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What clubs will Tiger Woods play at the Safeway Open?
Have you heard this one? Tiger Woods is going to be gaming a TaylorMade driver, Mizuno irons, and a Bridgestone ball when he makes his return to professional golf at next week’s Safeway Open. So said NoLayingUp on Twitter. Not surprisingly, the claim, and the larger debate about what Woods will play in the wake of Nike’s imminent exit from the equipment space, has inspired a red-hot thread.
There have been more than 200 replies in just three days, so you’ll want to check this one out. See the thread.
Note: At 9:21 a.m. EST, Tiger Woods officially committed to play in the Safeway Open.
Reaction to Parnevik’s “Tiger is hitting like he did 15 years ago” claim
Jesper Parnevik got his shot in Golf Digest’s “My Shot,” and you’ll want to read what he had to say about how Tiger is hitting it as he prepares to return next week (spoiler: see the headline). Needless to say, the comment inspired both incredulity and a “fingers crossed” spirit.
See what WRXers have to say about Jesper’s remarks.
What to wear with solid black golf shoes?
Occasionally in FTF, we like to bring you some of the game’s eternal fashion conundrums (see: “Does anybody still wear khaki?”). This week: It’s user EmperorPenguin (there’s a joke in there somewhere about penguins wearing black shoes to match their black tuxedos) asking what he ought to wear with his solid black golf shoes.
To read the replies, or if you’re similarly confused yourself, see the thread.
The evolution of Ryder Cup fashion
A commentary on how the U.S. Ryder Cup attire has improved since the awful/legendary shirts at Brookline in 1999 (yes, those shirts), quickly turned into a discussion about whether the team’s clothing should be made in America.
Interesting thread! Check it out.
Changes to the PGA Tour logo?
As far as we can tell, Yahoo/Golf News Network’s Ryan Ballengee is the originator of this alteration to the PGA Tour’s logo featuring Arnold Palmer’s silhouette.
What do you think? Join the discussion.
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In our forums, our members have been having an interesting discussion on bag setups. WRXer ‘Ghostdunc27’ has been unable to replace the 3-wood he loved and is currently “toying around with the idea of a mini driver or even a higher lofted regular driver with a shorter shaft” to his bag, and reaches out to fellow members on their thoughts.
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.
- tjwilliams31: “I am tinkering with this now. I currently play an SLDR S 14 degree driver at 42.75 as my secondary tee club and it works great. My issue with a lower lofted driver at that length was the tendency for the ball to drop out of the air with a lack of spin. Again this could just be an issue in my delivery at the ball. Everyone in the forum references the Marty Jertson WITB on Youtube with PING and he plays a secondary driver around that length in lieu of 3 wood.”
- adamwon84: “I switch between a mini driver and a normal 3 wood (15 degrees, crank down to 14) depending on the course. The mini driver is the newest Taylormade mini driver, set at 13.5 degrees and the 3 wood is the Callaway Smoke AI 15 degree set to 14. Both are great, but I am finding that the mini driver is more and more impressive as I use it (especially off the tee box). I did have a mini 300 model that had a 42.5 inch shaft that was fun on the deck and off the tee, really really solid. My current one is with the stock length shaft, but I am looking at ordering a shorter shaft to experiment with.”
- agree1977: “Have a TSR2 driver and the 13.5 TM BRNR, I use both about the same amount of times a round, it just changes throughout the year, depending on weather, form, course i’m playing, etc. I just found that my 3-wood and 5-wood were pretty much overlaying in a few areas, so set the 5 wood to 18 degrees and it does all i need for a fairway.”
Entire Thread: “3-Wood vs. Mini-Driver vs. 2nd Driver – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Equipment
What’s the most forgiving and longest driver you’ve played in past 5 years? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing the most forgiving and longest driver they’ve played over the past 5 years. WRXer ‘bogeykibg’ poses the question and also asks “does forgiveness mean shorter?”, and our members have been sharing their thoughts 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.
- Kai Slater: “The Callaway Rogue ST Max driver is the most forgiving/long driver that I’ve personally tried. It’s my current driver and, although, I see no reason to change, I’m very curious about trading up to the AI Smoke when the prices drop later this year.”
- Ger21: “Srixon ZX5 LS MK II. Remarkably forgiving.”
- scooterhd2: “If we are talking about average on course distance, and not max distance, or good hits on a sim, then its G400MAX. Theres no rollout in the woods or the lake. Hit em straight.”
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Equipment
What club purchase has more impact on overall game: Driver or putter? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing whether a driver or putter purchase has more impact on the game of a player who regularly shoots in the 70s.
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.
- hammergolf: “It’s always baffled me that guys will spend $500 at the drop of a hat to hit it 8 yds further, but will balk at spending that same $500 on a putter that could improve their score much more.”
- WipeyFade: “I think with both it’s more about forgiveness than anything. I guess it would depend on which you mishit the most. In my opinion the only difference between a 10 year old driver and a new driver is going to be the forgiveness level. Same with putters.”
- rooski: “The technology of a newer driver will do much more in forgiveness than any putter technology that has come out since they were shafted with wood (other than maybe L.A.B, that’s some real stuff). That being said, if you currently don’t like your putter, I would upgrade it first given that you seem to enjoy your current driver. If your current driver/putter are roughly equal, I’d go driver first.”
