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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.

Members Choice: The Best Fairway Woods of 2017

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What are the best fairway woods of 2017? It’s time for you, the GolfWRX Community, to cast your votes. We’re asking GolfWRXers to vote for the three (3) fairway woods that they believe are the best-performing models of 2017 in this thread. Please base your voting on your experience testing this year’s new fairway woods. 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.

Once you’ve voted in the poll, please post why you chose the fairway woods you did in the thread… and don’t forget to tell us about the differences you saw in your fitting between your old gamer and your new gamer!

Your First Set of New Clubs

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Do you remember your first set of “real” golf clubs? After you’d graduated from dad’s old gamers or the starter set? Of course you do! Take a trip down memory lane in this thread.

The One That Got Away

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Continuing down the foggy road of memory, JohnKHawk kicked off this thread devoted to the one that got away. No, not a fish or girlfriend, but rather, the club you sold or traded in that you wish you hadn’t. Great thread. Check it out.

Clipping a Towel to Your Belt

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A desperate plea from 2bGood: Golfers, particularly those not yet in your golden years, please stop clipping towels to your belt. It’s a bizarre practice. If you’re walking, why not just keep your towel on your bag. If you’re riding, you have plenty of options. 2bGood doesn’t get it. Agree? Disagree? Let us know in the thread.

The “Jordan Spieth Isn’t As Talented” Argument

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Even though he just won another major championship (that’s three, if you’re counting), this sentiment refuses to die: Because Spieth isn’t among the longest hitters on Tour and his swing isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing, he’s not as talented as, say, Rory McIlroy. True? Not true? Do we care? Join the discussion.

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  1. Lloyd

    Jul 28, 2017 at 7:14 pm

    No, Titreist is the best

  2. freowho

    Jul 28, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    If your angle of attack is steep you need less swingweight and a lighter head so Callaway would be the best. If you hit up on the ball a heavier head would help you compress the ball so Ping would be the best.

    When do I get paid for my informative straight to the point article?

  3. steven

    Jul 28, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    The best fairway woods would be the ones in your bag otherwise you would replace them. Those are the most popular among those who took the time to fill out the survey. I rarely have a true fairway wood in my bag,mostly I carry hybrids. Also please spell check before hitting send.

  4. Robert Parsons

    Jul 28, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    I want the last 4 minutes of my life back…

  5. Lloyd

    Jul 28, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    There are no ‘best’ fairway woods. Stop with these stopid stories. Your story on Speith is equally stopid. What do you think we are, children?

    • Robert Parsons

      Jul 28, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      A lot of these articles are completely worthless. Time for new writers and better stories.

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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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