WRX Forum Buzzz
From the forums: What’s buzzing on GolfWRX this week
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 the From the Forums weekly feature, we bring you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums for your convenience. I’ll be your trusty tour guide to navigate the latest buzz.
Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.
Want to test the new Mitsubishi KURO KAGE Black TiNi shaft in your driver? Sure you do!
Mitsubishi is looking for five testers from the GolfWRX community to try the shaft and report on their findings. How does one qualify for this fantastic opportunity?
Why, you do the following in the forum thread here.
Don’t forget…
In addition to the several threads of photos taken by our staff photographer at Tour events (such as the clubs Jordan Spieth is playing this week), there is a corresponding discussion thread for forum readers to discuss who’s playing what and marvel at the gratuitous wealth of equipment players have at their disposal every single week.
Check out this week’s discussion thread for the Deutsche Bank Championship here.
Related: Thread 1 of 5 of our shots from the range at TPC Boston, and from the front page a curation of some of the more interesting images in “12 revealing photos from the Deutsche Bank Championship.”
The perfect 90s/early 2000s golf bag
Here’s a good one.
This thread, started by user freddy1682…well, we’ll just let freddy take if from here…
“As I sit here watching Tin Cup for the 345th time tonight, I find myself getting a little nostalgic seeing the equipment they are playing. The days of Jacobsen being a player, not just a comedian, were the most memorable of my golf career thus far. So I’m looking for a little help from my fellow WRX’ers. I want to build the ultimate “throwback” bag. I’m only in my 30’s, so I don’t mean hickory sticks. Clubs like the 962’s, Burner woods, etc. are what I know as classic. Looking to build this bag to play the rest of this short season in Upstate NY. So help please!!”
The replies are predictably fantastic with Macgregor VIP irons, the original Big Bertha, and the 1999 Hogan Apex irons all getting respect. Check it out!
Additionally, any thread that begins “As I sit here watching Tin Cup” has to be good, right?
All the talking heads are doing it…
Started August 18th by ghoul31, this thread is picking up steam and will likely continue to through the Deutsche Bank Championship: “Is Day better than Mcllroy and Spieth?”
With all the pundits weighing in on the subject and manufacturing the faux drama of the Player of the Year debate (there’s no debate at this point, it’s Jordan Spieth), it’s only fitting that WRXers have the same opportunity.
Check out the thread and some good takes therein.
WRXer teed it up with Tom Watson, Zach Johnson!
“Two months ago my friends and I entered a trickshot contest ran by Transamerica. A month ago, my buddy found out he won. Today, we woke up at 6:30 AM to play a round of golf with Transamerica staffers: Tom Watson, Zach Johnson, and Kyle Stanley.”
So begins an awesome thread that you have to check out. Not only did Mr. MackDaddy and company get to play golf with the three aforementioned pros, but they were treated to a Red Sox/Yankees game at Fenway.
TheMackDaddy’s narrative game is strong, so I don’t want to paraphrase here. “Sponsored experiences” can run the gamut, but it sounds like Transamerica really hit this one out of the park.
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Equipment
Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss
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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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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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss
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.
- RELATED: ‘There were a number of red flags’ – Ludvig Aberg reveals why he turned down multiple LIV offers
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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