Equipment
Gary Woodland spotted with Wilson Staff prototype irons ahead of Hero World Challenge
Update: Brendan Steele posted this photo of the prototype irons to his Instagram.
Gary Woodland has recently been using Titleist irons since his split with Callaway in 2015, but it looks as if the big-hitting American is set for a change this week at the Hero World Challenge.
According to Jonathan Wall at Golf.com, the three-time winner on the PGA Tour has been spotted in the Bahamas with a set of Wilson Staff prototype blades and an FG Tour V4 utility 2-iron. The irons feature KBS Tour C-Taper 130X shafts, which he had previously been using in his Titleist 718 MB irons.
Gary Woodland was spotted with a set of unreleased @WilsonGolf prototype blades in the Bahamas. ???? https://t.co/59n8rVAxwY pic.twitter.com/tg2RDe92DS
— Jonathan Wall (@jonathanrwall) November 27, 2018
Woodland has not signed any iron deals since 2015, so whether or not he is merely testing out the new clubs at the end of year event or he is ready to strike a deal with Wilson remains to be seen.
Andrew Tursky of PGATour.com added this info via Twitter.
.@WilsonGolf rep explains the new Woodland/Steele proto irons: pic.twitter.com/S1bi3J23ZY
— Andrew Tursky (@AndrewTursky) November 27, 2018
The fall season has already seen Charles Howell III make the switch from PXG to Titleist, and it has also given birth to strong rumors surrounding a potential move for Justin Rose to Honma. Now it appears as if Woodland is another man to keep an eye on concerning equipment changes as we begin the run-in to the new year.
You can find out what clubs Woodland puts into play when he tees off alongside Tony Finau at the Hero World Challenge on Thursday at 11:10 ET.
Equipment
Odyssey extends Damascus Milled lineup with 3 new putters
Odyssey Golf announced Tuesday that the already popular Damascus Milled putter lineup is getting more options.
Initially launched back in April, only in a Damascus Milled #7 head (in plumbers or double bend configurations), the family grows to four with a One Wide, Two and Rossie S shape, all available in the second limited-edition drop at retail on June 6th.
“Damascus Steel is a beautiful material, and the patterns tell the story, because every one is different” said Odyssey General Manager, Jacob Davidson. “But what stands out is that as beautiful as these putters are, the feedback from Tour has been the exceptional feel of these putters. We wanted to deliver the most premium performance-driven putter we’ve ever done at Odyssey. When you look at this product, we have so much confidence because there is not one thing we’d do different. On this one we really took our time over the last couple years to try to perfect the design.”
Created from a layered construction of multiple steel alloys, this Damascus Steel insert is forged, folded and pressed to create a unique, striking pattern in every piece. Think of it like a fingerprint. Each Damascus construction comes with its own 1-of-1 style pattern. No offerings will ever look the same.
The layered structure, combined with a specialized heat treatment, delivers a finely tuned, highly responsive feel different from other insert materials. The Damascus steel is audibly different compared to other inserts, potentially with slightly more feedback. Odyssey also uses AI-designed back contours to maintain consistent ball speed across the face, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern tech.
Each head in the line is precision-milled from stainless steel and features a blasted silver finish to complement the Damascus insert and sole plates.
With Tour feedback, Odyssey has also developed, in collaboration with Golf Pride, a grip featuring meticulously crafted edges, pistol shaping and a classic modern tour feel.



Equipment
L.A.B. Golf launches new VZN.1i putter
L.A.B. Golf has been the pioneer when it comes to Lie Angle Balanced putters for years now. When you talk to another golfer and zero torque putters comes up, as it will since it is the hottest thing in golf, the first brand out of their mouthes is L.A.B. Golf. Currently their putter line up has something for every golfer, wether your like blades or mallets. But the company has a new creation for golfers that we saw out on tour just a few weeks ago and is now available to us, the VZN.1i putter.

