The 2025 Bridgestone e12 Speed and the 2025 Callaway Warbird Distance Plus are both made for golfers who want to hit it long without paying premium ball prices. One offers a firmer, more penetrating flight, while the other delivers high launch and easy distance at one of the lowest prices on the market.
Read below how they compare head-to-head.
Comparison Overview
| Model | 2025 Bridgestone e12 Speed | 2025 Callaway Warbird Distance Plus |
| Compression | Not stated, firmest of the e12 lineup | Not stated |
| Feel | Firm with good feedback | Mild, neither soft nor hard |
| Spin | Low, rollout after landing | Low, reduced spin helps with slices and hooks |
| Trajectory | Mid, more penetrating flight | High, helps with stopping slightly |
| Distance | Long, longer than other e12 models | Long, sometimes beyond expectations |
| Durability | Good, some scuffs, no major damage | Decent, one visible scuff after round |
| Ideal Golfer | Player wanting penetrating distance with feedback | Budget-minded player seeking distance |
| Price | $34.99/dozen | $19.99/dozen |
| Color Options | White only | White and yellow |
Who Is Each Ball Suited For?
2025 Bridgestone e12 Speed
- Golfers who want a lower, more penetrating ball flight
- Players who prefer a firmer feel with solid feedback
- Those looking for added distance and good durability
2025 Callaway Warbird Distance Plus
- Golfers seeking maximum distance at a low cost
- Players who benefit from reduced spin to limit hooks and slices
- Beginners or those who lose balls often and need budget-friendly options
Performance Comparison
Feel and Putter Feedback
- e12 Speed: Firm with a stable feel on putts and positive feedback at impact. Slightly firmer than the other e12 models.
- Warbird Distance+: Mild feel and sound, easy to adjust to pace quickly. Helped avoid three-putts during testing.
EDGE: Tie — both offer dependable putting performance with different feel profiles.
Around the Green
- e12 Speed: Firmer feel on chips with better feedback, but lacked greenside spin, resulting in longer rollout.
- Warbird Distance+: Similar low spin with noticeable rollout on various chip types.
EDGE: Tie — both require adjustments for rollout control.
Approach Shots
- e12 Speed: Mid-trajectory flight with longer carry than the other e12 models. Limited stopping power required factoring in extra rollout.
- Warbird Distance+: High trajectory with slightly more spin than expected, stopping quicker on some greens.
EDGE: Tie — both are long but differ in trajectory and stopping behavior.
Durability
- e12 Speed: Handled a full round well with only minor scuffs, even after hitting a tree.
- Warbird Distance+: Overall decent, though one noticeable scuff appeared after testing.
EDGE: e12 Speed — held up slightly better over a round.
Looks and Visibility
- e12 Speed: Clean white look with a short alignment aid. MindSet technology may not appeal to everyone.
- Warbird Distance+: Simple, minimalistic design with a modernized alignment aid. Available in both white and yellow for added visibility options.
EDGE: Warbird Distance+ — more color choices for better visibility.
Not Sure Yet?
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