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Jon Rahm on Tiger’s iron play: “Still the best by far”, others “not even close” – GolfWRXers react

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In our forums, our members have been discussing Jon Rahm’s comments this month that Tiger Woods’ iron game is “still the best by far”. Rahm was speaking on GOLF.com’s Subpar, where the Spaniard stated that other top players on Tour still can’t compete with the 15-time major champion’s iron play – and our members have been sharing their thoughts on this view 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.

  • bladehunter: ” I’m surprised that anyone is surprised to hear this. It’s easy to see if you pay attention. During a round you’ll see him hit big hooks, small draws, push fades, pull fades, slices, and some dead straight balls. Lots of times on 2-3 trajectories. I can’t name anyone who controls all that when they are on. Some hit it both ways regularly, Phil, Rory, Adam Scott ….. but not many have the high low and straight ( may fall one way ) versions of those. Also easy to see in the recovery shots etc. plenty cannot pull those big benders off.”
  • QuigleyDU: “I believe this to be true. Especially in the mid to long irons.”
  • KrazyTrain18: “I don’t think you could argue that maybe a few guys can compete in terms of the strike, but Tiger has all the shots pretty much on command with his irons.”
  • mtex22: “I agree he is one of the best or the best, but Rahm’s comment of his iron play is not even close is a huge exaggeration. If it was that far apart, Tiger would still win the majority of tournaments he entered.”
  • UCbananaboy: “Imagine being one of the world’s best golfers, like Rahm, and having such conviction that one of your peers is THAT much better than anyone else at one skill. It’s pretty insane to think what Tiger’s dominance would have looked like if they stuck with smaller clubheads, balata balls, etc. Shrinking the margin for error would have probably amounted to 30% more wins for the guy. Truly insane.”
  • Ferguson: “I was lucky enough to have attended two clinics on a practice range watching and listening to Tiger. He could move the ball at will with any club, irons especially. At the end, he said his swings were about 80% of full speed.”
  • bill.ig: “My favorite tournament to watch was the Open Championship at Hoylake. Tiger’s iron play was incredible that week. Rahm may have exaggerated to some degree, but it’s true what he said even today.”

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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.”

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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.

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