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FTF: Vote and discuss your choice for the best driver of 2017
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Vote: Best driver of 2017?
What do you think the best big dog of 2017 is? We need you, the experts of golf equipment, to help us by answering this question. Vote based on your experience testing this year’s new drivers.
Once you’ve voted in the poll, please let us know why you chose the drivers you did in the thread. Things to consider include distance, forgiveness, looks and feel. We want to hear about launch angle, spin rate, stability of off-center hits, sound, face angle, adjustability… everything. And don’t forget to tell us about the differences you saw in your fitting between your old gamer and your new gamer.
Vote, explain, see the responses here!
Tiger Woods’ greatest shot ever?
FWIW: Woods himself says it was this shot at the 2002 PGA Championship.
Smash Factors has dedicated a thread to begging the question of TW’s most impressive work. Plenty to choose from, and of course, criteria is important in any evaluation. To see what WRXers think, check out the thread.
Worst golf equipment names?
Look, we all make bad decisions. And unfortunately, this truism extends to our friends in the golf equipment space. Sometimes, the marketing side of things gets out over their skis a bit, and this thread remembers those times. However, I’ll be damned if I’m going to let anyone besmirch the reputation of the Perfect Club.
It’s perfect. Here’s the the thread.
How many putters do you own?
We’ve delved into the “how many” question before in FTF. This time though, we’re particularly interested in flatsticks, which are, arguably, the club you can justify owning the most of. “Different ones for different grass types…green speeds…mallets…blades…inserts!” Anyway, the replies are excellent.
What’s on your golf playlist?
An excellent question, and one I’m disappointed didn’t make it into FTF sooner: What do you listen to on the golf course (if anything), and when practicing as well? It’s a stellar thread, but the best response is arguably the first from Mark from the UK: “Sloooooow songs. Barry White. Seduce that ball into going straight.”
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Equipment
Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss
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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Equipment
What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
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
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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Apr 16, 2017 at 11:28 am
One of the people I admire in the world of golf:Tiger Woods. Similar to American cars
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Apr 5, 2017 at 11:52 am
Once you’ve voted in the poll, please let us know why you chose the drivers you did in the thread. Things to consider include distance, forgiveness, looks and feel. We want to hear about launch angle, spin rate, stability of off-center hits, sound, face angle, adjustability… everything. And don’t forget to tell us about the differences you saw in your fitting between your old gamer and your new gamer.
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Mar 25, 2017 at 1:07 pm
There are so many clubs that you can choose to get the most hits
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Steve S
Mar 12, 2017 at 1:20 pm
Best comment I’ve seen this year….
Mark
Mar 12, 2017 at 5:37 am
With the downturn in the sales of new gear I have only managed to hit the TMs and Cally. Local stores not carrying anything outside the major players these days plus Tour Edge, PXG and Bridgestone don’t sell in the UK.
Fat Perez
Mar 11, 2017 at 6:40 pm
The Ma Deuce get’s my vote! Hittin’ it deep with the Matrix White Tie Stiff 60×4.
Tom
Mar 11, 2017 at 12:58 pm
tough crowd in here today
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Mar 10, 2017 at 10:28 pm
An excellent question, and one I’m disappointed didn’t make it into FTF sooner: What do you listen to on the golf course (if anything)
Dave R
Mar 10, 2017 at 10:00 pm
Like who really gives a s$$t . Dumbest article I’ve seen on here.
Kerry Cole
Mar 10, 2017 at 4:08 pm
Most definitely either of the new Call Epics are the finest drivers I have ever hit.. hands down more distance and more fairways than the new Titleist