Equipment
PGA Show 2018: Demo Day recap
GolfWRX has spikes on the ground in the Sunshine State for the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show. We’re also producing a buffet of content–particularly photos–that would put Golden Corral to shame.
Here’s a look at some of our coverage from the main page, forums, Twitter, and Instagram.
Starting with the front page, we ran stories on some new TaylorMade releases, including a P-790 UDI 2-iron and several new Spider putters (see the full article here).
Also on the flaststick front: We covered the launch of new Scotty Cameron Select Putters and Odyssey EXO Indianapolis, Seven, and Rossie putters.
Speaking of Callaway, we also profiled the launch of new Chrome Soft, Chrome Soft X, and Superhot balls. Plenty of buzz about the Chrome Soft’s graphene (the hardest substance in the world) core!
We also got a look at the new FootJoy Tour S shoes. Check out our writeup to learn about FJ’s new approach to stability in the golf shoe.
Returning to the equipment front, we got a look at vaunted Japanese clubmaker Miura’s full range of new offerings, including the MC (muscle cavity) irons. Check out our article for all the details.
GolfWRX also chatted with long-driver-turned-tour-pro Jamie Sadlowski (and new Cleveland-Srixon staffer) about what’s in his bag. See what Jamie had to say.
On the forum front, we have eight overflowing galleries from Demo Day.
2018 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 1 – Mitsubishi, Wilson
2018 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 2 – Various including Training Aids, Carts, Rangefinders
2018 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 3 – Cobra, Honma, Graphite Design, Epon, TPT
2018 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 4 – SuperStroke, Miura, Yonex, Nippon, Vokey, Golf Pride, FootJoy
2018 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 5 – Wilson, Flat Cat, Golf Board
2018 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 6 – Various including Oban, carts, bikes and others
2018 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 7 – TaylorMade, Odyssey, Footjoy, Miura, Cleveland/Srixon
You can thank the intrepid crew below for the photo feast fit for a king.
From the Twitterverse: GolfWRX had a ton of great Demo Day content.
From a Golf Swing Shirt you can actually wear on course…
The Golf Swing Shirt. #PGAShow2018 pic.twitter.com/CKD6UerGUv
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 23, 2018
…to this electric push cart doing donuts.
MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. #PGAShow2018 pic.twitter.com/y7K3eIcPX8
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 23, 2018
…to this glorious contraption
Phat Scooters Phatty HD. #PGAShow2018 pic.twitter.com/7afAIobxpD
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 23, 2018
…to Vertical Groove’s expansion into the woods space…
Vertical Groove Tour 3 wood. #PGAShow2018 pic.twitter.com/LOPlnlQIit
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 23, 2018
…to some savage SM7s.
Titleist SM7 Weges. #PGAShow2018 pic.twitter.com/gjQs4p0bp1
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 23, 2018
…GolfWRX had all the bases covered.
The team will be live for Day 1 and Day 2, so stay tuned for more great content from the Major of the Golf Business.
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Whats in the Bag
Min Woo Lee WITB 2024 (May)
- Min Woo Lee what’s in the bag accurate as of Charles Schwab Challenge.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (10.5 degrees @9.5)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond HL (16.5 degrees @15.5)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 9 X
Hybrid: Callaway Apex Pro (20 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 8 X
Irons: Callaway X Forged UT (2), Callaway Apex MB (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White (2), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)
Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (50-10S, ), Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks (60-T)
Shafts: Nippon NS Pro Modus3
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Milled Six T DB
Shaft: Odyssey Stroke Lab 70
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Claw 1.0
Grips: Grip Master
Check out more in-hand photos of Min Woo Lee’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Talor Gooch WITB 2024 (May)
- Talor Gooch WITB accurate as of the PGA Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (9 degrees @7.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
3-wood: Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D-Plus 80 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 (20 degrees @19)
Shaft: Aldila Tour Blue ATX 105h TX
Irons: Callaway X Forged UT (22 degrees), Callaway X Forged CB (4-6), Callaway Apex MB (7-9)
Shafts: Nippon Modus3 Tour 125 X
Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (46-10S, 52-10S, 56-10S, 60-08)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Two
Shaft: Odyssey Stroke Lab
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
More photos of Talor Gooch’s WITB in the forums.
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Equipment
Spotted: Chris Kirk’s Callaway Opus wedges
Gear junkies have been waiting patiently for Callaway to release new wedges. We may have gotten a sneak peek at what’s coming after seeing something new in Chris Kirk’s bag at the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge. Spotted were a few different wedges, but the Callaway Opus caught our eye.
The term opus can mean, “any artistic work, especially one on a large scale. With iconic wedge designer Roger Cleveland now working with Terra Forza golf, could this have been his last creation for Callaway?
We don’t have any official word from Callaway on these wedges, but the main focal point seems to be the extra mass in the center of the club. This added material could be used to adjust the center of gravity on the wedge in order for it to launch and spin a specific way. It can also be used to enhance the feel and sound of the club with more material behind the impact location.
The shaping of the head looks to be a little more on the rounded side compared to the current Jaws Raw wedges. The topline on the wedge looks to be fairly thin and the leading edge is pretty straight with just a little bit of a radius to it. The color looks to be an antique brown and it will be interesting to see if that is a plating on the club or some kind of oilcan finish that will wear away and rust.
- Check out the rest of our photos from the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge
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justin
Jan 29, 2018 at 10:43 am
sloppy job. never told us the brand name of the red wood. focus boys. cmon.
Mr. Divot
Feb 9, 2018 at 12:31 am
RED club is called the Bomb-It Mini Driver. It’s a training club to teach you how to hit the ball closer the center.
Tom Duckworth
Jan 24, 2018 at 4:07 pm
Could you guys take a look at Srixon and see if anybody is talking about new irons for 2018? I want to but a set but would be bummed if I did and they came out with new ones later this year.
rz
Jan 24, 2018 at 11:13 am
Love that lil’ red fairway metal with a target grooved into the face!
Just hit the ball on the target…. soooo obvious…. sooooo simple..!!
Robert Parsons
Jan 24, 2018 at 2:40 pm
Looks like a training aid, not a real club.
Kurt
Jan 24, 2018 at 4:53 pm
Which brand is that red fairway? I would love to bag her 😛