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

Steve Stricker WITB 2024 (April)

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12 hours ago

Apr 26, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

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

Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.

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

Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.

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)

Published

14 hours ago

Apr 26, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

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

Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.

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

Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.

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

Published

15 hours ago

Apr 26, 2024

Gianni Magliocco

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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