WRX Forum Buzzz
Insider Report: Updated
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Here are the latest scoops, spy pics and buzz… (updated 3/20)
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Taylormade Vault Unveiled: The Vault is going to offer exclusive one off’s, limited run, and prototype products that the tour department is making available.
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Callaway X2 Hot 2 Deep, 3 Deep and 5 Deep Fairway Woods: In-hand photos Callaway’s new X2 Hot 5Deep is the next logical step in the deep fairway wood progression. The deep-faced 5 woods target golfers who have downward angle of attacks or tend to contact their fairway woods on the upper part of the face.
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Titleist Vokey SM5 Wedges- In-hand pics of all grinds and finishes: Cast from 8620 carbon steel, in lofts from 46 to 62 degrees in two-degree increments. They come in six tour-inspired sole grinds (L, T, S, M, F and K), with each model sorted into low-, mid- and high-bounce categories w/ a selection of 21 different loft, bounce and grind combinations.
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TaylorMade Mini Wood Rumors and spy Pics: Buzz that TaylorMade will be introducing a Mini-Wood at The Masters. Pics from Kevin Streelman testing the mini-SLDR at WGC Championship. Here is the link to in-hand photo’s.
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True Temper’s new Project X 80g LZ shaft (hockey stick & skateboard too): A little more info on True Hockey. Been in the hockey business for 15 years making sticks for some of the biggest companies and players in hockey. Sticks made by TT have been used to win Stanley Cups, Hart Trophys, scoring titles, Olympic Gold.
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Q&A with Nike Golf: GolfWRX Members ask questions: Not only will the war room at Nike Golf Headquarters be filled with Nike Golf experts, but for the first time the Nike Golf TOUR VAN and the Staff at the Nike Oven R&D center in Fort Worth Texas.
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New Fubuki J Series Shaft Spy Pics: Smooth and yet tight feel at impact to keep the spins lower, Higher ball flight than the K series and some even says also slightly from the ZT series too.
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TMag Tour Preferred Wedge Spy Pics: Spotted these prototypes at the 2014 PGA Show. Look for these to be released early summer. The “ATV Grind” looks a lot more conventional when the middle part of the sole is not a different colour.
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TMag RBZ Pro & RBZ SL Spy Pics:These popped up on the USGA’s site. Looks like the Pro is only available in HL, and the SL is available in HL and 10.5. Guess is they are Dick’s one-offs?
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Adams XTD Proto Spy Pics: At the Northern Trust Open, recent Adams Golf signing Ernie Els was spotted with a set of Adams XTD Tour irons.
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Iomic Grips Spy Pics: There is a new version grip that was previously only available in Japan and special putter grip that is thinner.
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Northern Trust WITB: PGA Tour Photos from inside the ropes.
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True Temper Project X LZ shafts from at the 2014 Northern Trust Open.
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TaylorMade Mini Wood Rumors and spy Pics: Buzz that TaylorMade will be introducing a Mini-Wood at The Masters.
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Callaway X2 Hot 5Deep Fairway Wood: In-hand photos.
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TaylorMade putters shot at the 2014 Humana Challenge.
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Titleist Vokey SM5 Wedges: In-hand pics of all grinds and finishes. SM5 wedges offer golfers more tour-preferred grind and bounce options, as well as more spin from their larger third-generation Spin Milled grooves.
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Odyssey Havok and Jailbird Putters: In-hand photos of two new radical designs from Odyssey Golf for 2014.
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TaylorMade to Release a White SLDR Driver in April Rumor: According to a WRX member a handful of TMag employees were hinting at a White SLDR release in April.
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Ping Karsten TR Putters: Timeless and tour-proven head designs are showcased in the five new putters featuring TR (True Roll) technology.
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Titleist 915 Woods line: Rumored to be released this summer. Lengthy debates over the need for low spin. Some knowledgeable players go to bat and give their opinions.
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Bubba Watson’s new Ping pink driver: Shot at the 2014 Farmers tour event. Bubba is Bubba and truly unique. Take a look at his new driver up close.
