Equipment

From the forums: What’s buzzing on WRX this week

Published

9 years ago

Aug 7, 2015

The GolfWRX forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything golf you can imagine.

So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.

In the From the Forums weekly feature, we bring you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums for your convenience. I’ll be your trusty tour guide to navigate the latest buzz.

Ben Hogan Ft. Worth 15 irons testing thread

At GolfWRX, we strive to provide the most expansive, unbiased reviews of golf equipment in the world. Through our “testing threads,” we give WRX members an opportunity to test new equipment, and voice their opinion — real reviews from real golfers.

In this thread, Ben Hogan’s new Ft. Worth 15 irons are under the microscope of our members. See what WRX members had to say about Ben Hogan’s new irons here.

Callaway’s new Big Bertha drivers and fairway woods

If you want to see in-hand photos of Callaway’s newest releases, this thread is the mother load. The company’s new lines of metal woods include:

Considering a purchase and want more info? Read the our front page stories here.

Stay below the radar

There’s always a lot of hype around big name golf clubs, expensive equipment and new releases, but there’s a world of equipment that flies below the radar of most consumers. In this thread, WRX members argue about what they believe to be overlooked golf clubs throughout history.

The thread is entertaining, nostalgic, and if you’re looking to purchase a set of inexpensive clubs, you might want to give some of the mentions a try.

The most “below the radar” golf equipment of all-time.

Jack Nicklaus’ club head speed

There’s a rumor floating around, started by Jack Nicklaus himself, that his club head speed in 1998, at 58 years old, was measured at 118 mph — meaning his speed in his prime would have been freakishly high.

Many are skeptical, others aren’t surprised. If it’s true, Nicklaus was more powerful than we even thought he was. Here’s a montage of young Jack’s driver swing, which we don’t have swing speed numbers from, but his power is evident.

See what GolfWRX members are saying about Jack’s driver speed at 58 years old.

Who has the best golf swing ever?

This thread, started by a new user in the forums, addresses one of the long-standing arguments for golf fans — what’s your favorite golf swing ever?

Is it the Golden Bear in his prime? A young, powerful Tiger Woods? Smooth-swinging Ernie Els? Many argue for Adam Scott, or even Louis Oosthuizen. There’s many favorites, and no ones wrong. After all, it’s your opinion!

Join the conversation, and voice your favorite golf swing ever.

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Whats in the Bag

Sam Burns WITB 2024 (April)

Published

17 hours ago

Apr 22, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Sam Burns’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.

Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX

3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T (15 degrees @16)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X

Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.

Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-AW)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (4-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (AW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Tour Issue (56, 60)

Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.

Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7S

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X

Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.

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Whats in the Bag

Will Zalatoris WITB 2024 (April)

Published

18 hours ago

Apr 22, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Will Zalatoris’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.

Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X (44.5 inches)

3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X

See more photos of Will Zalatoris’ WITB in the forums.

Irons: Titleist T350 (3), Titleist T150 (4-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Prototype G.O.S.T. 10 ST X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

See more photos of Will Zalatoris’ WITB in the forums.

Putter: L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max

Grips: Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord

See more photos of Will Zalatoris’ WITB in the forums.

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Equipment

New Level launches new 480-DB irons, blending performance and forgiveness

Published

20 hours ago

Apr 22, 2024

Brian Knudson

New Level has been making some really good golf equipment since the company started up in 2018. Offering irons that are more geared towards the better player, precision has been a fundamental philosophy for New Level in creating irons and wedges.

The 480 line of irons has been the flagship of the brand, and the newest member of that team is the 480-DB iron that is now open to pre-orders. A new cavity design is what the whole 480 line is about, and the 480-DB takes advantage of that with added ball speed and a larger sweet spot.

For players who require their irons to offer the best feel, rest assured the DB is a fully forged (from 1020 carbon steel) one-piece golf club. No multi-piece, hollow design with this iron.

While the 480-DB is the next generation of the popular 902-OS, New Level didn’t follow the current trend in golf by chasing distance with the new iron. They actually weakened the lofts on the 480-DB with the spec sheet showing a 33-degree 7-iron and 45-degree pitching wedge. These lofts allow the DB to have less offset while still offering consistent distance off the face.

A traditional design was also at the forefront of the new irons to make sure that golfers with an eye for detail can look down at them with confidence that they will perform under any condition.

A weight low in the back cavity will allow their master club builders to dial in the perfect weight for the golfer, no matter the length or shaft being used. New Level believes that the new 480-DB is one of the most forgiving one-piece forged irons on the market today. A pre-worn leading edge on the sole should get through the turf quickly and with reduced digging for better turf interaction.

You can pre-order the New Level 480-DB right now on the New Level website.