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Accessories Overload!

Published

17 years ago

Sep 8, 2009

I don’t know about you but I just can’t get enough of golf accessories. No, I am not referring to matching glove and hat combinations (although that isn’t ALL bad). I’m referring to training aids and accessories that make things more convenient on the course among others. Over the past few months I’ve tried out a few things – some great, others confusing but each a kick to try out.

RoboCup

The RoboCup was voted the Best New Product at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show. The origins of this ball return robot are rather interesting. Keith Foley, President and Co-founder of the product was watching an inventors show on The Golf Channel. He noticed a training aid that went into the hole that had strings around the hole. Soon, he realized how terribly convenient it would be to have your practice balls returned to you. After 2 years of development the product was introduced at the Show where it won the award. This I had to try.

Inside the box are instructions, caddy cord, and the RoboCup itself. I actually read the directions and saw that if I was using a full-depth cup I would need to put balls underneath so not to make the robot too deep. Why? Well, I don’t think the ball will come out of the cup if it is too deep. It needs to be an inch below the putting surface. Not only will the ball not come out but you might not get the RoboCup back out.

At any rate, I really enjoyed this product. The caddy cord was great, most of the time this directs the ball into the cup and the robot returns it to you. Only when I really belted the ball (oops) did it go over the cord and I had to go chasing after the ball. Otherwise, if I got the ball in or near the hole it came right back to me. This product lived up to the promises and made quite a scene at the practice green. A gentleman and his kids had a great time laughing at the ball popping back out at me. Of course, they had to try it out too. I was just excited not to be chasing my balls when I overshot the cup. Give this a try, you’ll like it!

Check it out in action here.

Rule Twenty-One

Wet towel. Dry pocket. This simple product is essentially a towel that you stick in your back pocket for a round and you always have something to clean your ball. How does this work? This is a waterproof exterior with a bamboo terry interior that is pre-folded with a plastic tab that fits into your back pocket. The terry is designed to stay wet for an entire round while the exterior keeps your clothing dry. It is intended for cleaning your ball while reading your putt or wiping off your club while away from your bag.

This is also a great addition to my collection of accessories. I’m not one to clean my ball too much during a round but I do like to keep my clubs sparkling. The wet surface did stay moist for all 18 holes and it never made a mess in my back pocket. After use, it can be put in the washing machine and then air dried. This item can also be customized for giveaways.

Check out the company website here.

ProStance

Good balance is a good thing to have for your golf swing. ProStance is supposed to help you balance while you practice. Yeah, if you’ve ever seen me swing a club you’d know that this is something that I really need to work on.

This product is a long tube that has a flat bottom that you put under your feet while you practice. It comes with a pump to inflate it as well. I’m not sure what I did wrong but I couldn’t get the pump to come off of the tube. It has the locking lever and I put it both ways but no luck. Someone else tried and still no luck.

Undaunted, I took it out back to give it a try. I put the pump behind me so that it wouldn’t interfere with my swing. After a few tries I got the hang of it. The key is to have the tube under your feet so that your heels or your toes are not up off the ground. It is a bit tricky at first but gets you to center yourself and stay balanced. Now I just have to get the pump to detach.

You can get more information about this product on their website.

Photo Ball Marker

This is a really fun product that is also a great gift. Simply go to the site, click on the icon to build your set, upload three pictures, select hat clip or divot tool, and you’re set. For only about $30 shipped you have a personalized ball marker with your picture or logo. The set comes with three markers. I got all of my pets on mine with the hat clip. I swear I started putting better with this as my marker! Not really but they made a good conversation piece and most everyone who saw my big, silly dog on my marker just had to know where I got it!

Get yours on this website.

Swing Reminders

This is another fun product that makes a cool gift. You get a box of tokens with simple reminders like “No 3 Putts” or “Don’t Hold Back”. Each token has a matching phrase on the back and you get a few sheets with helpful commentary for each of the tokens. Swing Reminders is the brain child of Scott Jessee, a Head Golf Professional in Arizona. He woke up in the middle of the night back in November of 2006 when the idea hit him.

The reminders have evolved since their inception and are broken down into categories, as explained in the accompanying hints. The box has 25 wooden tokens for a total of 50 tips. I find them to be great little reminders that yes, it’s only a game!

You can see more about Swing Reminders here.

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Most birdies without breaking par – GolfWRXers discuss

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9 hours ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user is wondering how many birdies other players have had in a round while still failing to break par. @Lalan45, unfortunately, asked the question after a unique experience of their own.

They wrote:

“Today I managed 8 birdies but still shot even par, could have been a round to remember! What’s the most birdies you’ve made in a round and still didn’t break par?”

Our members in the forum shared their own experiences with successful rounds that still resulted in a score over par. 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.

kwcsports: “I’ve had 5 a few times, still shot 80+ haha.”
jda: “I played a course for the first time, had 8 birdies, 9 doubles and an eagle. The infamous no-par round. I kept the scorecard. Every shot had a creek that I did not know about, or I was within 8-10 feet for a birdie look. To this day, I have no idea if I should be really jacked up or mad about that performance.”
jvincent: “I think my record is either 5 or 6. Probably shot 75.”
Instron4204: “3 birdies and shot a 92…man I suck!”

Entire Thread: “Most Birdies Without Breaking Par.”

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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss

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9 hours ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user is asking for thoughts on the best stock shafts offered in 2026. Stock shafts are the shafts included with a club when it’s purchased from retailers or OEMs.

@DTorres asked:

The last couple years has seen a lot of updates and additions to no upcharge stock shafts, which do you think is the best offering in 2026?

Im a bit of a shaft nerd and recently during my Members Testing with the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond I found the updated Project X Denali Frost Black to be a fantastic stock shaft. I absolutely did not mesh well with the original Denali. Just curious what other people think are the current best Stock shaft offerings out with new models and stock Ventus options and LinQ options popping up here and there.

We were given the option for any stock shafts for our members review. I went with the 70g Black Frost 6.5 because it’s a shaft I don’t have, it’s an updated version of the original Denali and hear little about. I typically use a Diamana WB, GD VF or a HOF Raptor. I’m not saying it was neck and neck with any of those but it was a pleasant surprise I’m not accustomed to in stock shaft offerings.

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own thoughts on the best stock shafts available in 2026. 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.

rsballer10: “IMO – MCA Ka’ili White Darkwave, Tensei 1k Black/white, UST Lin-Q White. People are free to spend their money however they see fit, but for me personally the shaft catalogs these days have enough options that I don’t see the value of a $400 upcharge. I have never had a problem finding a no upcharge shaft that fits the bend profile and weight that I need. Whether the paint job is good enough or not is above my pay scale.”
bcflyguy1: “Project X Titan Black. I’ve had one in 60TX in my Quantum TD Max for several weeks now. Have to give Titlieist their flowers for finding a way to make it available as a featured option; very shrewd bit of business and one that I suspect will be duplicated by the other companies. TT/PX have a certified banger on their hands with Titan.”
CTG77: “Undoubtedly, it’s the Tensei 1K RIP shafts from Titleist. The Tensei line gives about 98% of the performance of a Ventus VeloCore+ shaft at a tiny fraction of the cost if you’re looking for a blue or red profile. The white is not an exact match for Ventus Black, but it’s closer to it than the non-VeloCore+ Ventus shafts that come from Callaway or formerly came from TaylorMade.”

Entire Thread: “Best current stock shaft 2026.”

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

Published

2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.