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GolfWRX Forum Thread of the Day: Patrick Reed switching to Mizuno irons?
Today’s GolfWRX Forum Thread of the day concerns Patrick Reed’s recent iron change. This topic brings up Reed’s contract changes, whether he should sign with a company or not, and what irons he will be playing going forward.
Here are a few comments from the forum, but make sure to check the whole thing out in the link below:
- USGA22: “I remember reading somewhere a while ago, when he didn’t re-sign with Callaway or Callaway didn’t want him. They were doing back flips in Carlsbad to have him gone.”
- Marionmg: “I heard these mizunos were made special for him with extra grooves. I think they have 17 groove lines.”
- Chiva: “Probably because Callaway can’t stand him!”
Check out the full forum thread here for more discussion.
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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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Chris
Aug 23, 2018 at 8:23 am
Perhaps the real answer is… there is BIG money on PGA Tour every week to win and Mizuno irons a simply better than Callaway! for Patrick.
Perhaps this is Callaways fake news crew shaming his character, as admitting Mitzy is a better golf club is too much of a financial loss to the company.
Callaway would never get rid of a Masters winner playing Callaway clubs.
FWIW keep a eye on Patricks stats: GIR Prox
Barkley Chuckter
Aug 22, 2018 at 8:13 pm
Character? Reed has character? Who knew?
Looper
Aug 22, 2018 at 3:19 pm
MIZZY REED!!! AWESOME
Tom
Aug 22, 2018 at 2:31 pm
Media for some reason tries to make Reed out as a bad guy….other players they seem to love have some pretty serious character flaws of their own….
Dyson Bochambeau
Aug 22, 2018 at 2:23 pm
Yeah I am sure Callaway hates having a player win the masters using their irons.
Teekman
Aug 22, 2018 at 2:19 pm
Coach said Reed straight up told Callaway he wanted to be their highest paid staffer. They laughed and moved on.
Personally I’d rather play a mixed bag and not have all the obligations associated with a club deal but definitely see how one can be enticed by the money.
Travis
Aug 22, 2018 at 7:36 pm
Rory got paid $200M with Nike and a ton more with TM.
For that money I’d GLADLY take all the “obligations” associated with a club deal.
Briny Baird
Aug 23, 2018 at 8:43 pm
Sure its great in the beginning, but even Tommy Lee got sick of banging Pam Anderson.
Dan
Aug 23, 2018 at 9:32 pm
Good one