Equipment
Wilson’s new FG Tour V6 RAW irons (yes, they will rust)
Wilson came out with its FG Tour V6 irons in 2016, but these new Raw versions have a different look… and with time, they’ll have a VERY different look.
The new FG Tour V6 Raw irons have an unplated finish, and they’re designed to “develop a unique patina based on age, exposure and use over time,” according to Wilson. This gives each iron a unique look, and one that’s far from the clean cut original FG Tour release that had a chrome finish (which won’t rust).
In addition to the rusting effect, the irons are different because they have a copper badge in the cavity that will eventually match the color of the golf club over time. Here’s a graphic mock-up of how the Raw irons may look overtime.
Like the original releases, the irons have tungsten weights and mass behind the impact area for a “forged feel” and “improved feedback,” according to the company.
The FG Tour V6 Raw irons are a custom option on Wilson.com, and are available through Wilson’s premium partner accounts as of today, Tuesday, June 19. According to Wilson, the Raw irons “are a very limited production run,” so only a certain amount of sets will even be built.
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Whats in the Bag
Steve Stricker WITB 2024 (April)
- Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.2 X
3-wood: Titleist 915F (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (3, 4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (46-10F @55), Titleist Vokey SM10 (54-10S @53), Titleist Vokey SM4 (60 @59)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 w/Sensicore
Putter: Odyssey White Hot No. 2
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Rite
Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Alex Fitzpatrick WITB 2024 (April)
- Alex Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X
Hybrid: Ping G430 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX
Irons: Ping iCrossover (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 9 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X
Putter: Bettinardi SS16 Dass
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.
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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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rex235
Jun 21, 2018 at 10:05 pm
Wilson V6 Irons + Limited Edition Raw Model = RH Only?
Matt Bodul
Jun 20, 2018 at 10:54 pm
I’ve done a few sets for customers sandblasted raw, look much better than the original shinny chrome. These are great sticks probably would get more of a following if Wilson brought them to market in satin.
joro
Jun 20, 2018 at 7:44 pm
Fact is it appears that most are more interested in how they look, having the newest out there, and the ego trip than how they play. Look at the real players, they have older stuff they know they can play with. Oh well, that is what keeps a Company going, so get out the CC and buy it.
Actually the V6 is a great club at a really good price whether it is rusty or not, a great club.
Mike901550
Jun 20, 2018 at 5:51 pm
They look….faulty
Mastergearheadbater
Jun 20, 2018 at 5:21 pm
You are your clubs…. shiny beauties or rusty uglys… I love my shinys
faq
Jun 20, 2018 at 2:21 pm
…. sick…. rusty sick…. rust cancer ….. rusty dirty…. 😛
JOHN JAROSKY
Jun 20, 2018 at 10:38 am
Love the look and Wilson taking a risk by releasing them to the public. In my opinion, now just take the plastic badges off the back and you’ve really got something special.
Wiger Toods
Jun 20, 2018 at 5:24 am
Not my thing, but for some, it’ll be a huge must-have.
Rob
Jun 19, 2018 at 11:42 pm
Gearheadbaters will never accept rusty irons because they polish daily the clubs they love so dearly. It’s a romantic ritual that separates deluding gearheadbaters and legit golfers.
Fred
Jun 19, 2018 at 8:36 pm
Love it. Personally I think the “patina” look is one of the coolest things you can do to a club aesthetically.
2putttom
Jun 19, 2018 at 6:50 pm
this is what irons used to do prior to chroming. I don’t think the generation after mine will appreciate the patina factor. Hope I’m wrong.