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From the forums: What’s buzzing on WRX this week

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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.

Ben Hogan Ft. Worth 15 irons testing thread

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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

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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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He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

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  1. The dude

    Aug 8, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    JN….118mph….I think not…

    • MHendon

      Aug 8, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      So are you implying he didn’t swing that fast at 58. Guys like couples and singh are up around that in their mid 50’s. I imagine he probably did swing that fast. I’d also say he was probably mid 120’s in his prime.

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Whats in the Bag

Xander Schauffele WITB 2024 (May)

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  • Xander Schauffele what’s in the bag accurate as of the PGA Championship. 

Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees @10.1)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana PD 70 TX (45.5 inches)

3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana PD 80 TX

Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 90 TX

Irons: Mizuno MP-20 (3), Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-10)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Mid X100 (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-10)

Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (52-10S), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-10S @57), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (60-K @61)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Putter: Odyssey Toulon Design Las Vegas Prototype 7CH
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 2.0

Grips: Golf Pride MCC Align

Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour

Check out more in-hand photos of Xander Schauffele’s clubs in the forums.

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Cam Smith WITB 2024 (May)

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Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, D4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X

3-wood: Ping Max G430 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red 7 X

7-wood: Titleist TS2 (21 degrees, D4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: UST Mamiya Elements Proto 8F5

Irons: Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi (2, 3), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X Custom Series

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F, 52-08F, 56-08M, 60-04T)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130X (46, 52, 56, 60)

Putter: Scotty Cameron 009M

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Tack

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Check out more in-hand photos of Cam Smith’s gear here.

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Patrick Reed WITB 2024 (May)

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Driver: Ping G400 (8.5 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 125 MSI 70 Tour X

3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 125MSI 80 Tour X

Hybrid: Callaway Apex Pro (18 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom Hybrid 100 TX

Irons: Titleist 716 TMB (2), Grindworks PR-202 (4), Grindworks PR-101A (5-PW)
Shafts:  True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore (50-10 Mid), Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (56-08M @55), SM10 (60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Odyssey White Hot RX Pt Customs No. 2

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

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