When distance is your top priority, both the 2025 Bridgestone e12 Speed and the 2025 TaylorMade Distance Plus deliver on that front without stretching your budget. While they both fall into the “distance ball” category, they provide different experiences on the course.
Take a closer look at how these two stack up head-to-head.
Comparison Overview
| Model | 2025 Bridgestone e12 Speed | 2025 TaylorMade Distance Plus |
| Compression | Not stated, firmest of the e12 lineup | 77, fairly firm |
| Feel | Firm with good feedback | Fairly firm with average consistency |
| Spin | Low spin, rollout after landing | Average spin, inconsistent rollout |
| Trajectory | Mid trajectory, more piercing flight | High trajectory, some rollout |
| Distance | Long, longer than other e12 models | Long, sometimes went too far |
| Durability | Good, some marks, no major damage | Below average, compared to other balls |
| Ideal Golfer | Players seeking long flight and feedback | Budget-minded golfers wanting distance |
| Price | $34.99/dozen | $21.99/dozen (often on sale) |
| Color Options | White only | White, Yellow |
Who Is Each Ball Suited For?
2025 Bridgestone e12 Speed
- Golfers who want more feedback on strikes and a firmer feel
- Players who prefer a mid-flight trajectory with long carry
- Those who value durability and don’t focus on spin around the green
2025 TaylorMade Distance Plus
- Budget-conscious players who want pure distance
- Beginners or high-handicappers looking for affordability
- Golfers who prefer a high launch and don’t rely on spin
Performance Comparison
Feel and Putter Feedback
- e12 Speed: Firm feel with better feedback than most distance balls. Felt stable on the green and had a more muted sound on most strikes.
- Distance+: Fairly firm feel with a harder click at impact. Putter feedback was inconsistent, both short and long on pace.
EDGE: e12 Speed — more reliable feel and feedback.
Around the Green
- e12 Speed: Chips rolled longer than expected, and low greenside spin made it hard to stop the ball. Softer landings helped slightly.
- Distance+: Most chips rolled long, even when landed in the right spot. There was just enough spin to make it manageable.
EDGE: e12 Speed — slightly more touch and better chip feedback.
Approach Shots
- e12 Speed: Mid-flight, flew longer than other e12 models. Required rollout calculation due to low spin. Slight draw shape possible.
- Distance+: High flight, but not enough stopping power. Overshot greens on thin hits and required adjustment for rollout.
EDGE: Tie — both deliver long distance but require compensation on approaches.
Durability
- e12 Speed: Handled a full round with only minor scuffs. Even after hitting a tree trunk, it held up well.
- Distance+: Improved from the last version, but still had more marks than expected after one round.
EDGE: e12 Speed — stronger long-term durability.
Looks and Visibility
- e12 Speed: Clean look, but only available in white. Alignment aid is short, and MindSet line may not appeal to all golfers.
- Distance+: Available in white and yellow with a cross-style alignment stamp for tee and green alignment.
EDGE: Distance+ — more color options and functional alignment.
Not Sure Yet?
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