Equipment

What GolfWRXers are saying about using a SGI iron as a driving iron

Published

4 years ago

May 19, 2020

In our forums, our members have been discussing using a SGI iron as their driving iron having seen Rickie Fowler with two SGI clubs in the bag at Seminole. WRXer ‘Z1ggy16′ is considering getting a “SGI 4i, flattening it a bit and slapping some heavy Graphite in there as my forgiving fairway finder.” – and asks for WRXers’ experience in doing similar.

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.

Valtiel: “I have a pair of ’16 M2 Tour long irons, they are pretty killer. I just find the biggest pain is the amount of offset and the fact that SGI irons tend to be cast, which are harder to bend. Performance-wise there are tons of great options to be had cheaper, as you’ve found, and as long you’re ok with the aesthetics then they are gold.”
mattavery727: “I’m currently using a Srixon Z585, and it’s much cheaper than buying a driving iron and performs great. Being forged it feels good too.”
dcmidnight: “I have a Sim Max 4i bent to 18* and a 5i as well – nothing but good things to say about them. I am going to reshaft the 4i with a Steelfiber as well when I get around to it. The head itself is great, no complaints and it was probably 1/3 the price of some other 18* ‘driving irons’.”
Myherobobhope: “If you just want to save money, check out sub 70… I was in the market for a cheap utility iron, and they knocked it out of the park. I love mine. $115 all in with a midsize grip and graphite shaft.”
ChipNRun: “Not an SGI head, but I made my game-improvement CB Pro Tungsten friendlier by reshafting it with a SteelFiber hybrid shaft (see below). I picked up about 10 yards off the tee, and can now hit it from a decent fairway lie. With the original KBS Tour 90 shaft, the 4i was iffy off the fairway.”

Entire Thread: “Using a SGI iron as a driving iron”

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Whats in the Bag

Sam Burns WITB 2024 (April)

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4 hours ago

Apr 22, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Sam Burns’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.

Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX

3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T (15 degrees @16)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X

Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.

Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-AW)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (4-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (AW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Tour Issue (56, 60)

Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.

Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7S

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X

Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.

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Whats in the Bag

Will Zalatoris WITB 2024 (April)

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5 hours ago

Apr 22, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Will Zalatoris’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.

Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X (44.5 inches)

3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X

See more photos of Will Zalatoris’ WITB in the forums.

Irons: Titleist T350 (3), Titleist T150 (4-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Prototype G.O.S.T. 10 ST X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

See more photos of Will Zalatoris’ WITB in the forums.

Putter: L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max

Grips: Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord

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Equipment

New Level launches new 480-DB irons, blending performance and forgiveness

Published

7 hours ago

Apr 22, 2024

Brian Knudson

New Level has been making some really good golf equipment since the company started up in 2018. Offering irons that are more geared towards the better player, precision has been a fundamental philosophy for New Level in creating irons and wedges.

The 480 line of irons has been the flagship of the brand, and the newest member of that team is the 480-DB iron that is now open to pre-orders. A new cavity design is what the whole 480 line is about, and the 480-DB takes advantage of that with added ball speed and a larger sweet spot.

For players who require their irons to offer the best feel, rest assured the DB is a fully forged (from 1020 carbon steel) one-piece golf club. No multi-piece, hollow design with this iron.

While the 480-DB is the next generation of the popular 902-OS, New Level didn’t follow the current trend in golf by chasing distance with the new iron. They actually weakened the lofts on the 480-DB with the spec sheet showing a 33-degree 7-iron and 45-degree pitching wedge. These lofts allow the DB to have less offset while still offering consistent distance off the face.

A traditional design was also at the forefront of the new irons to make sure that golfers with an eye for detail can look down at them with confidence that they will perform under any condition.

A weight low in the back cavity will allow their master club builders to dial in the perfect weight for the golfer, no matter the length or shaft being used. New Level believes that the new 480-DB is one of the most forgiving one-piece forged irons on the market today. A pre-worn leading edge on the sole should get through the turf quickly and with reduced digging for better turf interaction.

You can pre-order the New Level 480-DB right now on the New Level website.