Equipment

Moving from blades to P790s…Lazy? Will my scores go down? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

2 years ago

Mar 22, 2022

In our forums, our members have been reacting to a topic surrounding moving away from blade irons. WRXer ‘TGolfer66’ kicks off the thread, saying:

“After trying a buddy’s P790s, I’m thinking of moving from Mizuno blades to P790s. I have plenty of distance and still play decent (4ish hcp), so I figure why not make golf easier? Am I just being lazy, or are others doing this?”

And our members have been responding in their numbers.

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.

mudmarlin: “I bet his scores do go down. You barely miss the sweet spot with a blade your short of the green, with a more forgiving club your on and putting for birdie. As soon as I went back to my 63s, my scores went down a few strokes. Easier to make birdies when you’re putting instead of chipping.”
tets: “I also think scores won’t improve. People who say mis-hits will end up way short, but that may be short of the deep bunker green side, where the forgiving club is plugged under the lip. I’m thinking of going the opposite way. I’m a +1 and got a set of Mizuno Pro 225s, thinking I can use the help. I’ve played a couple of times with them now, and I miss the thin sole of blades. Stay tuned; they may be on the BST forum soon.”
MtlJeff: “It depends on the type, of course, you play IMO. As a 4 you are probably a decent striker. If you’re hitting a lot of 4 and 5 irons, I could see new irons making a difference. If you’re mostly hitting 7-PW it likely won’t change much.”
lefthack: “Play what you enjoy hitting. That’s really all that matters.”

Entire Thread: “‘Moving from blades to P790’s…Lazy? Will my scores go down?’ – GolfWRXers discuss“

Cameron Young WITB 2024 (March)

Published

7 hours ago

Mar 25, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Cameron Young WITB accurate as of the Valspar Championship.

Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra Tour Z5 65 M5

2-wood: Titleist TSR 2W Prototype (13 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX

Irons: Titleist T200 (3), Titleist T100 (4-5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: MMT Utility 105 TX (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 58-08M, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7

Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 Tour Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Left Dot

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Equipment

Best hybrids 2024: Expert fitters recommend the hybrids for your game

Published

10 hours ago

Mar 25, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

At GolfWRX, we believe the best hybrid for your game is going to be the one that gives you the greatest opportunity to both score and save shots during your round of golf.

In 2024, we have seen a continued expansion of hybrid options from every manufacturer with models designed to fit golfers of all skill levels and clubhead speeds. Some manufacturers offer models all the way down to 8-iron-replacement lofts.

That being said, ultimately the best way to find the best hybrid or hybrids for you is to work with a professional fitter using a launch monitor and gap them accordingly. The difficult part is a lot of people don’t have easy access to fitters, launch monitors, and club builders — so at GolfWRX, we have done a lot of the work for you.

We want to give you the tools and information to go out and find what works best for you, and we’re offering recommendations based on exactly what you need from your hybrids.

We have again broken our 2024 best hybrid list into two categories.

Best hybrid for golfers seeking forgiveness
Best hybrid for golfers seeking versatility

We reached out to our trusted fitters to discuss how they sort through the hybrid club options available to golfers. Forgiveness and versatility were the highest-ranked choices.

Most versatile hybrids of 2024

Titleist TSR2

“Forgiving speed and performance,” is the branding for the TSR2. TSR2 hybrids remain slightly longer with a classical shape. Center of gravity is lower and deeper in the TSR2 for higher launch and maximum forgiveness.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

Ping G430

In all of the G430 fairway woods and hybrids, Ping developed Carbonfly Wrap in a bid to deliver more distance by positioning the CG closer to the face line in design to maximize ball speed, resulting in higher, longer carries. The lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams, which are reallocated to achieve a lower CG and increase ball speed.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke

Leveraging the company’s new Ai Smart Face, Callaway’s Paradym Ai Smoke hybrid has been reshaped and features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

TaylorMade Qi10 Rescue

The Qi10 Rescue is designed with an all-new Carbon Crown that helps free up weight for improved weight distribution in the heads. The club has split internal weighting to achieve more distance and a higher launch.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

