Equipment

Fujikura Golf Previews New Fitting and Testing Center

Published

19 years ago

Jul 18, 2007

Gxgolfer

I was recently down in Vista, California and stopped by to see our good friends at Fujikura Golf. I met Chad Embrey, Pat McCoy, and John Castle who each spent some time with me and gave me a tour of the facility.

Many of have seen the in house painting, cold rooms and assembly areas but then Chad took me to a new room, that will be fully operational by the fall, for a GolfWRX Exclusive Sneak Peak.

The New Fujikura Fitting and Testing Center

I’m not sure if it was the 100 degree weather outside that created it or a really good AC system but, when the door opened, a mysterious cloud seemed to appear and then cleared. A bright, well lit and technology filled room appeared with Pat McCoy sitting at desk looking at computer data.

Like any Fujikura offering, it was apparent that it was going to be a first class center even at three-quarters completion. The Center is being created to educate Fujikura Charter Dealers, fitters, and VIPs about the benefits and advantages of some of the worlds most technologically advanced shafts in a real world environment. It will also be used by manufacturers in the surrounding areas as well to demo, compare, research and develop new equipment mated with the right Fujikura solution. For the Avid Golfer, it will become the Mecca for die hard Fujikura fans around the world and a unique opportunity to experience true Tour level fitting from some of the best in the business. The Center will be able to educate and fit the total Fujikura Solution from drivers, woods, irons, wedges, and putter shaft.

The Fujikura Difference

The Fujikura Fitting experience will be unique in that a golfer will be able to bring in their favorite club for testing and matching. The golfer’s indoor Vector data of their favorite club and the Fujikura modeling software will show optimal and typical results and then a comparable Fujikura shaft will be built to specifications based upon those recommendations as comparison. The TaylorMade SelectFit System, Callaway’s OptiFit System, and some others will be used initially to help create the optimum combination for that Golfer’s swing profile. Vector testing based on the new "optimum" combination will be compared followed by on course Trackman follow-ups to verify results. The total fitting experience from indoor to the course.

Stay Tuned for More GolfWRX.com Updates as it nears Final Completion.

Whats in the Bag

Brianna Do WITB (June 2026)

Published

16 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

Will Schube

Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (9 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

3-wood: Callaway Elyte Titanium (15 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

5-wood: Callaway Elyte (18 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

Hybrids: Callaway Paradym (21 @22, 24, 27 degrees)
Shafts: KBS PGI 60

Irons: Callaway X Forged Star (7-PW)
Shafts: KBS PGI 75

Wedges: PXG Sugar Daddy III (50, 56, 60 10S)
Shafts: KBS

Putter: Odyssey Damascus Milled Rossie S Putter

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Whats in the Bag

Athena Singh WITB 2026 (June)

Published

16 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

Will Schube

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (10.5 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (16 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S

5-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (18 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S

Hybrid: TaylorMade Qi4D (25 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 7 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT Graphite 65 R

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-09SB, 56-08LB, 60-08LB)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT Graphite 75 S

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Equipment

What are the best golf socks? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

19 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, not everything is about club selection and shaft options. A heated debate has bubbled up surrounding the best sock options players can wear on the course.

@CletePurcel asked:

“Just bought 2 new pairs of FootJoy shoes and trying to find out the most favorable socks to wear. I try to walk 9 holes two to three times a week and good socks are a must. Thanks in advance.

Members in the forum chimed in with their favorite footwear accessories. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

Maroon_19: “I’ve only worn Kentwool socks for golf for the last 8 years – regardless of weather. I walk 90% of my rounds and play anywhere from 50-75 rounds a year (going to go up as I just retired). They only get worn for golf. As long as you care for them, they’ll care for you. Have had zero blisters with them. I just started using my second set of 8 pair for our Bandon trip earlier this month. The old ones will now go into the daily wear rotation. Still good after all these years.”
smoova: “I’ve had good luck with Swiftwick. Walk every round 12 months a year in Colorado.”
Hawkeye77: “FJ Pro ProDry is what I’m usually wearing just because I have more of them, but I’ve got some Smartwool socks I love for the wool aspect – they sell them as running socks. The thicker socks are better for certain shoes. I’ve gone merino/other wool in almost all my socks – athletic, “dress” and so forth – no more “Orlon”, lol, some golf socks are the exception.”
th6252: “Another vote for Kentwool, honorable mentions to Balega and Falke(thanks to someone on this forum for turning me onto the RU3).”

Entire Thread: “Best golf socks???”

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