Equipment

What GolfWRXers are saying about the most underrated golf balls of all time

Published

6 years ago

May 22, 2020

In our forum, our members have been discussing golf balls which they feel have been massively underrated by the masses. WRXer ‘BeerPerHole’ kicks off the discussion with his two choices of Lynx’ Black Cat and Top Flite’s D2 Feel, and our members have been weighing in with their thoughts on the subject.

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.

hagimihale: “From a purely distance perspective, the Callaway HX Hot were (at that time) longer than anything else I tried. One tee shot in particular stands out. I was gaming Mizuno MX-23 (with S300 shafts) at the time, teed off with a 4i on a short (330yd) par-4. No wind, hole ran straight from tee to green with no dogleg. Typically tee shot with my 4 was around 200yds. I flushed it, one of those shots where there was no sensation of impact. Got up to my ball and I was just inside 90yds to the green. It was at least a 230-yd 4-iron. I know I flushed it, but that ball was long when you hit it on the screws. Of course, it didn’t have the spin or feel around the greens that ProVs etc. have. But if you were in a scramble and it was the long drive hole, this was the ball I’d switch to…”
Kentendo: “The Hogan Tour Deep was the real deal and completely underrated.”
Golf64: “Wilson makes great balls, but doesn’t get the notoriety like the other big OEMs.”
aquapig: “Callaway Supersoft.”
blazman11: “I really liked the Wilson FG Tour X. I held on to my last half dozen for about 3 years until I finally hit the last one in the water about 8 months ago.”
MattM97: “Srixon Z-Start line and the Q-Star Tour. Both usually overlooked by people usually going for the Titleist or Callaway balls, but they’re just as good and several bucks cheaper. Enjoy both but prefer the Z-Star XV as it works for my game.”
tom.lockhart: “For me – the most underrated ball of all time is the RBZ Urethane. It was long, low spin off the driver, great greenside spin and cheap. When that ball was discontinued and TM “replaced” it with the project a – it was just never the same. Now I have to say it’s the AVX, that ball was built for me. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but for someone who has always struggled with too much spin, and a VERY high/ballooning ball flight – this ball has been a savior for me. I’m straighter and longer off the tee than ever before, my irons have straightened out and gained about 10 yards, and I can still hit the ball high enough and with enough spin to hold greens with every club except my 3Wood. That ball single-handedly dropped my handicap about 2 strokes last season – and this season is just starting out.”

Entire Thread: “Most underrated golf ball?”

Equipment

Interesting clubs at top of bag – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

13 hours ago

Jun 3, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, users are talking about top of bag setups that are non-traditional or thought-provoking in some way. Original poster @SuperSpurs106 inquired about other members who might use unorthodox set-ups to help with gapping issues or weak spots.

They wrote:

“I currently have a PING G430 driver, TM Qi35 3W and a TM Qi4D 7W. Driver and 7W are fine but can’t get on with my 3W and have always struggling with this club over the years. Thinking of adding a 2H which I know would look odd. Just wondering if anyone else had a weird set up at the top of their bag?”

Our members in the forum have offered up their thoughts and personal experiences with non-traditional top of bag set-ups, and their reasoning for thinking outside of the box to begin with. 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.

BowMain42: “Don’t worry about what “looks” odd. If the club does what you need it to do, it’s the right club.”
scooterhd2: “I cant hit 3 woods either. Thats why I roll with a unicorn XL Hibore 2 wood. 400 cc head at 16 degrees of loft and its just a monster 3 wood off the tee. Off the deck, we are playing the f6 baffler. 5 wood at 41.75 inches and its easy to control.”
phizzy30: “I had driver, 3 metal, 2/4 hybrid once upon a time as a higher ss player. 4 hybrid is gone and in place is a driving iron nowadays. I don’t think what you’re proposing is weird in anyway, however the yardage gap might be glaringly huge between driver and 2 hybrid. What is it about your 3 metal that has got you all messed up? You could always go 4 metal with shorter shaft and see if that works.”

Entire Thread: “Interesting clubs at top of bag”

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Equipment

Members of the Mini Driver Club – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

13 hours ago

Jun 3, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has gone searching for fellow users of a mini driver. In a post, @TightFade asked for other mini driver users to chime in with their weapon of choice, the reason for employing a mini, and what club follows it in the bag.

@TightFade asked:

“What mini are you playing? What spot in the bag did it take over? What’s the next club after it? For me: Elyte mini 13.5. Replacing 3w. Next up club looks like it’ll be 5w.”

Our members in the forum have been sharing their own bag setups featuring the mini driver, and the various reasons they purchased one in the first place. 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.

RCGA: “Ping G430 Max 12* ‘Thriver.’ Next club is a 4w and 2i (I play a weird course).”
JMB3: “R7 at 12.75 with Diamana BB 63s. 3w replacement. Next Club: Elyte Ti 5w at 17*.”
ColdOkieGolf: “R7 15.5 turned down to 13.5 It replaces the 3w. I found it surprisingly easy to hit off the deck, and it’s very rare that I need or want to hit something beyond 250 from the fairway, so next club is my 7w.”
ChaosTheory: “I’m sub-90 MPH with driver. But I’m able to hit DOD. I have been wanting something like the R7 15.5, so I just ordered one. I have a spot in the bag so nothing has to go. But I could see it replacing my trusty 4 wood, which I never use for approach shots. Just tee shots and lay ups. If I drop the 4 wood, I will turn my 7 wood down to ~20 degrees and will have good gaps. I recently tried a thriver build: 12 degree driver turned to 14, with a heavier 44 inch shaft and added head weight. I hit it great. Very accurate and not overly high, but the problem was that it sometimes went as far as a typical drive. And that’s not what I needed. So I will probably turn the 15.5 up to 16.5 or even 17.5. It’s all theoretical at this point. ?”

Entire Thread: “Members of the Mini Driver Club…Check In.”

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Whats in the Bag

Chris Gotterup WITB 2026 (June)

Published

13 hours ago

Jun 3, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Chris Gotterup had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Drivers: TaylorMade Qi4D (8 degrees), Ping G440 LST (9 degrees @8), Ping G440 LST (7.5 degrees)
Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS T1100 Handcrafted 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g