TaylorMade Qi10 Tour Rescue

The Qi10 Tour Rescue model features a C300 face with a more compact look and a higher-toe design. It’s designed for better players who seek to combine distance and control with iron-like turf interaction, workability, and precision.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

Most forgiving hybrids of 2024

TaylorMade Qi10 Max Rescue

Qi10 Max Rescue clubs are designed with all-new Carbon Crowns that help free up weight for improved weight distribution in the heads. The Qi10 Max has an ultra-low CG (center of gravity) and a shallow face height for even higher launch and greater forgiveness.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke HL

Designed for players with moderate to average swing speeds who are looking to hit the ball higher to maximize carry distance, the Paradym Ai Smoke HL leverages the company’s new Ai Smart Face. It features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

Ping G430

For more information, check out our launch piece.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast

The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast is designed for moderate-swing-speed players. In addition to Ai Smart Face, Max Fast features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

Titleist TSR1

Titleist’s new TSR1 hybrids are built with a larger, “wood-like” size to help golfers find more speed and forgiveness. They’re also built 0.5 inches longer than standard to provide additional assistance in creating speed.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

Best hybrid of 2024: Meet the fitters

Adam Rathe: Club Champion
Adam Scotto: Club Champion
Adam Seitz: Club Champion
Aidan Mena: Club Champion
Alex Dice: Carl’s Golfland
Alex Praeger: Club Champion
Ben Giunta: The Tour Van
Blake Smith, PGA: True Spec
Bo Gorman: True Spec
Brad Coffield: Carl’s Golfland
Brett Ott: Club Champion
Brian Riley: Club Champion
Cameron Scudder: Club Champion
Carmen Corvino: True Spec
Christian Sandler: Club Champion
Clare Cornelius: Cool Clubs
Dan Palmisano: Club Champion
Dane Byers: Club Champion
Darren Joubert: Club Champion
Dennis Huggins: Club Champion
Drew Koch: Club Champion
Eric Touchet: Touchet Performance Golf
Erik Gonzales: Club Champion
Evan Morrison: Club Champion
Gus Alzate: True Spec
Jake Medlen: Stripe Show Club Fitters
Jake Woolston: Club Champion
Jake Wynd: Club Champion
Jay Marino: Club Champion
Jeremy Olsen: Club Champion
Jim Yenser: Club Champion
Joe Stefan: Club Champion
Joey Simon, PGA: Club Champion
Jonathan Kaye: Club Champion
Jordan Patrick: True Spec
Jordan Rollins: Club Champion
Kevin Arabejo: Club Champion
Kevin Downey: Club Champion
Kirk Oguri: Pete’s Golf
Kyle Lane: Club Champion
Kyle Murao: Club Champion
Marc Roybal: True Spec
Mark Hymerling: Club Champion
Mark Knapp: Carl’s Golfland
Matt Miller: Club Champion
Matt Rish: Club Champion
Matthew Gandolfi: Club Champion
Mike Martysiewicz: Club Champion
Mike Weis: Club Champion
Mitch Schneider: Club Champion
Nicholas Barone: Club Champion
Nick Sherburne: Club Champion
Nick Waterworth: Haggin Oaks
Preston Vanderfinch: Club Champion
Rick Lane: Club Champion
Rob Anderson, PGA: Club Champion
Russell Hubby: Club Champion
Ryan Fisher: Grips Golf
Ryan Grimes: Club Champion
Ryan Johnson: Carl’s Golfland Bloomfield Hills
Sam Kim: True Spec
Scott Sikorski: Club Champion
Scott Felix: Felix Club Works
Scott Trent: Club Champion
Sean Pfeil: Club Champion
Shaun Fagan: True Spec
Steve Harrow: Club Champion
Tad Artrip: Club Champion
Thomas Mattaini: Pull the Pin
Tony Rhode: True Clubs
William Buse: Club Champion
William Cho: NovoGolf
William Fields: Club Champion

Conclusion

The fitters consulted for this piece have accumulated data from thousands of fittings with golfers just like you. From beginners to tour players, their feedback and information can’t be undervalued.

Join the discussion about the best hybrids of 2024 in the forums.