Equipment

What GolfWRXers are saying about playing with a 5.5-degree driver

Published

6 years ago

Jul 7, 2020

In our forums, our members have been discussing playing a driver with just 5.5-degrees of loft. Bryson DeChambeau’s use of just 5.5-degrees of loft on his driver has plenty of golf fans speculating on the benefits, and WRXer ‘vater’ asks members how far they could launch the ball with the low lofted driver.

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.

OsnolaKinnard: “About 50 yards before it hit the ground.”
manima1: “If you teed it up high enough to get your AoA way up, you probably could launch it pretty far. Normal tee height – not so much.”
adh2k1: “I play a 6.5-degree driver. I currently set it at +1, but that is more of a spin issue than launch. I do not swing my driver very fast, I would guess upper 90’s, but this keeps me out of trouble the most, and I can get pretty good distance out of it. I would say I picked up about 10-15 yards over both of my Sub Zero Callaways. Like everything great, it eventually goes away. I have had this head for about 4 years, but it never stays in the bag for a full year.”
golfman1010: “The key with these low loft drivers is to make sure you’re hitting the ball on the upswing. You will notice Bryson DeChambeau uses a low degree of loft but still hits the ball high. To get this result, at address make sure your back shoulder drops a bit to ensure you are swinging up on the ball.”
Myherobobhope: “I think my Long Driver is 7 degrees… I can hit up on it and get decent launch… it’s more a struggle to handle the longer shaft… I have my 9.5 cobra driver down to 8.5 as I’ve always been high launch and high spin…5.5 is crazy, but you can make it work with the right swing mechanics… doesn’t mean it will be your best results, but you can make it work without swinging 130 mph. Driver really allows you to change your dynamic loft pretty dramatically.”

Entire Thread: “Playing with a 5.5-degree driver”

Equipment

Best 400cc driver that has a modern COR? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

3 mins ago

Jun 1, 2026

Will Schube

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”

Whats in the Bag

Eric Cole WITB 2026 (June)

Published

2 hours ago

Jun 1, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Driver: PXG Lightning Tour Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Titan Yellow 70 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Titan Black 70 TX

5-wood: PXG 0311 Gen5 (18 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 95 TX

Irons: PXG 0311 Gen8 (4), PXG 0317 ST (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Mid X100

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (50-12F, 54-10S), SM10 (60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: PXG Battle Ready II Closer

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Equipment

Best ‘forgiving’ wedges – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

3 days ago

May 29, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

In our forums, our members have been discussing the most forgiving wedges on the market. WRXer ‘aaronpoling’ lays out his current setup and what he’s currently considering, saying:

“I am looking at getting new wedges, but looking for a forgiving wedge.

I currently play Ping G25 50°, MD4 54° and 58°. I used to play the CBX2 in the 50°, 54° and 58° and liked them a lot; but like any good dad, my son took them.

I am currently looking Callaway’s CB12 and Cleveland’s CBZ. Anyone have thoughts on these? Or recommendations of other wedges that I should check out?”

And our members have been weighing in with their thoughts and recommendations in response, with one brand coming out emphatically on top.

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.

boggyman: “CBZs are amazing wedges!”
drewbens: “Agreed, the Cleveland CB wedges are great! Already had a CBX Full Face 2 54 and recently added a 50 and 58 (for well under $100 a piece). Was chipping so well last week that my brother-in-law asked if the wedges were legal. Definitely underrated wedges for those of us that are not scratch golfers.”
BogeyTed: “Get Cleveland CBX/CBZ. Very underrated clubs.”

Entire Thread: “Best ‘forgiving’ wedges – GolfWRXers discuss”