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WRX Spotted: Phil Mickelson testing prototype Aldila Rogue Black shaft

Published

5 years ago

Apr 30, 2019

We spotted Phil Mickelson deviating from his traditional Project X HZRDUS T1100 on the range ahead of the Wells Fargo Championship. In its place, Lefty was testing a prototype Aldila Rogue Black 130 M.S.I. 60-TX shaft in his Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero (3 diamond head, 10 degrees, set at neutral). The shaft is 45 inches and tipped one inch.

Rather than speculate as to why the left-hander is testing other shaft waters, we have word straight from Callaway’s tour truck.

Reportedly, Mickelson tested the shaft at the Ely Callaway Performance Center and liked it, according to Callaway. The main reason for this? He’s able to square the face easier.

Word from the truck is the shaft cuts down on Mickelson’s traditional miss, “a hanging ball to the left.” Beyond that, launch, spin, and ball speed are all similar to what he was seeing in the T1100, thus it only makes sense for him to give it a go.

Mickelson has bounced back and forth between driver heads this year (Rogue Sub Zero, Epic Sub Zero), but this is the first shaft change we’ve seen from him this season.

Certainly, the pursuit of accuracy makes sense for Mickelson, who currently sits at 208th in driving accuracy, hitting just 51.07 percent of fairways. He’s presently 68th in strokes gained: off-the-tee, however, the function of his impressive distance this season (304 yards on average, 27th on tour). If he’s able to find a few more fairways, the big stick should be a big weapon for the Phil Kwon Do calf-training master.

All our photos from the Wells Fargo Championship, plus discussion here.

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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Published

2 days ago

Apr 30, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site this week in McKinney, Texas, at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson (FKA the AT&T Byron Nelson).

Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Jason Day ended a five-year winless streak. J-Day is in the field again, as are Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, and Will Zalatoris.

We have our usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums for your perusal. As always, we’ll continue to add links to additional albums as they make their way to us from the Lone Star State.

Check out links to all our photos below.

General Albums

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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1 week ago

Apr 23, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.

As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.

Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.

General Albums

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage

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2 weeks ago

Apr 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.

We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.

We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.

Check out links to all our photos, below.