Equipment
World Long Drive champion Joe Miller’s driver specs
Joe Miller, a 31-year-old Londoner, won his second World Long Drive title last night, beating Ryan Steenberg at WinStar World Resort and Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
Steenberg, hitting first in the finals, posted a 412-yard bomb as his best effort. Miller followed, smashing a drive 423 yards to claim the belt.
“A real honor to be standing here,” Miller said as he was awarded the $125,000 champion’s check and title belt.
- Driver: Callaway XR16 LD (3 degrees)
- Shaft: Fujikura Joe Miller Prototype 3X Shaft
- Length: 50 inches
Miller’s longest drive of the night came in the semifinals against Justin Moose when he ripped one 439 yards. Check that blast out below.
How bout that for a night ???? pic.twitter.com/GtDwx0VgIC
— JoeMillerLDC (@JoeMillerLDC) October 13, 2016
Equipment
What are the best golf socks? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, not everything is about club selection and shaft options. A heated debate has bubbled up surrounding the best sock options players can wear on the course.
@CletePurcel asked:
“Just bought 2 new pairs of FootJoy shoes and trying to find out the most favorable socks to wear. I try to walk 9 holes two to three times a week and good socks are a must. Thanks in advance.
Members in the forum chimed in with their favorite footwear accessories. 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.
- Maroon_19: “I’ve only worn Kentwool socks for golf for the last 8 years – regardless of weather. I walk 90% of my rounds and play anywhere from 50-75 rounds a year (going to go up as I just retired). They only get worn for golf. As long as you care for them, they’ll care for you. Have had zero blisters with them. I just started using my second set of 8 pair for our Bandon trip earlier this month. The old ones will now go into the daily wear rotation. Still good after all these years.”
- smoova: “I’ve had good luck with Swiftwick. Walk every round 12 months a year in Colorado.”
- Hawkeye77: “FJ Pro ProDry is what I’m usually wearing just because I have more of them, but I’ve got some Smartwool socks I love for the wool aspect – they sell them as running socks. The thicker socks are better for certain shoes. I’ve gone merino/other wool in almost all my socks – athletic, “dress” and so forth – no more “Orlon”, lol, some golf socks are the exception.”
- th6252: “Another vote for Kentwool, honorable mentions to Balega and Falke(thanks to someone on this forum for turning me onto the RU3).”
Entire Thread: “Best golf socks???”
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Equipment
Blades/MB advice – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, one user is returning to the game after an extended hiatus and is looking for a new set of irons. They’re looking at a number of different options for their iron set and asked the forum to advise.
User @Vuj wrote:
“Hey everyone, I’ve taken 20 some years off from the game other than 2 times a year for obligations. I finally realized golf is my first true love and I’m jumping back in with both feet. It feels like coming out of a coma with how much equipment has changed. My current clubs are Tommy Armour 845 Silver Scots I bought in 1995. Lol. I have been hitting clubs for a few weeks at random stores and finally did a full fitting today. I’m torn between several clubs and would love any opinions y’all can share. Of the ones I’ve hit I like:
Titleist 620MB
Ping Blueprint -T
Mizuno S-1
Taylor Made P-7MB/TW“I haven’t been able to hit the TaylorMades anywhere yet. I’m having a hard enough time deciding between the other three. Hopefully tomorrow I think I found a place. Any other I NEED to check out? I don’t like Callaway or Srixon. They don’t feel very thin to me. Thanks everyone! excited to learn from this community.”
Members in the forum chimed in with recommendations, questions, and comments. 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.
- Poor Mans Ty Webb: “Any other blades from the last 20 years you should know about? Brother, how much time and money have you got?”
- SBH9458: “You won’t go wrong with any of those offerings. If you love a blade, then you’re tracking in the right direction. I think important to consider a few more things since you’ve narrowed it down… what shafts are you looking at and what results are they giving you? And what swingweights generate the feel you’re after to get those results? Good luck and man enjoy the journey. What a great time to jump back in!”
- grochol17: “Definitely need to include the Wilson MBs. They are usually pretty forgiving for a blade because of the way they drill out the head at the shaft (like they are making a bore through design) which allows them to move that mass out towards the toe, bringing up the MOI.”
Entire Thread: “Blades / MB advice”
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Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: TaylorMade KITH Spider GT
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @Jaws2525 is selling a TaylorMade Spider GT putter that was made in collaboration with the streetwear brand KITH.

From the listing:
“Taylormade KITH Spider GT. 35 inches. Stock black KBS shaft, KITH grip and headcover. Brand new never used, was sitting in storage since the release. $725 shipped.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.
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TIm
Oct 14, 2016 at 10:35 am
What ball did they use this year?
Ballz
Oct 14, 2016 at 12:03 pm
VOLVIK
Tim
Oct 14, 2016 at 12:29 pm
DO you know which model, or did VOLVIK make up something special for this event?
Ballz
Oct 14, 2016 at 1:44 pm
Ever heard of Google? Do a search. “WLD VOLVIK” will bring up the links
http://www.volvik.com/volvik-on-tour/tour-updates/2016-09-16/volvik-color-golf-balls-now-official-ball-of-world-long-drive.html
NoDoubt Stout
Oct 14, 2016 at 1:48 pm
It was the Vista iV
moco
Oct 14, 2016 at 8:28 am
Watching with wife. She asked if they take steroids, and I immediately responded NO, then well actually who knows. Are these guys tested ?
prime21
Oct 14, 2016 at 11:33 am
Do we really care?
Bert
Oct 13, 2016 at 5:38 pm
50 inch shaft –
Jaacob Bowden
Oct 14, 2016 at 1:52 pm
That’s 50 inches the way it’s measured in long drive (total length of club standing straight up)…which equates to the 48 inches via the USGA measurement technique. This driver could be used in any USGA competition.
Ben A.
Oct 13, 2016 at 3:37 pm
I was expecting to see the specs of his driver
D
Oct 13, 2016 at 4:40 pm
Seriously, this used to be an equipment blog. Now it’s mostly garbage
prime21
Oct 14, 2016 at 11:47 am
If that is how you feel then why do you continue to visit the site and even more importantly, post on it, especially considering it is mostly garbage? Nobody forces you to read the articles. You should really consider starting your own site. I’m sure your audience of 1 will thoroughly enjoy the in hand pics of your Cleveland VAS irons, Bullet Hollow Point driver, prototype Alien wedges (stamped of course), and the pride and joy of your bag, your Callaway 3ball putter. You’re in depth reviews and spot on opinions will certainly be missed, but we look forward to providing you with constructive criticism as you embark on your journey of creating the perfect golf equipment website.
Robert Malvaez
Oct 14, 2016 at 9:59 am
They are literally in the article
Driver: Callaway XR16 LD (3 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Joe Miller Prototype 3X Shaft
Length: 50 inches
D
Oct 19, 2016 at 12:48 pm
I am simply lamenting how the content on the site has been dumbed-down since it was acquired by Conde Nast in 2011
Bobtrumpet
Oct 13, 2016 at 12:15 pm
No video.
peter collins
Oct 14, 2016 at 1:34 pm
yep the vid is up….go looking