WRX Forum Buzzz
FTF: Who’ll have the better career, Justin Thomas or Jordan Spieth?
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 peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.
Jordan Spieth vs. Justin Thomas
Here’s one from the Ultimately Pointless but Nevertheless Interesting files. Cwin asks: When their respective careers are done and the days of SB2K grow small in their respective rearview mirrors, who will have had the better career: Jordan Spieth or Justin Thomas? See what WRX members are saying.
How many full bags of clubs do you own?
We’ve looked into how many sets of clubs GolfWRX members have purchased in the past, so this is a little riff on that bit of general curiosity. Jasonnc asks his forum brethren (and sistren) how many full bags of clubs they own. He has three: gamers, backup/travel, and a set for friends. Join the discussion.
Best fairway wood of the deck?
Appropriate topic, considering we just published our member feedback on the new Callaway Steelhead XR, heir to one of the finest off-the-deck fairway woods in history. Sergio9603 asks for the forum consensus on the best fairway wood to hit out of the fairway (past or present). The replies are plenty interesting and vary widely. See the thread.
Are speakers on carts becoming more common? Should they be?
Golf is changing. Perhaps for the better, or perhaps not quickly enough, depending on who you ask. One manifestation of this change: the preference for listening to music while golfing (via bluetooth speakers, etc, not via Al Czervik golf bag radio). TheyCallMeVinnie wonders just how common it is. Join the discussion.
Danny Willett: least distinguished major champion ever?
Look, we don’t like the “worst major champion” debate, although it has found its way into FTF in the past. Here’s an interesting rhapsody on that theme: Is Danny Willett, the 2016 Masters Champion, the least accomplished golfer to win a major in the modern era? Five times a winner on the European Tour, the Masters is his only PGA Tour victory. Interesting discussion. See the thread.
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Equipment
Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing players irons. WRXer ‘NorthTXGolf’ is on the hunt for some new irons but is putting a priority on forgiveness, and has reached out to fellow members who have been sharing their thoughts and advice 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.
- Sam217: “i230 has got to be one of the most forgiving players irons available. Cobra King Tour another. Don’t sleep on the New Level 480 DB coming out soon.”
- RangeBaller: “ZX5/ZX7 and i230 should definitely be in your testing pool.”
- YAMS49: “Another I210 homie here… Very highly recommended if you want/need spin and a consistent yardage.”
- golf-RN: “I second the Cobra King Tour irons. I am not the greatest ballstriker by any stretch of the imagination and I find the King Tours very forgiving. Toe strikes might lose 5 or 6 yards with no directional loss. You definitely feel the miss though lol but mishits from the center aren’t punished too hard regarding distance.”
Entire Thread: “Most forgiving Players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Equipment
What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups 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.
- PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
- driveandputtmachine: “Still playing a MIni 300. The head was only 208, so I ordered a heavier weight and play it at 3 wood length. I am playing a Ventus Red 70. I play 70 grams in my fairways. I use it mainly to hit draws off the tee. When I combine me, a driver, and trying to hit a draw it does not work out well most of the time. So the MIni is for that. As an aside, I have not hit the newest BRNR, but the previous model wasn’t great off the deck. The 300 Mini is very good off the deck.”
- JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”
Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing one of the new sensations in the world of golf – Ludvig Aberg. The 24-year-old finished solo second at the Masters a couple of weeks ago, and gained many plaudits, including from several WRXers.
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One member, RoyalMustang, took to the forums to explain why Aberg is now their favorite player, saying:
“I loved the way the Ludvig was out there, having a great time, not taking himself or the situation too seriously. Even after the double at 11, he was like “well, that’s golf!” Loose and relaxed: that’s the way to play. It’s obvious he loves what he’s doing, he loves the big moments, and he loves being a part of it all.
Arnold Palmer was viewed that way. Just like Brooks Robinson was forever viewed as not just a great baseball player, but a great human being and friend to Baltimore.”
And our members have been reacting and sharing their positive takes on the young Swede.
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.
- redfirebird08: “Ludvig has a great attitude, a great smile, and a great golf swing.”
- otto6457: “I’m very lucky to have talked with Ludde several times at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech. He’s a truly nice guy and very friendly. Always said hello when we passed each other in the club house and was always smiling. Watching him hit balls on the range was a joy. He has “that sound” and trajectory to die for. There were many times he was out on the range in 30+ mph winds just hitting the most beautiful shots that just seemed to ignore the wind. World class ball striker. And yes……..I am a fan boy.”
- konklifer: “I like him. In an era of endless waggles and laboring, his swing and pace of play are a joy to watch.
Entire Thread: “Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Mike
Sep 16, 2017 at 3:14 am
Someone had to win, shame though it had to go to airhead of the month
Ted T
Sep 16, 2017 at 3:07 am
How about Norman’s collapse versus Faldo at the Masters? Much worse versus Adam Scott
Barak
Sep 15, 2017 at 11:32 am
Willet didn’t win the 16 Masters – Spieth lost it
Ian
Sep 15, 2017 at 2:34 pm
Willet shot a bogey free 67 on Sunday. Sure Spieth blew the 12, but Willet capitalized in the best way.
The dude
Sep 15, 2017 at 5:35 pm
Wrong…..someone did win…
Billy Payne
Sep 15, 2017 at 9:27 pm
Jordan lost it. He had a 5 shot lead going into the back 9…
Adam Scott at the Open Championship is the only guy with a greater collapse
Ian
Sep 16, 2017 at 3:18 pm
Masters doesn’t begin till the back nine Sunday.