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Do I need a 5-iron? – GolfWRXers discuss

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1 month ago

May 19, 2022

In our forums, our members have been discussing the need for a 5-iron. WRXer ‘DarkAirPlane’ is new to the sport and kicks off the thread, saying:

“Beginner here. I would like to purchase a set of 2021 T300 irons. I’m thinking I should order 6-W1 in order to be somewhat close to “traditional” lofts. Do I really need the T300 5 iron (23 degree loft)? 23 degree loft is more like a 4 iron. I don’t think I can generate enough speed to hit 23 degrees longer than the t300 6 iron (26 degrees).”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts 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.

PNW: “Nothing wrong with doing that at all, and it might help simplify things as you’re starting out. And you’re right that 23* is more like a modern-traditional 4 iron, so it won’t be easy to hit as a beginner even in a Game Improvement set. I would say save yourself the money and go without the 5 iron. As you get better and you figure out you need a club in that spot there will be options at that point to order a single club, either 5 iron or maybe hybrid.”
Vater: “It’s refreshing to hear you be honest and smart in talking about what clubs suit you. T300s, questioning needing a 5 iron, swing speed… I’m certain you’re going to enjoy the game and get pretty good through this kind of outlook – instead of forcing yourself into blades and 2 irons…I have a jacked 5 iron at 24 deg, and I put a Recoil shaft into it. With the stock shaft, it was pretty hit or miss, and I’d just go to my hybrid. Now that I’ve made it fit me, it’s useful for the gap between my new hybrid and my 6 iron.”
bellken: “No, you don’t need a 5 iron. You can always order a 5 iron later if you decide you want one. I ditched the 5 iron a while ago.”

Entire Thread: “Do I need a 5-iron? – GolfWRXers discuss”

Whats in the Bag

Ryan Fox WITB 2022 (June)

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4 hours ago

Jun 19, 2022

GolfWRX Staff

Ryan Fox what’s in the bag accurate as of the U.S. Open. More photos from the event here.

Driver: Srixon ZX5 (9.5 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X

5-wood: TaylorMade SIM Titanium (19 degrees @17)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD

Irons: Srixon ZU85 (2), Srixon ZX7 (4-PW)
Shafts: KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype 105 X (2), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)

Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore (50-10 Mid, 56-10 Mid, 60-06 Low)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (50), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (56-60)

Putter: Fine Tuned
Grip: SuperStroke 17″ Tour

Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV

Grips: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord

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Whats in the Bag

Ryan Gerard WITB 2022 (June)

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4 hours ago

Jun 19, 2022

GolfWRX Staff

Ryan Gerard what’s in the bag accurate as of the U.S. Open. More photos from the event here.

Driver: Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees, 0.75 degrees upright lie)
Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (16.5 degrees, 0.75 degrees upright lie)
Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Red 7 X

Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Callaway Apex TCB (5-9), Callaway Apex MB (PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White 90 X (4), KBS Tour C-Taper 125 S (5-9), KBS Tour (PW)