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From the Forums: What’s buzzing on WRX this week

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The GolfWRX forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything golf you can imagine.

So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.

In From the Forums this week, I’m bringing you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums as the Tour players fight it out at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.

Miura’s massive giveaway

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We’re giving away clubs from Miura. Need I say more? Here’s what’s on the menu:

  • Set of 3 Miura wedges (member’s choice)
  • Miura hybrid set (21 and 23 degree)
  • Miura putter (member’s choice)

Enter here to win Miura putters, wedges and hybrids.

Nike Golf speculation and rumor

GolfWRX members are known for keeping up on the latest equipment releases, discussing the whispers they’ve heard in equipment circles, and voicing their opinions on what they would like to see released next.

In this thread, WRX members put Nike Golf into the rumor mill and predict what’s next. It’s always interesting to read these threads and then see what actually comes out at retail.

See what WRX members think is next for Nike Golf here.

This week in “What the heck is that?”

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One of my personal favorite parts of the GolfWRX forums is getting introduced to awesome equipment I’ve never seen before, and this Onoff Kuro Forged iron is nothing short of beautiful.

See more in-hand photos of the Onoff Kuro irons in the forum thread.

Thrift shopping

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Think you have to pay big bucks for classic golf clubs? Think again. Some of the most popular golf equipment ever can be found at a thrift shop, Goodwill, antique store or garage sale.

In this thread, GolfWRX members share their best “finds.”

Enhance your PGA Championship viewing experience  

If you’re watching the PGA Championship and you’re not following along with the arguments, conversations and observations in this forum thread, then you’re not getting maximizing your enjoyment of the the season’s final major.

And make sure you familiarize yourself with Whistling Straits in these awesome hole-by-hole photos before Sunday:

Here’s your chance to grill Callaway

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On Wednesday, August 19 at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT), GolfWRX members will have an opportunity to chat with Callaway’s big guns about the company’s new Great Big Bertha and Big Bertha Alpha 816 metal woods.

Screen Shot 2015-08-14 at 10.55.05 AMThe “Big Guns” from Callaway

  • Alan Hocknell, SVP, R&D
  • Jason Finley, Global Product Strategy Director, Woods & Golf Balls
  • Evan Gibbs, Sr. Manager, R&D – Woods
  • Harry Arnett, SVP, Marketing
  • Chad Coleman, Social Media Manager

Click here to join the conversation about the Live Callaway Q&A.

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He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

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  1. MHendon

    Aug 14, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    I know Miura is known for their beautiful precision irons and after looking at that hybrid from the address position I think maybe they should just stick with irons.

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Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss

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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.”

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What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – 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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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – 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.

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.

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