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FTF: Spieth’s logo, Could you make it on Tour? Testers needed

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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.

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

PXG golf ball?

Talk of a PXG golf ball is filling the WRX forums.

TheChad003 posted the following picture with the caption, “This showed up at the golf course I used to work at, anyone heard of anything?”

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“Very interesting. 300 dimples and larger in size obviously. Other Tour balls like the ProV1x, TPx, ZStar etc all have between 320-340 dimples. I am curious to see what this is all about.”

From price point to technology WRXers are eagerly talking about the Parsons ball.

Check out the discussion.

Testers needed for Gear Trials!

For 2016, we’re going to have GolfWRX Members be our Gear Trials: Best Drivers testers. We’re going to handpick 15 of them — the most passionate GolfWRXers we can find who meet our criteria — for this unprecedented event.

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Testing will take place on Feb. 6, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 6 p,m., and will be hosted by Miles of Golf in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Its master club fitters will oversee the most objective, transparent driver test we could possibly design.

Each of the 15 GolfWRXers will be systematically fit by Miles of Golf’s expert fitters for the leading drivers. They’ll hit real golf balls on Trackman, and at the end of the day they’ll know what shaft, what head and what setting worked best for each of them. Best of all, each player’s data will be published for all to see.

Who’s coming? Of the 15 GolfWRX testers, we’re asking that 7-8 be able to provide their own transportation (a.k.a. live within driving distance of Ypsilanti) for the event, and we’re going to pay the way for the others to fly in from around the country.

Check out what you need to do throw your hat in the ring.

Jordan Spieth’s new logo?

Staff photographer Greg Moore posted this shot of what is presumably Jordan Spieth’s new logo, spotted stitched onto the rear of his cap.

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What’s the consensus on the design in the forums?

Check out the thread to find out.

Predicting next year’s major winners

It’s always fun to speculate. See who WRXers think will take next season’s most significant tournaments.

Surprisingly, nobody sees a Woodsian grand slam in the cards.

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But if you do, be sure to let everyone in the forums know.

Could you make it to the Tour?

Ah, the eternal debate: If the stars were aligned, could you, with your 5 or 10 handicap, make it to tour?ProfessionalTourLogos

CK2131 started the thread with the question: “If you had no responsibilities (kids, job, family, etc) and a bottomless bank account, do you think you could make it on tour? Also, how long do you think it would take?”

The responses are, predictably, fantastic, with most WRXers acknowledging that they wouldn’t have a prayer of making cuts on the PGA Tour, but there are some extreme optimists in the thread, who think they can Paper Lion it.

Join the discussion.

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    Jan 6, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    I believe that anyone who plays to better than a 3 handicap now and has a set of Cahones, could make it out there if they didn’t have to worry about life’s regularities. For me, I think it would take between 4-6 years!

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Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our 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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What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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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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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss

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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.

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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