One of the big stories with the new VZN.1i putter is alignment in the form of the shape. L.A.B. has always given us plenty of alignment options in their putters with different line formations and shapes that can be laser etched onto the top of the putter. With this new design they used the shape of the head and the open cavity in the middle to help enhance the alignment for players. These shapes help players lock into their intended line to improve accuracy and concistency.
“VZN.1i was approached formulaically by combining everything we’ve learned from the success of previous L.A.B. Golf models into a familiar mallet shape that’s easy on the eyes and even easier to putt with,” said Cameron Day, Senior Vice President of Product at L.A.B. Golf. “Every L.A.B. putter is engineered to roll the ball on its intended line through Lie Angle Balance technology. With VZN.1i, we took things a step further by simplifying another critical aspect of putting: alignment.”

Like most of the other L.A.B. mallet putters the VZN.1i is machined from a solid block of aluminum and features a 303 stainless steel face insert. Steel face inserts on all L.A.B. putters not only enhance the sound and feel but they improve ball speed for better distance control. The new shaping also offers two ways of picking up your ball, using the sole or the rear flange can scoop up the ball. The company is offering the VZN.1i with a 1.5 degree forward shaft lean or a vertical shaft option in order to fit more golfers. Each VZN.1i is hand balanced and 10 other stages before it is complete and ready to ship. L.A.B. has its custom program where the golfer can select their length and lie but also head color, shaft upgrades, and grips to make their VZN.1i fit them perfectly.

The VZN.1i is available now starting at $499 for stock models and $599 for custom.
Equipment
2026 Edition: Most comfortable walking shoe? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, one user has asked a question sure to interest all sorts of golfers. What’s the most comfortable walking shoe of 2026?
@RobDMB posed the following question:
“Looking for suggestions/recommendations on the currently available most comfortable walking shoes – preferably waterproof. Essentially looking for something comfortable like a running shoe, but with some stability and waterproof for golf. Decent room in toe box as well. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!”
Our members in the forum have been sharing their own recommendations on the best walking shoes that can also survive a number of golf rounds. 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.
- SheriffBooth: “To check all your boxes I’d vote for whichever of the current Nike lineup fits your feet the best. Obviously the Victory Pro 4 and Victory Tour 4 are good enough for the two best players in the world, but the new Pegasus, Next% Tour 3, and Tempo all look really good too.”
- i*windows: “when I had issues with my feet I played in Asics running shoes they were a little bit like the hoka’s above, very comfortable, now I’m back to Ecco shoes which are great.”
- mshills: “Everyone’s feet are different so this will be a long list of lots of different shoes. For me, anything from Ecco’s Biom lineup. Nothing else comes close.”
Entire Thread: “2026 Edition: Most Comfortable Walking Shoe?”
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Jimmy Bucher
Nov 30, 2018 at 11:08 pm
Having played the WS FG 62 the last 3 years or so I have been waiting for these to come out! Solid looking blades with a bit more weight in the toe. I will have to wait patiently to hit them.
KevinR
Nov 29, 2018 at 9:16 am
Good looking iron. Too much for me but for whatever reason I like it. It would be nice to see Wilson Staff as a premium, successful iron again.
TIMMAY!!!!!!
Nov 28, 2018 at 4:20 pm
If they had those in a raw finish id send them my money right now.
TONEY P
Nov 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm
Hope a change of clubs helps, will be also change his to a better putting technical option. That’s away held him up on Sundays.
Tom
Nov 27, 2018 at 6:23 pm
If there ready was any difference in performance between brands, no tour player would use a brand like Wilson. But the fact is, all the clubs perform the same ….
Shallowface
Nov 27, 2018 at 6:06 pm
The Bullet Back from 1969 taken to another level.
Tom
Nov 27, 2018 at 3:53 pm
Does anyone else burst out laughing every time they see Gianni’s picture?
Scheiss
Nov 28, 2018 at 11:14 am
No. But we all bust out laughing every time we see one of your idiotic comments
Andy from NC
Nov 27, 2018 at 3:48 pm
Oh man I almost flipped when I read this headline as in my brain I replaced “staff irons” with Cortex driver…