Equipment
Today from the Forums: “New Axis 1 Tour-HM models at the 2020 Honda Classic”
Today from the Forums shines the spotlight on new Axis 1 Tour-HM models featured at this week’s Honda Classic. The flat-sticks have garnered lots of reaction from WRXers, with our members currently split on the unique designs.



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.
- tiger99210: “I like them. Doesn’t look Odd at all.”
- Barracuda: “I don’t get the hate on companies that are actually trying to do something better than what we have available. I don’t play axis1, but it was definitely on my shortlist, I ended up with a LAB putter. It does look funky; it also helps me score better than my stunning queen B6.”
- Steel Dillo: “I’d be more interested if they were priced reasonably. Just don’t see what drives their cost up comparable to a fully milled specialty brand other than having Rose’s name on them. IMO, they should be in that $200-$250 range like their other putters.”
Entire Thread: “New Axis 1 Tour-HM models at the 2020 Honda Classic”
Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Equipment
Game improvement iron as a driving iron? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, one user is sharing details of a recent round in which his playing partner was gaming an…unconventional driving iron.
@AbSWFPGA explained:
“Played with a kid the other day who was a good player and he used a TaylorMade qi max hl 4 iron as a driving iron. He hit it off a lot of tees and it was pretty money. I looked up the 4 iron in that set and it’s 18.5 degrees so that would make for a good driving iron in terms of loft. Has anyone done this and could share some feedback? Thanks”
Our members have been sharing their own perspectives and experiences with unique driving irons in the 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.
- Dave33: “I just got a new set of irons, Ping I540’s, and the 4 iron is 19 degrees. That’s basically as strong as the 2 iron in my 30 yr old custom set its replacing and I used to hit that 2 iron off the tee all the time. The I540 4 iron off the tee is an awesome club. ”
- Santiago Golf: “I have tried this a few times and they always went too high … Never really the stinger height I was looking for. I got a IDEA Pro style hybrid and it was the perfect mid launching club I was looking for.”
- DircaDelta: “I basically do this with a JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro 4iron (19 degrees). I tried a few driving irons but honestly this probably fits me best due to the shorter length, but it’s still hot and still has a wide sole which is nice. Great off the tee, turf, and punchy shots to lay-up on par 5s or get out of trouble. It has the same shaft as my irons (Modus 120X) so I could probably get more out of it from a different shaft, but it fits what I need in terms of gapping from my 5 iron (JPX Forged) and gapping and launch from my short 5 wood. I think it’s a good (and often cheaper) route so long as you can find one that suits your eye and gapping needs. I don’t like offset so the HMP’s help in the optics department over a “more typical” game improvement iron.”
Entire Thread: “Game Improvement Iron as a Driving Iron?”
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Equipment
Best 400cc driver that has a modern COR? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, one user is hoping to marry the look of classic drivers with modern technology.
@slantsflood inquired:
“Not looking at the mini drivers here. Looking for 9 degrees if possible.
“Think Titleist 905s or T. Kind of pear shaped with today’s tech would be perfect for my eye.”
Our members have been helping slantsfood brainstorm about drivers that might fit into his wheelhouse.
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.
- ProjectX: “The major difference is the 905T had a standard length of 45″ and the modern stuff is 45.5″ or longer. So not only will that extra half inch feel a lot longer it will also swingweight 3 points heavier. That’s where you are getting the heavy feeling from is the length. Outside of that the balance of the clubs has also changed because of the requirement of the adjustable hosel that puts a lot of mass towards the neck of the club than before. This has also made the insertion depth for shafts much more shallow making them play lighter to flex than the old days which is why tipping has become so prevalent. There is no doubt what you feel is different than the old days, but I highly doubt we ever see a glued hosel again.”
- Golfingfanatic: “Have a look at the Japanese market. you’ll find some options released in the last few years in that size range.”
- storm3: “If you are willing to go bigger with a smaller looking pear like footprint, you may want to consider the TSR4 of GT4 (430cc) which provides adjustability and are more likely to outperform 20 year old sub 400cc heads.”
Entire Thread: “Best 400 cc driver that still has a modern cor”
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