Equipment
What GolfWRXers with a 5-handicap or lower are saying about the irons they currently play
Following the interesting discussion over irons for players with a 10-handicap and up between WRXers, forum member ‘golfer55082’ has kicked off a conversation on irons for players with a 5-handicap or better.
The discussion includes players with a scratch and plus handicap, with ‘golfer55082’ asking members what irons they currently play, while also keeping an updated running table of his findings.
Here’s a look at the table of his findings after 34 initial responses:
- Ping 7
- Mizuno 7
- Titleist 5
- Callaway 5
- Srixon 3
- Miura 2
- TaylorMade 1
- Cobra 1
- Nike 1
- Yonex 1
- Adams 1
Here’s what our members have been saying in the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- trex858: “0.7 handicap. Srixon z785 3-PW with UST Mamiya prototype 110 f5 X graphite shafts. Best shafts I’ve ever played, can’t begin to rave how much more consistent, lower spin, and stable they feel compared to other steel shafts I’ve used. Expensive, but well worth it for my game.”
- SniperBBB: “Mizuno jpx 900 hot metals.”
- Hit em good: “2 – 4 cap depending on season. 5 – PW Mizuno MP 64. 3 & 4 iron Mizuno MP Fli Hi (2010 model) in 3.”
- TrueWRX: “3-4 handicap. 2014 Callaway apex pros w/ c taper stiff forever. Just got the new Titleist T100-S w/ LZ 6.0. Haven’t tried them yet.”
- Stinger86: “2 cap : Blueprint project x lz 6.5”
- DCardinals: “4.1 index. Titleist 718 AP2 X100. Sitting in the closet is a set of Mizuno MP-63’s that I’m probably going to put back in play this season; the AP2’s are easy to hit, but they just go too high.”
- HighDrawsLowFades: “+1.6. Ping i210 4-U with DG 120 S300. I’m not the greatest ballstriker and these are perfect for me.”
Entire Thread: “5 handicap players and lower – What irons do you currently play?”
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Whats in the Bag
Sam Burns WITB 2024 (April)
- 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
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)
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)
- 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
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
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
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.
Pricing specs availability
- Irons: 4-PW
- Price: $149/oron
- Availability: Pre-order
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Alex
Mar 27, 2020 at 7:50 am
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4 iron i210 X100
5/9 S55 X100
Have an i210 5 iron on the way.
Similar to i210 guy above…not the best ball striker especially on long irons. Game is predicated around distance, short game, and avoiding big numbers. I need to hit more greens in reg.