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FTF: WRXers call Varner to dab, Height/Putter discussion

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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.

Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.

They were calling for the dab in forums…

User Llortamaisey started a thread with this post:

Dear Harold Varner III:

“I know you read GolfWRX so I wanted to send out a request for this week’s tournament. Would you please put on a Cam Newton jersey on the 16th hole and dab your way to the green. The Panthers need this. Cam needs this. Golf needs this.”

Now, we can’t confirm HVIII reads WRX. However, we can confirm that he did indeed dab it up at the 16th.

See the thread  for a full discussion of the etiquette of dabbing in golf.

GolfWRX swag giveaway!

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From the site’s founder:

We are live in the WRX Store with a bunch of new swag. We have four new chips (USA, European, GoldWRX and Season Opener), new Koozies, Hats and Pins. Click here to see all the new gear.

We are also going to giveaway 3 bundles.  

By the way we went full monty of on the chips. We found the same source that makes chips for Vegas and Monte Carlo. They help us produce these four limited edition chips. All have a unique serial number.

Get in on the giveaway.

The great debate: Where do your clubs live in the winter?  

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The car? The garage? Elsewhere in the house?

New user BonziGolf decided to make his first post a memorable one with this gem: “Keep them by your bed to annoy your significant other and remind them that golf season is right around the corner

Offer your take in the thread.

Height/ putter length discussion 

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A topic you’re unlikely to see discussed in such detail anywhere else: User kidkendo started the thread by indicating that he’s 6-feet tall and plays a 34-inch putter. Then he asked what other WRXers are gaming and what height they are.

This, of course, led into the discussion of wrist-to-floor measurements as dictator of club length versus personal preference. And personal preference is at a premium with the putter more so than any other club in the bag.

It’s an interesting discussion and one’s that’s seen a ton of traffic and replies in the few days since the first post.

Check it out.

Reactions to Bubba’s latest… 

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You can always find chatter about the hot topics in the world of pro golf in the GolfWRX forums. User imakaveli linked the Golf Channel report about Bubba’s Watson’s curious comments at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Q: Why do you like this golf course?

His answer: “I don’t like it. I’m not going to be PC it. I don’t like it at all. I just mentioned why I’m here. I’ve got three beautiful sponsors that love it here.”

Predictably, users had a bevy of hot takes on the latest example of “Bubba being Bubba.”

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  1. Dave Gebhardt

    Feb 6, 2016 at 11:49 am

    We don’t have to like every golf course we play…

  2. Chuck D

    Feb 5, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    At the risk of upsetting golfwrx’er “Steve” for my less than stellar comments/opinions about his hero Sergio Garcia, I’ll keep my true venom to myself in regards to fan “un”favorite crybaby Blubber, yes,
    Blubber “after I win any tournament” Watson. Another ungrateful, entitled, spoiled, 1%’er, childish,
    overpaid whiner! Sick of these clowns!! Oops, sorry Steve, I couldn’t help myself and the spitting monster got out. I’ll try harder next time not to offend you, his fans, or interested family members. May you post a triple digit score this weekend!

    Cheers

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From the Forums: I need more forgiveness in my irons – Looking for recommendations

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In our forums, our members have been discussing the most forgiving irons currently on the market. WRXer ‘TheShark1’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons, saying:

“Currently gaming the Mizuno Pro 225’s but think I need more forgiveness in my irons. My well struck shots are real nice, but my mishits are not performing as good as I had hoped anymore. I really like hollow body irons so if I could find something more forgiving in a hollow body iron that would be great.

Open to any and all recommendations other than Ping. Can’t hit Ping irons at all.”

And our members have been sharing their best suggestions in our forum.

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.

  • AvidSwampThing66: “Another vote for the super forgiving and fast Paradym irons.   They look really good for being a GI iron.”
  • bobfoster: “I just went from MP20 MMCs to the new 245s in my scoring irons (just played my first round with them today). If you have a chance to try them, you might find them worth a serious look.”
  • vman: “Shoot me down, but spend the money on lessons.”
  • J_Tizzle: “i525s are great off the heel in my opinion.”

Entire Thread: “From the Forums: I need more forgiveness in my irons – Looking for recommendations”

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Best fairway wood for senior golfers? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing fairway woods for senior golfers. WRXer ‘gvogel’ is on the hunt for a new fairway wood to give him maximum distance, and kicks off the thread saying:

“I’m over 70 and seeking to replace my Ping G25 5-wood with something better.  This will be my fairway club to get maximum distance.  I also have a G25 4-wood, but I don’t think that it goes any farther than the 5-wood.  Is there some advanced tech in a higher lofted 3/4-wood or a 5-wood that I should be looking at?

Driver is a TSR1 12* with a Ventus TR Red 5R shaft.  Driver Swing speed is a bit over 80.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts in our forum.

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.

  • brancamp52: “Can’t go wrong with the Ping G425 or G430. personally i like the 430s because i think they sound a little better than the 425s but that could just be me. I’m 71 and the 430’s won’t be going anywhere.”
  • jjfcpa: “I’m 76 years old and play a G430 HL 3 and 5 hybrid, however, I found that the Callaway AI Smoke Max D 5w has better performance than the Ping fairway woods.  I went with the Ping hybrids because they are a little easier to hit, but perhaps a bit shorter than the Callaway hybrids.”
  • PJE: “I would check out the Ping G425 fairway wood. I also owned the G25 (and then a G400) 5 wood. For me, the G425 was longer than both the G25 and G400. I think the face is hotter. It’s also very easy to launch. I also liked the clean appearance of the G425 head over the G430 graphics and I like the small hosels of the Pings compared to other OEMs.”

Entire Thread: “Best fairway wood for senior golfers? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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Shallow face vs deep face fairway woods – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing shallow faced and deep faced fairway woods. WRXer ‘Mike412’ kicks off the conversation saying:

“I’ve always preferred a deeper face but with so many manufacturers making shallow face woods the deeper face models are hard to come by, especially on the used market and even more especially 7W’s. So for those that like a shallow face, what do you like about them?”

And our members have been having their say on the subject in our forum.

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.

  • CactusGolf: “Shallow-faced woods were always a problem for me, especially with the last Paradym release because I found myself making contact at the top of the face to the point of danger. Had to switch to the Paradym Triple Diamond model for the slightly deeper face and haven’t had that problem.  Made sure to loft up by at least +1* with the lower-spinning head. I don’t hit fairway woods off the deck very often due to the length of some of my courses, so the fairway wood is primarily a tee-only club.”
  • Bobb3rddown: “I like deeper faced woods. Especially out of the rough. I’ve slid under to many balls I the rough with shallow face woods.”
  • ChipNRun: “Prefer a deep face, but can handle a medium-face OK. Played with shallow-face FWs during early 2000s, but I changed my swing plane and started popping up shots, especially on tee shots. Ended up fluffing grass and putting ball atop tuft on tee shots.”

Shallow face vs Deep face fairway woods – GolfWRXers discuss

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