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Ryo Ishikawa: Practice drill shot at the 2014 Northern Trust Open. Shot on the range these images went global. Try to figure out what Ryo is trying to do.
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Rife putters: New models shot at the 2014 Northern Trust Open. Spy pics of new prototypes from Rife Putters. Shot out on tour while being tested.
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Photos from inside the ropes at the ATT Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Tom Brady, Alex Smith, and Aaron Rodgers, NFL Coach Bill Belichick, musicians Kid Rock, Kenny G and Darius Rucker, surfer Kelly Slater, tennis star Andy Roddick.
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2014 Nike 2.0 Driver, FW and Hybrid in hand Pics: High-Speed Cavity Back technology redistributes weight to the heel and toe allowing for increased distance and more stability across the face of the driver.
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Lamkin UTx grips: Shot at the 2014 Humana Challenge.
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Ping i25 Driver reveal: In hand pics and a tech interview with Ping Golf.
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2014 Scotty Cameron Putter Pics: Here are a few pics from a discussion in the forums.
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2014 Ping i25 Irons Pics and tech story: i-Series golfer, who needs more forgiveness than the S-Series irons can provide, but doesn’t want to play a set of irons as large the G-Series.
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2014 Callaway Big Bertha Spy Pics: Callaway has been bringing back some of the most iconic names in golf equipment history. The company started with the Apex irons, and now, Callaway is bringing back the name of the Big Bertha.
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In our forums, our members have been discussing players irons. WRXer ‘NorthTXGolf’ is on the hunt for some new irons but is putting a priority on forgiveness, and has reached out to fellow members who have been sharing their thoughts and advice on the subject 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.
- Sam217: “i230 has got to be one of the most forgiving players irons available. Cobra King Tour another. Don’t sleep on the New Level 480 DB coming out soon.”
- RangeBaller: “ZX5/ZX7 and i230 should definitely be in your testing pool.”
- YAMS49: “Another I210 homie here… Very highly recommended if you want/need spin and a consistent yardage.”
- golf-RN: “I second the Cobra King Tour irons. I am not the greatest ballstriker by any stretch of the imagination and I find the King Tours very forgiving. Toe strikes might lose 5 or 6 yards with no directional loss. You definitely feel the miss though lol but mishits from the center aren’t punished too hard regarding distance.”
Entire Thread: “Most forgiving Players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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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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In our forums, our members have been discussing one of the new sensations in the world of golf – Ludvig Aberg. The 24-year-old finished solo second at the Masters a couple of weeks ago, and gained many plaudits, including from several WRXers.
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One member, RoyalMustang, took to the forums to explain why Aberg is now their favorite player, saying:
“I loved the way the Ludvig was out there, having a great time, not taking himself or the situation too seriously. Even after the double at 11, he was like “well, that’s golf!” Loose and relaxed: that’s the way to play. It’s obvious he loves what he’s doing, he loves the big moments, and he loves being a part of it all.
Arnold Palmer was viewed that way. Just like Brooks Robinson was forever viewed as not just a great baseball player, but a great human being and friend to Baltimore.”
And our members have been reacting and sharing their positive takes on the young Swede.
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.
- redfirebird08: “Ludvig has a great attitude, a great smile, and a great golf swing.”
- otto6457: “I’m very lucky to have talked with Ludde several times at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech. He’s a truly nice guy and very friendly. Always said hello when we passed each other in the club house and was always smiling. Watching him hit balls on the range was a joy. He has “that sound” and trajectory to die for. There were many times he was out on the range in 30+ mph winds just hitting the most beautiful shots that just seemed to ignore the wind. World class ball striker. And yes……..I am a fan boy.”
- konklifer: “I like him. In an era of endless waggles and laboring, his swing and pace of play are a joy to watch.
Entire Thread: “Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Dave Portnoy places monstrous outright bet for the 2024 Masters
John Daly stuns fans into silence with brutal opening tee shot on PGA Tour Champions
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Report: Tiger Woods has ‘eliminated sex’ in preparation for the 2024 Masters
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2-time major champ announces shock retirement from the sport at age of 33
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