Equipment
GolfWRX x TRENDYGOLF USA: The hottest trends in golf footwear today – Aesthetic
GolfWRX is and has been the destination for golf gear for some time—that is, everything that goes in your golf bag. But in addition to our best-in-the-industry coverage of club launches and what’s being played on tour, we want to bring you more info about exciting apparel and footwear trends in general and launches in particular.
The golf apparel and footwear landscape has changed massively since we launched the GolfWRX forums in 2008—long gone are the days of tent-sized polo shirts and saddle shoes as the only shows in town. To help play our way through the current course, we’re leaning on TRENDYGOLF USA, the self-professed “institution that wants to bring the latest designs from the trendiest designers around the world to the forefront of fashion, both on and off course.”
At GolfWRX, we believe the folks at TG USA are doing just that, and we couldn’t be happier to have them helping us with yardages and putt-reading, as it were.
First up, we took a look at the nostalgia-inspired footwear, and then footwear dedicated to Functionality. Now it’s time to check out what’s on offer in the ‘Aesthetic’ department.
So lace ‘em up, and let’s walk this “Aesthetic” landscape together!
Aesthetic
Puma
Color options: Navy, White, Black
‘The Ignite NXT Crafted shoes are brand new this season from Puma Golf. These spikeless golf shoes are the newest release from their NXT range and feature a natural leather saddle for a sophisticated look while the organically altered traction pattern ensures you have sure footing on almost any surface.’
Ignite PWRADAPT Caged Stars and Stripes – $169.99
Color Code: Stars and Stripes
G/FORE
Limited Edition Seasonal Camo MG4.1 – $225
Color Code: Pearl
‘This shoe is a multi-functional golf shoe that sets a fully evolved standard for the market. With the seamless integration of a one-piece engineered knit upper, auxetic lattice mid-sole, triple-density cushioned foot-bed, and a saw-tooth traction pattern on the sole, you’ll get outstanding stability on the course while maintaining a modern style off.’
Color Code: Snow/Twilight
‘The Deck Disruptor from G/FORE combines the best of street style and brings it to golf. A TG favorite which is perfect for the stylish golfer wanting to make a statement this season. This shoe is designed with all the same premium G/FORE outsole details optimising traction, flexibility and support.’
Color Code: Espresso
‘The Pintuck Gallivanter is back this season from G/FORE. This shoe was custom designed by G/FORE’s team of footwear expert as a twist on the classic men’s split-toe dress shoe. The pintuck gallivanter boasts an ultra-lightweight sole coupled with a bespoke cleat design for optimal on-course traction.’
FootJoy
1857 Assymetric Saddle Shoe – $495
Color Codes: White/Chestnut Croc, White/White Croc
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Whats in the Bag
Steve Stricker WITB 2024 (April)
- Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.2 X
3-wood: Titleist 915F (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 X
Irons: Titleist T100 (3-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (46-10F @55), Titleist Vokey SM10 (54-10S @53), Titleist Vokey SM4 (60 @59)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 w/Sensicore
Putter: Odyssey White Hot No. 2
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Rite
Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Alex Fitzpatrick WITB 2024 (April)
- Alex Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X
Hybrid: Ping G430 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX
Irons: Ping iCrossover (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 9 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X
Putter: Bettinardi SS16 Dass
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.
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Equipment
What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
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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Jason
Nov 9, 2020 at 7:07 am
While these shoes look nice, you can find the same performance in less expensive brands. It just seems that these shoes are meant to feed a person’s ego rather than cover their feet.
not gianni
Nov 9, 2020 at 2:02 pm
that $40 adidas pair on amazon that gianni loves is probably an objectively better shoe than all of these….