- sheepdawg: “I’m a whole lot more finicky with drivers. I can putt pretty decent with most anything. Driver has to suit me just so.”
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Adrien Jenot
Oct 11, 2016 at 12:57 pm
and he’s pulled out of it…. because his game just isn’t there! oh well maybe he’ll come back for the masters next year!
Matto
Oct 9, 2016 at 6:22 am
PowerBilt, TW will be using PowerBilt
Dave r
Oct 8, 2016 at 12:50 pm
Since my last post was was sensored feel like the Smizzle . He will play what ever he wants to
Matto
Oct 9, 2016 at 6:04 am
Like an alarm? A smoke detector? Maybe a lie detector?
What type of sensor?
The Perfect Golf Swing
Oct 8, 2016 at 12:54 am
My money is on Titleist.
I think it’s the right fit for Tiger and I’m sure signing up with them.
Cheers
Bill
Oct 7, 2016 at 7:47 pm
False! It’s Ty Tryon
DJ
Oct 7, 2016 at 3:54 pm
welcome back kid. if it wasn’t football season and baseball playoffs, ratings would be huge if he’s on primetime coverage over the weekend
DJ
Oct 7, 2016 at 3:51 pm
Why would he have to change clubs. He probably stocked up on 20 of each club he uses. He’s only switching once he’s announced a endorsement deal.
Joe Don
Oct 7, 2016 at 3:44 pm
Why would he play 3 tournaments this year with Nike clubs, just to change them out at the beginning of next year?
Dollars
Oct 7, 2016 at 4:37 pm
Money.
Grizz01
Oct 7, 2016 at 7:26 pm
Child support and alimony. (you know for whoring around on his family)
Titty681
Oct 8, 2016 at 7:50 am
Not funny, so try again.
TMBurner2.0
Oct 9, 2016 at 3:14 am
Totally hilarious. Because it is.
jimmy
Oct 7, 2016 at 12:54 pm
Tiger will be using his same old Nike set up but putting with his old trusty Scotty NP2 (GSS)… for now.
Tom
Oct 9, 2016 at 12:06 am
you can put $ on that
Topic_Monitor
Oct 7, 2016 at 11:28 am
Respect fellow WRXers and have a great weekend!
JOEL GOODMAN
Oct 7, 2016 at 10:09 am
Tiger will play what he likes until his agent makes a club deal and then he’ll play whatever makes him the most money.. Look at the crap he played with for years. Can you imagine what he could do with Mizuno or Titleist irons and a choice of T-made or Callaway woods?
Noper
Oct 7, 2016 at 9:27 am
I thought Parnevic hated Eldrick’s guts for what he did to Elin? Why does he care how Eldrick swings?
Brian
Oct 7, 2016 at 10:53 am
Time heals all wounds. A lot has happened in 7 years. They play golf together a lot now.
Jim
Oct 7, 2016 at 11:17 am
He’s been irrelevant for a while. Just gettimg his name in.
Makes sense….His Endo Forged Mizunos made him famous, Bridgestone MADE his TW balls (the ones he could control)
and TM will pay ANYONE – ANYONE to tee off in ANYTHING with one of their ‘woods’
Neil Cameron
Oct 8, 2016 at 9:16 am
endo dont forge Mizunos
Chu does
Juice
Oct 7, 2016 at 8:31 am
I’d love to see Arnie’s silhouette on the PGA Tour logo. Also, I doubt Tiger will change his bag for the Safeway, but I’m curious if he’ll make major changes to his bag for 2017.
Justin
Oct 7, 2016 at 9:40 am
100% with you on this one. Doubt he is blowing up his entire bag for his very first tournament back.
N
Oct 7, 2016 at 2:02 pm
How would you know what he’ll decide? Every manufacturer has throw their stuff at him to test. He could show up with a WRX chip marker and a bag full of mishmash stuff like us!!!! That would be so cool
otto
Oct 7, 2016 at 7:25 pm
Tiger is not a equipment whore. He really old school and traditional. x100’s with a blade. small driver head and comfy wedges. Hes not the type to tinker around with high tech shit. I would say hes more concerned with the ball. If i was Tiger’s agent, i would tell him not to sign an equipment deal and play whatever you want. What is a club deal to a billionaire. A 50 million dollar bag sponsor is nice and fill it with your preference.
TMBurner2.0
Oct 9, 2016 at 3:15 am
Except he’ll be playing a M2 driver.
JOEL GOODMAN
Oct 7, 2016 at 10:12 am
To honor and respect “the King” I hope the PGA is smart enough to leave the logo alone and make it a permanent honor to the man that made golf a popular sport for the masses.
Joshuaplaysgolf
Oct 7, 2016 at 4:43 pm
The PGA logo is not of Arnie, it isn’t a depiction of anyone. Just a generic golf silhouette. I’m not following you on how changing the logo would disrespect Palmer, especially when people want the logo to change TO a silhouette of Arnie.
Jim
Oct 7, 2016 at 5:01 pm
The ‘reverse C’ is a lousy finish anyway…unnecessary with better current biomechanics…
Arnie’s silhouette is too cool. It’s a keeper for sure!