WRX Forum Buzzz

FTF: Loupe’s unbelievably slow play, new FJs, equipment rant!

Published

8 years ago

Nov 29, 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.

Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.

New FootJoys!

What’s on the radar from the makers of the D.N.A and Hyperflex lines? Our staff photographer Greg Moore captured some FJ footwear at last week’s RSM Classic.

Check out the (controversial) kicks here and see what members are saying.

Which clubs should you practice with most?

The aptly named Sky High Handicap kicked off a thread with the following question: “If you tried to make the most out of your limited practice time, which 3 or 4 clubs would you pull from the bag and work on to get the most out of your practice time?”

A few of the responses in this hot topic:

Driver, putter, wedges
Driver, 6-iron, gap wedge, putter

Have a thought on the answer to this important question in an environment of limited practice time seemingly endless time constraints?

Join the discussion.

A good, old-fashioned equipment rant!

After five paragraphs of spite and malice, Gvogel got to the point:

“My rant: play what works, or err on the side of a bit shorter and straighter. Unless you are playing every day and are good enough that you can consider going on the Tour, find a set of clubs that get you in play, all the time. Forget the low spin high launch miracle drivers – play something with more spin and more control.

“You have to play your foul balls. Get a driver that takes foul balls out of the equation.”

The poster’s main thesis is that rather than playing equipment marketed to our particular swing speeds, playing style, handicap, or preferences, we ought to test what’s available and play what works.

Join the discussion, or launch into a rant of your own, here.

The most agonizing pre-shot routine on tour?

Here’s a good one from the Tour Talk forum.

Andrew Loupe’s pre-shot behavior at the Sanderson Farms Classic. It starts with three checks of the wind via leaves and grass tossed into the air and only gets worse from there. Practice swings, backing off, checking and double-checking, this one has it all.

Check out what WRXers are saying about slow play in general, and Loupe in particular, in the forum.

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Equipment

Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

8 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Gianni Magliocco

In our forums, o ur 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

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6 days 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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19th Hole

Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss

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1 week ago

Apr 24, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

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.

RELATED: ‘There were a number of red flags’ – Ludvig Aberg reveals why he turned down multiple LIV offers

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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