honest Picks From My Testing for more options and the trade-offs I noticed with each ball.
My Drive Went Over 300 Yards
I expected control to be the main talking point. Instead, the driver distance surprised me just as much: I hit a drive over 300 yards.
That is the distance I observed for that shot, not a claim of 300-yard carry or a repeatable average. This test does not isolate how much of the result came from the ball.
I had associated lower-spin balls with giving up distance, but that is not a universal rule. Driver distance depends on matching spin and launch to the golfer’s speed; reducing excessive spin can help, while too little spin can also be unsuitable. TrackMan explains this relationship in its spin-rate guide.
Iron Performance: No Obvious Difference
With my irons, I did not notice a meaningful difference during the two holes. There was nothing that stood out enough for me to claim extra distance or a clear change in control.
That is a limited observation. I would need more approach shots before judging how consistently the ball holds greens.
This test reminded me that differences between golf balls can be more noticeable with some clubs than others. For a broader look at my experiences, read Do Golf Balls Really Make a Difference for Average Golfers? My On-Course Test.
Chipping and Wedges: The Trade-Off I Noticed
The short game was where my enthusiasm dropped. I saw little check on chips, and my 52-degree wedge from around 100 yards did not produce much visible spin response.
I did not measure spin in revolutions per minute. What I can report is that I did not see the stopping behavior I wanted from those shots.
The distance-focused, ionomer-covered design makes that result plausible, but my wedge shots do not prove why the tee shots flew straight. Driver spin and wedge spin are different parts of ball performance.
If you like to let chips release toward the hole, you may be comfortable with this behavior. If you rely on checking the ball quickly near a tucked pin, it is a limitation to consider.
Putting: Why Didn’t the Initial Roll Look True?
Putting was okay overall, but the ball did not appear to roll consistently true immediately off the putter face. That was my impression during this test, rather than a measured defect.
Research did not establish that the Super Straight’s design caused it. TrackMan explains that putts can initially slide or bounce before reaching roll, and that an unsuitable launch angle can contribute to an inconsistent start.
That makes initial skid or bounce a possible explanation, not a diagnosis of what happened in my video. Without putting measurements, I cannot separate the ball’s contribution from the way it was launched.
See TrackMan’s explanations of putting launch angle and skid distance.
I would test it alongside my usual ball on the same flat putt before deciding whether the difference repeats. For now, I would not blame the low-spin design for the putting roll.
Bridgestone Super Straight Pros and Cons
| Pros from my test | Cons and limitations |
|---|---|
| Straight driver and hybrid tee shots | Only two holes of testing |
| Impressive distance on my driver shot | No controlled distance comparison |
| No obvious adjustment needed with irons | Little visible check on chips and wedges |
| Promising option for golfers prioritizing tee-shot control | Initial putting roll did not impress me; cause unconfirmed |
Who Should Try the Bridgestone Super Straight?
I would recommend testing it if your first priority is controlling the ball off the tee. My driver and hybrid results gave me a good reason to keep exploring it.
I would be more cautious if wedge spin is a major part of your scoring game. The short-game behavior was the clearest compromise I noticed.
Before buying several dozen, try a sleeve if available. Compare your tee-shot misses, a familiar wedge shot, and a few short putts with your regular ball.
My Final Verdict
The Bridgestone Super Straight delivered the most convincing results off the tee in my two-hole test. Both tee shots flew dead straight, and my drive went over 300 yards.
The limited wedge check and less convincing initial putting roll keep me from recommending it to everyone. For golfers who prioritize tee-box control, though, my first impression was very positive.
Watch the video above and decide whether that balance suits your game.
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